Ford to Engineer, Assemble Hybrid Battery Packs and Transaxles In Michigan, Adding 220 New Jobs
May 24, 2010
YPSILANTI, Mich., May 24 -- -- Ford is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for its next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles that go into production in 2012 in North America -- Ford is adding green technology jobs in Michigan as the state becomes its center of excellence for vehicle ele ... Continue reading
May 22, 2010
What qualifies as gluttonous profits? How about 8,000%! * By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher The Auto Channel Late yesterday, Friday afternoon, I received a curious email from someone purporting to be with a website called EnergyTribune.com; an online entity that Iâve always felt was nothing more t ... Continue reading
Pelosi Statement on Administration's Announcement on Auto Emission Standards
May 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Obama Administration's announcement today on new auto emission standards for our nation's fleet of cars and trucks: "Today's announcement by the Obama Administration builds on the work of Congress to reduce our de ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Lexus RX 450h Review
May 19, 2010
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2010 LEXUS RX 450h VEHICLE The 2010 Lexus RX 450h crossover SUV is full of refinement and luxury, but with a hybrid spin. The standard creature comforts are many â a few favorites being the automatic tilting side view mirrors for ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Opens Newport Beach Store
May 19, 2010
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Tesla Motors, producer of the Roadster, the only electric highway-capable high performance vehicle will open its Newport Beach store on Wednesday. Customers are welcome to visit the store for test drives of the worldââ¬â¢s most exciting electric vehicle. âOrange County is an impor ... Continue reading
'Dream Factory' Supports Launch Of Honda Cr-Z Hybrid
May 19, 2010
Honda (UK) has launched 'Dream Factory' - a celebration of the UK's most exciting cultural innovators. Each of the pioneering individuals - musicians, artists, filmmakers and social entrepreneurs - share common traits with Honda's new CR-Z, the world's first sporty hybrid. ... Continue reading
OnStar Leverages Google Technology to Connect Customers to the Chevrolet Volt
May 18, 2010
New features coming for Chevrolet Volt Mobile App DETROIT, May 18 -- OnStar is leveraging the power of Google technology to develop a number of new mobile app features that strengthen Chevrolet's commitment to providing Volt customers with the most connected vehicle experience possible. The public will get a peek at wh ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices And Equipment Grades For New Auris Hybrid
May 18, 2010
Toyota again takes the lead in delivering advanced and efficient user-friendly low emissions technology with the launch of its new Auris Hybrid, the first full hybrid vehicle in the European C-segment. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Announces Introduction Of 2WD And Hybrid Technology
May 18, 2010
Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130 g/km of CO2 - making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever. ... Continue reading
Toyota Establishes Training Initiative To Launch Production Of New Auris Hybrid
May 18, 2010
Production of the new Toyota Auris Hybrid has been supported by extensive training for all employees at Toyota Manufacturing UK's (TMUK) Burnaston and Deeside factories, both in hybrid vehicle manufacturing and wider environmental issues ... Continue reading
May 18, 2010
Nissan International SA today announced that the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be priced at under 30,000 Euros (25,641 Pounds) after incentives in most of its European launch markets - about the same as a comparably-equipped diesel or hybrid vehicle. ... Continue reading
May 17, 2010
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As plug-in electric vehicles become more common in garages and carports around the nation, the result will be an increased demand on local utility grids that supply the power to charge them. Recognizing the need for a standard set of requirements addressing this issue, ... Continue reading
AutoNews TV Magazine: February to April 2010 Editions - 3 VIDEOS
May 16, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - May 16, 2010: A look back at automotive highlights from recent shows. ... Continue reading
Can We AFFECT Change In Our Automotive Behavior?
May 16, 2010
By Larry Nutson, Senior Editor Chicago Bureau, The Auto Channel Americans typically buy cars to meet their needs--and then some. However, too many "needs" that occur once or twice annually are included in the purchase decision. American families could change what all is included in the "our needs" list. If American fam ... Continue reading
Electric Motoring This Week From EDTA
May 16, 2010
Media Watch: Genovation Cars Selects Tata Technologies to Design and Prototype its Green Electric Automobile New Jersey and Company May 11, 2010 -- Genovation Cars Inc., a Maryland designer and builder of environmentally friendly automobiles, recently announced that it has selected and contracted with Tata Technologies ... Continue reading
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