Detroit Electric Unveils SP:01 -- The New Benchmark For Electric Vehicle Performance And Handling
Apr 7, 2013
Emissions-free motoring has a new high-performance champion following the unveiling today of Detroit Electric's SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat pure-electric sports car that sets new standards for performance and handling in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Boasting an impressive 155mph (249km/h) top speed and cov ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
Here are the 2013 vehicles sold in the U.S that can get 40+ MPG combined Highway and City Driving Notice there are only SEdans, Wagons and One SUV that meets the great MPG criteria. ... Continue reading
Volt owners exceeding EPA electric-driving estimate
Apr 5, 2013
150 million combined electric miles equivalent of trip from Earth to Mars DETROIT â Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-power ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
With vehicle-to-building (V2B) technology -- which makes the energy stored in plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries available to commercial and residential buildings -- vehicles can compete with both traditional local generation and stationary storage for offsetting demand charges or providing peak shaving services. ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives Order to Refresh PowerPhase Components in Denver RTD Hybrid Buses
Apr 4, 2013
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) and the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced today that UQM will begin a refurbishment program on the generators and motor controllers used in the agency's fleet of hybrid buses. The original units being refurbished far exceeded their expected life and this prog ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Review By Carey Russ
Apr 4, 2013
MORE INFO Ford Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Ford Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect New Car Match DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Did it get the advertised "EPA 47 mpg"? No. As the saying goes, "your mileage may vary", and nowhere as much as with a hybrid like For ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2013
This weekend the 2013 Ford Fusion will cruise the high seas of the Caribbean Islands with a "purpose." The Fusion will sail for eight days and seven nights aboard the 2013 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, as part of Ford's relationship with the Tom Joyner Foundation. This marks the seventh consecutive year Ford has been th ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2013
Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that Ranjit Deshpande, vice president of Engineering, will address electric vehicle (EV) design at the Automobile Electronics & Electric Vehicles Seminar. Jointly sponsored by the IEEE Silicon Valley Chapter of the ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Zipsters to Get a Charge out of Driving with New Honda Fit EVs
Apr 1, 2013
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti,today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar Los Angeles fleet. The addition of the new electric vehicles in Los Angeles comes as a result of t ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review By John Heilig
Mar 29, 2013
The Auto Page By John Heilig There are few cars that I'd be willing to drop everything for and keep in my garage⦠t 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of those cars. Model: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine: 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 188 total hp: 129 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 112.2 ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2013
The volume of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has grown significantly over the last year, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. Indeed, several auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with innovative models. The PEV market is expected to grow swiftly, with a compound annual growth ra ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review by John Heilig
Mar 28, 2013
The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Engine: 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 188 total hp/129 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 173.6 x 72 x 63.9 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo: 24.5/52.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Trends 2014 | The "Digital Car"- Connectivity Hype And E-Car Recession
Mar 28, 2013
At a press conference hosted by the World Car Awards (WCA) at the New York International Auto Show today, an expert panel comprising 66 of the world's top automotive journalists weighed in on today's top global trends in the automotive industry. The key findings of a scientific study conducted by Prime Research are: Ma ... Continue reading
And Now There Is One.... Tesla Model S Declared 2013 World Green Car
Mar 28, 2013
At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the Tesla Model S was declared the 2013 World Green Car. The Tesla Model S was chosen from an initial entry list of twenty-one new vehicles from all over the world, then a short list of ten, then three finalists: the Tesla ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces Its First Production Hybrid Model At The 2013 New York International Auto Show
Mar 28, 2013
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid based on popular XV Crosstrek crossover Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive crossover in America. Subaru-engineered hybrid system uses 2.0-liter BOXER engine and integrates an electric motor into a continuously variable transmission Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive stand ... Continue reading
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