Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid Earn Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA
Jan 23, 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing The Fusion and Fusion Hybrid feature the Personal Safety System, new safety belt technologies and a total of eight airbags ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Finds Trio Of New Ford Fusion Trimlines Stylish, Fun To Drive, But Flawed
Jan 23, 2013
Electric Car Clash: Ford Focus Electric schools Mitsubishi i-MiEV New Ford C-Max impresses YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2013; Consumer Reports testers found that the redesigned Ford Fusion hits a lot of high notes but some prominent gripes keep it out of the top tier of the independent testing organization's midsized sedan ... Continue reading
Ontario, Canada Puts Hybrid Vehicle Production Into High Gear
Jan 23, 2013
Ontario, Canada is moving forward on its plan to become a world leader in clean energy and manufacturing, with a new investment in energy-efficient vehicles. The Ontario government today announced an investment of almost $16.9 million toward hybrid vehicle production at the Toyota plant in Cambridge, Ontario. The inves ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2013
EPA: New Ford Fusion Energi delivers 620-mile range, 21 in EV mode Already Ford's most fuel-efficient sedan, the all-new Fusion Energi now has an EPA-rated total range of up to 620 miles and the ability to drive up to 21 miles in electric-only mode, nearly triple the electric-only range of plug-in hybrids from Toyota a ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2013
In recent years, the lithium ion (Li-ion) battery industry has taken a number of steps forward. The technology continues to improve, leading battery cell manufacturers have built new factories that incorporate advanced production techniques, and automakers have greatly increased their research and development (R&D) eff ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, through its wholly owned subsidiary CCG Energy, LLC, announced a sales partnership with one of the largest independent energy suppliers in the United States, Crius Energy, LLC, through it ... Continue reading
Jan 21, 2013
While sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have fallen short of projections to date, interest in these vehicles is growing, particularly in large metropolitan areas. Cities like New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle combine large population areas with early rollout schedules from vehicle manufactu ... Continue reading
115 MPGe Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid,Now Available at Select New York and California Dealerships
Jan 21, 2013
Accord Plug-In first vehicle to qualify for SULEV20 emissions standard Text Only 2014_Honda_AccordPlugIn_Rls_1.21.13_Final.docx Add to Basket Remove from Basket Printer Friendly 01/21/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, rated by the EPA at 115 MPGe1 in all electric mode, making ... Continue reading
Five Honda Vehicles Earn Recognition on ACEEE's List of "Greenest" and "Greener" Vehicles of 2013
Jan 18, 2013
Five Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for superior environmental performance, including three Honda vehicles that have been named among the ACEEE's "greenest vehicles of 2013." In the annual ACEEE's "Green Book Online" ranking of environmentally re ... Continue reading
Inside Information From Mac - E-Cars Concern Detroit Show Fans
Jan 18, 2013
By Mac Gordon Michigan Bureau Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel DETROIT January 18, 2013; Fire hazards persist as a public concern on hybrid and all-electric cars, according to a majority of visitors in the second week of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Pollsters at the Cobo Center in downtown ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2013
New Fusion Energi sedan is Ford's newest plug-in hybrid -- capable of making trips of up to 620 miles without having to stop for gas or to recharge the battery when starting with a fully charged battery and full gas tankà Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid delivers up to 21 miles in electric-only mode --nearly triple t ... Continue reading
Hertz Launches Electric Car Club For Milton Keynes
Jan 15, 2013
Hertz On Demand provides Nissan LEAF car share service for residents and visitors The Hertz Corporation has signed an all-electric car sharing partnership with Milton Keynes Council. Through the free-to-join Hertz On Demand car sharing club, local residents and businesses will be able to reserve and drive Nissan LEAF v ... Continue reading
Acura Unveils Next Evolution of NSX Concept at 2013 North American International Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2013
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 15, 2013; Acura today unveiled a new NSX Concept that showcases the evolution of the next-generation supercar's styling and design, including a first-ever look at one possible direction for the next-generation NSX interior design. "This further evolution of the Acura NSX Concept design is remarkabl ... Continue reading
Cadillac ELR Electrifies the Luxury Market at 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2013
Luxury coupe blends dramatic design, industry-leading extended range technology DETROIT January 15, 2013; Cadillac unveils the 2014 ELR today at the North American International Auto Show. The sleek luxury coupe features the first application of Extended Range Electric Vehicle technology by a full-line luxury automotiv ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2013
Engaging and entertaining driving dynamics across the model range; exclusive tuning enhancements on F SPORT models Completely redesigned with bold exterior styling and an LFA-inspired driver-focused cockpit Longer wheelbase with significant increases in rear seat space and trunk capacity New multimedia system with indu ... Continue reading
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