New Traffic Model Shows Positive Impact Of Motor Scooters On New York City Environment & Congestion
Feb 12, 2007
Adding Scooters to Traffic Mix Could Save New Yorkers Time and Money Lost to Traffic Delays, and Reduce Emissions That Contribute to Global Warming NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- Data from a new traffic model released today demonstrates that the nation's largest city could significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a k ... Continue reading
Kia Sedona Named 'Best Minivan' by MotorWeek
Feb 12, 2007
Minivan Receives Kia's First-Ever Drivers' Choice Award From the Popular Television Series IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- The Kia Sedona added another accolade to its growing trophy case earlier this week at the Chicago Auto Show when MotorWeek announced its selection as "Best Minivan" in its 2007 Drivers' Choice Awards. Th ... Continue reading
GM Design's PPO Shops Helps U Of M Engineering Students Develop The Continuum Solar Race Car
Feb 12, 2007
WARREN, Mich. â As automakers continue to seek alternative energy solutions, the Pre-Production Operations (PPO) Design Center shop, located at GMâs Technical Center, is providing resources to develop engineering and design solutions for Continuum, the University of Michigan's ninth-generation solar car team. ... Continue reading
EvoBus GmbH Names New CEO and President as well as Managing Director Sales
Feb 12, 2007
Harald Landmann was named the new CEO and President of EvoBus GmbH and head of DaimlerChrysler Buses Holger Suffel was appointed Executive Managing Director Sales, Service & Parts of EvoBus GmbH and Vice President Sales, Service & Parts of DaimlerChrysler Buses Stuttgart, Feb 09, 2007 Harald Landmann, 62, head of produ ... Continue reading
Turkish premiere of the new Conecto low-floor from Mercedes-Benz at Busworld Turkey
Feb 12, 2007
Stuttgart, Feb 09, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Turk presents its current bus and coach portfolio at the first international bus fair to be held in Turkey, Busworld 2007. As well as a brand new product, the new Conecto low-floor, Travego, Tourismo and Sprinter are on display at the Mercedes-Benz stand in Hall 9. Mercedes-Benz Tu ... Continue reading
VW Polo Bluemotion Diesel Debuts in UK
Feb 12, 2007
9 February 2007 BlueMotion represents the most efficient and economical vehicle in each of Volkswagenâs car ranges. Set to make its debut on the Polo, the BlueMotion brand will soon expand with the announcement that the Passat BlueMotion is to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Applied to the Polo, Blu ... Continue reading
Land Rover to Intro "Commercial" Discovery 3
Feb 12, 2007
Gaydon, Warwickshire, 9 February 2007 â In response to high customer demand, Land Rover has announced that it is to launch a commercial derivative of the award-winning Discovery 3, which will go on sale on the 19 March 2007. Since launch in 2004, the Discovery 3 has demonstrated a class-leading breadth of capabili ... Continue reading
IIHS: BMW X5 earns GOOD rating
Feb 12, 2007
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test c ... Continue reading
Honda To Recall Thousands Of Civic Hybrid Sedans
Feb 11, 2007
Tokyo February 10, 2007; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. plans to recall 45,335 Civic Hybrid sedans worldwide to repair a voltage converter defect that could stop the car's engine, a company spokeswoman said Friday. Japan's No. 2 automaker plans to recall 7,219 of the vehicles sold in Japan and another 38,116 sold ... Continue reading
Honda at The 2007 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 11, 2007
February 5, 2007â Honda will be presenting the world debut of an exciting new concept car at the forthcoming 2007 Geneva motor show, as well as showing the fully driveable FCX Concept fuel cell car in Europe for the first time. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 4 on Press Day, 6 March, bet ... Continue reading
Honda to build new jet in North Carolina
Feb 11, 2007
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Feb 9, 2007; Reuters reported that Honda Aircraft Co. Inc. will build its new light jet, the HondaJet, at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, Gov. Michael Easley's office said on Friday. The Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2007
WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that an executive of Chevron Technology Ventures and an expert from the Chicago Climate Exchange will discuss what the alternative energy industry needs to quickly ramp up production and availability of biofuels during a Saturday, March 24 plenar ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits
Feb 10, 2007
Updated frequently â last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayerâs tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Things have been a bit hectic lately, partly because Iâve become the co-host of a radio show called The Automotive Journal on KNEW 910 every Saturday morning between 11-12. Huge fun but as it is live it does call for a certain amount of self- restraint as ther ... Continue reading
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