MAPCO to offer E15 to Customers in 2014
Jan 17, 2014
Convenience store operator MAPCO Express, Inc. (âMAPCOâ), one of the largest company-operated retail chains in the United States, announced today it will begin offering E15 to customers. E15, a combination of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, is to be included in new build and select mega store locations starting ... Continue reading
Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept Goes Off the Grid, Gives Glimpse of Clean Vehicle Future
Jan 2, 2014
Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle with the potential to deliver the best of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for fuel C-MAX Solar Energi Concept with a solar panel roof draws power from a special solar concentrator lens similar to a magnifying glass By using ... Continue reading
Consumer Advocates Will Closely Scrutinize Hyundai/Kia Settlement
Dec 26, 2013
Consumer Watchdog will closely scrutinize the formal settlement, filed on December 23, between Hyundai, Kia and two law firms that would resolve dozens of lawsuits brought on behalf of 900,000 consumers whose gas mileage did not meet the miles per gallon advertised by the South Korean car companies, the California-base ... Continue reading
Hyundai Resolves Litigation Following Restatement Of Fuel Economy Ratings
Dec 24, 2013
Hyundai Motor America today announced that it has entered into an agreement with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the automaker's November 2012 restatement of fuel economy ratings. The adjustment affected approximately 27 percent of Hyundai 2011-13 model year vehicles, reducing their combin ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2013
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has long been established as the automotive sector's way of ushering in the new year. In 2014, the Detroit show is taking place from January 13 to 26. As a supplier to the industrial and automotive sectors, Schaeffler's focus in the capital of the USA's automotive indu ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2013
American Honda had the highest fleet-average fuel economy, largest year-over-year fuel economy increase and lowest CO2 emissions of any full-line automaker in the U.S. for model year 2012 (MY2012), according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its just-released fuel-economy trends report, "Light-Duty A ... Continue reading
Mazda Named Most Fuel-Efficient Auto Manufacturer in the U.S
Dec 16, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted in their most recent Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends report that Mazda Motor Corporation is the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the U.S. With the highest fleet-wide adjusted fuel economy performance of 27.1 miles per gallon (MPG), and the lowest CO2 emissions ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, in conjunction with Standard Parking, an operating division of SP Plus Corporation , one of the nation's leading providers of parking management services, announced that EV charging services are now ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces 2014 Green Car Technology Award Finalists
Dec 16, 2013
Green Car Journal has revealed its finalists for the 2014 Green Car Technology Awardâ¢, a high-profile recognition of 'green' technology presented at The Washington Auto Show® in the nation's capital. Finalists include a wide array of technologies from U.S., European, and Asian auto manufacturers. "Advanced tech ... Continue reading
How Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Save Money on Fuel
Dec 9, 2013
The website www.fueleconomy.gov<http://www.fueleconomy.gov> has added a new animation that explains how plug-in hybrids work and can save you money on fuel. The new animation, available at http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/phevanim.shtml, explains that plug-in hybrids reduce fuel costs by using: * high-capacity batteries ... Continue reading
Saleen Automotive Confirms Electric Car Project in Development
Dec 8, 2013
Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the "Company"), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to confirm that the Company is currently in development to produce an electric vehicle for eventual distributi ... Continue reading
EPA and DOE Release Annual Fuel Economy Guide with 2014 Models
Dec 3, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with a valuable resource to identify and choose the most fuel efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs. The 2014 models include efficient and l ... Continue reading
Pace Charging Group Initiates Electric Vehicle Charging Services At Mystic Aquarium
Nov 27, 2013
Pace Charging Group, an electric vehicle infrastructure company whose focus is on the suburban and rural communities of Greater New England, is proud to announce the installation of their second unit at Mystic Aquarium. The installed unit is a Level II dual port station, capable of charging two cars at the same time at ... Continue reading
Diesel Owners Feast on Fuel Economy
Nov 26, 2013
As American's take to the road this week to kick-off the 2013 holiday travel season, more drivers than ever before will be doing so in a new generation of clean diesel cars. "For this year's holiday road trip, drivers are taking to the road in more fuel efficient clean diesel choices than ever before; they've got 23 ca ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Owners Silence California Gas Pumps
Nov 22, 2013
Electric vehicles, well known for silent driving, also are muting the ding of gas pumps. In less than three years, Chevrolet Volt owners in California have driven more than 130 million all-electric miles, avoiding use of an estimated 7 million gallons of gas â enough to mute gas pumps across the state for nearl ... Continue reading
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