The Proterra Catalyst Bus Shatters Electric Vehicle Range--Travels 258 Miles on a Single Charge
Sep 4, 2015
Catalyst aims to be a drop-in replacement for any bus route in the U.S. Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery electric buses, announced today that the company's 40-foot Catalyst XR bus drove 258 miles on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin's esteemed Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG). The Ca ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius v Is the Family Hybrid from Ameirca's First Family of Hybrids
Aug 31, 2015
Toyota offers the industrys largest family of hybrid vehicles, so its only natural that it would produce a hybrid that caters to the whole family. Thats the Prius v, the largest and roomiest of Toyotas Prius models. The v stands for versatility in this highly efficient vehicle, which features more cargo room th ... Continue reading
Tenneco to Showcase Global Clean Air and Ride Performance Solutions at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 27, 2015
Company will hold press briefing on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30, Hall 5.1, Stand A20 <p> âOur global customers value Tennecoâs solutions that meet their requirements for lightweight, fuel-efficient technologies that also enhance the customer driving experience,â said Timothy Jackson, executive vice ... Continue reading
The New KODA Superb GreenLine: More Than 1,100 Miles on a Single Tank
Aug 26, 2015
SKODA is set to add to its acclaimed GreenLine range with its most advanced and efficient model to date – the new Superb GreenLine. The latest addition to the recently-launched Superb range takes fuel economy and emissions to a new level, with a predicted combined consumption figure of 76.4mpg and CO2 emissions o ... Continue reading
New Electrified Fleet Will Help Port of Shanghai Meet Clean Air Goals
Aug 24, 2015
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, today announced their newest clean energy innovationâa fleet of PHEV trucks for the Port of Shanghai built in collaboration with one of the worldâs largest truck manufacturer ... Continue reading
Shell Eco-marathon Americas Celebrates Tenth Edition Of Ultimate Energy Efficiency Challenge
Aug 24, 2015
Shell Eco-marathon Americas will return to the Motor City for its tenth edition April 22-24, 2016. Registration is now open for high school and university students from across the Americas to showcase their passion for technological innovation and energy efficiency on the streets of downtown Detroit. The challenge: des ... Continue reading
Splash Blend Your Own e15, e20, e30 or e40 For Just 85 Cents Per Gallon
Aug 11, 2015
This Wednesday in Northern California - 8 AM to 5 PM By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President THE AUTO CHANNEL SACRAMENTO - August 10, 2015: For years we've been telling you that all modern gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in America can run safely, economically and efficiently on ethanol-gasoline blends that ar ... Continue reading
BMW i ChargeForward Pilot Launches in Bay Area
Aug 6, 2015
The BMW i ChargeForward Program has begun as an 18-month pilot. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour. ... Continue reading
Start-Stop Vehicle Popularity Grows in U.S.
Aug 5, 2015
Johnson Controls to extend capacity to meet demand for fuel-efficient battery technology by significant investment in Toledo plant MILWAUKEE -- Aug. 5, 2015: Johnson Controls is expanding the production of advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles amid growing demand for better fuel economy and more sustainable techno ... Continue reading
Linde Hydrogen Fueling Station Open for Business in West Sacramento
Aug 4, 2015
Owners of hydrogen fueled cars can now pull up to the Linde hydrogen pump at the Ramos Oil Company station in West Sacramento and fill their tanks just like any other vehicle. The station, equipped with state-of-the-art technology developed by Linde North America Inc, has been designated as officially open by all relev ... Continue reading
Delphi Invests in Fuel-Saving Tula Technology
Aug 1, 2015
Revolutionary Dynamic Skip Fire technology provides significant fuel-efficiency improvement SAN JOSE, CA -- July 31, 2015: Tula Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a new round of investment led by Delphi Automotive PLC, a leading global automotive supplier. The investment, which signifies another ... Continue reading
10 Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars Of 2015
Jul 31, 2015
IRVINE, CA - July 31, 2015: Fuel efficiency doesn't mean being limited to only a handful of models anymore. With a strong influx of fuel-saving luxury cars, including sedans, coupes, hatches and sports cars, appearing on the market over the past year, there are more choices than ever before. In fact, the cars on this y ... Continue reading
eMERGE: Key Contribution to Developing the Mobility of the Future
Jul 30, 2015
After more than one million kilometres in two years from May 2013 to June 2015 the real-world trial of electric cars known as eMERGE has been completed. Those taking part in the project were private and business customers with 146 smart fortwo electric drive cars from Berlin, Potsdam and North Rhine-Westphalia. S ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2015
Grants from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District to improve Central Valley air quality through clean bus rapid transit SAN BRUNO, CA -- July 21, 2015: Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery-electric buses, today announced that the cities of Stockton and Porterville have each placed ... Continue reading
Longing for a Mirai? Take the First Step Today
Jul 21, 2015
Three, two, one ..liftoff! The Toyota Mirai customer order request portal is live and California customers should beam themselves to www.toyota.com/mirai to seek to claim their place in automotive history. The Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle combines hydrogen and oxygen to make electricity onboard, while emi ... Continue reading
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