Mar 4, 2014
New Supercharger locations and service centers enhance customer experience Tuesday, March 4, 2014 GENEVA, Switzerland â In order to serve a growing customer base in Europe, Tesla will open more than 30 new service centers and stores across the continent, the company announced today at the Geneva Motor Show. Tesla ... Continue reading
CarCharging Resumes Sale of the Blink HQ, Level II Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Mar 4, 2014
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce that through its subsidiary, Blink Network, LLC, the company has resumed sales of the Blink HQ, a Level II residential EV charging station. The Blink HQ is cost-effective, easy ... Continue reading
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge roars into life - 560-hp engine revealed
Mar 4, 2014
Infiniti has boosted excitement in the high-performance premium sports sedan segment at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show by revealing a powerful engine for the Q50 Eau Rouge concept. The beating heart of the Eau Rouge â a twin-turbocharged, 3.8-liter V6 gasoline engine â was revealed on the Infiniti s ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Group is investing more than ever before in eco-friendly vehicles.
Mar 4, 2014
More than â¬10 billion for research and development for the first time EU new vehicle fleet better than target, at about 128 grams CO2 / km Already 54 model variants below 100 grams CO2 / km Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Dr. Winterkorn: âWe have the worldâs largest low-CO2 fleet.â Wolfsbu ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2014
Based on extensive input from the public and a broad range of stakeholders, including public health groups, auto manufacturers, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized emission standards for cars and gasoline that will significantly reduce harmful pollution and prevent thous ... Continue reading
Honda is reinforcing its commitment to Hybrid Development
Mar 2, 2014
Honda product strategy includes advancement of Earth Dreams⢠Technology powertrains, including innovative two-motor hybrid system Strategy will include changes to existing lineup of environmental vehicles Honda is reinforcing its commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient an ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2014
Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in thermal innovation, is developing a series of compact heat exchangers designed to capture waste heat from the exhaust stream of a diesel engine and convert this heat into useful power to improve engine efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. As part of this development effo ... Continue reading
Halla Visteon Climate Control Supports First Mass-Produced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Feb 21, 2014
Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (KS: 018880) is supplying an array of technologies to support the world's first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle manufactured by Hyundai Motor Group. Introduced in Europe in 2013, the ix35, also known as the Tucson, is slated for a limited U.S. distribution this spri ... Continue reading
Porsche Recalls 911 GT3--Engines are at Risk of Fire
Feb 21, 2014
nspection of all 911 GT3 vehicles of model year 2014 Atlanta. The sports car producer Porsche is inspecting all engines of 911 GT3 vehicles of model year 2014. Porsche is informing the owners of the affected vehicles directly and recommending that they stop using their vehicles. The company is offering to pick up the v ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Support for Next Generation Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards
Feb 19, 2014
-Power management company Eaton today announced its support of new deadlines on national fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including 18-wheelers, sanitation trucks, buses, and other large vehicles, as it works to inform regulators as they develop national fuel-saving ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2014
The Obama Administration announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will again be coordinating their efforts to implement a uniform, second phase national program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency from medium and ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Audi A3 Sportback g-tron now available to order in Germany
Feb 18, 2014
First production Audi A3 models capable of running on compressed natural gas are now ready, but only for German highways Audi A3 Sportback g-tron now available to order in Germany, priced from â¬25,900 CO2-neutral mobility with the Audi e-gas fuel card Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: âAudi e-gas is an important p ... Continue reading
10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $30,000
Feb 17, 2014
New-car shoppers looking to make the switch from all gas to a hybrid vehicle may be surprised to know they have more than 20 models to choose from that are priced under the $30,000 mark. Sorting through all these options, the editors at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2014
Fleet operators planning for the future can save time this year by trying out 23 sustainable technology vehicles in one place during the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive at The Work Truck Show® 2014. Every vehicle is available for test-drives on city streets and in a new closed-access course, providing Show attendees with ... Continue reading
Chevy Buys Carbon Credits from U.S. Colleges Going Green
Feb 13, 2014
Chevrolet is investing in clean energy efficiency initiatives of U.S. colleges and universities through its voluntary carbon-reduction initiative. The brand helped develop a formula where campuses can earn money for certain upgrades that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This marks the first time college campuses can us ... Continue reading
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