Just in time for Christmas: Santa Delivers Special "Sleigh" to Forgotten Harvest
Dec 24, 2015
New refrigerated truck will help deliver holiday meals FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 22, 2015 -- Just in time for the holidays, Santa joined Mercedes-Benz Financial Services today to make a special delivery of a new 2016 Freightliner (Class 6) refrigerated truck to Forgotten Harvest at its Oak Park (Mich.) headquarters ... Continue reading
EPA Report Names Mazda the Most Fuel-Efficient Auto Manufacturer in the U.S.
Dec 18, 2015
SKYACTIV Technology Delivers Top Fuel Efficiency Spot for Third Consecutive Year The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted in its most recent Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends report that Mazda Motor Corporation is the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the U.S. With the highest fleet-wide adjusted fuel e ... Continue reading
Class Leading Aerodynamics and Striking Design Details for Hyundai's New Alternative Fuel Ioniq
Dec 16, 2015
Teaser rendering highlights eye-catching silhouette and design details Sleek and simple exterior reduces aerodynamic drag for greater efficiency Elegant interior combines environmentally-friendly materials and flexible space HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- December 16, 2015: A new rendering of Hyundai Motorâs all-new IONIQ hi ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2015
Fleet of 200 electric vehicles saves 18 tons of CO2 from being emitted into the air during two-week global summit Fleet represents the world's largest EV fleet ever provided for an international conference Renault and Nissan employees volunteered as drivers for the fleet, which featured Renault ZOE, Nissan LEAF and Nis ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Kia Sign Licensing Agreement with Paice
Dec 14, 2015
South Korean automakers are the latest to license Paiceâs hybrid vehicle technology BALTIMORE -- December 12, 2015: Paice, a pioneer in hybrid electric vehicle technology, has reached an agreement to license all of its hybrid vehicle technology to Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. Paice has now licensed all o ... Continue reading
Subaru Excels in Independent 'Real World' Efficiency Tests +VIDEO
Dec 11, 2015
Independent test names Subaru as one of only five brands to beat official CO2 ratings in real world driving German magazine Auto Motor und Sport tested 600 production models from all major car manufacturers over two years Subaru ranked second best among all brands for honest fuel economy claims COLESHILL, UK -- Decembe ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2015
Nissan today launches a Spotify playlist specially curated by LEAF fans around the world in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the delivery of the worldâs first all-electric Nissan LEAF. âNissan LEAF owners are among our most enthusiastic customers, and we wanted to get them involved in a unique way as w ... Continue reading
Next-Gen Chevy Malibu Hybrid LT--Starting Price, $28,645
Dec 10, 2015
Projected to offer 48 MPG city using technologies borrowed from Volt DETROIT -- December 10, 2015: The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT, which achieves a General Motorsâ-estimated 48 mpg city, will be available this spring with a starting price of $28,645. âThe Malibu leverages knowledge and technology directl ... Continue reading
Westport and Gas Technology Institute Awarded $900,000 to Advance Natural Gas Combustion Technology
Dec 9, 2015
Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today that, together with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), it has been awarded US$900,000 towards a program to advance state-of-the-art natural gas combustion technology. The work will ... Continue reading
Mayor Boris Johnson is First Politician to Experience Nissan LEAF
Dec 4, 2015
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP takes advantage of Nissanâs zero emission shuttle service at COP21 Johnson is first politician to experience the new, longer range Nissan LEAF 30 kWh The range of the Nissan LEAF 30 kWh is big enough to drive 80 times the distance between Mr Johnsonâs hotel and Paris Gare du ... Continue reading
Nissan's 'No Charge to Charge' Program Arrives in the Twin Cities
Dec 2, 2015
Nissanâs âNo Charge to Chargeâ promotion has officially arrived in Minneapolis-St. Paul, providing new Nissan LEAF buyers two years of complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealers in the Twin Cities region. âNissan LEAF is an attractive option f ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2016 Green SUV of the Year
Nov 30, 2015
Green Car Journal has announced its five finalists for the prestigious 2016 Green SUV of the Year⢠award to be presented at the 2016 Washington Auto Show. Finalists include the BMW X1 xDrive28i, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-3, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. "After years of focus on building more efficient and env ... Continue reading
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Wins Innovation Award
Nov 28, 2015
ix35 Fuel Cell awarded top place in Design/Innovation category, decided by members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers Innovative ix35 Fuel Cell was worldâs first mass-produced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Revolutionary SUV powered by hydrogen - emitting nothing but water HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- November 27, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Presents Technical Measures for EA 189
Nov 25, 2015
Next step in solving the NOx exhaust emissions issue in Europe Minor hardware measures for the 1.6TDI engines 2.0 TDI engines only need a software update Target: no adverse effects on fuel consumption and performance WOLFSBURG -- November 25, 2015: The clarification and solution of the diesel issue is progressing. The ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2015
Today sees the announcement of the winners for the Next Green Car Awards 2015, which recognises the UKâs best green cars for 2015. The winners of the Next Green Car Awards 2015 have been carefully selected from a green car shortlist featuring 44 new models competing across 10 categories (nine vehicle segments plus ... Continue reading
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