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All-New Ford Focus Officially Certified at 40 MPG with Features, Technology Competitors Can't Match - VIDEO ENHANCED

All-New Ford Focus Officially Certified at 40 MPG with Features, Technology Competitors Can't Match - VIDEO ENHANCED

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 -- The all-new Ford Focus is certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is overwhelmingly preferred by American drivers Ford Motor Company now has four nameplates with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or higher, mo ... Continue reading

New Ford Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page Engages Fans

New Ford Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page Engages Fans

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 -- Ford has developed a Facebook page dedicated to educating consumers about the differences in electrified vehicle technologies and providing the latest information about the five electrified vehicles the company will introduce (www.facebook.com ... Continue reading

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Sedan Pricing Set at $53,700 USD

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Sedan Pricing Set at $53,700 USD

PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2011 -- Infiniti today announced a $53,700 USD M.S.R.P. for the all-new 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid, which goes on sale March 16, 2011 at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Â The Infiniti M Hybrid is the first V6 true luxury performance "driver's" hybrid à ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces the Plural of Prius

Toyota Announces the Plural of Prius

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced that the general public has selected 'Prii'as the preferred plural term for Prius. The Prius Goes Plural voting campaign was launched on January 10 at the North American International Auto ... Continue reading

City of Chicago and 350Green Announce City-Wide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

City of Chicago and 350Green Announce City-Wide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Network will make EV ownership possible for Chicago-area residents who don't have home garage charging, and more convenient for those who do ... Continue reading

Groups Opposing Increase in Ethanol in Gasoline Launch Campaign Advocating More Scientific Testing

Groups Opposing Increase in Ethanol in Gasoline Launch Campaign Advocating More Scientific Testing

Warn of Possible Safety and Environmental Dangers WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Environmental and industry groups that frequently oppose each other on a broad range of policy issues are launching a joint campaign calling on Congress to require thorough and objective scientific testing before allowing an increase in the amount ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sonata Named a Best Car for Commuters by Forbes

Hyundai Sonata Named a Best Car for Commuters by Forbes

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata, acclaimed for it's modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment, made the Forbes list of this year's Best Cars for Commuters. Forbes recognizes Sonata's fuel efficiency, reliability and space to get drivers through daily commutes with ease. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project

PR Newswire GOODWOOD, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 2011 GOODWOOD, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 2011 -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the development of 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2011. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Rollouts Challenged by Cost of Charging Infrastructure and Grid Management, Accenture Report Finds

Electric Vehicle Rollouts Challenged by Cost of Charging Infrastructure and Grid Management, Accenture Report Finds

LONDON--The large scale roll out of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be hindered unless investors stimulate demand, lower the cost of public charging infrastructure and manage the impact on the grid, according to a report published by Accenture . “It will be critical to improve understanding of consumer prefe ... Continue reading

All-New 2012 Honda Civic Emphasizes Style, Fuel Economy and Performance

All-New 2012 Honda Civic Emphasizes Style, Fuel Economy and Performance

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 -- Featuring the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches this spring. The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lin ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Rollouts Challenged by Cost of Charging Infrastructure and Grid Management, Accenture Report Finds

Electric Vehicle Rollouts Challenged by Cost of Charging Infrastructure and Grid Management, Accenture Report Finds

LONDON--The large scale roll out of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be hindered unless investors stimulate demand, lower the cost of public charging infrastructure and manage the impact on the grid, according to a report published by Accenture . “The consumer is the most important factor in determining which ... Continue reading

Hyundai Unveils Tucson ix Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011

Hyundai Unveils Tucson ix Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2011 WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America continues its commitment to fuel economy leadership and alternative fuel technology with the introduction of the next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Tucson ix FCEV makes ... Continue reading

AeroVironment Begins Shipment and Completes First Installations of Residential Smart Charging Systems

AeroVironment Begins Shipment and Completes First Installations of Residential Smart Charging Systems

MONROVIA, Calif.--AeroVironment today announced that it has begun shipping and installing its UL-listed single-family and multi-unit residential Smart Charging Dock (model EVSE-RS+). Designed with an open architecture to ensure interoperability with the thousands of individual utilities nationwide, the grid-connected s ... Continue reading

ECOtality, Roush Begin Mass Manufacturing of Blink EV Charging Stations

ECOtality, Roush Begin Mass Manufacturing of Blink EV Charging Stations

LIVONIA, Mich.--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today began the mass manufacturing of its Blinkâ„¢ Level 2 Charging Stations at Roush Manufacturing. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will join executives from both companies at a ribbon-cutting event to witness th ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Launches Campaign to Transform the Energy Network

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Launches Campaign to Transform the Energy Network

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association Launches Campaign to Transform the Energy Network Ramps Up Efforts to Secure Critical Funding and Launches New Website ... Continue reading

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