Ford's Quality Vehicles Earn High APEAL Rankings from Customers for Fuel Efficiency
Jul 27, 2011
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 Eight Ford vehicles, including Fiesta, Explorer and F-150, ranked in the top three in their respective segments Ford F-150 is the on ... Continue reading
Consumer Affairs - AiM Assigns A To F Grades To Cars And Trucks Based On 150-Point Inspection Report
Jul 26, 2011
<b>AiM Mobile Inspections Launches Grading System to Rate Inspected Vehicles on Age, Mileage and Condition</b> <i>AiMâs vehicle grades make it easy for consumers to know, which used vehicle to buy based on appearance, mileage and mechanics compared to similar year, make and model vehicles. AiMâs full-time tec ... Continue reading
SmartDrive's Instant Driver Feedback Can Reduce Fuel Consumption up to 24%
Jul 26, 2011
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in fleet safety and operational efficiency, today announced at FedFleet 2011 in Orlando, FL, the findings of an ongoing study which show that commercial fleets can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 24% by employing more fuel-efficient driving techniques, eliminating unnecessary idling a ... Continue reading
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Gives Nissan LEAF A 5-Star NCAP Rating
Jul 25, 2011
The 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF has earned a 5-star overall vehicle rating for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The Nissan LEAF is the first fully electric vehicle to earn this highest distinction from the program. Starting with 2011 models, ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Premium Micro-Subcompact is World's Smallest Four-Seater - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 20, 2011
Scion announced today that its 2012 iQ premium micro-subcompact will begin arriving in dealerships this October. The Scion iQ is only 10 feet long yet seats four people, making it the world's smallest four-seater. "Scion prides itself on being an innovative brand with a lineup of iconic vehicles that set automotive tre ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2011
Coulomb Technologies, the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of electric vehicle charging stations and drivers, today announced a new family of cloud-based solutions for managing electric vehicle (EV) charging operations. Each service plan provides a turnkey solution that includes granular c ... Continue reading
GM to Launch First Real-World Smart Grid Pilot
Jul 19, 2011
Smart grid solutions enable utilities to manage electric vehicle energy demands OnStar will be the lone telematics provider able to create wireless bridge between electric vehicles and the grid Regional utility employees will drive Volts as every day vehicles in Q3 General Motors and OnStar will launch the first real-w ... Continue reading
Nissan All-Electric LEAF Falls Into U.S. Market
Jul 19, 2011
Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to U.S. consumers for the 2012 model year, with upgrades based on feedback from the thousands of owners who already have driven several millions of miles in the first 100-percent electric car for the mass market. ... Continue reading
Siemens Charges Up the Town of Cary, North Carolina
Jul 18, 2011
18 EV charging solutions offered by Siemens on display in Raleigh, N.C. this week at 2011 Plug-In Conference Orlando, FL and Raleigh, N.C. July 18, 2011 Siemens Energy, Inc. has been commissioned to provide solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging to support the Town of Cary, N.C., at the Town's Public Works and Ut ... Continue reading
Jeep Tells the World about the "Most Awarded SUV Ever" - the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jul 18, 2011
New advertising campaign for the Jeep Grand Cherokee's begins today with print, broadcast and digital efforts The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has received 30 awards from prominent automotive journalist associations, print/on-line/television media outlets and industry organizations 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2011
GE Energy Industrial Solutions and Lowe's announce today at the Plug-In 2011 Conference and Exposition they will partner to offer consumers the fast-charging, easy-to-use, energy-efficient GE WattStation Wall Mount Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station. ... Continue reading
Dutch Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manufacturer Alfen Joins Coulomb Technologies
Jul 18, 2011
Coulomb Technologies and leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturer, Alfen today announced that Alfen's ICU Twin public charging station is the latest to be compatible with Coulomb's ChargePoint Network. ... Continue reading
GM, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Add to the Growth of Electric Vehicles
Jul 18, 2011
In 2010 the combined production of consumer hybrid and electric vehicles totaled about 1.15 million. In 2016, according to ABI Research's forecasts, global production will approach 4.9 million. The big change in the market in 2011 is the introduction of plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles from major manufacturer ... Continue reading
Find the Closest Electric Charging Station Through the GPS
Jul 18, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today announced it will partner with TomTom for an industry-first partnership to extend ChargePoint Network driver services into electric vehicles (EV). The partnership will help to fuel EV adoption by reducing range anxiety, extending driving range and maximizing the EV driving experience by bring ... Continue reading
Charge Your Car At Home with the Help of Leviton
Jul 16, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its Evr-Green line of residential, commercial and public charging systems with the addition of the 120 Level 1 Portable Charger and 160 Level 2 Home Charging Station. The two devices will be available for purchase by resident ... Continue reading
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