Jul 29, 2011
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies stood with President Obama today in support of the next phase of proposed greenhouse gas (GHG)/corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017-2025 MY vehicles. ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
"Several automobile manufacturers are already preparing to introduce new fuel efficient clean diesel engine options in the U.S." Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by the Obama Administration are expected to expand the opportunity for m ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard **" "**"Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025 " - President Obama today announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration's national vehicle program, increasin ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Harnesses Sun to Power Volts and Dealerships
Jul 29, 2011
Capacity to charge a dozen Volts daily; excess energy to supplement dealer's use Two dozen U.S. dealerships pledge to install solar-powered charging stations Chevrolet is harnessing the power of the sun to install solar-powered electric charging stations for its Volts at dealerships in North America. The Green Zone ini ... Continue reading
Chrysler Comments on Proposed Fuel Economy Standards from 2017 through 2025
Jul 29, 2011
Chrysler Group supports, in principal, the agreement on proposed fuel economy standards from 2017 through 2025 under a continued National Program. We remain committed to the goal of a single, national, and coordinated program that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance our country's energy security. We appre ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports Plan to Significantly Increase Fuel Efficiency in U.S. by 2025
Jul 29, 2011
Nissan Americas today announced its support for the U.S. government's proposal to set new nationwide greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks between MY2017 and MY2025. The Obama Administration has committed to continuing on the path of a harmonized national greenhouse gas and fuel- ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
"Kia Motors America (KMA) is one of the automotive industry's current fuel economy leaders, and we have supported the White House and various Federal agencies in the creation of the new national greenhouse gas (GHG)/fuel economy program for passenger cars and light duty trucks," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president & CEO ... Continue reading
American Honda Statement on White House Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
Jul 29, 2011
WASHINGTON D.C. July 29, 2011; Today, the Obama Administration announced its proposed national fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for Model Years 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. Honda, and other automakers supporting the national standard, joined President Obama in Washington, D.C. to unveil the ... Continue reading
Charge Your Low Speed Vehicle at Walgreens' Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Jul 29, 2011
Thanks to Walgreens, soon you won't need to get your electric vehicle back to your garage to recharge it. Electric vehicle charging stations will be placed at about 800 Walgreens location by the end of 2011, the pharmacy giant announced this month. These charging stations aren't just benefiting those who drive a Nissan ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, is providing the technology auto makers need to achieve the next generation of U.S. fuel economy standards. Honeywell turbos allow manufacturers to downsize from larger engines to smaller ones which are more fuel efficient, have imp ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2011
A Florida public school district is switching its school bus fleet to natural gas, cutting fuel costs by up to 40 percent and reaping the benefit of private sales, thanks to a landmark partnership with a company that is building a network of CNG and LNG fueling stations around the state. ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
Ford cars and trucks earn high APEAL from J.D. Power All of Ford's newer retail vehicles earned fuel efficiency ratings above their segment average, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. APEAL measures customer satisfaction in design, content and vehicle performanc ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
Now more Americans than ever will be able to “drive on sunshine," by charging their electric cars with solar power, and save up to 77 percent on fuel costs. SolarCity has partnered with industry pioneer ClipperCreek to provide electric vehicle (EV) chargers compatible with all new EVs. ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
The Nashville Airport Marriott has gone green by installing two electric vehicle charging stations in the property's parking lot. The Nashville hotel began installation the week of June 27, 2011 and the charging stations are now ready for use by its guests. The installation is part of a partnership with The EV Project ... Continue reading
DTE Energy Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Metro Airport
Jul 27, 2011
DTE Energy announced today that it will install four Plug-in Electric Vehicle charging stations at Detroit Metro Airport -- part of a program to deploy 16 such public charging stations throughout Southeastern Michigan. The airport charging stations will be in the two main parking decks at the airport -- two on the eigh ... Continue reading
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