Jul 3, 2008
LONDON - July 2, 2008: Henry âThe Fonzâ Winkler and Nicky Cox, Editor of First News are touring schools across the country in a Lexus RX 400h, in support of the Governmentâs 2008 National Year of Reading. Both Winkler and First News, the widest read weekly childrenâs publication in Britain, are comm ... Continue reading
British Team Accelerates New Hybrid Technology
Jul 2, 2008
The project, funded by the Technology Strategy Board, is being led by Jaguar Land Rover and managed by Prodrive with advanced technology from Flybrid, Torotrak, Xtrac and Ford. Ricardo is examining alternative flywheel concepts in parallel with this project. During the two year programme, the group will develop the new ... Continue reading
First 50 Chery Hybrid Taxis Run on Beijing Streets
Jul 1, 2008
First-50-Chery-hybrid-taxis-run-on -Beij ing-streets.html Shanghai, July 1 (Gasgoo.com) In the days when fuel prices are soaring, a small number of gas-electric hybrid taxis running on the Beijing streets have arrested the attention of passengers and pedestrians alike, reported Beijing Evening News today. These hybrid ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Escape Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy Among 4-Cylinder Compact SUVs
Jul 1, 2008
- The 2009 Ford Escape, equipped with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, delivers best-in-class fuel economy in the small SUV segment with 28 highway/20 city mpg. - The 2009 Escape Hybrid remains the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet, delivering 34 city mpg ... Continue reading
Find 2013, 2012, 2011 Hatchbacks and Wagons That Get 29+ MPG
Jun 29, 2008
30 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. Wagon, or in Great Britain, estate car: A variation on the sedan, with its roof continued to the rear of the vehicle, replacing the sedan's separate luggage compartment with greater cargo space. In most recent examples, cargo ability can be further increased by folding the rear sea ... Continue reading
Plug In America Announces Grant Program to Support 2009 Formula Hybrid Competition
Jun 28, 2008
FONTANA, CA - June 28, 2008: CAÂPlug In America, the nationâs leading plug-in car advocacy organization, announces availability of grants for California student teams to design, build and race plug-in hybrid electric cars for 2009âs Formula Hybrid International Competition. The grant funding, up to $15,000 ... Continue reading
Obama: U.S. Government Must Fund Auto Research
Jun 27, 2008
Washington DC June 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Presidential hopeful Barack Obama told General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner and other economic leaders yesterday that in order to fix the nation's economy there must be a greater federal investment in new technology. Obama, an Illinois senator and the presumpti ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2008
Swimmers, their families and fans will be given the Toyota treatment June 29 to July 6 at Qwest Center Omaha OMAHA, Neb., June 27 -- As U.S. Olympic swimming hopefuls, their families and fans plunge into the excitement of the Olympic swimming trials in Omaha next week, Toyota will be doing its part to make sure that al ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2008
Ford Focus most improved model in the industry, besting last yearâs score by 88 index points. Ford and Mercury posted solid improvements even as the industry average declined. Ford Escape (gas and hybrid versions combined) joins Focus in top 10 of most improved vehicles. DEARBORN - June 27, 2008: The Ford Focus is ... Continue reading
Saab 9-X BioHybrid Honored at Automotive Hall of Fame
Jun 26, 2008
Already labeled 'Best Concept' by AutoWeek Magazine upon its world debut at the Geneva auto show last March, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been voted 'Specialty Concept Car of the Year' by a jury of 25 professional North American automotive journalists. The award ceremony took place at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearb ... Continue reading
Obama Calls McCain Battery Proposal a 'Gimmick'
Jun 26, 2008
But First Snides Remarks: At this year's AFVi Meeting keynote speaker Dr. Robert Hirsh noted that an increase to 50MPG in the CAFE, would decrease the U.S. need for imported oil by 6.5 million barrels of per DAY, and costing the world's oil exporters almost $1 BILLION yes $1,000,000,000 a DAY yes A DAY...is it no wonde ... Continue reading
Candidate McCain's Fuel Economy Plan Revealed
Jun 24, 2008
Washington DC June 24, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Sen. John McCain vowed Monday to break the nation's dependence on oil for its cars and trucks if elected president, with tough targets for automakers, tax credits for car buyers, and $300 million for one smart battery inventor. At a speech in Fresno, Calif ... Continue reading
Honda Siel Cars India Launches India's First Hybrid Car- the Civic Hybrid
Jun 24, 2008
NEW DELHI, India, June 18, 2008â In a pioneering move, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched Indiaâs first hybrid car â the globally acclaimed Civic Hybrid. In line with Honda's long-term commitment to the development of advanced and environmentally-friendl ... Continue reading
Daimler Says It Will Offer Electric Mercedes in 2010 - Shocking!
Jun 23, 2008
FRANKFURT June 22, 2008; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Daimler plans to roll out a Mercedes-Benz model that runs on electricity in 2010, its chief executive said in a newspaper interview. "We plan an electric Smart for 2010 and for the same year a Mercedes (electric) model as well," Dieter Zetsch ... Continue reading
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