2010 Detroit Show: An Electric Cavalcade
Jan 4, 2010
Washington DC January 4, 2010; With federal mileage standards rising, automakers next week will show a fresh group of fuel-efficient vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to Automotive News, Ford will unveil the redesigned production Focus, and Honda will show the production versi ... Continue reading
Toyota Plans Hybrid Production at Miyagi Plant
Jan 3, 2010
NAGOYA January, 3, 2010; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp plans to produce hybrid vehicles at a new assembly plant that will start operating in 2011 in northeastern Japan, sources familiar with the move say. Toyota intends to manufacture a Vitz-class subcompact hybrid model at the plant in Ohira, Miyagi Pref ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2009 LA Auto Show? We Didn't. Experience It Here - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 2, 2010
While the 2009 LA Auto Show took place less than one month ago it feels so much longer. Despite the show being rather subdued compared to earlier glitzy glory days, there were many interesting moments, such as Bob Lutz' surprise replacement as keynote speaker for deposed GM CEO Fritz Henderson and the exciting Ford and ... Continue reading
2010 Is Here! Will This be the First Day of the New Electric Car Era? - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 1, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - Janury 1, 2010: Three years ago, at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS), General Motors introduced a dynamic looking battery-powered vehicle they called the Chevrolet Volt. For all practical purposes it ushered un the new age of electric cars, that should kick off later this year. As the time has passed s ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2010 Crossover Watch List
Dec 29, 2009
SEE ALSO: Crossover Specs, Prices, Comparisons and Reviews HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSOVER The self-appointed Crossover Queen is back with 2010 recommendations! Now in our second year of suggesting which part-sport utility, part-car gives women the best ban ... Continue reading
Taiwan EPA Encourages Use of Eco-Friendly Vehicles - Wish We Had Them In The U.S. Too
Dec 29, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan--Taiwanâs Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has been promoting the use of vehicles using clean energies or causing a lower level of pollution, including electricity-powered buses, liquefied natural gas (LNG) cars, hybrid vehicles, dual-fuel vehicles and electricity-powered bicycles. â ... Continue reading
Plug-in America's Top 12 Plug-in Electric Vehicle Myths
Dec 24, 2009
Acronyms and definitions: EV: Electric Vehicle, meaning all-electric (no gas) BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle or all-electric vehicle PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in or Plug-in electric vehicle: Either a BEV or a PHEV Number of EVs Driven Today: Plug In America estimates that there are 3,000 highway-capable ... Continue reading
The Washington Auto Show: A Green Machine
Dec 24, 2009
2010 show to Launch Massive Showcase of Advanced Technology WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- America's greenest "tier-one" auto show just got greener. The Washington Auto Show®, which houses more green cars than any major U.S. auto show, is redoubling its efforts in 2010 with a 65,000-square foot display known as the "Advanced ... Continue reading
Detroit Automakers' USABC Seeks Proposal Info for Hybrid/Plug-In/Electric Battery Development
Dec 24, 2009
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company, is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery develop ... Continue reading
Fusion Helps Ford Set New Record for Hybrid Sales, Bucking Industrywide Dip in HEV Demand
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford Motor Company has already set a record for annual hybrid sales of 31,000 hybrids through November, eclipsing the previous high in 2007. Ford hybrid sales are up 67 percent this year while overall industry hybrid sales were down 11 percent through November -- Ford's hybrid sales were ... Continue reading
Ford Taurus SHO & Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 Urban Autos of the Year
Dec 22, 2009
The Ford Taurus SHO America's smartest full-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists The Ford Fusion Hybrid America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Green Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media, the fifth ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2009
As show opening draws near, attention turns to Detroit for unveilings and exciting new features at this global event DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- The North American International Auto Show will open its doors in less than 30 days with excitement and anticipation continuing to build for the auto industry's flagship. On Jan 11th ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Wins Three Awards from Environmental Institute Öko-Trend
Dec 21, 2009
The Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID, the B 180 NGT and the smart mhd are the most environmentally friendly automobiles in their respective classes. ... Continue reading
Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of High-Capacity 3.1 Ah Lithium-ion Battery
Dec 21, 2009
Osaka, Dec 18, 2009; Panasonic Corporation developed a 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December. The new 3.1 Ah battery has a nickel positive electrode and an energy density of 675 Wh/L. The same type (18 mm in diameter x 65 mm in length) of batteries ar ... Continue reading
Why Global Warming Must Be a Fraud - An Editorial
Dec 19, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Remember a couple of years ago when the tsunami hit southeast Asia and the whole world seemed to become supercharged into action to be able to detect the next similar event in order to save hundreds or thousands of lives? Or remember how local governments (some nationa ... Continue reading
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