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
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
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 A MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award Winner
Feb 6, 2014
CHICAGO IL., Feb. 6, 2014; Today at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show the EPA-rated 50 mpg1 city 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 manufacturi ... Continue reading
Feb 2, 2014
BMW announced today that the BMW 7 Series would become the latest model line to benefit from BMW Advanced Diesel technology in the US in the form of the BMW 740Ld xDrive Sedan. The new model will feature BMWs 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo diesel engine in the long-wheelbase 7 Series body and will include xDrive, BMWs i ... 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
Polar Vortex No Match for Toyota Fuel Cell
Jan 31, 2014
Record low temperatures have stranded many East Coast drivers, but not those driving a Toyota fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Connecticut-based Proton Onsite, which operates a fleet of ten Toyota FCHV-adv fuel cell vehicles, says that even in single digit temperatures, the FCHV-adv shows no signs of frostbite. âWe had a ... Continue reading
Go "Ultra Low" Government Officials Urge Car Buyers
Jan 31, 2014
Government and UK automotive industry launch campaign encouraging drivers to consider ultra-low emission vehicles Deputy Prime Minister urges drivers to âGo Ultra Lowâ Campaign backing from BMW, Nissan, Renault, Toyota and Vauxhall www.GoUltraLow.com gives motorists everything they need to know about owning a ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2014
VADUZ, Liechtenstein, January 29, 2014 -- nanoFLOWCELL AG is to stage a world premiere as part of the Geneva International Motor Show 2014: the QUANT e-Sportlimousine - the first car equipped with nanoFLOWCELL drive. With the new QUANT, head of development Nunzio La Vecchia and his team of engineers and designers are p ... Continue reading
Zero-emissions, Electric Chauffeur Fleet Four Years Ahead of London Deadlin
Jan 29, 2014
BYD has teamed up with Thriev to provide twenty (20) BYD e6 electric sedans for Londonâs emission-free, chauffeur fleet -- vehicles officially launch on Feb 3rd, 2014. Last month, the Mayor of London announced that from January 1st, 2018 and forward, all new taxis would need to be zero-emissions in order to receiv ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2014
Auto Company Pleased to Secure an Agreement for Cases and Provide Affected Owners with Choice of Alternative "Lump Sum" Reimbursement - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with plaintiffs representing current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the auto comp ... Continue reading
GasBuddy Congratulates Lowest Gas Price Offerings; Costco and ARCO take Top Honors in Annual Survey
Jan 19, 2014
GasBuddy, the nations leading gas price app, congratulates the top 25 lowest priced retail gasoline offerings, which together saved consumers millions of dollars on their yearly gasoline fill-ups in 2013. ... Continue reading
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