SmartDrive Named a Finalist for the 2013 Red Herring Top 100 North America Award
May 16, 2013
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced it had been selected as a finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 North America award, a prestigious list honoring the year's most promising private technology ventures from the North American bu ... Continue reading
May 15, 2013
Strategic Vision: Ford Fusion, F-250/F-350 are quality leaders The 2013 Ford Fusion and F-250/F-350 are Total Quality winners in Strategic Vision's 18th annual Total Quality Index study. With leading fuel economy, technology and game-changing looks, Fusion takes the No. 1 spot in the highly competitive midsize sedan se ... Continue reading
Celanese Endorses Congressman Pete Olson's Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013
May 15, 2013
Celanese Corporation , a global technology and specialty materials company, has endorsed the Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013, which was introduced today by Representative Pete Olson (R-TX) on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. The bill would amend section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to allo ... Continue reading
Toyota Lowers Auris Hybrid CO2 Emissions To Class-Leading 84 G/Km
May 15, 2013
This reduction is achieved by refining the vehicle tuning and adopting various aerodynamic improvements such as new aero-stabilising fins in the rear glazing. ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses: 75% lower fuel consumption: Volvo's plug-in hybrid bus to hit the streets
May 14, 2013
Tomorrow's bus is already here -- silent, cleaner and with dramatically lower fuel consumption. Volvo Buses new plug-in hybrid buses will hit the streets of Gothenburg, Sweden in May as part of a field test. The innovative technology will facilitate a reduction in fuel consumption by a full 75% compared with current di ... Continue reading
Miami Police Department Speaks of Advantages of New T3 Patroller Fleet vs. Segways
May 11, 2013
T3 Motion, Inc. the leading provider of EV technology to consumer, law-enforcement and government markets, announced today that the Miami Police Department has purchased and placed into service a fleet of nine new T3 Patroller vehicles to revolutionize the way officers patrol the city of Miami. ... Continue reading
May 8, 2013
UPS has unveiled a new look for its flagship Boeing 767 fleet by adding winglets as a part of its sustainability efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions. 'We believe there is always some way you can improve, and we're applying that spirit to our environmental efforts' These wingtip devices, which are arrow-shaped s ... Continue reading
Honda CR-Z Hits 100,000 Miles Without Skipping a Beat
May 8, 2013
A 2010 Honda CR-Z has hit the impressive landmark of clocking up 100,000 miles in just three years. The car is part of a ten-strong fleet made up purely of Honda Hybrids, also including Jazz and Insight models, which has racked up an amazing half a million miles since 2010. The fleet is owned and run by Renewable Solut ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Earns "Top Safety Pick" From IIHS
May 7, 2013
Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenger safety tests. ... Continue reading
Behr America Receives Caterpillar's Gold Certification Award
May 6, 2013
Behr America's Behr Heat Transfer Systems, Inc. based in Charleston has achieved "Gold Certification" in Caterpillar's Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP). Gold Certification recognizes Caterpillar suppliers that meet or exceed stringent performance standards, including product quality and shipping performance. ... Continue reading
NEMPA Hosts Technology Panel At MIT Hitting The Automotive Sweet Spot: Mass vs. Efficiency
May 6, 2013
WHAT: What will drivers have to pay for better fuel economy? The New England Motor Press Association and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host Hitting the Automotive Sweet Spot: Mass vs. Efficiency--the third in their annual series of panel discussions of leading-edge automotive issues. Chrysler is the ... Continue reading
US Auto Shopper Interest in Turbo Diesels Growing
Apr 29, 2013
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--US auto shoppers with positive preference for Diesel indicate strong preference for turbochargers, according to Market Insight Corporation. Based on a sample of almost 13,000 active, in market auto shoppers in Q1 2013, almost 30% of these ââ¬ÅDiesel Preferrersââ¬??? also had a positi ... Continue reading
In-Car Technology and Features Owners Desire In Their Next Vehicle
Apr 25, 2013
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 25, 2013 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 25, 2013 -- Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehic ... Continue reading
EPA Holds Hearings to Gather Public Comments on Vehicle and Gasoline Standards
Apr 23, 2013
EPA Holds Hearings to Gather Public Comments on Vehicle and Gasoline Standards * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold two public hearings in April on the Tier 3 proposed rulemaking aimed at addressing the impacts of motor vehicles on air quality and public health. The program proposes to set new veh ... Continue reading
Riverside's Golden Arches Get Super Charged
Apr 23, 2013
A McDonald's restaurant in Riverside, Calif. today announced it has become the county's first and only electric vehicle (EV) fast charge station with the installation of its Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger. As part of its continued path to greening, the restaurant partnered with ECOtality Inc. , a leader in clea ... Continue reading
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