High Octane Alliance Applauds EPA's Recall of CAFE Rule
Mar 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. March 15, 2017: The High Octane Low Carbon Alliance called today's announcement that the Trump Administration was recalling the fuel economy rule an important first step in achieving realistic reductions in fuel consumption. Alliance Chairman Tom Daschle said the recall was necessary due to the fact th ... Continue reading
The New York Times Buys Into CAFE 54.5 Obfuscation
Mar 16, 2017
Growing up in New York I grew up with an unbending prejudice towards the invincibility and incontrovertible exactness of The New York Times on every subject printed within. I along with virtually every kid on the streets of Brooklyn and other boroughs (ok, except maybe not the Bronx) never argued about or questioned an ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2017
EPA to Reexamine Emission Standards for Cars and Light Duty Trucks -- Model Years 2022-2025 WASHINGTON 03/15/2017; Today, Department of Transportation Secretary (DOT) Elaine Chao and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt will revisit the previous administration’s rule that finalized st ... Continue reading
President Trump Retracts Decision to Keep Strong Clean Car Standards
Mar 15, 2017
President Trump Retracts Decision to Keep Strong Clean Car Standards vehicles for model years 2022-2025. ... Continue reading
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUV
Mar 15, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif., March 15, 2017 -- Acura's first-ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. With a manufacturer suggested retail pr ... Continue reading
Consumers Union responds to White House Fuel Economy action
Mar 15, 2017
Consumer Reports Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Weakening Fuel Economy Standards Is a Bad Deal for Consumers Washington D.C. – Consumers Union, the policy and mobilization arm of Consumer Reports, today responded to the Environmental Protection Agency’s withdrawal of its final determination for fuel econom ... Continue reading
Lightning Hybrids Ford Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers
Mar 15, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS, March 15, 2017 -- Lightning Hybrids, designer and manufacturer of the Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles, has been named as an Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) by Ford Motor Company. Lightning Hybrids is one of three initial vehicle modifiers, and the only ... Continue reading
Older Drivers Embrace Active Safety Features; Resist Autonomous Vehicles
Mar 14, 2017
Older drivers are increasingly comfortable with and recognize the benefits of active safety technology, but they are still reluctant to relinquish total control to an autonomous vehicle, according to a nationwide survey by Munich Re, US of drivers age 65 and older. Approximately two out of three (63 percent) drivers ov ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2017
Are fuel cell cars in the future for the automotive world? They sound promising - no complicated reciprocating engines, no noise, no smog, minimal maintenance, no global warming. But not so fast - everything comes with a trade off. ... Continue reading
2017 Detroit Auto Show Analysis Crossovers and SUVs Dominate; 15 New Models Among 26 New Releases
Mar 13, 2017
DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2017 North American International Auto Show Highlights" report to their offering. This growth insight presents strategic content from the 2017 North American International Auto Show, which was held in Detroit from Jan. ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2017
Compare top 3 World Car Awards Finalists In Each Category ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 11, 2010 7-9AM
Mar 11, 2017
The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: March 11, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio c ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2017
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, NIO, a next-generation car company, announced that they will have autonomous electric vehicles in the U.S. market in 2020. The company also unveiled “NIO EVE” – the embodiment of their vision for the future of autonomous cars. ... Continue reading
Urban Transit Pioneer Unveils Blueprint for Shared Electric Mobility
Mar 9, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2017 -- Scoot Networks, Inc., the leading provider of shared, light electric vehicle (LEV) services, today announced its international expansion with the unveiling of the Scoot Mobility Operating System (Scoot MOS), a platform for shared LEV services in densely populated cities. In partnering wi ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2017
Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Electric to join lineup with 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell Clarity series provides unparalleled choice with premium midsize sedan capability and three available electric powertrain options TORRANCE, Calif. - The all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric will make their worldwid ... Continue reading
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