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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: World Debut of Honda Fit Electric Vehicle Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: World Debut of Honda Fit Electric Vehicle Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Honda today unveiled the all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company's comprehensive approach to reducing CO2 emissions through innov ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Hot Wheels Camaro Convertible Giveaway Highlights Chevrolet's Exhibit

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Hot Wheels Camaro Convertible Giveaway Highlights Chevrolet's Exhibit

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Kids of all ages will discover fun at Chevrolet's exhibit at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, including a giveaway of limited edition Hot Wheels Camaro Convertible model cars. Chevy will offer free Hot Wheels Camaro Convertibles each day of the show, which runs ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz at 2010 LA Auto Show: 2012 CLS63 AMG, B-Class F-CELL, Partnership with Ducati - COMPLETE VIDEO

Mercedes-Benz at 2010 LA Auto Show: 2012 CLS63 AMG, B-Class F-CELL, Partnership with Ducati - COMPLETE VIDEO

Global Debut of 2010 CLS63 AMG Mercedes-Benz brings fuel-cell electric vehicles to the U.S. New Partnersjip with Ducati Motorcycles Right in time for the Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the new B-Class F-CELL, the first series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the U.S. Select ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Scion Announces Pricing for xB Release Series 8.0

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Scion Announces Pricing for xB Release Series 8.0

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Scion announced today that it will be displaying its latest limited-production vehicle, the 2011 xB Release Series 8.0 (xB RS 8.0), in the Scion booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nov. 17-28, 2010. The xB RS 8.0 will begin arriving in deale ... Continue reading

Motor Trend Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year

Motor Trend Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Motor Trend, the world’s automotive authority on cars, trucks and SUVs, announced today the Chevrolet Volt has been named winner of the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award®. The award, announced live this morning via streaming video on Motortrend.com from within the GM wind ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Boston-Power Battery Fuels Saab 9-3 ePower

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Boston-Power Battery Fuels Saab 9-3 ePower

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. & LOS ANGELES--Boston-Power, Inc.’s game-changing lithium-ion battery technology is a highlight of the all-electric 9-3 ePower Saab is showcasing at the Los Angeles Auto Show. “Boston-Power is answering that call, while delivering unparalleled safety, quicker charging, and best-in ... Continue reading

Motor Trend Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year

Motor Trend Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Motor Trend, announced today the Chevrolet Volt has been named winner of the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award®. The award, announced live this morning via streaming video on Motortrend.com from within the GM wind tunnel in Warren, Mich., is one of the world’s most prestig ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi I-Miev Part Of Mayor's Drive To Promote Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Source London

Mitsubishi I-Miev Part Of Mayor's Drive To Promote Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Source London

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is being used to help promote the Mayor Boris Johnson's electric vehicle charging network, Source London, which is to go live in Spring 2011. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Green Car Survey Results

Consumer Reports: Green Car Survey Results

Hello: Consumer Reports recently conducted a nationally representative survey of consumers and found that Americans are willing to consider green technologies when buying their next car if the price is justified by the potential fuel savings and cost of ownership. While consumers consider a number of factors when shopp ... Continue reading

2010 LA Auto Show Goes ALT Fuel

2010 LA Auto Show Goes ALT Fuel

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2010; With a continued focus on economic and environmental concerns, manufacturers are increasingly focused on high-mileage and low emission vehicles. The 2010 LA Auto Show will feature more than 50 electric, hydrogen fuel-cell electric, hybrid, clean diesel and natural gas vehicles, all providing ... Continue reading

Ford Names First Markets to Sell Focus Electric, the Company's First All-Electric Passenger Car

Ford Names First Markets to Sell Focus Electric, the Company's First All-Electric Passenger Car

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 15, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 15, 2010 -- Ford has announced the first U.S. markets slated to receive the all-new Focus Electric, which debuts in late 2011 Markets were chosen based on several criteria, including commuting patterns, existing hybrid purchase trends, utility company collaboration a ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion to Be Driven for First Time In U.S. as Part of Los Angeles Auto Show

Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion to Be Driven for First Time In U.S. as Part of Los Angeles Auto Show

Volkswagen's Popular Golf Goes Electric; Zero-Emission Golf blue-e-motion available in 2013 HERNDON, VA - November 12, 2010: Next week during the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will offer U.S. media their first chance to get behind the wheel of the Golf blue-e-motion zero-emissions electric vehicle. ... Continue reading

THINK City - Most Versatile EV in the World - VIDEO ENHANCED

THINK City - Most Versatile EV in the World - VIDEO ENHANCED

THINK CITY - THE MOST VERSATILE ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN THE WORLD Currently World's Best Selling Electric Car, THINK City Used As an Ambulance, Race Car and Taxi Among Other Applications OSLO, Norway (November 11, 2010) - As electric vehicles increase in popularity, many are finding that the cars can be used for more than ... Continue reading

2011 Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Electric Vehicle

2011 Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Electric Vehicle

2011 NISSAN ZERO EMISSION ALL ELECTRIC LEAF By Bruce and Brad Hubbard Auto Advisor Group Nissan unveiled the all electric Zero emission LEAF August 2, 2009. A lot different than the first electric vehicle they introduced in 1947. The ZERO emission all electric LEAF vehicle is well equipped. The 5 door hatchback has eno ... Continue reading

EC Praises GE Electric Vehicle Announcement

EC Praises GE Electric Vehicle Announcement

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2010 WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2010 -- Robbie Diamond, President and CEO of the Electrification Coalition (EC), strongly praised GE for its announcement today of plans to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles for its own fleet and Fleet Services business. GE, a Coalition member, is one of the world's larges ... Continue reading

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