Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 -- More than a pretty face: Ford Fiesta is tops in safety, too Sure, the Ford Fiesta looks great, but now its safety reputation is getting as much recognition as its sleek, sporty styling. Fiesta is the first car in its segment to earn top crash ... Continue reading
Current Gas Price Hikes Don't Measure up to Recent History, Says Edmunds.com
Feb 23, 2011
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--The biggest one-day gain for oil prices in more than two years yesterday may focus more of Americaââ¬â¢s attention on rising fuel costs, but the price increases at the pump are not yet as dramatic as other jumps in the last few years, according to an economic analysis by Edmunds.com. â ... Continue reading
New Ford Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page Engages Fans
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 -- Ford has developed a Facebook page dedicated to educating consumers about the differences in electrified vehicle technologies and providing the latest information about the five electrified vehicles the company will introduce (www.facebook.com ... Continue reading
SAE International's New Vehicle Electrification Website Scoring Big With Industry
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 22, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Strong initial response to SAE International's new Vehicle Electrification website (http://ev.sae.org/ ) is proving the time was right to launch the industry's most complete source of engineering information related to ... Continue reading
City of Chicago and 350Green Announce City-Wide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Feb 20, 2011
Network will make EV ownership possible for Chicago-area residents who don't have home garage charging, and more convenient for those who do ... Continue reading
Groups Opposing Increase in Ethanol in Gasoline Launch Campaign Advocating More Scientific Testing
Feb 20, 2011
Warn of Possible Safety and Environmental Dangers WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Environmental and industry groups that frequently oppose each other on a broad range of policy issues are launching a joint campaign calling on Congress to require thorough and objective scientific testing before allowing an increase in the amount ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sonata Named a Best Car for Commuters by Forbes
Feb 19, 2011
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata, acclaimed for it's modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment, made the Forbes list of this year's Best Cars for Commuters. Forbes recognizes Sonata's fuel efficiency, reliability and space to get drivers through daily commutes with ease. ... Continue reading
AAA: February Gas Prices Continue to Climb
Feb 18, 2011
PR Newswire AURORA, Ill., Feb. 18, 2011 AURORA, Ill., Feb. 18, 2011 -- AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.04 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.26 per gallon for the month of February, which is $.57 higher per gal ... Continue reading
All-New 2012 Honda Civic Emphasizes Style, Fuel Economy and Performance
Feb 17, 2011
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 -- Featuring the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches this spring. The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lin ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
LONDON--The large scale roll out of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be hindered unless investors stimulate demand, lower the cost of public charging infrastructure and manage the impact on the grid, according to a report published by Accenture . âThe consumer is the most important factor in determining which ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2011
MONROVIA, Calif.--AeroVironment today announced that it has begun shipping and installing its UL-listed single-family and multi-unit residential Smart Charging Dock (model EVSE-RS+). Designed with an open architecture to ensure interoperability with the thousands of individual utilities nationwide, the grid-connected s ... Continue reading
Gas pump prices highest ever for this time of year
Feb 13, 2011
U.S. gasoline prices have jumped to the highest levels ever for the middle of February. The national average hit $3.127 per gallon on Friday, about 50 cents above a year ago. ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2011
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--The race to develop a commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell just got a boost from a $1.9 million state award to a high-tech company that is planning to turn breakthrough nanotechnology pioneered at Florida State University into a better, faster, more economical fuel cell. In a news conference today ... Continue reading
just-auto.com Launches Buyers' Guide to Electric Drive Technology
Feb 9, 2011
PR Newswire BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 9, 2011 BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 9, 2011 -- An all new, business information portal dedicated to electric drive technology (EDT) within the global automotive industry is to be launched by just-auto.com. Aimed at executives and decision makers from automotive manufacturers and tier ... Continue reading
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