How Light Rail is Making Cities Leaner, Greener and More Sustainable - VIDEO STORY
Aug 13, 2010
SANTA CLARA, CA - August 13, 2010: It's clean and green and makes the daily commute to and from work quick and easy. That's why as many as 1.5 million people pack light rail trains across the country every day. It helps eliminate cars from congested road ways and reduce carbon emissions by 20 pounds per person, per day ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2010
50 Consumers Will Test Drive Sonatas in Exchange for Their Unscripted, Unedited Commentary Through 'Uncensored' Facebook Promotion FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 12 -- Hyundai today welcomes 25 new Sonata drivers and will add 25 more late this month as part of its "Uncensored" Facebook campaign. Twenty-five consumers we ... Continue reading
EDTA - Electric Drive Transportation Association Weekly Media Round-up
Aug 13, 2010
VW: '500-mile EVs by 2020' AutoCar (UK) August 13, 2010 -- Electric vehicles will have a range of more than 500 miles within the next 10 years. That is the view of Martin Eberhard, a man who sprang to prominence when he co-founded the Tesla electric sports car company in July 2003. ARTICLE HERE Charging Your Electric C ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2010
Porsche owners and enthusiasts are invited to participate in My Classic Porsche Search and My Porsche Passion Contest at www.Porsche60Years.com ATLANTA, Aug. 13 -- The joy of driving a classic Porsche is a sufficient reward for most enthusiasts, but owning the oldest Porsches in America could bring some very real award ... Continue reading
Bonneville Kizashi - Something Great is Running
Aug 13, 2010
- Bonneville Kizashi builds on Suzuki's winning tradition. - Boosted powertrain moves sport sedan into new segment - Over 200 mph. - Modifications void America's #1 Warranty. BREA, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Since its introduction to the press in July of 2009, Suzuki's Kizashi has been recognized as a midsize sedan with a diff ... Continue reading
FinanceAcar Launches World's First Car Finance Comparison Engine
Aug 13, 2010
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- UK car finance specialist, http://www.financeacar.co.uk/, announced today that it has launched the world's first car finance comparison engine. It fills an estimated 11.5 billion pounds gap left by traditional comparison websites in the UK such as Moneysupermarket.com that only compare car finance pr ... Continue reading
Fiat North America Celebrates Italian Style at Concorso Italiano
Aug 13, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12 -- New and current fans of the Fiat brand can join Fiat North America as it celebrates Italian style and design at the upcoming Concorso Italiano®. The annual event, which focuses on Italian exotic and classic automobiles and motorcycles, takes place at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monter ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Releases Video of News Conference with Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Aug 13, 2010
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, announced today that it has released a website video on a recent news conference held in San Jose, California with Pacific Gas & Electric Company announcing the planned delivery of two extended range electric trucks by Raser. To view the video click ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe: 1998 Volvo S70 Saloon
Aug 12, 2010
The Future of Electric Aircraft: Electric Powered Sikorsky Helicopter
Aug 12, 2010
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx It can only fly for 15 minutes but it is a breakthrough all the same. Improved batteries have finally made a manned electric helicopter a reality. It follows rapidly on announcements of all electric fixed wing aircraft from Germany (PC-Aero), France (EADS), Italy (SkySpark), China ... Continue reading
GM Announces CEO Succession Process
Aug 12, 2010
Dan Akerson to Become CEO, Whitacre Remains Chairman DETROIT, Aug. 12 -- General Motors today said that Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. will step down as chief executive officer on September 1, 2010, and as chairman of the board by the end of the year, having successfully led the company's return to profitability after the mos ... Continue reading
2010 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review
Aug 12, 2010
2010 Mazda RX-8 Engine: 1.3-liter rotary Horsepower/Torque: 232 hp/159 lb.-ft. Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 174.2 x 69.7 x 52.8 in. Tires: P225/45R18 Cargo volume: 7.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Jaguar XKR Coupe No cat is completely domesticated. Not even your tabby, and most certainly not a Jaguar XKR. Especially at wide open throttle. Press the right buttons -- twist the JaguarDrive Selector⢠rotary shifter to "S" and set the "Dynamic Mode" switch -- then put r ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches at the 63rd IAA In Hanover In 2010
Aug 12, 2010
The new developments for Mercedes-Benz buses and coaches will focus on enhancing environmental friendliness, efficiency, and passenger safety. ... Continue reading
Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO STORY
Aug 12, 2010
DETROIT - August 12, 2010: Engineers say there are three ways to improve a vehicle's gas mileage: reduce its weight, increase efficiency of the powertrain and improve the aerodynamics. This month General Motors is celebrating an important milestone in achieving better fuel economy, the 30th anniversary of the world's l ... Continue reading
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