EPA Announces Funding for Tribes to Clean Up Diesel Engines
Jun 6, 2014
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that grant funding is available for tribal applicants to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines. Diesel engines are extremely efficient, but emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOX) and particulate matter ( ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Z06 Rated at 650 Horsepower
Jun 6, 2014
The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available in the United States that delivers more than 600 horsepower. The Z06âs LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of tor ... Continue reading
EU reports lowest greenhouse gas emissions on record
Jun 4, 2014
The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions continued to fall in 2012, as a 1.3 % decrease cut emissions to 19.2 % below 1990 levels, according to official data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). This puts the EU within reach of its 20 % reduction target, with eight years to go until the 2020 deadline. The f ... Continue reading
Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan is Important Step Toward Market Readiness
May 30, 2014
Global Automakers applauds the Governors of eight states[1] who today released a Regional Action Plan focused on building a market for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). "We have a long road ahead to arrive at the Governors' ambitious goal to sell 3.3 million ZEVs by 2025," said John Bozzella, President and CEO of Global A ... Continue reading
FEV North America Announces Winners of 2014 FEV Powertrain Development Award
May 21, 2014
Today, FEV North America, Inc. (FEV) announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary powertrain solutions in the 2014 Formula SAE competition held May 14 â 17 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) near Broo ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells Yes - Electric No! Toyota Ends Tesla Deal
May 15, 2014
Washinton DC May 14, 2014; The NADA reported that Toyota said on Monday that it would allow a battery-supply deal with Tesla Motors to expire this year and would focus instead on building cars running on hydrogen fuel cells, a next-generation technology that rivals Tesla's all-electric systems. Toyota Motor invested $5 ... Continue reading
May 15, 2014
Students will create a âMobile Marketing Campaignâ to communicate key benefits of Hyundaiâs zero-emission ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle Winning visuals to be applied to ten Hyundai ix35 vehicles which will chauffeur VIPs during LCF Undergraduate show season in June 2014 Follow the story on twitter: @Hyundai_UK ... Continue reading
KS Industries Selects SmartDrive to Enhance Motor Vehicle Safety Program
May 14, 2014
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that KS Industries, LP, a leading provider of engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and construction services, has deployed SmartDrive's event recording system across its fleet of high-risk ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Editors Name "Must Shop Fuel-Efficient Vehicles" for 2014
May 8, 2014
Younger car shoppers are placing more importance on fuel efficiency than their older counterparts, according to new research from AutoTrader.com®. When asked what factors most influence which car to purchase, fuel efficiency ranks second only to price for Millennials (ages 18-34). Millennials are also three times more ... Continue reading
May 7, 2014
A healthy obsession leads Jackie Birdsall and TTC to the forefront of history May 06, 2014 The word she keeps using is âobsessed.â Jackie Birdsall became âobsessedâ with cars when she was a teenager. That made her âobsessedâ with the history of auto icons like Henry Ford and Lee Iacocca. I ... Continue reading
EPA Announces Funding Availability to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide
May 5, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the availability of $9 million in grant funding for clean diesel projects to reduce diesel pollution and emissions exposure from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines. The funding comes from EPAâs Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) and wi ... Continue reading
Ford Sells 500,000th EcoBoost Engine for F-150 As Customer Preference Shifts to V6 Engines
May 5, 2014
More than 56 million gallons of gasoline have been saved as Ford truck customers are choosing V6 EcoBoost® engines â more than all the fuel savings of electric and plug-in electric vehicles ever sold Since 2010, Ford accounts for 91 percent of industry growth in V6 truck sales; all-new 2015 Ford F-150 will feat ... Continue reading
NISSAN LEAF celebrates International Noise Awareness Day
May 1, 2014
To mark the 19th annual International Noise Awareness Day (INAD), Nissan has taken to the streets of one of Europe's quietest villages during the middle of the night with a silent "ride" of its 100% electric Nissan LEAF. The activity, complete with a start and finish line in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, was designed ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2014
Fiesta SE with 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine wins Sub-Compact Car of Texas title Fiesta ST with 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine named Performance Compact Car of Texas and Best Value in the 49-vehicle competition 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine selected as Best New Feature by TAWA Fusion Energi captures TAWA Green Vehicle title Ford Fi ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Announces One Million Customer Miles Achieved in Just Six Months
Apr 28, 2014
XL Hybrids, Inc., the pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that fleet customers employing the XL3 hybrid electric system in their service, delivery and cargo fleets have driven a combined total of one million miles within the first six months ... Continue reading
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