2009 Car and Truck Best Buys from Consumers Magazine
Oct 31, 2008
DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 31 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 14 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some 240 total 2009 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
Roush Technology Makes the Case for Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines Now - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 29, 2008
Roush Technologies shows its latest bi-fuel Internal Combustion Engine conversion (H2ICE) technology at the Cenex hosted UK National Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook Proving Ground tomorrow (28th October 2008). Roush has modified the engine of a Ford Transit-based vehicle to operate using compressed hydrogen gas f ... Continue reading
Ford's SmartGauge with EcoGuide Coaches Drivers to Maximize Fuel Efficiency on New Fusion Hybrid
Oct 29, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 29 -- Pushing a vehicle to the limit takes on a new meaning in the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, thanks to Ford's SmartGauge with EcoGuide - an innovative new instrument cluster that provides real-time information to help drivers maximum fuel efficiency. "SmartGauge with EcoGuide ... Continue reading
Chrysler Pulling the Plug on Hybrid Aspen and Durango
Oct 28, 2008
DETROIT, MI. October 28, 2008: According to Bradford Wernle, writing for Automotive News, Chrysler LLC will stop producing its first two hybrid-electric vehicles slightly more than two months after they started arriving in dealerships. This summer, Chrysler introduced the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango Hemi hybrid SU ... Continue reading
IF YOU MISSED BOONE ON 60 MINUTES - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 27, 2008
Ford Motor Company - October 2008 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Oct 27, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 27 -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's October U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, November 3, 2008 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about ... Continue reading
Ener1 Acquires Enertech International, Securing Automotive Lithium-ion Manufacturing Capacity
Oct 27, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Ener1, Inc. (AMEX:HEV) , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for the automotive industry, announced today the closing of its acquisition of an 83% interest in Enertech International, one of South Korea's largest lithium-ion cell producers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2008 ... Continue reading
ElectriCar.com Launches Largest Global Online Network of Hybrid Limousines
Oct 27, 2008
NEW YORK--ElectriCar.com, an online provider of environmentally-friendly transportation alternatives, today announced the launch of the largest global online network of chauffeur-driven hybrid vehicles. ElectriCar.com, a service of LimoRes.net, the leader in online transportation services, provides a global one-stop so ... Continue reading
Consortium Is Working To Build First Retrofit Zero Emissions Technology For Vans
Oct 27, 2008
A UK consortium of specialists in hybrid vehicles is receiving funding from the Department for Transport, through the Energy Saving Trust's Low Carbon R&D Programme, to support development of a retrofit solution for Zero Emissions driving. The new system will allow existing vans to operate as zero emissions vehicles, m ... Continue reading
CalMotors' Green Performance ECU Powers the eRuf from Ruf Automobile
Oct 27, 2008
CAMARILLO, Calif.--CalMotors, makers of power electronics and embedded systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, today announced that interest in its electronic control unit (ECU) and its electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction system has increased dramatically since the release of the first electric Porsche devel ... Continue reading
Everything You Want to Know about Electric Cars at EV-Motoring.com
Oct 25, 2008
Electric Cars and Trucks are the Future of Transportation, Get Up to Speed Now AUTO CENTRAL - October 7, 2008: The Auto Channel is proud to have covered the most important alternative fuel and vehicle events in America. You can catch up on all the news and information by visiting our sister website EV-Motoring.com. EV- ... Continue reading
LOOK FOR THE PICKEN'S PLAN ON 60 MINUTES SUNDAY!
Oct 25, 2008
Hey Army- 60 Minutes on CBS is taking a look at the Pickens Plan this Sunday! They wondered if this is about politics but I told them what you know â this is about doing whatâs best for America and ending our dependence on foreign oil once and for all. Check your local listings and make sure you watch. A whol ... Continue reading
1,000 new-energy cars to have trial run in 10 cities
Oct 24, 2008
1,000 new-energy cars to have trial run in 10 cities http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008152/1-000-new-energy-cars-to-have-t rial- run-in-10-cities.html Shanghai, October 24 (Gasgoo.com) As part of its "863" initiative that was launched in December 2007, the Chinese government is to kick off a "1,000 new-energy cars in ... Continue reading
Honda Stonewalls on Civic GX (CNG) Availability
Oct 23, 2008
This continuing coverage on Americaâs oil crisis arises from the just released book, The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before (Dialog Press). Buy it here. By Edwin Black Honda is hunkering down in the face of widespread criticism over its mismanagement and reported suppression of its ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2008
Measure Would Divert Resources from Truly Clean Vehicles OCTOBER 20, 2008--Plug In America opposes Californiaâs Proposition 10. This so-called "California Renewable Energy and Clean Alternative Fuel Act" is a sham that would commit $10 billion in public money primarily to enrich natural gas investors such as its c ... Continue reading
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