Diesel Technology Forum Differs on Kelley Blue Book Study Results
Jan 31, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 31, 2008: Earlier this week, TheAutoChannel.com published a story regarding a recent Kelley Blue Book consumer survey1 that indicates car-buyers think diesel (and diesel-powered vehicles) an unlikely alternative to gasoline and gas-electric hybrid technology. Michael Coates, West Coast Repre ... Continue reading
SPY PHOTOS - EXCLUSIVE: Next BMW 7 Series
Jan 30, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 30, 2008: Recently, BMW showed off the latest in âcar-camouflage fashionâ with this 7 Series sedan, which is expected to be ready for true public viewing later this year or early 2009. On the other hand, perhaps itâs not a disguised BMW 7 Series after all; maybe itâs just ... Continue reading
Going Electric for Commercial Hybrid Vehicles Is Not the Only Option, According to ABI Research
Jan 30, 2008
NEW YORK January 30, 2008; Buyers of commercial vehicles will have more choices than consumers when contemplating a hybrid powertrain for their next vehicles (parallel or series, with electric or hydraulic energy storage). Each system has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the duty cycle, and a single hybrid ... Continue reading
NADA to Focus on Economy, CAFE Debate and Dealer-Factory Relations at 2008 Convention
Jan 29, 2008
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 29, 2008 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has assembled a stellar lineup of leading industry, television and news personalities to speak at its 91st Annual Convention & Exposition in San Francisco Feb. 9-12, 2008. Dale Willey, 2007 NADA chairman, will deliver a keynote address Sat ... Continue reading
The National Truck Equipment Association to Showcase Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Work Trucks
Jan 28, 2008
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Work trucks --- those vocational vehicles that labor every day to deliver packages, clear snow, build roads, repair utility lines and otherwise keep the country running --- are getting greener. The rising cost of fuel, new emissions regulations and environment ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES January 23, 2008; A fleet of gas-friendly vehicles from Chevrolet will bring an eco-friendly presence to the 50th Annual GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, February 10. As the âofficial vehicle of the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards,â Chevrolet will provide both Hybrid and FlexFuel E85 ethanol SUVs to transpo ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Wins Green Car Vision Award
Jan 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell has received Green Car Journal's first-ever Green Car Vision Award(TM), which honors the vehicle that best envisions the road ahead. The award was presented at a press conference at the Washington Auto Show. The 2008 Green Car Vision Award(TM) program considered fi ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM to launch first hybrid vehicle in June or July
Jan 23, 2008
Shanghai GM to launch first hybrid vehicle in June or July http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4578/Shanghai-GM-to-launch-first-hybrid-v ehicl e-in-June-or-July.html Shanghai. January 23 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Shanghai GM will launch its first hybrid vehicle, a LaCROSSE equipped with E-co Hybrid system in June or July of this year ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2008
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., and DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22 -- Date: January 22, 2008 Details: Nanostellar CEO Pankaj Dhingra will join a list of distinguished panelists at the World Economic Form in Davos, Switzerland, to address the entrepreneurial opportunities created by global warming. The panel, which takes place Janua ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils 2009 Ford Escape ,Mercury Mariner and Fuel Saving Vehicles
Jan 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 22, 2008 â Today at the Washington Auto Show and Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, Ford Motor Company announced its hot-selling compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, will become more fuel efficient, more powerful and more connected for the 2009 model year. Ford also ann ... Continue reading
A123Systems Appoints Robert Johnson as Vice President and General Manager of Energy Solutions Group
Jan 22, 2008
WATERTOWN, Mass. January 22, 2008: A123Systems, developer and producer of patent-pending Nanophosphate⢠lithium ion batteries, today announced the formation of its Energy Solutions Group (ESG). Robert Johnson will join A123Systems as VP of and GM of ESG, leaving his role as Senior Vice President, President North A ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- In a literal link between government and the automotive industry, an 18-car parade featuring the latest innovations in energy efficiency will head from City Hall to the Washington Convention Center to kick off the debut Green Car Summit at The Washington Auto Show. Departing at 1:15 p.m. and sche ... Continue reading
Verizon's Fleet in New Jersey Gets Greener With Introduction of 19 Hybrid Sedans
Jan 22, 2008
Use of More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Across the Country Will Reduce Greenhouse- Gas Emissions by an Estimated 263 Metric Tons and Conserve Nearly 30,000 Gallons of Fuel NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 21 -- More environmentally friendly Verizon sedans will soon be making their way through New Jersey cities and towns. Nineteen hybrid ... Continue reading
Corporate Express Piloting Hybrid-Electric Delivery Truck From Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
Jan 21, 2008
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 21 -- Corporate Express US Inc., part of the Dutch-based Corporate Express NV , announced today that it will be one of the first companies in North America to pilot a prototype diesel hybrid-electric delivery truck from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. Corporate Express' pilot of this inn ... Continue reading
Going to 2008 Detroit Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop
Jan 20, 2008
Detroit - January 20, 2008: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is better than ever, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of years, this is the one to not miss. Also, there are more non-regular a ... Continue reading
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