New Motor Advisors Receives Product Development Consulting Contract From AMP Electric Vehicles
Mar 5, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 4, 2011 DETROIT, March 4, 2011 -- New Motor Advisors, LLC, a new Michigan firm engaged in automotive product development consulting (http://newmotoradvisors.com) and AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, have signe ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sets Eco-chic Standard as Hollywood's Green Set Went Gold During 2011 Award Season
Mar 4, 2011
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2011 LOS ANGELES , March 4, 2011 -- The exclusive Mercedes-Benz B-Class Hydrogen Fuel Cell made its Oscar week debut among Hollywood's elite actors and actresses as they continue to embrace environmentally friendly transportation. The S400 Hybrid and BlueTEC vehicles have also made the ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2011 -- TI Automotive ââ¬â a global supplier of automotive fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology ââ¬â showcased its innovative new slosh and pressurized plastic fuel tanks for hybrid-electric vehicles at the I ... Continue reading
Hybrid Auto Repair - To DIY or Not To DIY
Mar 2, 2011
PR Newswire CARSON, Calif., March 2, 2011 CARSON, Calif., March 2, 2011 -- Do hybrid owners really need to take their vehicle to the dealership every time it needs a repair or routine maintenance? The auto experts at AutoMD.com say no! - and have published a list of five basic car repairs that can be handled by the loc ... Continue reading
Five Frugal Tips for Saving When Gas Prices Soar
Mar 2, 2011
PR Newswire HOUSTON, March 2, 2011 Money Management International offers strategies to help ease rising prices at the pump HOUSTON, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In its biggest jump since Hurricane Katrina disrupted Gulf refineries more than five years ago, the retail price for gasoline soared 19.4 cents, br ... Continue reading
Southern California Edison Is Priming Customers for Plug-In Electric Vehicles
Mar 1, 2011
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--Southern California is a potential mecca for plug-in electric vehicles, but would-be owners of the cars will have some key choices to make before that first in-home charge. âIf you are thinking about buying a plug-in electric vehicle, it is important to know there are a number of decisions to mak ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2011
PR Newswire ROCKVILLE, Md., March 1, 2011 ROCKVILLE, Md., March 1, 2011 -- Genovation Cars Inc. (www.genovationcars.com), a Maryland designer and builder of environmentally friendly automobiles, announced that it will be partnering with K2 Energy Solutions, Inc. for the use of its battery packs in Genovation's line of ... Continue reading
Saab PhoeniX Concept: The Future is Already Here
Mar 1, 2011
PR Newswire ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- 'Aeromotional' design inspired by Saab's aviation roots Design and technical features to shape next generation of Saab cars Minimalist cabin with advanced Saab IQon infotainment system Rightsized turbo engine and innovative Saab eXWD for ele ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2011
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced that Posty Cards has installed the first publicly available ChargePointî networked charging station in the Kansas City Metropolitan area at its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations can earn a company LEED ... Continue reading
Expanding UPS Green Fleet Travels 200 Million Miles
Feb 28, 2011
ATLANTA--UPS today announced its fleet of alternative fuel and technology delivery vehicles has driven 200 million miles since 2000. The alternative fuel fleet (AFV) now numbers more than 1,900 and another 62 vehicles have just been ordered. âAt UPS, we expand our alternative fuel fleet using a ââ¬Ërolli ... Continue reading
Hyundai Begins Voluntary Fuel Economy Reporting
Feb 27, 2011
brand to provide journalists, policy-makers and consumers with additional data. Today, industry fuel economy reporting lags sales reporting as official CAFE data is calculated on a completed model year basis, with the most recent data published in November 2010, covering the 2009 model year. ... Continue reading
What Would You Do For $1,000 of Free Fuel?
Feb 25, 2011
PR Newswire CLEVELAND, Feb. 25, 2011 CLEVELAND, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What would you do for $1,000 worth of free fuel?Ã The National FlexFuel Vehicle (FFV) Campaign is betting drivers in Ohio will check their fuel doors, gas caps, and especially their vehicle identification number (VIN) to see if ... Continue reading
Ford Suppliers Add 5,500 Jobs to Support Global Launch of All-New Ford Focus
Feb 25, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 -- New Focus suppliers are adding 5,500 jobs around the world to produce next generation of Ford's global car Next-generation Ford Focus has 80 percent parts commonality and uses 75 percent of the same supply base globally Ford is working more cl ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 -- The all-new Ford Focus is certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is overwhelmingly preferred by American drivers Ford Motor Company now has four nameplates with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or higher, mo ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Workshop to Feature Report on European Electro-Mobility
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2011 ISO and IEC Enter into Memorandum of Understanding on Automotive Electrotechnics NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What standards will Europe employ to facilitate the rollout of electric vehicles? That question will be tackled head on at the ANSI Workshop: Standards ... Continue reading
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