Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of September 30-October 5, 2014
Oct 5, 2014
* The global auto show circuit has just launched for the new model year. The big event this week was the opening and press days of the 2014 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile, aka Paris Motor Show. While the European automobile industry remains struggling there were some forward-looking introductions at the show, like a plu ... Continue reading
CarCharging Partners with the City of Houston
Oct 2, 2014
Largest Electric Vehicle Charging Services Company Selected to Own and Operate More Than 70 Blink EV Charging Stations Throughout Houston, Texas Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging" or the "Company"), the largest provider, owner, and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today ... Continue reading
Nissan Cleans up European Cities with World's First Car-Powered Graffiti
Oct 2, 2014
Nissan LEAF powered âReverse Graffitiâ street art in London and Hamburg Mass-scale mural imagines cleaner capital cities, without car fumes The artwork is on show in London Waterloo and on the banks of the St. Annenufer canal LONDON--Nissan is highlighting Europeâs battle with air quality by using the 10 ... Continue reading
New Video Website Lets Drivers Show Their Love for the New Nissan eNV200
Oct 1, 2014
Nissan has today launched an exciting and informative web hub offering fleet van operators in the UK real-world testimony and insights into its groundbreaking e-NV200 all-electric van. e4Business will act as the central home for a growing series of short and entertaining videos highlighting how the e-NV200 is revolutio ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Celebrates 14 Years of Fuel Sipping with a Special Edition
Sep 30, 2014
New Special Edition With Exclusive Colors and Finishes EPA-estimated 50 MPG Combined Fuel Economy Rating More than 1.5 million Prius Vehicles Sold in U.S. Since 2000 Midsize-Class Interior Room Available Solar Roof Package Toyota Entune® Multimedia September 29, 2014 They grow up fast. Itâs hard to believe it h ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2014
Diodes Incorporated , a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduces the first devices to be launched from Diodesâ proprietary Trench SBR® (Super Barrier Rectifier) technology, ... Continue reading
Camouflaging New Chevrolet Volt is Balancing Act
Sep 29, 2014
Engineers charged with hiding styling while vehicle testing proceeds in public DETROIT â The styling of the next-generation Chevrolet Volt is one of the automotive worldâs best-kept secrets. Keeping customers and media eager to see the successor to the groundbreaking original at bay until the new Volt debuts ... Continue reading
Sonoma to Host Free Electric Vehicle Test-Drive Event
Sep 26, 2014
The "Experience Electric â The Better Ride" campaign will offer free test drives of some of the newest electric cars on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sonoma's Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival at Sonoma Plaza. The electric vehicle (EV) ride-and-drive event will feature the BMW i3s, Chevy Volt, Chev ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company Expands Its Production Facilities
Sep 25, 2014
RIVERSIDE, Calif.--Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR) announced today that its core activity, Newport Coachworks, is expanding its production facility in Riverside, California, in order to meet the increasing demand from customers for its high quality shuttle buses. Today all Newport Coachworks production activity ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2014
New fast charging Freedom Station® sites at Vacaville Premium Outlets, Livermore Premium Outlets, Great Mall and Petaluma Village Premium Outlets contribute to expanding electric vehicle charging network in California SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2014 -- Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers are now able to plug in and charge the ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Nuggets: "Don't-Miss" Auto News W/O September 15-21, 2014
Sep 21, 2014
MPG, New Cadillac, Apple watch, NHTSA Troubles, Toyota C-HR, Formula E, Porsche Pods, Nutsons New Nuggets ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Proposes a New Gasoline Fuel Economy Standard: 0 MPG ...0 MPG?
Sep 20, 2014
AUTO CENTRAL - October 1, 2010: The Auto Channel, the Internet's most complete and comprehensive automotive information resource, has announced today its recommendations for a new national gasoline fuel economy standard. "Frankly," said Bob Gordon, TACH's president and co-publisher, 35 MPG for gasoline, 60 MPG for gaso ... Continue reading
Massive Demand For Green Vehicles Does Not Translate Into Sales; Price and Education Biggest Factors
Sep 19, 2014
DMV.com has released the results of their study on what influences drivers' purchasing decisions for hybrid or electric vehicles. "It is clear that there is a large and growing demand for green technology vehicles, but overall sales of these types of vehicles still represented less than 4% of the market in the US last ... Continue reading
Citroen C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept
Sep 18, 2014
Citroën C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show Concept achieves fuel economy of over 141mpg (2l/100km) Optimised design on C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L results in 20% improvement in aerodynamics PureTech 82 engine with Hybrid Air technology reduces fuel consumption by 30% Lightweight, high-perfo ... Continue reading
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