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An Open Letter To America's Governors from T. Boone Pickens

An Open Letter To America's Governors from T. Boone Pickens

I have always been for an all-the-above approach to this nation's energy policy, but that doesn't mean we need to jam a square peg in a round hole. Solar, wind, electric and natural gas all have their place, but it must be in accordance with an appropriate application. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 16 2017)

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 16 2017)

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a team of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car r ... Continue reading

Green Cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 From Green Car Guide.UK

Green Cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 From Green Car Guide.UK

Electric cars were the big news at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show ... Continue reading

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida

September 15, 2017 Hurricane Irma significantly disrupted gasoline markets in Florida, first by prompting increased demand and then by disrupting the supply chain needed to deliver the fuel. The evacuation of people in anticipation of Hurricane Irma led to higher demand for transportation fuels and logistical challenge ... Continue reading

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors to strengthen cooperation and accelerate use of common platforms, powertrains and new technologies

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors to strengthen cooperation and accelerate use of common platforms, powertrains and new technologies

The extension of the Common Module Family follows the success of the shared vehicle architecture by Renault and Nissan in recent years, which has included the use of common platforms and powertrains across a widening portfolio of vehicles including the Nissan Rogue, Qashqai and X-Trail, Renault Espace, Kadjar and Megan ... Continue reading

Amtrak Launches Marketing Campaign Inviting Travelers to "Break the Travel Quo"

Amtrak Launches Marketing Campaign Inviting Travelers to "Break the Travel Quo"

Traveling these days can be complicated with all the rules, restrictions, additional fees, and shrinking leg room – but it doesn't have to be. ... Continue reading

Faurecia Partners With CEA On Fuel Cell Development

Faurecia Partners With CEA On Fuel Cell Development

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2017 -- Faurecia, one of the world's largest automotive equipment suppliers, announces the signature of a five year agreement with the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission) to collaborate in a research and development program of fuel cell stack technologies. ... Continue reading

California Underwrites ($16 Million) Seven New Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Benefit Toyota and Honda

California Underwrites ($16 Million) Seven New Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Benefit Toyota and Honda

Shell in collaboration with Honda and Toyota to Bring Seven New Hydrogen Refueling Stations to California California Energy Commission approves seven hydrogen stations and grants $16 million award to Equilon Enterprises LLC a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company (collectively, “Shell”) for the introduction of seven hydr ... Continue reading

A Look at The Future - Natural Gas-Based Ceramic Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Breakthrough Buh-Bye Hydrogen?

A Look at The Future - Natural Gas-Based Ceramic Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Breakthrough Buh-Bye Hydrogen?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. & WALPOLE, Mass.—Today the Ascend Energy team in the Sacramento area in collaboration with fuel cell manufacturer Atrex Energy released the results of their joint project to demonstrate the benefits of using an oxygen-based ceramic fuel cell as part of a hybrid electric vehicle to save money, reduc ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Highlander LE Hybrid AWD Review By John Heilig

2017 Toyota Highlander LE Hybrid AWD Review By John Heilig

Highlander’s quiet operation is almost eerie. Yes, our tester was a hybrid, but we felt as if it was in full electric mode all the time. Yet there is no lack of power. Total combined horsepower with the gasoline and electric motors is 306. Punch the accelerator and the Highlander gets up and goes. You get some engine ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Cars at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA): Mobility rethought – from Formula 1 hybrid drive to fuel cell technology

Mercedes-Benz Cars at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA): Mobility rethought – from Formula 1 hybrid drive to fuel cell technology

Mercedes-Benz Cars at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA): Mobility rethought – from Formula 1 hybrid drive to fuel cell technology ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz management comments on the Concept EQA: "Electric initiative is gathering pace"

Mercedes-Benz management comments on the Concept EQA: "Electric initiative is gathering pace"

Mercedes-Benz management comments on the Concept EQA: "Electric initiative is gathering pace" ... Continue reading

EQ Power: new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz S 560 e: More power, more range

EQ Power: new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz S 560 e: More power, more range

EQ Power: new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz S 560 e: More power, more range ... Continue reading

China Wants to Ban Gas and Diesel Cars

China Wants to Ban Gas and Diesel Cars

China is preparing to put the brakes on gasoline and diesel cars, reports CNN Money. The country, home to the world's largest auto market, is working on a plan to ban the production and sale of vehicles powered solely by fossil fuels, officials say. ... Continue reading

EVgo, REI, BMW, Nissan and the Regional Air Quality Council Celebrate National Drive Electric Week in Colorado

EVgo, REI, BMW, Nissan and the Regional Air Quality Council Celebrate National Drive Electric Week in Colorado

EVgo Opens DC Fast Charging Station in Denver, Further Benefitting Drivers all DC Fast-Capable EV Drivers with Convenient Charger Access in Key Metropolitan Areas DENVER – Sept. 12, 2017 – EVgo<mailto:www.evgo.com>, the nation’s largest network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, BMW, REI, Nis ... Continue reading

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