Mar 3, 2014
Based on extensive input from the public and a broad range of stakeholders, including public health groups, auto manufacturers, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized emission standards for cars and gasoline that will significantly reduce harmful pollution and prevent thous ... Continue reading
Hyundai And Quaker State Launch Lubricants Program To Expand Express Oil Change Program
Mar 3, 2014
Hyundai Motor America today announced a relationship with Shell Oil to recommend its Quaker State® branded motor oils for Hyundai's dealer network as part of a new lubricants program. No one knows motor oil better than Quaker State and no one changes oil in Hyundai vehicles better than Hyundai dealership technicians. ... Continue reading
Honda is reinforcing its commitment to Hybrid Development
Mar 2, 2014
Honda product strategy includes advancement of Earth Dreams⢠Technology powertrains, including innovative two-motor hybrid system Strategy will include changes to existing lineup of environmental vehicles Honda is reinforcing its commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient an ... Continue reading
Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions
Feb 28, 2014
Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions and the first automotive group to be under 115g/km of CO2, based upon its sales of passenger cars over the full year 2013. This ranking is the fruit of the rejuvenation of its range, the success of its Energy range of engines and its electric ve ... Continue reading
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Selects BYD 40-foot Bus
Feb 28, 2014
The Karnataka State Minister of Transportation - Ramalinga Reddy, representatives from Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), and BYD Company Ltd. all gathered for the launch of a brand new program soon to change the skies of Bangalore, forever. Often referred to as the âSilicon Valleyâ of India ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2014
This winter â one of the worst on record â has left many people in the dark, literally, with millions experiencing power outages during the last few months. But what if a car, or parts of it, could provide power during an emergency? Toyota engineers are looking for âenlightenedâ ways to do just t ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2014
Governor Tom Corbett and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that its Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program will open March 1, providing an estimated $8 million in grants for the purchase or conversion of alternative fuel vehicles. "We are pleased to bring back this program, whic ... Continue reading
Chevy Tahoe, Suburban and GMC Yukon models achieve nearly 10 percent gain on highway
Feb 24, 2014
The new 2015 full-size SUVs from Chevrolet and GMC go farther on a tank of gas than outgoing models, raising highway fuel economy by nearly 10 percent. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL with the standard 5.3L engine get an EPA-estimated 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway with two-whe ... Continue reading
Ford Reveals Sophisticated New Focus with 1.0-Liter EcoBoost
Feb 24, 2014
Redesigned Ford Focus delivers new exterior design, completely revised interior and advanced new technologies for improved customer comfort and safety 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine raises the competitive bar for fuel efficiency New Focus will offer driver-assist technology including a standard rearview camera, along wi ... Continue reading
Elon Musk's Net Worth Rises To US$9.7 Billion After Tesla's Stocks Soar On Q4 Profits
Feb 20, 2014
Tesla Motors Inc founder and CEO Elon Musk's net worth rose by 7.8% to US$9.7 billion after stocks of the electric car company jumped 12.6% in extended trading following the announcement of its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday. The Palo Alto, California-based company reported better-than-expe ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Support for Next Generation Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards
Feb 19, 2014
-Power management company Eaton today announced its support of new deadlines on national fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including 18-wheelers, sanitation trucks, buses, and other large vehicles, as it works to inform regulators as they develop national fuel-saving ... Continue reading
ATA Urges Obama Administration to Proceed Judiciously with Emissions Rule
Feb 19, 2014
Today, leaders of the American Trucking Associations, while supporting the goal of improved fuel efficiency of large trucks, pressed the Obama Administration to proceed cautiously with the setting of new standards. ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Audi A3 Sportback g-tron now available to order in Germany
Feb 18, 2014
First production Audi A3 models capable of running on compressed natural gas are now ready, but only for German highways Audi A3 Sportback g-tron now available to order in Germany, priced from â¬25,900 CO2-neutral mobility with the Audi e-gas fuel card Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: âAudi e-gas is an important p ... Continue reading
10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $30,000
Feb 17, 2014
New-car shoppers looking to make the switch from all gas to a hybrid vehicle may be surprised to know they have more than 20 models to choose from that are priced under the $30,000 mark. Sorting through all these options, the editors at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2014
Fleet operators planning for the future can save time this year by trying out 23 sustainable technology vehicles in one place during the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive at The Work Truck Show® 2014. Every vehicle is available for test-drives on city streets and in a new closed-access course, providing Show attendees with ... Continue reading
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