Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Unveils Seven New Technologies at Annual R&D Open House
Feb 13, 2014
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced seven new technologies, outlined below, at its annual Research and Development Open House held today at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. No. 2817 Mitsubishi Electric Develops New Manufacturing Technologies for Lightweight, High-strength CFRP Materials World-leadin ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2014
Owners of 3-year-old vehicles (2011 model year) report more problems than did owners of 3-year-old vehicles last year, according to the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released today. ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2014
Clean Air Power has announced the award of a funded concept development agreement with a global truck manufacturer, under which it will work with Ricardo to develop a dual-fuel engine for a South East Asian Market. The purpose of the development programme is to utilise Clean Air Powerâs Dual-Fuel⢠combustion ... Continue reading
All Electric KOMBI Compact Work Truck Unveiled at World Ag Expo
Feb 12, 2014
Cenntro Motor Corporation, an American manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, today announced the debut of its production intent KOMBI, its compact utility vehicle and the launch of production in the United States. The all-electric KOMBI combines Cenntro's advanced vehicle platform technology and features an advanced p ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company's Subsidiary Liberty Electric Cars Launches Its 'E-Care' Program in France
Feb 11, 2014
Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR), today announced that its UK subsidiary LIBERTY ELECTRIC CARS (www.liberty-ecars.com) has launched its widely acclaimed program for the support of all types of electric vehicles known as Liberty E-Care in France. âSince introducing E-Care, weâve had a number of enquiries ... Continue reading
Southeast Asia's Largest Zero-Emissions Electric Bus Order Awarded to BYD
Feb 11, 2014
-Malaysia's Prasarana Transit has announced that BYD Co. Ltd. won the bid to supply 15 new battery electric transit buses. As Malaysia first, as well as Southeast Asia's largest electric bus public bidding project, BYD beat out competitors from around the world for this historic project. The 15 electric buses will be o ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Now a Grid Resource, Not a Liability
Feb 10, 2014
Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based technology solutions for electric vehicle (EV) networks, today introduced its SKY Smart Charging⢠platform designed to address the needs of the utility and vehicle-grid integration (VGI) sectors. The company, which has received OpenADR 2.0b certification through ... Continue reading
2015 Silverado HDs Run Cleaner, Save Money on CNG
Feb 7, 2014
Available, cleaner-burning CNG-capable 6.0L engine expands to all 2500HD and 3500HD cab styles Can enable fuel-cost savings of more than $2,000 annually OEM-validated CNG system covered by GMâs factory powertrain limited warranty CHICAGO â Chevroletâs expanded availability of bi-fuel versions of the new ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Hybrid Wins 2014 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award
Feb 7, 2014
The EPA-rated 50 mpg1 city Accord Hybrid (http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-hybrid) won a 2014 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Eco-Friendly vehicle. The award honors the 2014 Accord Hybrid for its class-leading combination of value, reliability and innovation. Built at the Honda manufacturing facility in Mar ... Continue reading
AUDI A6 Ultra--New and Fabulous
Feb 6, 2014
More powerful EU6-compliant A6 TDI ultra cuts CO2 by up to 14 per cent with no price or equipment penalties New A6 2.0 TDI ultra is the first in a new range of models targeting class-leading efficiency â up to 64.2mpg with emissions of just 114g/km Available in Saloon and Avant forms with no specification restrict ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Astra is now available with a super-smooth new generation 1.6 CDTi engine
Feb 6, 2014
New 1.6 CDTi offers outstanding refinement and economy Low 97g/km CO2 emissions and up to 76.3mpg combined Luton â The top-selling Astra is now available with a super-smooth new generation 1.6 CDTi engine, Vauxhallâs cleanest ever mid-size diesel. Previously only available on the Zafira Tourer and the Meriva, ... Continue reading
Ram Truck and Cummins Celebrate 25 Years of Diesel Powertrain Leadership
Feb 5, 2014
Available 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel produces 385 horsepower (283 kW) at 2,800 rpm and best-in-class 850 lb.-ft. of torque (1,151 Nâ¢m) 10 million B-series Cummins engines have been produced with more than 2 million finding a home in a Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab trucks Proven durability - Cummins has the lo ... Continue reading
Green Automotive's e-Patriot Electric Shuttle Bus Benefits from Attractive Government Incentives
Feb 4, 2014
Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR) announced last week the launch of its all American built 100% electric shuttle bus, the e-Patriot, at the upcoming February 16-18th International LCT Show at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (www.lctshow.com), one of the largest shuttle and charter events. The company has ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2014
In Europe, industrial electric motors are responsible for consuming about 70 percent of the energy produced, making them one of the most widely used electrical loads across all industries. The overall power consumption by a motor over its lifespan also accounts for about 85 percent of its lifetime costs. Realizing this ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2014
Two-motor hybrid system that debuted in Honda Accord lineup delivers both class-leading fuel efficiency and excellent performance Powertrain featured on Honda's most fuel efficient gasoline-powered models, the 115 MPGe Accord Plug-In and 50 mpg Accord Hybrid Honda's Earth Dreams Technology two-motor hybrid system that ... Continue reading
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