Jun 25, 2008
Porsche continues the evolutionary change of the 911 model series with the announcement of all-wheel-drive versions of the next generation of its iconic sports car. The new 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S will enter the market in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise, and offer a wide range of innovative engine, transmission an ... Continue reading
Maximum Efficiency All the Way to the Finish
Jun 24, 2008
Powerful dynamism, stamina and endurance are just as important in sport as out on the road. To be successful, you need to use your energy as efficiently as possible: On June 23, eleven white Audi A4 2.0 TDI models took to the start in the efficiency competition organized by Audi and Auto Bild. To stand a chance of winn ... Continue reading
U.S. Energy Department Grants $30M to Detroit Automakers For Plug in Research
Jun 13, 2008
Washington DC June 13, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the U.S. Energy Department on Thursday announced $30 million in funding over three years for a trio of plug-in vehicle projects â a fraction of the financial support automakers have sought, but a step they praised nonetheless. Detroit's automakers wil ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell Hybrid
Jun 13, 2008
TOKYO June 12, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid, a green car powered by hydrogen and electricity, that can travel more than twice the distance of its predecessor model without filling up, the automaker said Friday. The improved model's maximum cruising ran ... Continue reading
Toyota Developing Two New Hybrids and Plug-Ins Too!
Jun 12, 2008
Washington DC June 12, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. yesterday fired a fresh volley in the green car wars, promising two new hybrid vehicles and the start of lithium ion battery production next year. The two hybrids â one badged a Toyota, the other a Lexus â will debut at the Det ... Continue reading
General Motors and Clean Energy Working to Expand Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure
Jun 12, 2008
DETROIT & SEAL BEACH, Calif. June 11, 2008; General Motors Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced today Clean Energy will open a hydrogen fueling station in Los Angeles with support from GM. The two companies also announced that they are exploring further opportunities to expand the hydrogen infrastructure. As th ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Caddy Ecofuel at Green-Car-Guide Live! 2008
Jun 10, 2008
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to exhibit a prototype of its gas-powered Caddy EcoFuel at Green-Car-Guide Live! 2008, a one-day-only Green Motor Show in Liverpool on 12th June showcasing the latest energy efficient vehicles. ... Continue reading
May 29, 2008
Test drivers at automotive information Web site Edmunds.com wanted to find out what kind of "fuel-efficient car" really got the best mileage. To do so, they pitted a hybrid, a diesel, a compact, and a really tiny mini-compact against one another on a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Obviously, the life of a tes ... Continue reading
Diesels Equal Savings (For Now)
May 29, 2008
Washington DC May 29, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the price of diesel fuel pushing $5 a gallon, many Americans might not think this is the best time to buy a diesel car or sport-utility vehicle. But they'd be mistaken. The fact of the matter is that even though the price of a gallon of diesel has clim ... Continue reading
A look into the future of engines and transmissions
May 20, 2008
GM Powertrain Europe's comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future. As part of the global GM Powertrain organization, GM Powertrain Europe has global responsibility for small diesel engines, diesel control systems, small gasoline engines and manual transmissions. Its footprin ... Continue reading
Nissan and Kanagawa Prefecture Agree To Study Electric Vehicle Project For 2010
May 19, 2008
TOKYO May 19, 2008; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, and the government of Kanagawa Prefecture today announced they have agreed to conduct a feasibility study of a full-scale electric vehicle project in Kanagawa starting in 2010. The joint-study will explore various opportunities including establishment of a local electricity-ch ... Continue reading
Nissan-NEC joint venture to invest US$115 million to mass produce lithium-ion batteries
May 19, 2008
TOKYO May 17, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Nissan's joint venture with electronics maker NEC Corp. will invest 12 billion yen (US$115 million; euro74 million) to start mass-producing lithium-ion batteries -- a technology widely viewed as key for next-generation green cars. Nissan Motor Co. Execu ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI(Diesel) 40+ MPG Clubsport Quattro Concept
May 16, 2008
16 May 2008 Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro (concept) (Images available above on 'photos' tab)Audi, the inventor of TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand behind the four rings is showcas ... Continue reading
May 15, 2008
Big car companies still locking independent shops out of some repair information BOSTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 100 men and women who work in the automotive aftermarket industry, including professional technicians from repair shops from around Massachusetts, converged on the Statehouse Tuesday, May 13 ... Continue reading
How to Get the Most Out of Every Gas Purchase
May 6, 2008
HOUSTON, May 6 -- As the cost of driving seems to rise every day, drivers are looking to get the most out of every tank. While some use alternate modes of transportation, many people need their cars on a daily basis. For those in the driver's seat, there are simple ways to increase fuel efficiency and save at the pump. ... Continue reading
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