Ever Wondered How A Fuel Cell Vehicle Works?
Aug 13, 2014
Fuel cell vehicles are powered by amazing technology. They generate electricity from hydrogen through an electrochemical process within a fuel cell stack. These vehicles combine the best attributes of gasoline and battery-powered cars, resulting in a clean, long range vehicle with fast refueling times. As a creative wa ... Continue reading
Tesla Opens 50th Supercharger Site in Europe
Aug 13, 2014
Model S drivers can drive from Stockholm to Cote d'Azur for free Tesla marked the continued rapid expansion of its fast-charging network last week by opening its 50th Supercharging location in Europe. The unveiling of the new site in Narbonne, France, is another step towards an extensive Supercharger network in Tesla's ... Continue reading
Three Reasons You Should Be Driving a Hybrid
Aug 11, 2014
You donât have to be a pious Prius driver (but it sure helps) to enjoy the benefits of hybrid technology. Help others breathe a little easier. Since 2000, the Prius family of vehicles has saved an estimated 26.5 million tons of CO2 emissions in the U.S. Save gas. Prius family owners could drive around the earth 4. ... Continue reading
1 in 5 Ford vehicles Sold in Europe in 2014 were Equipped with the 1.0-Litre EcoBoost
Aug 9, 2014
Fordâs fuel-efficient and surprisingly powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is Europeâs best-selling turbocharged petrol engine Compared with the first six months of 2013, Ford this year sold 15 per cent more vehicles equipped with 1.0-litre EcoBoost The 1.0-litre EcoBoost is the first engine ever to win Intern ... Continue reading
C.A.R 2014 MBS Day 2 - STEM, Diesels, New Powertrains, Engineers, CAFE, New Plants
Aug 6, 2014
2014 CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS â TRAVERSE CITY DAY 2 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Photo by Bob Benko [Photo Caption: Karl Klimek, executive director of Square One making the plea for STEM education] We always love the interesting tidbits encountered here at th ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Completes and Opens 27 Natural Gas Stations Year-to-Date
Aug 6, 2014
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today announced the completion and opening of 27 natural gas fueling stations in the first half of the year, nine of which are truck-friendly Americaâs Natural Gas Highway stations. Upgraded equipment and additional compression capacity have also been added to 10 existing stations to keep ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK to Showcase Supermileage Car and Host Concordia Engineering Students at CAR MBS
Aug 4, 2014
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) will host two Concordia University students, along with their award-winning SAE Supermileage® vehicle, at this year's Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars (CAR MBS) in Traverse City, Michigan. The seminars, which take place August 4 to 7 at ... Continue reading
GKN and The Go-Ahead Group to Improve Fuel Efficiency of uses
Jul 30, 2014
GKN plc and The Go-Ahead Group have agreed a deal that will help reduce emissions in cities with the supply of electric flywheel systems to 500 buses over the next two years. The innovative GKN system is based on Formula One race technology developed in the UK. It will help increase the efficiency of every bus to which ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania DEP Extends Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
Jul 25, 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 500 additional large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric vehicles, or until Dec. 31. "The Corbett administration remain ... Continue reading
AAA's Tests Reveal Real-World Benefits of Automatic Stop-Start Technology
Jul 24, 2014
Research yields up to seven percent mpg improvement and CO2 reduction -- New research from AAA shows that automatic stop-start automotive technology delivers a significant fuel economy benefit. Test results indicated that automatic stop-start systems provide a five percent to seven percent improvement in fuel economy a ... Continue reading
Chevy Malibu Fuel-Saving 'Blink of an Eye' Standard Application Combats Effects of Vehicle Idling
Jul 22, 2014
In the blink of an eye, the 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu is leading the way in bringing fuel-saving standard start/stop technology to the mainstream sedan market. Ninety-seven percent of customers who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu â accounting for about 83,000 vehicles â opted for the 2.5-liter, 4-cylinde ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2014
PSE&G today announced an innovative program to encourage New Jersey businesses to provide employees with electric car charging at work. The unique perk would foster greater adoption of electric cars, which would help to improve the state's air quality, help companies achieve sustainability targets, reduce costs for emp ... Continue reading
Subaru XV to Drive from UK to Mongolia
Jul 22, 2014
Subaru XV takes on 21,700-mile there-and-back-again journey from London to Ulaanbaatar On- and off-road adventure undertaken by all-female Canadian team, Offtrax All-Wheel Drive XV features only minor modifications for off-road use Journey to be carried out for Mongolia Charity Rally, raising funds for emergency vehicl ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Ordered by US Court to Pay Penalties in Engine Emission Case
Jul 21, 2014
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) should pay penalties and interest of approximately SEK 508 million following a dispute between the Volvo Group and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding emission compliance of diesel ... Continue reading
Affordable Variety Of New Car Fuel Economy Stars
Jul 18, 2014
For shoppers in the market for a fuel-efficient new car, the choices have never been better. While not that long ago attaining high mileage often meant compromising elsewhere, today's fuel-economy standouts also rise to the top for their creature comforts, good ride quality and interior flexibility. Best of all, it doe ... Continue reading
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