Pay-As-You-Drive Service Set to Reduce Emissions and Improve Road Safety in Europe
Sep 17, 2008
LONDON â September 17th, 2008 â The pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) service is gaining increasing acceptance in Europe as it has significantly brought down the insurance premium for drivers. PAYD was first introduced as a measure to reduce insurance fraud and having proved its insurance premium benefits for the end c ... Continue reading
Phoenix Motorcars Shares EV Testimony with US Senate Energy Committee
Sep 17, 2008
ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2008 -Phoenix Motorcars, a California-based electric vehicle company, presented testimony to the US Senate Energy Committee yesterday. The Energy Committee Chairman, Senator Jeff Bingaman, D-NM, invited Phoenix Motorcars to its hearing to give testimony on the current state of electric vehicl ... Continue reading
GM Unveils Electric-Hybrid Chevrolet Volt During 100th Anniversary Webcast - Congratulations!
Sep 16, 2008
GM today celebrated its 100th anniversary in a well produced fast moving TV event. Each GM headquaters from around the world was featured, showing not only the vehicles being produced by GM around the world but the happy faces of GM employees enjoying this moment and looking into a positive future. During the webcasts ... Continue reading
GM to Mark 100th Anniversary with Surprises and Live Broadcasts - Watch It Here On The Auto Channel
Sep 16, 2008
Series of Activities Will Focus on Future of Transportation DETROIT, August 16, 2008 - On September 16, 2008, General Motors will mark the beginning of its second century with GMnext Day, a series of forward-looking activities that will focus on the future of automotive transportation. The event also caps a year-long g ... Continue reading
I Knew It! General Motors to Officially Unveil the Chevrolet Volt Tomorrow
Sep 15, 2008
LONG BEACH, CA - September 16, 2008: (Reporting from the "Future Is Green" Conference and Expo) For the last few weeks I've been tracking GM's stock prices. I've been wanting to put a little money into the stocks of companies that I think are on the right track, futuristically speaking, and GM by virtue of their work o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz To Introduce First Hybrid
Sep 15, 2008
Washington DC September 15, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that in June 2009 the Mercedes-Benz will launch in Europe a 30-mpg hybrid version of its luxury S-Class sedan. Engineers say it will get 29.8 miles per gallon. Click here for a picture. Launches in the U.S. and China will follow in September. The carmaker ... Continue reading
GREEN Trade Show and Exposition Season Kicks Off This Week
Sep 13, 2008
SEE ALSO: The Auto Channel's previous coverage of alternative fuel and vehicle events can be found by clicking the links at the bottom of this page. AUTO CENTRAL - September 13, 2008: The importance and publicâs interest in alternate fuels and vehicles have been exploding. We see examples of this every day, but no ... Continue reading
Alt Fuel Filling Stations in USA
Sep 12, 2008
Alternative Fueling Stations Alternative fueling stations are located throughout the United States and their availability continues to grow. This page allows you to search for alternative fuels stations near you, map a route that includes alternative fueling stations along the way, obtain counts of alternative fuels st ... Continue reading
Electricity the gas of tomorrow's cars, Ford exec says
Sep 12, 2008
VALKENBURG, Netherlands September 5, 2008; Bryce G. Hoffman and Scott Burgess writing for The Detroit News reported that electricity not hydrogen, gasoline or ethanol -- will fuel the cars of tomorrow, says Ford Motor Co.'s global product development chief, Derrick Kuzak. However, Ford's car czar said the automaker wil ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Shows off Lithium-Powered Vehicles This Weekend
Sep 11, 2008
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR), www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is proud to participate in two separate events this weekend where it will showcase its popular all-electric vehicles. Hybrid Technologies will d ... Continue reading
OOPS! - First Chevrolet Volt Photos Inadvertently Posted Online By GM - We Have Them Here!
Sep 10, 2008
DETROIT September 10, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Chevrolet Volt Photos were posted on the Internet for only 12 minutes, but General Motors Corp. says that was long enough for secret photos of the Chevrolet Volt rechargeable car to be distributed worldwide. Photos of GM executives with a prototyp ... Continue reading
Japanese Lead Eco-Car Race - Shame Shame Detroit!
Sep 9, 2008
Washington DC September 9, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda's electric FCX clarity is just one of a number of next-generation green automobiles that are beginning to come off assembly lines in Japan. Click here for a picture. These vehicles, whether powered by fuel cells, long-lasting batteries, or renewa ... Continue reading
Vice Chairman/President Jim Press Talks About Chrysler's Strategy and Direction - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 8, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - September 8, 2008: One of the auto industry's most respected and well liked executives is Jim Press. Now a Chrysler Vice Chairman and President (alongside Tom Lasorda), Jim spent many years with Toyota, where he worked his way up to President and COO of Toyota Motors North America and Senior Managing Di ... Continue reading
"e-mobility Berlin": Daimler and RWE Embarking On the Age of Electro-Mobility
Sep 8, 2008
Daimler AG and RWE AG are today launching the world's largest joint project for environmentally friendly electric cars. These provide locally emission-free driving, thus making a considerable contribution towards protecting the environment and reducing dependency on fossil fuels. ... Continue reading
Barak Obama's Energy Plans for America - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 5, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - September 5, 2008: One month ago, Presidential Candidate Barak Obama revealed the energy plan that his administration would follow. Now that the two U.S. political party conventions are over, we're presenting Obama's speech again for your consideration. To watch the speech, just click the PLAY button bel ... Continue reading
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