Jun 18, 2013
Car manufacturers are under pressure to meet Californiaâs sales target of having electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered cars account for 15% of new-car purchases by 2025. ​ WASHINGTON June 18, 2013; NACSDaily reported Bloomberg.com said that automakers are coming under âincreasing pressureâ ... Continue reading
Mazda6 Wins 'Best Petrol Tow Car' at Tow Car Awards 2013
Jun 17, 2013
Sixth award this year for all-new Mazda6 All-new Mazda6 praised for being spacious and affordable Range of accessories available from Mazda to make holiday travel easier The all-new Mazda6 claimed its sixth award this year after it was named as the 'Best Petrol Tow Car' at the Tow Car Awards 2013, held at Woburn Abbey ... Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Report Hybrid Cars Are Greener for City Drivers
Jun 17, 2013
Will that hybrid vehicle pay for itself and help the environment? That depends on how and where you drive, Carnegie Mellon University researchers report. Jeremy Michalek, a professor of mechanical engineering and engineering and public policy at CMU, and Orkun Karabasoglua, a mechanical engineering research assistant, ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2013
Ford releases 14th annual Sustainability Report highlighting all things sustainable, including a 37 percent per vehicle drop in CO2 emission levels at global facilities between 2000 and 2012; a 30 percent reduction is planned between 2010 and 2025 Ford's sustainability efforts strengthened by strong product line, inclu ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks to Commercialize DME-Powered Vehicles for North America +DME Tutorial
Jun 7, 2013
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Volvo Trucks (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) today became the first manufacturer to announce plans to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America. As the latest step in its comprehensive ââ¬ÅBlue Powerââ¬??? alternative fuel strategy, Vol ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks to Commercialize Renewable Fuel Technology for Heavy Trucks in North America
Jun 6, 2013
Volvo Trucks today became the first North American manufacturer to announce plans to utilize a new, clean-burning alternative fuel to power its heavy-duty trucks. Dimethyl ether (DME) is a non-toxic, non-carcinogenic fuel that can be made from a variety of domestic, sustainable feedstocks and is currently used as a pro ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of May 29, 2013
Jun 1, 2013
Ford utilities make unprecedented gains in critical markets globally Ford made a bet with its One Ford plan and now it's paying off. The company is leading a major global shift to fuel-efficient and functional utility vehicles, growing its sales in the last five years faster than any of its other vehicle segments and f ... Continue reading
Toyota Drives Environmental Awareness in U.S. Hispanic Community
May 28, 2013
Toyota's commitment to the environment is a way of life, extending across operations and epitomized by the Toyota Prius Family of vehicles. Hispanics across the country are increasingly becoming environmentally aware and in an effort to help the Hispanic community further embrace sustainability, Toyota is providing the ... Continue reading
Area Gas Prices Up Three Cents
May 28, 2013
Area Gas Prices Up Three Cents As millions of motorists kicked off the summer travel season this week, West Central Kentucky gas prices edged up 3 cents to $3.526 per gallon. On the National Front Todayââ¬â¢s national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.63 per gallon. This price is 13 cents mor ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Presents Its Euro 6 Offer
May 28, 2013
'Total fuel economy is very important for our customers, and we have a combination of technology and service offers that will be difficult for our competitors to match' Volvo Trucks (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) has introduced new trucks with Euro 6 engines ranging from the smallest medium-duty 5-litre engine to the heavy-du ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of May 22, 2013
May 26, 2013
KBB.com: Ford Fusion is a Best Family Car The all-new Ford Fusion has been named a KBB.com 2013 Best Family Car. With its "eye-catching exterior, Fusion stands out with a variety of powertrains, plus available all-wheel drive and enough tech features to make a geek swoon," KBB editors say. Fusion is the first sedan to ... Continue reading
Uruguay Launches First "ZERO EMISSIONS" Pure-Electric Buses
May 26, 2013
BUQUEBUS and CTS Auto S.A. in partnership with Chinese automaker, BYD Ltd unveiled the first 12 meter rapid transit bus powered 100% by electricity in Uruguay and the region today. The ceremony was the culmination of an Electric Bus contract announced last year and was attended by President Mujica, Roberto Kreimerman M ... Continue reading
Leaders, Experts from Electric Drive Supply Chain to Gather at EDTA Conference
May 25, 2013
It's certainly an exciting time for the electric drive industry with record breaking sales, new models hitting the streets, expanding charging options and technological advances marching forward. These trends will make for a dynamic experience at the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) 2013 Conference and ... Continue reading
EcoCAR 2 Competition Announces Year Two Winner: Penn State University
May 24, 2013
EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future today named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The 15 universities competing in EcoCAR 2 gathered in Yuma, Arizona last week for six days of rigorous vehicle testing and evaluation on drive quality and environmental impact a ... Continue reading
The ICEE Company Switches to SmartDrive Systems
May 23, 2013
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced The ICEE Company, producer of the most highly recognized brand in the frozen carbonated beverage industry, is implementing the SmartDrive Safety and Fuel programs across its entire fleet. ... Continue reading
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