Motorweek's 33rd Season Kicks Off
Sep 5, 2013
The Auto Industry's New, Uncompromisng Approach To Vehicle Design Is Center Stage During Motorweek's 33rd Season New up-beat pacing, international carriage on VOA, new Over the Edge reporter and a deep dive on coverage of unprecedented fuel efficiency trends are new season highlights ... Continue reading
2014 Range Rover Evoque--New All-Wheel-Drive System
Sep 3, 2013
The new 2014 Range Rover Evoque has a unique "disconnect" all-wheel-drive system developed by GKN Driveline. The system is designed to improve fuel efficiency while providing outstanding off-road performance with dynamic agility and enhanced traction.Land Rover's Active Driveline system reacts to the driving environmen ... Continue reading
Tenneco Showcasing Key Clean Air, Ride Performance Technologies at Frankfurt IAA 2013
Sep 1, 2013
Tenneco Inc. will highlight its suite of innovative clean air emissions solutions and advanced ride performance technologies that help global vehicle manufacturers improve emissions, fuel economy and vehicle performance at the IAA Motorshow in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10-13, 2013. ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Production Ramps Up
Aug 29, 2013
1,400 New Ford Employees Kick Off U.S. Production of Fusion to Meet Surging Customer Demand -- With 1,400 new jobs and a $555 million investment, Flat Rock Assembly Plant begins Ford Fusion production Production added to improve tight availability of Ford Fusion; U.S. Fusion sales up 13 percent this year Ford will hire ... Continue reading
Rapid Transit Buses for San Jose Will be HybriDrive Series Technology
Aug 27, 2013
Driving Forward: BAE Systems HybriDrive Series Technology to Power New Articulated Buses ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 16, 2013
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid A strong player in the hybrid games by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3383) PROLOGUE As we were about to publish this story on the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Ford Motor Company announced that it is changing the way it tests and labels the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid for fuel ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2013
The Las Vegas Business Press recently presented GO Showtime, a member of The GO Group alliance of airport shuttle companies, with a "Green Award" for its use of alternative fuel and other eco friendly practices. The company has switched to bio diesel fuel for 36 of its 46 mini buses and converted another five to liquid ... Continue reading
Ford Upgrades 2014 C-MAX Hybrid for Better Fuel Economy
Aug 16, 2013
2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid on sale later this year is upgraded with new transmission gearing and enhanced aerodynamics to further improve fuel efficiency performance Ford voluntarily changing its approach to C-MAX Hybrid fuel economy labeling going forward to better match performance and improve customer satisfaction Label ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2013
Introduced during the 2013 National Clean Energy Summit, the luxury vehicle fleet further establishes the company's leadership in environmental responsibility -- MGM Resorts International unveiled the nation's first commercial fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled Cadillac Escalades during the National Clean Ene ... Continue reading
GreenTech Automotive CEO Charles Wang Updates on Milestones and Next Steps
Aug 12, 2013
Four years ago, a few entrepreneurs founded GreenTech Automotive Inc., a startup company in Mississippi that has steadily evolved since launch. Our aim is to develop energy-efficient cars that are so inexpensive that the average American could afford to buy them. While we have big dreams â and have not been shy ab ... Continue reading
Chevy Spark EV can save an EPA-estimated $9,000 in fuel over five years
Aug 9, 2013
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, an all-electric mini car, can save its owners approximately $9,000 in fuel over five years compared to the average new vehicle â thatâ's $150 per month that can be spent on something else. Spark EVâs EPA-estimated combined city/highway fuel economy equivalent of 119 MP ... Continue reading
BIO Welcomes Release of Final 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Rules
Aug 6, 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization today welcomed the release of the final rule and 2013 Renewable Volume Obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), noting that EPA's carefully balanced implementation of the RFS has provided advanced biofuel developers and investors with confidence that if they can produce ... Continue reading
WardsAuto Releases Fuel Economy Report Showing Record High Average MPG
Aug 5, 2013
Penton's WardsAuto today announced it has released the first annual WardsAuto Fuel Economy Index: State of the Industry report, showing that new technologies and consumer buying patterns lifted average fuel economy to a record high of 24 MPG in 2012. The average, as reported by WardsAuto, represents a full mile-per-gal ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Launches Fuel Economy Calculator
Jul 30, 2013
Remy International, Inc. , manufacturer of Delco Remy heavy duty starters and alternators, as well as Remy light duty starters and alternators, has launched an online fuel economy calculator at delcoremy.com to help customers better understand the positive impact the Delco Remy high-efficiency alternators have on fuel ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Sells its 100,000th Zero-Emission Car
Jul 29, 2013
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 100,000th zero-emission car. ... Continue reading
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