2015 Detroit Auto Show: New Nissan Titan Diesel Pickup Truck With Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine
Jan 12, 2015
A major new addition to the diesel pickup truck stable was introduced this morning as Nissan unveiled its new 2016 Nissan Titan powered by a Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine during the opening day of this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "Because of their unmatched combination of efficiency, ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Develops First Flex Fuel Turbocharger Made In Brazil
Jan 8, 2015
BorgWarner's Localized Engineering and Manufacturing Capabilities Boost Performance, Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions for Passenger Cars in Brazil AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 8, 2015 -- BorgWarner has developed the first flex fuel turbocharger made in Brazil for the country's growing passenger car market. The B0 ... Continue reading
Nissan's Electric Car Drivers Cover More Miles Than the Average Petrol or Diesel Vehicle
Jan 8, 2015
European Nissan LEAF drivers travel more than 50 percent further a year than the average diesel or petrol car in Europe* Over 31,000 Nissan LEAFs have been sold in Europe to date, and 150,000 sold globally CarWings telemetry reveals that LEAF drivers are ahead of the European Transport average for car mileage ... Continue reading
Car Stuff@2015 CES - Toyota Invites Industry to the Hydrogen Future +VIDEO
Jan 5, 2015
More than 5,600 fuel cell and related patents available for royalty free use Patents include industry leading fuel cell technology used in new Toyota Mirai 2015 CES - TMS SVP Bob Carter's speech LAS VEGAS, (Jan. 5, 2015) â Toyota is opening the door to the hydrogen future, making available thousands of hydrogen fu ... Continue reading
DEP Extends Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
Dec 31, 2014
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the extension of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program, which will continue to provide $2,000 rebates for large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric vehicles until June 30, 2015, or until the 500 vehicle benchmark is reached. ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2014
Stop-start capability anticipated to be the most important innovation in improving fuel efficiency, report concludes BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the emerging global market for technologies that improve fuel economy, including global market forecasts for light-duty vehicle sales, segment ... Continue reading
ZAP and Jonway Auto Exhibits EV Products in Peru Auto Show
Dec 14, 2014
ZAP (ZAAP), an Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive company incorporated in California Bay Area, and Jonway Auto exhibited in Peru from November 20th to 30th, with their dealership partner Dai-Ichi Motors, showing the Urbee and ZAP Jonway's new model, the Falcon A-380 SUV. ... Continue reading
POET recognized as Platts Global Energy Award finalist for Industry Leadership
Dec 12, 2014
POET recognized as Platts Global Energy Award finalist for Industry Leadership ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2014
NatGasCar, LLC Company is pleased to announce EPA certification for the (MY) 2014 and 2015 Ford 2.5L Transit Connect Bi-Fuel engine platform. Compressed Natural Gas vehicle conversions and parts sales will all take place at the new NatGasCar 50,000Sq. Ft. facility, located on the Cleveland Industrial Innovation Center ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2014
The Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) delays in administering the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) generate uncertainty for the advanced biofuel industry and undercut investment, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) said today in reaction to the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Ene ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2014
BorgWarner produces its advanced technologies for the 2015 Green Car of the Year®, the BMW i3, as well as four of the Green Car Journal's Top 5 for 2015. For the Audi A3 TDI, BMW i3, Honda Fit and Volkswagen Golf, BorgWarner provides one or more of the following technologies: silent chains for engines and oil pump dri ... Continue reading
All-New Volvo XC90 T8 Introduces Twin Engine Technology
Dec 9, 2014
The first Volvo designed from the ground up for plug-in/electrification compatibility, the XC90 T8 delivers all the performance of a luxury SUV, but with emission levels that even small hybrid cars struggle to match. When designing the XC90 T8, Volvo Cars chose not to compromise on performance, driving pleasure, effici ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2014
International Rectifier, IR® , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of the AUIRGP66524D0 and AUIRGF66524D0 automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs optimized for small auxiliary motor drive applications including air conditioning compressors for electric and hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading
AUTO21 TestDRIVE Competition--Students Take the Lead on the New Fuel Standards
Dec 3, 2014
TORONTO -- Dec. 3, 2014: An eco-driving training program helped a University of Toronto student win a national automotive research competition. Turuna Seecharan, a post-doctoral fellow, won the AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition, receiving a $7,000 prize for her work on reducing carbon emissions through eco-driving technique ... Continue reading
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