Hyundai Ioniq Aims To Steal Eco-Car Crown From Toyota Prius
Jun 3, 2016
Washington DC June 2, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that with low gas prices, American consumers are largely steering clear of alternative fuel cars. But, reports Forbes, Hyundai expects that to change over the next few years, with the global market for 'green' cars predicted to grow to more than five million uni ... Continue reading
May 28, 2016
DUBLINâResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Strategic Analysis of Mild and Full Hybrid Vehicles in North America and Europe" report to their offering. The trend of hybridization in passenger cars is increasing as a result of the demand for emission regulation compliance. This market insight give ... Continue reading
California Zero Emissions Demonstration Project Includes Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Trucks
May 20, 2016
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2016 New diesel technology will be part of a $23.6 million zero-emission transportation test program in California for emerging commercial vehicle technologies designed to reduce greenhouse gases, smog, and petroleum usage in ports and rail yards along busy freight corridors. The California Air Reso ... Continue reading
Chicago Clean Cities Fleets Reduce Petroleum Use by 25 Million Gallons in 2015
May 20, 2016
NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 19, 2016 â The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition today announced that in 2015 its member fleets saved more than 25 million gasoline-gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and 225,000 tons of greenhouse-gas emissions. âThat is the equivalent of removing 3,000 tanker trucks of gasoline f ... Continue reading
BMW Sued In National Class Action Over Faulty Electric Vehicles
May 18, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 18, 2016 -- MLG Automotive Law has filed a national class action lawsuit against BMW North America, LLC for alleged defects in the BMW i3 vehicles. The case Edo Tsoar v. BMW North America, LLC (Case No. 2:16-cv-03386) was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The lawsuit center ... Continue reading
Next Generation 2017 MV-1 Revealed
May 16, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16, 2016 -- Mobility Ventures today revealed updates for its next generation 2017 MV-1, the first and only American-made vehicle designed and manufactured specifically for wheelchair users. The updated features, announced in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association Bus and Pa ... Continue reading
SDG&E Injects $7.5M In Education Push To Inspire Drivers To Switch To Electric Drive
May 16, 2016
SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2016 -- Today, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced it will invest $7.5 million over the next five years to develop a bold new education campaign to create awareness, expand electric vehicle (EV) ownership and lead the charge among large cities to electrify the transportation sector. The desire ... Continue reading
BMW Innovations And 2016 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer eDrive - Henny's First Drive +VIDEO
May 14, 2016
2 Series Active Tourer eDrive 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine ... Continue reading
May 12, 2016
FREMONT, Calif.âThings just got easier for electric vehicle owners looking to recharge in Fremont. The Fremont Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the City of Fremont, Prologis, Inc., Gridscape Solutions and Delta Products Corporation to install two new dual-port Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging stations on th ... Continue reading
Dubuc Motors Blows Away the EV Market with a Ground Breaking 370 Mile Range Tomahawk
May 12, 2016
SANTA MONICA, CA, May 11, 2016 - In a first for electric vehicles, Dubuc Motors announces an unprecedented range of 370 miles per full charge for its Tomahawk electric sports car in initial tests. The subsequent and much awaited 2+2 supercar is set to unveil in 2017 and will provide a wind of change to the market. (Pho ... Continue reading
Nicola One Electric Semi With Onboard CNG Turbine To Extend Range Up To 1200 Miles
May 10, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY. May 9, 2016 -- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company (NMC), announced today that it has designed, engineered and is finalizing assembly of the first-ever, electric-driven class 8 semi-truck, dubbed âNikola Oneâ, which is capable of pulling a total gross weight of 80,000 pounds and offer ... Continue reading
Nikola Motor Company Formed to Transform U.S. Transportation Industry
May 10, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY, May 10, 2016 -- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company (NMC), named after the famous electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, was quietly formed by Founder and CEO Trevor Milton years ago to design and manufacture electric vehicles, energy storage systems and electric vehicle drivetrain components. With ... Continue reading
May 7, 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (May 4, 2016) â Production of Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) is expected to reach more than 70,000 vehicles annually by 2027, as more automotive OEMs bring FCEVs to market, according to a new FCEV report from IHS Automotive, part of IHS, Inc. . The report takes a holistic vie ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS RX 450h REVIEW
May 7, 2016
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 LEXUS RX 450h REVIEW Completely redesigned and eco-friendly, the crafted Lexus RX 450h is the hybrid version of the mid-size 350 SUV. Loaded from head to taillights, bonuses include a multi-view rear camera, power-folding rear seats, and perforated leather upholstery â plus my real-life fuel ... Continue reading
Toyota Scientists Make Breakthrough on Safer, Smarter Batteries
May 5, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (May 4, 2016) â For anyone (i.e. everyone) whoâs ever panicked when their mobile device chirped, âlow battery,â the future could be far less stressful, thanks to the advanced battery research of scientists at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA). A new breakthrough ... Continue reading
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