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
Tesla Opens Supercharger Station at Kimco's Gateway at Donner Pass Shopping Center
Sep 17, 2014
Kimco Realty Corp. , the nationâs largest publicly-traded owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers, today announced the opening of a Tesla Motors Inc. Supercharger station at Kimcoâs Gateway at Donner Pass shopping center in Truckee, Calif. âWe consistently evaluate new opportuni ... Continue reading
New Lexus NX 300h Gets A Grip With E-Four All-Wheel Drive
Sep 17, 2014
The new Lexus NX 300h isnât simply a crossover with SUV looks, it comes equipped with an intelligent electric all-wheel drive system that provides extra grip just when the driver needs it. Light and compact, the clever technology also avoids the weight, packaging, emissions and fuel consumption penalties associate ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion September 8-14, 2014
Sep 14, 2014
Automotive News and Opinion September 8-14, 2014 ... Continue reading
Toyota Providing 70 Ultra-Compact Electric Vehicles for Cite lib
Sep 13, 2014
Toyota providing 70 ultra-compact electric vehicles for Cité lib by Ha:Mo, an urban mobility project to be launched in Grenoble, France on 1 October Three-year trial scheme will see three-wheel Toyota i-Road and COMS four-wheel electric vehicles available for public car sharing on local journeys Full image gallery h ... Continue reading
2015 Kia Soul EV Pricing Announced
Sep 12, 2014
Starting MSRP of $33,700(1) (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500) with an expected introductory lease price(2) of $249 per month makes all-new Soul EV a compelling offer for eco-conscious buyers - The 2015 Soul EV is Kia's first mass-market, all-electric, zero-emissions car and the centerpiece of the brand's Cle ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2014
ZAP (ZAAP), an Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive company incorporated in California Bay Area, and its subsidiary Jonway Auto sold over 2000 Electric Vehicles since June 2014 when EV mass production started at its electric vehicle type-approved certified factory. The Companies' strategy is to continue to build its EV pro ... Continue reading
Renault and Bolloré Joining Forces to Promote Electric Vehicles
Sep 10, 2014
Dieppe plant will assemble Bluecar electric vehicles for the Bolloré Group from second-half 2015 Joint-venture to sell complete electric car-sharing solutions Feasibility survey of a new Renault specific to car-sharing plans Following the letter of intent signed in September 2013, French groups Renault and Bolloré ar ... Continue reading
Chargemaster Named One the the UK's Top Tech Companies
Sep 10, 2014
The UKâs largest manufacturer of electric vehicle charging points, Chargemaster, has been ranked 32nd in the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100, which lists Britain's top 100 fastest-growing private technology companies. The league table ranks UK tech firms with the fastest-growing sales over the latest three year ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PREVIEW
Sep 9, 2014
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE GOLF VEHICLE Introduced in 1974, the Volkswagen Golf has forty years experience and rightfully takes credit for defining the compact hatch segment. So it should come to no surprise the seventh-generation 2015 models excel at what excel ... Continue reading
GreenTech Automotive Completes Electric-Vehicle Production Plant in Tunica, Mississippi
Sep 9, 2014
GreenTech Automotive (GTA), a U.S. automotive manufacturer dedicated to developing and producing environmentally friendly, energy-efficient vehicles, announced today that construction is complete on its new production facility in Tunica, Miss. "GTA has made significant progress toward our engineering, production, hirin ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion September 1-7, 2014
Sep 7, 2014
Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion; Mazda 2016 MX-5 unveiling,Haas F1 Team,Tesla picks factory location, most driver are lawbreakers, Alexis DeJoria, electric vehicles short circuit; Ford truck to give honest towing and carrying capacities; august 2014 u s auto sales hot ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius: A Lesson in Hybrid Domination, and a Great Car to Drive
Sep 5, 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 TORRANCE, CA -- September 04, 2014: While Toyota is pleased to see ... Continue reading
USCAR Awards Yet Another Contract For Nex-Gen Battery Technology
Sep 4, 2014
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 4, 2014 â The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization operated by Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, today announced the award of a $667,452 advanced battery technology development contract for next-generation plug-in hybr ... Continue reading
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