New BMW i-models Are Easily Recognizable
Feb 22, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, February 21, 2011. Contrary to what we previously expected, based on statements in the context of Project I, the new BMW i is not a division, but a sub-brand of BMW. It is not a sister of M GmbH, that is a separate subsidiary of the BMW Group AG. The M ver ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2011
I's a new day in our industry; a new era for individual mobility. This is BMW i "Born Electric." said Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Marketing, in Munich on Monday. ... Continue reading
BMW i, the New Sub-Brand of BMW - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO
Feb 22, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor SEE ALSO: MUNICH - February 22, 2011: Simply âBMW iâ - that is the name of the new BMW sub-brand. It has been founded for the future generation of sustainable zero- en ULEV-vehicles and can be compared to M GmbH, which develops and builds the sporty M-vehicles. Starting ... Continue reading
New BMW sub-brand: BMW i - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 21, 2011
MUNICH - February 21, 2011: The new BMW sub-brand focused on developing sustainable mobility solutions has been launched. âBMW i represents a new movement in premium mobility. With the introduction of this new sub-brand, the BMW Group reaffirms its leadership as the most innovative and sustainable premium car comp ... Continue reading
Vattenfall & Volvo: The World's First Diesel Plug-in Hybrid
Feb 21, 2011
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: âThe huge environmental and consumer benefits of the electric car mark it as a highly significant step forward in the battle against climate changeâ Vattenfall & Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be presented at the 2011 Geneva motor show. It is a virtuall ... Continue reading
LIVE Video Introduction: The New Sub-Brand from BMW - WATCH IT HERE 9:15AM EST/6:15AM PST
Feb 21, 2011
MUNICH - February 21, 2011: BMW stages its long awaited unveiling of its Multi City I-Project vehicle. The live press conference begins at 9:15AM New York time - 6:15AM Los Angeles. CLICK HERE to watch the live event. Shortly after the conclusion of the live video an archived version will be available for continuous on ... Continue reading
What's the Plan if Oil Supply is Interrupted? We Don't Have One!
Feb 21, 2011
AUTO CENTRAL - February 21, 2011: Predicting the outcome of all the unrest in the Middle East is impossible. Will the upheavals result in real democracies or greater tyrannys? No one really knows. The only reason we in America or Europe care is the oil issues. Shockingly, as investigative author Edwin Black pointed out ... Continue reading
Honda Civic GX Tops Greenest Car List ... Unfortunately it's Virtually Unavailable to Buy
Feb 21, 2011
Ironic Results name the Chevy Volt 12th on list while making an unavailable car #1 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Just how screwed up are our national aspirations to become energy independent? You need look no further than the results of the latest report issued by the American Coun ... Continue reading
BMW to Introduce New Sub-Brand Tomorrow, Monday - VIDEO FEATURE
Feb 20, 2011
MUNICH - February 20, 2011: On Monday, February 21st, BMW will be presenting a major announcement regarding a new sub-brand of vehicles. Tonight, Sunday, Preparing the launch that will take place during a press conference on Monday and introducing the new brand BMW has illuminated the HQ with lighting effects and film ... Continue reading
EDTA - Electric Drive Association News - Feb 11-19, 2011
Feb 20, 2011
ECOtality Hosts Informational Forums on EV Infrastructure in the Tennessee Area Forums in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga with EV Project Partners Promise to Get Businesses 'EV Ready' more... Feb 17, 2011 EDTA at the Clinton Global Initiative CGI Winter Meeting 2011 EDTA is at the Clinton Global Initiativ ... Continue reading
U of M Study Finds Automakers Manipulate CAFE Fuel Economy Not Fixing America's Gasoline Problem
Feb 20, 2011
ANN ARBOR, Mich. February 16, 2011; With the recent announcement that the U.S. government will propose new fuel economy standards this fall, a University of Michigan study shows that automakers fine-tune vehicle fuel economy to qualify for more favorable treatment. For more than 30 years, auto companies have done just ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Confirms Electric Test Vehicle Project
Feb 19, 2011
PR Newswire GOODWOOD, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 2011 GOODWOOD, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 2011 -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the development of 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2011. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a ... Continue reading
Oil Producers Admit to Sabotaging Alt Fuel Efforts
Feb 19, 2011
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Producer There was supposed to be $25 billion for the American car makers to tool up for future fuel/vehicle production. It's what the auto companies asked for, it's what Congress approved. Then, as if they suddenly realized that if they took that money that they would actually ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
LONDON--The large scale roll out of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be hindered unless investors stimulate demand, lower the cost of public charging infrastructure and manage the impact on the grid, according to a report published by Accenture . âIt will be critical to improve understanding of consumer prefe ... Continue reading
Urban Chic in the Windy City The Magnificent Mile goes Electric
Feb 17, 2011
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The 103rd Chicago Auto Show, the countryâs largest in terms of space, brought a variety of cars and trucks to center-stage for 2011. From the muscular 550HP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to the eco-friendly Chevrolet Volt cars and trucks for every woman and man ... Continue reading
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