Automotive X PRIZE Announces Team of Automotive Experts to Lead Technical Operations for Competition
Aug 6, 2009
Automotive Experts Will Lead Judging Process in Multimillion Dollar Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, t ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3ddc47/electric_vehicles) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicles & Battery Technology Report" report to their offering. Electrification has been thrust into the spotlight as a means of reducing vehicle emissions at a time when concer ... Continue reading
Ford Cites Energy Policy as Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet
Aug 6, 2009
- Ford executive Sue Cischke cites need for continued cooperation between the automotive industry and the federal government in pursuit of greener transportation vision, noting the significant role of government in shaping the transportation fleet of the future - Ford remains committed to delivering affordable fuel eff ... Continue reading
U.S. EPA Joins Government, Industry and Academic Consortium to Develop Next Generation EcoCARs
Aug 6, 2009
WASHINGTON--EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined the EcoCAR consortium of government, industry and academic leaders who are helping to develop the next generation of automotive engineers who will design and build the environmental vehicles of the futu ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
2009 Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Conference As prepared for: Akio Toyoda President, Toyota Motor Corporation Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Conference Traverse City, Michigan Aug 5, 2009 âReinventing the Automobileâ Good morning! ...and thank you Dave... It is great to be back in America...and ... Continue reading
New Buick Crossover Will Feature Plug-In Hybrid System
Aug 6, 2009
-- Five-passenger crossover arrives in 2010 with family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gas engines -- Plug-in hybrid model debuts in 2011 -- Expected to be first commercially available plug-in hybrid SUV produced by a major automaker TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- General Motors' plug-in hybrid technology will be i ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Deployment Project
Aug 5, 2009
Dept. of Energy Grant Helps Ready Markets for Zero Emissions FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken. Nissan is supporting the lead grant applicant, Electric Transportation Engineer ... Continue reading
EDTA Applauds Grant Announcements: $2.4 Billion for Electric Drive
Aug 5, 2009
U.S. Department of Energy announces single largest investment for electric drive vehicles and components. Washington, DCâAugust 5, 2009; The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) applauds President Barack Obama's announcement of $2.4 billion in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the ... Continue reading
U.S. Awards $600 Million In Electric Car Battery Grants
Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug 5, 2009; John Crawley and Jasmin Melvin writing for Reuters reported that Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2. ... Continue reading
Lexus HS 250h Causing Internet Buzz
Aug 5, 2009
by Bill Kwong The internet is buzzing with Lexus HS 250h excitement and observations, and it has been reported that the HS 250h is a Lexus version of the Toyota Prius. That is far from the truth. All Toyota and Lexus hybrids use the series/parallel hybrid system, but thatâs where the similarity ends between the To ... Continue reading
Automotive Materials Life Cycle Assessment Model Released for Use
Aug 4, 2009
Updated model evaluates the total vehicle life cycle impact of materials, powertrains, fuels and their sources, total energy consumed SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 4 -- WorldAutoSteel has released a second iteration of the automotive materials parametric Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model, which allows for broader evaluations ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Ten? Do your really think we could limit the list to just 10? Not TheAutoChannel.com, we always give you more! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: Okay, so the Cash For Clunkers program has you dreaming about which new vehicle you'd want. Here's 14 different cars that you might want to test drive. They may not all qualify fo ... Continue reading
Hybrid Ford Fusion Gets Excellent Rating in Consumer Reports, Now on Par With Toyota Camry Hybrid
Aug 4, 2009
Four and six-cylinder versions much improved, Audi Q5 tops tests of compact luxury SUVs YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now Consumer Reports' top-rated domestic sedan. Essentially tied with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Fusion Hybrid achieved an excellent 34 mpg overall in ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight EX Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Insight EX Engine: 1.3-liter I4 with IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) Horsepower/Torque: (gasoline) 98 @ v5800 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1500 rpm: (electric) 10 hp @ 1500 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1700 rpm Transmission: CVT with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 100.4 in. L ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2009
Research to be Centered at Argonne National Lab in Chicago INDIANAPOLIS, July 30 -- Advanced lithium-ion automotive battery producer EnerDel and the Nissan Motor Co. of Japan are teaming up to research a new generation of electrical conductive material intended to reduce cost and improve the performance of electric and ... Continue reading
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