2013 Toyota Prius c Three Review | By John Heilig
Aug 25, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel The Bottom Line First: The 2013 Toyota Prius c Three is the smallest of the growing Prius family of hybrids. It is also the most economical I have driven with a test economy of 52.5 mpg. Yet almost nothing is lost in the reduced size, as it still has exc ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Vehicles Announces Letter of Intent to Form Joint Venture in Taiwan
Aug 25, 2013
Smith Electric Vehicles, , the leading global producer of all-electric medium-duty commercial vehicles, today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Taikang Technology Corporation in Taiwan. Taikang Technology Corporation, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Taiwan, has tw ... Continue reading
Full Bus Production Under Way at Green Automotive Subsidiary
Aug 24, 2013
All tooling for the manufacture of four different shuttle bus models has been completed in record time by Green Automotive Company's (OTC:GACR) subsidiary Newport Coachworks, Inc. (NCI) and full production is underway. ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2013
Largest Independent Electric Vehicle Charging Service Provider and Leading Parking Management Firm Expand Partnership to Office Building in Pennsylvania - Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce that thro ... Continue reading
2014 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe Pricing and Change Details +VIDEO
Aug 19, 2013
Honda today announced the 2014 Accord Coupe will go on-sale tomorrow followed by the Accord Sedan on August 22. Featuring the award-winning Honda Earth Dreams Technology⢠powertrains, the Accord lineup includes a direct injected 4-cylinder engine and a powerful and fuel-efficient V-6. A sporty CVT (4-cylinder mode ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GS 450h Review By John Heilig
Aug 19, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel Model: 2013 Lexus GS 450h Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 286 hp @ 6,000 rpm, Electric BHP, 180 (338 total hp) /254 lb.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 72.4 x 57.3 in. Tires: ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars -- New Drive-E Powertrains -- Efficient Driving Pleasure With World-first Technologies
Aug 16, 2013
Volvo Cars new Drive-E range of powertrains takes efficient driving pleasure to a new dimension in which the number of cylinders is no longer important to describe power and drivability. ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 16, 2013
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid A strong player in the hybrid games by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3383) PROLOGUE As we were about to publish this story on the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Ford Motor Company announced that it is changing the way it tests and labels the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid for fuel ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2013
The Las Vegas Business Press recently presented GO Showtime, a member of The GO Group alliance of airport shuttle companies, with a "Green Award" for its use of alternative fuel and other eco friendly practices. The company has switched to bio diesel fuel for 36 of its 46 mini buses and converted another five to liquid ... Continue reading
Ford Upgrades 2014 C-MAX Hybrid for Better Fuel Economy
Aug 16, 2013
2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid on sale later this year is upgraded with new transmission gearing and enhanced aerodynamics to further improve fuel efficiency performance Ford voluntarily changing its approach to C-MAX Hybrid fuel economy labeling going forward to better match performance and improve customer satisfaction Label ... Continue reading
More Than 28,000 Fuel Cell Systems Were Shipped in 2012, According to Navigant Research
Aug 13, 2013
Driven by the increased worldwide focus on creating resilient, distributed energy systems, the fuel cell industry is experiencing a modest growth spurt. While the stationary sector continues to be the industry powerhouse, the transportation sector is also seeing acceleration in volume. ... Continue reading
Chevy Spark EV can save an EPA-estimated $9,000 in fuel over five years
Aug 9, 2013
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, an all-electric mini car, can save its owners approximately $9,000 in fuel over five years compared to the average new vehicle â thatâ's $150 per month that can be spent on something else. Spark EVâs EPA-estimated combined city/highway fuel economy equivalent of 119 MP ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Drops Price On 2014 Volt
Aug 6, 2013
Pricing for the 2014 model will start at $34,995 DETROIT August 6, 2013; The Chevrolet Volt, already recognized for having the most satisfied owners will soon come with another people pleaser: a lower price. The 2014 model will start at $34,995, including an $810 destination fee (excluding tax, title, license and deale ... Continue reading
Will the Future of Powertrain be Mainstream or Alternative?
Aug 6, 2013
Despite all the hype and billions of dollars of investment, battery electric vehicles' (BEVs) share of US total light vehicle sales is expected to remain below 1 percent through 2020, according to LMC Automotive. Even if plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), such as the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Fusion Energi are included, the sh ... Continue reading
Southern California Edison Offers Insights about Its Electric Vehicle Customers
Aug 6, 2013
Southern California Edison (SCE) released a white paper today regarding insights gleaned from its Electric Vehicle (EV) readiness program. The paper, titled Charged Up: Southern California Edison's Key Learnings about Electric Vehicles, Our Customers and Grid Reliability," shares information based on customer data an ... Continue reading
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