AAA Identifies Motorist Breaking Point on Gas Prices in New Consumer Index
Apr 23, 2013
Half of U.S. adults consider gas prices to be "too high" when it reaches $3.44 per gallon, indicating a potential breaking point on gas prices, according to a new consumer price index developed by AAA. Roughly two-thirds of Americans (62 percent) are offsetting high gas prices by changing their driving habits or lifest ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2013
Fleetmatics Group PLC today revealed that reducing idling time on the nation's 18.51 million local commercial vehicles could significantly reduce fuel consumption and make an impact on U.S. fuel dependency. Data from Fleetmatics Group's tracking of more than 331,000 subscriber vehicles reveals that vehicles operating w ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus ES Hybrid Sedan (300h) Review By Steve Purdy
Apr 22, 2013
2013 LEXUS ES 300h Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Having offered my first impressions of the redesigned line of Lexus ES sedans last summer after a regional launch here in Detroit I promised to flesh out my review once I had a chance to spend some serious time and miles with this lovely sedan. ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Is KBB.com's Best Green Car of 2013
Apr 20, 2013
The revamped 2013 Nissan LEAF has been named to the top spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013. After driving and testing every significant "green" vehicle currently on the market, the experts at KBB.com determined the newly redesigned LEAF offers the best value, range, refinement and v ... Continue reading
Ricardo Presents Road Map With Range of Technologies for Attaining 2025 Fuel Economy Standards
Apr 18, 2013
Ricardo Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Ricardo plc, a multi-industry consultancy for engineering, technology, project innovation and strategy, has presented a comprehensive road map with a range of technologies that will be required to attain the United States Environmental Protection Agency's 2025 Corporate Average Fuel ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2013
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that it has been named a 2013 Laureate in IDG's Computerworld Honors Program. The annual awards program honors visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, eco ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2013
On Saturday, April 20, in honor of Earth Day, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) will host "The Great Inflate," offering free tire pressure and tread depth checks during regular business hours at 79 Firestone Complete Auto Care "Inflation Stations" in the Chicagoland area. This effort aims to educate area drivers abo ... Continue reading
Apr 11, 2013
What material will lead the way in helping automakers achieve future fuel economy requirements? According to John Surma, chairman and CEO of United States Steel Corporation, the clear answer is steel. During an Automotive Press Association Luncheon held today at the Detroit Athletic Club, Surma discussed how new steel ... Continue reading
BIO Comments on EPA's 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rules
Apr 10, 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) recently submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS). ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2013
Ford's hybrid sales in the first quarter of the year totaled 21,080 vehicles, marking the first time Ford has sold more than 20,000 hybrids in a quarter; first-quarter hybrid sales increased by 324 percent First-quarter growth even higher in key markets; Fusion Hybrid sales up 518 percent in New York, 478 percent in Lo ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Announces Postponement of 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Apr 8, 2013
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (the "Company") , a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, today announced that it has postponed its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2013 Annual Meeting") originally scheduled for April 11, 2013 in order to p ... Continue reading
Detroit Electric Unveils SP:01 -- The New Benchmark For Electric Vehicle Performance And Handling
Apr 7, 2013
Emissions-free motoring has a new high-performance champion following the unveiling today of Detroit Electric's SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat pure-electric sports car that sets new standards for performance and handling in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Boasting an impressive 155mph (249km/h) top speed and cov ... Continue reading
Volt owners exceeding EPA electric-driving estimate
Apr 5, 2013
150 million combined electric miles equivalent of trip from Earth to Mars DETROIT â Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-power ... Continue reading
Volvo Technology Award for Fuel-Saving 'Autopilot' for Trucks
Apr 4, 2013
'I-See utilizes the vehicle's kinetic energy to accelerate at the right time prior to the ascent to reduce the number of downshifts, while disengaging the vehicle just before reaching the brow of the hill and utilizes the energy perfectly for braking down the next hill' ... Continue reading
Surprise! Americans Paid Less for Gasoline in First Quarter 2013, Says GasBuddy
Apr 3, 2013
Consumers in the U.S. saw gasoline prices steam to a record average price in February, but the motor fuel market cooled considerably in March. Contrary to public perception, average first quarter 2013 gas prices averaged below 2012 numbers, GasBuddy reported today. In fact, Americans paid about 30cts gal less for gasol ... Continue reading
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