GM First to Market Greenhouse Gas-Friendly Air Conditioning Refrigerant in U.S.
Jul 23, 2010
Breaks Down Faster in Atmosphere but Keeps Vehicles as Cool as Today WARREN, Mich., July 23 -- General Motors Co. will introduce a new greenhouse gas-friendly air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the U.S. that keeps vehicle interiors as cool as today while reducing heat-trap ... Continue reading
Anaheim Transportation Network Selected to Test Bus Conversion from Diesel to Electric
Jul 23, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif.--The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) announced a partnership with NexGen Power Group Inc., based in San Clemente, CA, to test a fully functional heavy-duty, zero-emission, battery-powered transit bus for one year beginning December 2010. NexGen Power will retrofit two buses from diesel to an electr ... Continue reading
2010 Nissan Rogue S Krum AWD Review
Jul 23, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel Model: 2010 Nissan Rogue S KrÅm AWD Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm/175 lb.-ft.@4,200 rpm Transmission: XtronicCVT Wheelbase: 105.9 in. Length X Width X Height: 184.3 x 70.9 x 66.3 in. Tires: P225/60R17 â space saver spare Cargo volum ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2010
2010 Mazda 3i Touring review ENGINE: 2.0-lier DOHC I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 148 hp @ 6,500 rpm/135 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 103.9 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 180.7 69.1 x 57.9 in. TIRES: P205/55R16 plus space saver spare CARGO VOLUME: 11.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2011 MINI Countryman Cooper S AWD - First Drive
Jul 22, 2010
Manâ¦a.. CountryMiniâ¦! Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Amsterdam Bureau After my first get together with the Mini Countryman at the Wachauring in Austria in May http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/05/25/479945.html , the driving event that Mini organized for the new crossover vehicle s ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Review
Jul 22, 2010
SEE ALSO: VOLVO BUYERS GUIDE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Sometimes, less is more. Less car equals more performance and better fuel economy, both being inversely proportional to weight. And if the design is done correctly, less car -- exterior size -- doesn't necessarily mean less in ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reports that consideration of the Ford Explorer has nearly doubled as consumers await the highly-anticipated new model that will arrive in showrooms this fall. âFord Breaks Traditions with Reinvention of Once Bestselling Exp ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Turbochargers for Shanghai GM (SGM) in China
Jul 22, 2010
BorgWarner's Proven Turbocharging Technology Will Provide Improved Performance and Better Fuel Economy for the 1.6-Liter Gasoline Engine for the Buick Excelle XT and Chevrolet Cruze AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 22 -- BorgWarner turbochargers boost the performance and fuel economy for Shanghai GM's (SGM's) modified 1.6-lit ... Continue reading
Reinvented Ford Explorer to Have Far-Reaching Impact on U.S. Economy Through Jobs and Exports
Jul 22, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- -- Ford and suppliers adding 1,800 jobs to support production of new Explorer SUV -- Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant adding 1,200 new jobs as a result of $400 million investment -- Suppliers building parts from seats to chassis modules are adding more than 600 additional jobs in Michigan, Indi ... Continue reading
Lincoln Makes History With Pricing for America's Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan - 2011 MKZ Hybrid
Jul 22, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- --Lincoln is making automotive history with the launch of the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, offering luxury customers a premium hybrid sedan at the same base price as its conventional gas sibling, with an MSRP starting at $35,180. The new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers modern luxury car buyer ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2010
MELVILLE, N.Y. & CAMPBELL, Calif.--Leviton Manufacturing, Co and Coulomb Technologies today announced an OEM, product and marketing partnership for the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) market. Through the agreement with Coulomb, Levitonââ¬â¢s EVSE product family including home and public charging sta ... Continue reading
SunPods EV Plug-N-Go solar platform fuels electric vehicles at the Clean Tech Open
Jul 21, 2010
SunPods EV Plug-N-Go solar platform fuels electric vehicles at the Clean Tech Open San Jose, California - SunPods Inc will showcase their solar powered SP-300 EV Plug-N-Go electric vehicle charging station for their return to the Clean Tech Open in San Jose on July 22. The Cleantech Open runs the world's largest clean ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Supply Live Feed of National Dealership Certified Pre-Owned Inventory to Cars.com
Jul 21, 2010
CHICAGO and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21 -- Cars.com and Hyundai Motor America today announced that Hyundai Motor America will supply a live feed to Cars.com of all certified pre-owned Hyundai automobiles currently available at more than 790 Hyundai retailers nationwide. All Hyundai CPO vehicles available at local ... Continue reading
Dongbu HiTek to Manufacture Automotive Ethernet ICs
Jul 21, 2010
SEOUL, South Korea--Dongbu HiTek today announced that it has been qualified by Micrel Inc. to manufacture automotive Ethernet ICs in concert with the rigorous ISO/TS16949 quality standard. The Korean foundryââ¬â¢s initial support will focus on Micrel-designed chips at the 0.18-micron node for automotive netw ... Continue reading
EC Applauds Energy Committee for Bipartisan Passage of Electrification Legislation
Jul 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robbie Diamond, president of the Electrification Coalition (EC), released the following statement following the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's bipartisan 19-4 approval of legislation designed to jump start the deployment of electric vehicles and infrastruc ... Continue reading
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