e+ Launch an Era of Electric Mobility in Poland with Alva Technologies & Polenergia
Jun 6, 2011
WARSAW, Poland--e+, a joint venture of Alva Technologies and Polenergia SA, has started the rollout of electric mobility infrastructure in Poland. e+ is the leader in electric mobility services in Poland. It acts as an integrator providing all necessary services required for electric car use. e+ is the first company ... Continue reading
Direct Injection Reduces Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Jun 3, 2011
Anyone who has ever played the game "telephone" knows that the more times a message gets passed along, the less accurate it will be when it gets to its destination. The same thing applies to feeding fuel to an engine. Across-the-board use of direct injection in the Buick lineup is helping to take translation layers out ... Continue reading
Top Safety Award for Electric 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Jun 3, 2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the first electric vehicle to earn a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program. "Safety is a key consideration for all buyers no matter how a car is powered gas, or in the case of the Volt, electricity ... Continue reading
Ford's New 3-Cylinder Engine Will Match 4-Cylinders
Jun 2, 2011
Newest EcoBoost engine, Ford's first three-cylinder, to be launched globally in Ford small cars New engine will deliver performance of a larger four-cylinder with even higher fuel economy Ford announces first eight-speed automatic transmission for future vehicles The first Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built ... Continue reading
South Carolina Goes Electric (With Their Vehicles)
May 31, 2011
GGT Electric, an automotive engineering, design and manufacturing company based out of Milford, Michigan, has won one of South Carolina's first ever statewide contracts to bring low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) to the state's automotive fleet. The initial target of the contract calls for GGT to deliver 10 of their E- ... Continue reading
Sustainable Alternative Fuels Will Be Discussed at the 2011 BIO International Convention
May 31, 2011
From more efficient, environmentally friendly fuel for cars and trucks to developing more eco-friendly ways to produce plastics, industrial and environmental biotechnology innovation creates products that positively impact diverse areas of consumers' lives.The 2011 BIO International Convention will advance the indust ... Continue reading
May 29, 2011
Sales of the Toyota Prius 2011 have shot up 51.5% in the first three months of 2011 and Nissan recently launched its eco friendly electric vehicle, the Leaf in the UK and the company states that it already has 550 standing orders. Chris Green, Co-Founder and Sales Director of Motoring.co.uk, comments: "Our research on ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Issues Statement on President Obama's Electric Vehicle Federal Fleet Program
May 28, 2011
MILWAUKEE, May 25, 2011 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. , a global leader in building the advanced battery industry for more fuel efficient and sustainable vehicles, issued the following statement today from Alex Molinaroli, president for Johnson Controls Power Solutions business, on President Obama's Electric Vehicle Federa ... Continue reading
Michigan Voters Support 60 MPG by 2025
May 28, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2011 -- A new poll of 800 likely Michigan voters found overwhelming and intense support for requiring the auto industry to increase average fuel economy to 60 miles per gallon by 2025 and reduce carbon dioxide pollution from new cars, pickup trucks, minivans and SUVs. The poll was conducted by The M ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company Announces Quarterly Results
May 27, 2011
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) yesterday released its Financial Statements and Statement of Operations for the Companyââ¬â¢s 1st Quarter ended March 31, 2011 together with its quarterly updated discussion of its operations. According to information posted this morning on www.otcmarke ... Continue reading
Cummins Exceeds EPA Climate Leaders Goal; Achieves 28 Percent Greenhouse Gas Reduction
May 27, 2011
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins announced today that the company exceeded its 25 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction commitment upon completion of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyââ¬â¢s (EPA) Climate Leaders Program. âThey are proving that they can be both industry leaders, and leaders in t ... Continue reading
California Gasoline Demand Flat, Diesel Declines
May 27, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Jerome E. Horton, Chairman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), today released California gasoline and diesel consumption figures for February 2011. California gasoline consumption remained flat, while diesel fuel consumption in California declined. âConsumers will likely contin ... Continue reading
This Summer, Goodyear Fuel Max Tires Can Help Save at the Pump
May 27, 2011
AKRON, Ohio, May 27, 2011 -- As fuel prices rise, one of the most successful and recognized product lines in the automotive passenger tire segment the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max is a choice for those looking to achieve fuel efficiency with their cars and SUVs. An innovative tire, Goodyear's Assurance Fuel Max helps dr ... Continue reading
May 27, 2011
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies the leader in electric vehicle charging systems and application services, today announced that the ChargePoint Network has reached a significant milestone in the state of Washington with the 100th charging station installation on the ChargePoint Network. With more and more electri ... Continue reading
Location, Location, Location: Ford Identifies Optimal Location for Electric Vehicle Charge Ports
May 27, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., May 27, 2011 -- Ford engineers researched several locations for the Focus Electric and C-MAX Energi charge ports to ensure the port was in the best possible place for customer use The team used market research studies to identify consumer expectations about how owners would charge the vehicle The front ... Continue reading
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