Toyota Recalling Prius in Japan for Brakes
Feb 9, 2010
TOKYO February 9, 2010; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota is recalling nearly 200,000 of its signature Prius green cars in Japan for braking problems, the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda will hold a news co ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2010
LONDON, Feb. 8 -- Based on its recent research on the automotive powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan presents EVO Electric Ltd. (EVO Electric) with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Entrepreneurial Company of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) The global movement toward hyb ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Recall Still Under Consideration - Update
Feb 8, 2010
Auto Central February 5, 2010; In spite of reported complaints that have flooded into Toyota about its 2010 Prius brakes temporarily not working on bumpy or slippery roads. Toyota Motor Corp is still just considering a recall in Japan and the United States over those complaints. As of now the company said it plans to c ... Continue reading
European CR-Z Debuts At Geneva Show
Feb 8, 2010
Sporty hybrid coupe promises exciting driving ... Continue reading
Japan Says Toyota Prius Will Be Recalled
Feb 7, 2010
TOYOTA CITY, Japan February 6, 2010; Taiga Uranaka and Nathan Layne writing for Reuters eported that Toyota Motor Corp, which has recalled more than 8 million vehicles around the world for problems with unintended acceleration, has decided to recall its new Prius hybrid in Japan to fix a braking software glitch, a deal ... Continue reading
Michigan Tech Partner In Three Major Biofuel Projects
Feb 5, 2010
Biofuels hold promise for cutting civilizationâs carbon footprint while reducing dependence on petroleum. But how plant-based biofuels really work, including the extent to which they sop up atmospheric carbon dioxide during their growth cycle, is still poorly understood. Michigan Technological university has sever ... Continue reading
Toyota Resumes Sales of Recalled Models
Feb 5, 2010
Washington DC February 5, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to the LA Times, Toyota dealers resumed selling vehicles Thursday that were pulled from the sales lot to address sudden-acceleration problems. Toyota stopped sales of eight models â including its top-selling Camry and Corolla â on Ja ... Continue reading
Ford To Update Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrid Brake Software
Feb 4, 2010
Ford is proactively announcing a customer satisfaction program to update the software of the regenerative brake system of some 2010-model Ford Fusion Hybrids and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Dearborn, Mich., Feb. 4, 2010 â Today, we are announcing a customer satisfaction program to update the software of the regenerativ ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Updated Statement From Toyota Regarding Prius Brake Issue
Feb 4, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Toyota is aware that NHTSA has opened a Preliminary Evaluation centered on owner complaints of a braking issue with the 2010 model year Prius. Toyota will cooperate fully with NHTSA's investigation. Some customers have complained of inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Statement From Toyota Regarding Prius Brake Issue
Feb 4, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Toyota is aware of NHTSA's intention to begin a Preliminary Evaluation centered on owner complaints of a braking issue with the 2010 model year Prius. Toyota will cooperate fully with NHTSA's investigation. ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: NHTSA Addresses Toyota Safety Issues
Feb 4, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 4, 2010 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that it is opening a formal investigation of the Toyota Prius Hybrid model year 2010 to look into allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump. ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2010
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal WASHINGTON February 3, 2010; â President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its ... Continue reading
Historic Galveston Island Unveils Coulomb Technologies Networked Charging Stations for EV
Feb 4, 2010
HOUSTON--Coulomb Technologies today announced that the Galveston Historical Foundation has installed the first of twelve publicly accessible ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles (EV). The official unveiling of the stations will take place at the Historical Foundationâs headquarters in ... Continue reading
Imperium Renewables Applauds Obama Biofuels Strategy
Feb 3, 2010
SEATTLE--Imperium Renewables, one of the nationâs largest producers of biodiesel, today released the following statement in support of President Obamaâs biofuels strategy, announced earlier today. Its founder and CEO John Plaza said the following: âWe applaud the Obama administration for its strong show ... Continue reading
"Off-Roader of the Year" Awards: BMW X Models Dominate Results in Off Road Magazine Readers' Poll
Feb 3, 2010
February 3, 2010: BMW X5 the most popular "Luxury SUV" - BMW X1 and BMW X6 come first and second in "Crossover" category - Second place for BMW X3 in "SUV" category - Eco Award for BMW ActiveHybrid X6 ... Continue reading
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