Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest- March 9-15, 2015
Mar 15, 2015
* GM told dealers this week it will be reducing powertrain warranties on Chevy and GMC vehicles from the current 100,000 miles to 60,000 miles. The 100,000-mile warranty has covered these vehicles for about 10 years and was established to compete with a trend in the industry. Chevyâs Volt will keep its 100,000 mil ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: 2015 BMW i3 Production Model First Expert Driving Review - It's Really Good!
Mar 13, 2015
2015 BMW i3, first ever driving review ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2015
The Ultimate Driving Machine in a new era of Individual Urban Mobility Woodcliff Lake, N.J. â October 10, 2013 6:00pm EDT/3:00pm PDT . . . The born electric BMW i3 represents a new era of electromobility. It is like no other car the world has ever seen. It offers visionary design, a ground-breaking vehicle archite ... Continue reading
IDTechEx See a Change of Course with Fuel Cells
Mar 11, 2015
World Smart Energy Week 2015 CAMBRIDGE, England -- March 11, 2015: Fuel cells are another ânewâ range extender if we ignore the fact that they have been around for 175 years and concentrate on the fact that they are yet to be successful in vehicles. Enthusiasts keep talking about five years from now, when the ... Continue reading
Halla Visteon Climate Control wins IR52 Jang Young-Shil Award
Mar 10, 2015
HVCC-developed heat pump system for electric vehicles recognized for innovative power-saving technology SEOUL, Korea, March 9, 2015 -- Leading automotive thermal management solution provider Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (KS: 018880) has been named a co-winner of the IR52 Jang Young-Shil Award with Hyundai Motor ... Continue reading
A Spark of Sophistication--The New Chevy Spark Debuts Next Month
Mar 9, 2015
Chevroletâs redesigned global minicar to debut in Seoul and New York on April 2 DETROIT -- March 9, 2015: The all-new 2016 Spark will debut on April 2 at the Seoul and New York auto shows, Chevrolet announced today. A sleeker, more aerodynamic profile and a progressive take on Chevroletâs signature design cue ... Continue reading
Nissan Partners with Georgia Power to Get Atlanta LEAF Owners Charging at Work
Mar 5, 2015
Atlanta is America's top market for sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF, and in an effort to encourage more EV sales and increase all-electric miles driven, Nissan is working with Georgia Power to make EV charging available at more workplaces in the region. âOur electric transportation program continues to demon ... Continue reading
Mar 2, 2015
Supported by a prototype journey-planning app, Handle on Mobility explores the integration of e-bikes for commuters and commercial users with automotive and public transportation options Ford also displays its Info Cycle experiment, an open-source data-gathering initiative designed to enhance the urban biking experienc ... Continue reading
Magna to Present Innovative Plug-In Hybrid Sports Car Concept at Geneva Motor Show 2015
Feb 27, 2015
Magna International Inc. is set to debut MILA Plus, an innovative two-seat hybrid sports car at Geneva Motor Show 2015. The concept vehicle, which will be displayed at Magna's booth #6261 in Hall 6, combines a sophisticated, lightweight construction with an intelligent, alternative-drive solution to produce maximum per ... Continue reading
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 26, 2015
Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the kind of catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and other factors. These characteristics, in turn, a ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2015
Cumulative Zero-emissions Mileage by Fuel Cell Drivers Surpasses 238,900 Miles FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- Feb. 25, 2015: Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers have surpassed an impressive threshold, recently accumulating more than 238,900 miles on the roads of Southern California, all while emitting only clean water vapor. The ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Invites Riders around the World to Help Shape its First Electric Motorcycle
Feb 24, 2015
Riders around the world will have the chance to add their voices to help shape the future of Project LiveWireâ¢, Harley-Davidson's first electric motorcycle, as the company's Project LiveWire⢠Experience tour expands globally in 2015. Building on the excitement of Project LiveWire's debut last year, select con ... Continue reading
2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Complete Specs and Prices
Feb 24, 2015
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV â America's most affordable electric vehicle â offers distinctive styling, a space-efficient interior and an EPA-rated "fuel" economy of 126 MPGe. Every i-MiEV includes a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, CHAdeMO DC quick charge port, heated front seats and side mirrors, and aluminum whee ... Continue reading
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Rinspeed "Budii" Redefines Human-Machine Interaction +VIDEO
Feb 23, 2015
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND The vision of autonomous driving will soon become reality and will fundamentally change the interaction of man and automobiles. While the research centers of the automotive industry are still feverishly working on the technical solutions, progressive thinkers such as the Swiss idea factory Rinspeed ... Continue reading
Ricardo Develops Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Motor
Feb 23, 2015
New prototype 85kW synchronous reluctance drive designed primarily for electric vehicle traction applications Avoids the use of expensive rare earth elements, provides uncompromised performance at significantly reduced cost 23 February 2015The new electric vehicle (EV) motor has been designed and built in prototype for ... Continue reading
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