News By Topic: Fuel System

Chevy Buys Carbon Credits from U.S. Colleges Going Green

Feb 13, 2014

Chevrolet is investing in clean energy efficiency initiatives of U.S. colleges and universities through its voluntary carbon-reduction initiative. The brand helped develop a formula where campuses can earn money for certain upgrades that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This marks the first time college campuses can us ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Unveils Seven New Technologies at Annual R&D Open House

Feb 13, 2014

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced seven new technologies, outlined below, at its annual Research and Development Open House held today at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. No. 2817 Mitsubishi Electric Develops New Manufacturing Technologies for Lightweight, High-strength CFRP Materials World-leadin ... Continue reading

Four Honda Vehicles Earn Recognition on ACEEE's List of "Greenest" and "Greener" Vehicles of 2014

Feb 12, 2014

Four Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for superior environmental performance, including three that ranked in the top ten among the ACEEE's "greenest vehicles of 2013." In the ACEEE's annual "Green Book® Online" ranking of environmentally responsib ... Continue reading

Duel Fuel Engine

Feb 12, 2014

Clean Air Power has announced the award of a funded concept development agreement with a global truck manufacturer, under which it will work with Ricardo to develop a dual-fuel engine for a South East Asian Market. The purpose of the development programme is to utilise Clean Air Power’s Dual-Fuel™ combustion ... Continue reading

All Electric KOMBI Compact Work Truck Unveiled at World Ag Expo

Feb 12, 2014

Cenntro Motor Corporation, an American manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, today announced the debut of its production intent KOMBI, its compact utility vehicle and the launch of production in the United States. The all-electric KOMBI combines Cenntro's advanced vehicle platform technology and features an advanced p ... Continue reading

Green Automotive Company's Subsidiary Liberty Electric Cars Launches Its 'E-Care' Program in France

Feb 11, 2014

Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR), today announced that its UK subsidiary LIBERTY ELECTRIC CARS (www.liberty-ecars.com) has launched its widely acclaimed program for the support of all types of electric vehicles known as Liberty E-Care in France. “Since introducing E-Care, we’ve had a number of enquiries ... Continue reading

Southeast Asia's Largest Zero-Emissions Electric Bus Order Awarded to BYD

Feb 11, 2014

-Malaysia's Prasarana Transit has announced that BYD Co. Ltd. won the bid to supply 15 new battery electric transit buses. As Malaysia first, as well as Southeast Asia's largest electric bus public bidding project, BYD beat out competitors from around the world for this historic project. The 15 electric buses will be o ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicles Now a Grid Resource, Not a Liability

Feb 10, 2014

Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based technology solutions for electric vehicle (EV) networks, today introduced its SKY Smart Charging™ platform designed to address the needs of the utility and vehicle-grid integration (VGI) sectors. The company, which has received OpenADR 2.0b certification through ... Continue reading

2015 Silverado HDs Run Cleaner, Save Money on CNG

Feb 7, 2014

Available, cleaner-burning CNG-capable 6.0L engine expands to all 2500HD and 3500HD cab styles Can enable fuel-cost savings of more than $2,000 annually OEM-validated CNG system covered by GM’s factory powertrain limited warranty CHICAGO – Chevrolet’s expanded availability of bi-fuel versions of the new ... Continue reading

Honda Accord Hybrid Wins 2014 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award

Feb 7, 2014

The EPA-rated 50 mpg1 city Accord Hybrid (http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-hybrid) won a 2014 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Eco-Friendly vehicle. The award honors the 2014 Accord Hybrid for its class-leading combination of value, reliability and innovation. Built at the Honda manufacturing facility in Mar ... Continue reading

Green Automotive's e-Patriot Electric Shuttle Bus Benefits from Attractive Government Incentives

Feb 4, 2014

Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR) announced last week the launch of its all American built 100% electric shuttle bus, the e-Patriot, at the upcoming February 16-18th International LCT Show at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (www.lctshow.com), one of the largest shuttle and charter events. The company has ... Continue reading

Honda Earth Dreams Technology Two-Motor Hybrid System Named to Green Car Journal's Top 10 Green Car Technology List for 2014

Jan 31, 2014

Two-motor hybrid system that debuted in Honda Accord lineup delivers both class-leading fuel efficiency and excellent performance Powertrain featured on Honda's most fuel efficient gasoline-powered models, the 115 MPGe Accord Plug-In and 50 mpg Accord Hybrid Honda's Earth Dreams Technology two-motor hybrid system that ... Continue reading

Polar Vortex No Match for Toyota Fuel Cell

Jan 31, 2014

Record low temperatures have stranded many East Coast drivers, but not those driving a Toyota fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Connecticut-based Proton Onsite, which operates a fleet of ten Toyota FCHV-adv fuel cell vehicles, says that even in single digit temperatures, the FCHV-adv shows no signs of frostbite. “We had a ... Continue reading

Go "Ultra Low" Government Officials Urge Car Buyers

Jan 31, 2014

Government and UK automotive industry launch campaign encouraging drivers to consider ultra-low emission vehicles Deputy Prime Minister urges drivers to ‘Go Ultra Low’ Campaign backing from BMW, Nissan, Renault, Toyota and Vauxhall www.GoUltraLow.com gives motorists everything they need to know about owning a ... Continue reading

Nissan Install's 1000th Car Charging Station in Europe

Jan 31, 2014

1,000th CHAdeMO standard quick charger installed in the UK UK has 18% of Europe's electric vehicle quick chargers Charger provides free, zero carbon electricity from Ecotricity Chargers recharge electric cars from 0-80% in 30 minutes Nissan has announced 1,000 CHAdeMO quick chargers have now been installed in Europe wi ... Continue reading