Citroën To Introduce Métisse Concept At Paris Auto Show
Sep 6, 2006
September 6, 2006: Citroën is unveiling C-Métisse at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Through this concept car, inspired by passion and reason, the Marque is exploring new paths dedicated to automotive pleasure. C-Métisse is a coupé of character, boasting a high level of on-board comfort and performance, while also respe ... Continue reading
Ford "PZEV" Badging Helps Consumers Choose To Drive Green
Sep 1, 2006
⢠To raise public awareness of Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV) as the cleanest emissions standard available in mass market vehicles, Ford Motor Company announces a "PZEV" badging initiative in California for the highly popular Ford Focus car line. ⢠The 2007 Ford Focus PZEV is an affordable and fuel-ef ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2006
While More Than One-Half of Consumers Are Considering a Hybrid Vehicle, Many Traditional Vehicles Provide Consumers With Similar Environmental Performance WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Fifteen out of 37 automotive brands are represented in the top 30 list of environmentally friendly vehicles, according to the J. ... Continue reading
ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL Unites Broad Coalition
Aug 30, 2006
/ <http://www.altwheels.org/>/ *//* */For Immediate Release/* *Contacts: */Event Founder: /Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:info@altwheels.org> / Event Press:/ Janice Halpern 508-698-6810 classic.pr@verizon.net <file:///C:%5CLocal%20Settings%5CTemporary%20Internet%20Files%5COLKB 8%5Cclassic.pr@veri ... Continue reading
Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Continue to Rise
Aug 28, 2006
Over 700,000 Sold in First Half of 2006 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Facing rising gas prices, Americans are buying more alternative fuel autos, including hybrids, diesel and ethanol- capable vehicles, according to automakers. "Our priority is to get the word out that alternative fuel autos are on sale now, and these vehicle ... Continue reading
Electric Car ZAPs Bay Area Events This Weekend
Aug 25, 2006
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2006--A new electric car called the ZAP XEBRA from Bay Area automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) will be on display this weekend at events in South San Francisco and Pleasanton. Starting Friday the new ZAP XEBRA PK will be showcased as part of the Goodguys / Texaco Havoline 20th A ... Continue reading
Video of Vehicles That Run On Water - Seeing is Believing
Aug 23, 2006
Here are some Very good options for fuel economy and cleaner environment ( WATER AS FUEL ) Please check out these short vids from this Website . Let us use it as soon as we can . Cheers Will H. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4N6E2rDmig&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMWd6T_hbhQ&NR http://www.youtu ... Continue reading
Some Hybrid Vehicles Becoming Sensible Purchases, According to Edmunds.com
Aug 22, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2006--Edmunds.com's latest hybrid study shows that despite higher sales prices, purchasing some -- though not all -- of today's hybrids can make good financial sense. For the latest installment of its "Fuel Economy Guide," Edmunds.com compared the sales prices and annual gas expenses of h ... Continue reading
Honda and London Metropolian Police in Biggest Hybrid Deal Ever
Aug 19, 2006
LONDON - August 19, 2006: Honda (UK) has secured Britainâs biggest ever fleet deal for hybrid cars. The Metropolitan Police has ordered 117 Honda Civic Hybrids for its Community Support Officers to use as part of a Safer Neighbourhoods scheme â an initiative to increase police presence on the streets. Officer ... Continue reading
Hydrogenics Joins Plug-In Hybrid Consortium - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Aug 18, 2006
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Aug. 18, 2006--The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced today that Hydrogenics, , a world leading provider of hydrogen and fuel cell products, joined the Hybrid Consortium to participate in the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Consortium is made up of a gro ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2006
NextEnergy project, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armament Command/National Automotive Center to provide on demand power anywhere in the world DETROIT, Aug. 17 -- NextEnergy, Michigan's alternative energy accelerator, and its collaborators, the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armament Command (TAC ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics formalizes supply contract with StarTrans for hybrid bus production
Aug 18, 2006
TORONTO, Aug. 17 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed a definitive supply agreement for the production of hybrid shuttle buses with StarTrans, a b ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicle Owners Gain Representation in Washington
Aug 17, 2006
Washington DC August 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hybrid vehicle owners now have their own organization to represent their unique interests in Washington, D.C. The group, "Hybrid Owners of America," which is independent from the auto industry, will kick off its lobbying efforts today for the half millio ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2006
Ricardo, world's leading automotive engineering firm, to assist with first XH⢠cars SEATTLE, August 17, 2006 . . . "An accord that was signed this week in Seattle and Austin should put Americans one step closer to seeing the 250 MPG AFS Trinity Power Corp (AFST) Extreme Hybrid⢠car on the road," according to ... Continue reading
Tesla Electric Roadster 'Signature One Hundred' Series Sells Out
Aug 16, 2006
First 100 Cars Quickly Go to Aficionados Desiring Clean, Fast and Stylish Sports Car SAN CARLOS, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2006) â The limited-edition âSignature One Hundredâ series Tesla Roadster, the first high-performance electric car manufactured by Tesla Motors, has sold out in three weeks, confirming that t ... Continue reading
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