Epyon to Deliver Fast Chargers to Large-Scale EV Taxi Operator Prestige GreenCab
Mar 17, 2011
RIJSWIJK, The Netherlands, March 17, 2011 -- - Intelligent System Helps Dutch Fleet Owner Integrate EV Charging in Regular Business Process Epyon BV, the leading European supplier of intelligent charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), announced today that it will deliver fast-charging equipment and software to ... Continue reading
Consumers Moving to Fuel-efficient 4-Cylinder Engines
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 16, 2011 DETROIT, March 16, 2011 -- Consumer demand for fuel efficiency and advancements in engine technology have moved four-cylinder models to the top of consumers' shopping lists. In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23 percent of Chevrolet retail sales in the United States, less than ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers Already Significantly Reacting to Gas Price Increases
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 16, 2011 CHICAGO, March 16, 2011 -- An analysis of user search data shows that a recent 10 percent increase in fuel prices has driven a nearly 70 percent surge in interest for hybrid vehicles and a 21 percent increase in compact vehicles, Cars.com announced today. Vehicles perceived as gas-gu ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Conducts Market Research for Green Automotive
Mar 16, 2011
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) announced today that AutoPacific, Inc. (www.autopacific.com) has recently completed an in-depth U.S. market review and analysis for Green Automotive. âIn addition to the forecasts by Baum & Associates and market research provided to us by AutoPacific, other i ... Continue reading
Oil Crisis Stimulates Interest in 40% Reduction in Fuel Consumption Technology
Mar 15, 2011
ARDEN N.C.--WatchIt Technologies Inc. http://www.watchittech.com (PINKSHEETS: WTCT) announced today that the company is rereleasing information on the patent-pending ââ¬ÅFuel Reformer.ââ¬??? The ââ¬ÅFuel Reformerââ¬??? achieves significant increases in fuel economy while reducing tailp ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 14, 2011 Congress needs to provide long-term investment in public transit to address impending demand WASHINGTON, March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A study released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) predicts that as gasoline prices continue increasing, ... Continue reading
Fueleconomy.gov Offers Fuel Economy Window Stickers for Used Cars
Mar 14, 2011
Fueleconomy.gov Offers Fuel Economy Window Stickers for Used Cars Fueleconomy.gov<http://www.fueleconomy.gov/>, the U.S. government's official source for vehicle fuel economy estimates, has added a new tool to help used car buyers make informed fuel economy decisions. Until now, used car buyers, who outnumber new car b ... Continue reading
Chevron Appeals Ecuador Judgment
Mar 12, 2011
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Corporation has appealed the judgment entered last month against the company by the Provincial Court of Justice of SucumbÃÂos in Lago Agrio, Ecuador in a lawsuit alleging that Texaco Petroleum Companyââ¬â¢s participation in a state-controlled oil consortium prior to 1990 make ... Continue reading
MapQuest Helps Drivers with Money-saving Tools
Mar 11, 2011
DENVER--MapQuest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc. , helps drivers find the lowest prices on gas in their hometowns, near the office or just out for errands. According to INRIX, drivers are experiencing an average 10 percent increase in travel times*, news that comes on the heels of the U.S. Energy Departmen ... Continue reading
Teaching Green: Ford Empowers Eco-Drivers to Maximize Their Own Fuel Efficiency
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ford's eco-friendly driving technologies coach drivers to more fuel-efficient driving habits, using real-time feedback and rewards Since 2008, Ford has pioneered an array of green driving technologies designed to empower consumers to conserv ... Continue reading
Special Gas Tank Caters to All-Electric Chevy Volt Drivers
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ben Short isn't complaining about the rising price of gasoline. In fact, the Pittsford, N.Y., Chevrolet Volt owner doesn't pay attention to the rising prices since he's only used about a half a tank of gas in the last three weeks. Short is an ea ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Advises Cost-Conscious Drivers It May Be Safe to Switch From Premium Gasoline to Regular
Mar 10, 2011
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--As consumers start to feel the pinch of rising gas prices, some drivers can save money simply by switching from premium to regular gasoline, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. In ââ¬ÅTo Save Money on Gas, Stop Buying Premium,ââ¬??? Ed ... Continue reading
Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Making Some Headway in February on AutoTrader.com's Top-Searched Cars List
Mar 10, 2011
PR Newswire ATLANTA, March 10, 2011 ATLANTA, March 10, 2011 -- Where is the tipping point in gas prices where consumers shift their interest to more fuel efficient cars? Â That's the question analysts at AutoTrader.com have been focusing on as they analyze traffic and data on the site. Â According to the February Tre ... Continue reading
Wright Express Announces New Fuel Site Locator Mobile Application to Save Fleets on Fill Ups
Mar 9, 2011
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Wright Express, a global provider of business payment processing and information management solutions, today announced the release of its new Fuel Site Locator mobile application. âWright Express understands the importance of efficient driving and fueling practices for business owners and th ... Continue reading
Reach--Revolutionary New Commercial Van Powered by Isuzu--Scheduled for Mid-Summer Production
Mar 9, 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of Americaââ¬â¢s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, and Utilimaster, Inc., a category leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today unveiled the Reachââ¢, their game-changing commercial van, at the National Tru ... Continue reading
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