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EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Extensive Health Benefits

EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Extensive Health Benefits

*EPA Will Propose Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Extensive Health Benefits* *WASHINGTON –* Based on extensive input from auto manufactures, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed sensible standards for cars and ... Continue reading

Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles, According to Navigant Research Survey

Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles, According to Navigant Research Survey

The volume of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has grown significantly over the last year, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. Indeed, several auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with innovative models. The PEV market is expected to grow swiftly, with a compound annual growth ra ... Continue reading

Global Automakers Responds to EPA's Tier 3 and Market Gasoline Proposed Standards

Global Automakers Responds to EPA's Tier 3 and Market Gasoline Proposed Standards

The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies are pleased that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rules for Tier 3 vehicle emissions and gasoline standards. ("We have been anxiously awaiting this rulemaking because it is good for the environment and will ... Continue reading

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review by John Heilig

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review by John Heilig

The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Engine: 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 188 total hp/129 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 173.6 x 72 x 63.9 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo: 24.5/52.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

And Now There Is One.... Tesla Model S Declared 2013 World Green Car

And Now There Is One.... Tesla Model S Declared 2013 World Green Car

At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the Tesla Model S was declared the 2013 World Green Car. The Tesla Model S was chosen from an initial entry list of twenty-one new vehicles from all over the world, then a short list of ten, then three finalists: the Tesla ... Continue reading

Nissan Debuts 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid, NV200 Mobility Taxi at New York International Auto Show

Nissan Debuts 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid, NV200 Mobility Taxi at New York International Auto Show

, March 27, 2013 NEW YORK, March 27, 2013 -- After nearly doubling sales of Pathfinder since the October 2012 introduction of an all-new fourth-generation design, Nissan's iconic SUV took another major step forward today with the world debut of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid at a press conference at the New York Int ... Continue reading

AAA Auto Buying Experts Select Top Vehicles for Commuters

AAA Auto Buying Experts Select Top Vehicles for Commuters

From a full electric vehicle to a spacious minivan AAA top picks driven by fuel efficiency and comfort Most Americans (86 percent) rely on their vehicle to get them to and from work every day. With an average commute of 25 minutes each way and gas prices hovering about $3.50 per gallon since February, selecting the rig ... Continue reading

Green Automotive Company Secures $3 Million Equity Line from Kodiak Capital Group

Green Automotive Company Secures $3 Million Equity Line from Kodiak Capital Group

Green Automotive Company, catering to the electric vehicle business, announced that it has entered into a $3 million common stock purchase agreement with Kodiak Capital Group, LLC, a Newport Beach-based institutional investor. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities & Exchange C ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission Offers 5 Percent Better Fuel Economy with TC10 for Tractor Trucks

Allison Transmission Offers 5 Percent Better Fuel Economy with TC10 for Tractor Trucks

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced that test fleet users achieved an average 5 percent fuel economy improvement with the Allison TC10 tractor transmission over their current manual and automated manual transmissions. ... Continue reading

SaviCorp Announces Price Adjustments as Company Drives to Expand Sales of The DynoValve Locally & Nationally

SaviCorp Announces Price Adjustments as Company Drives to Expand Sales of The DynoValve Locally & Nationally

SaviCorp In an effort to help consumers on the price-point of SaviCorp's flagship, the DynoValve, company President Victor Chu announced an immediate price adjustment. "With gasoline prices over $4.00 a gallon and higher is some parts of the country, drivers continue to feel the impact of fuel costs at home. Commercial ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Introduces Three New Fuel-Efficient Firestone Truck Tires

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Introduces Three New Fuel-Efficient Firestone Truck Tires

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today at the Mid-America Trucking Show unveiled three new Firestone-brand commercial truck tires for regional to long-haul use as part of the company's commitment to supporting drivers and small fleet owners with innovative, fuel-savi ... Continue reading

56% Reduction Anticipated in Hong Kong Vehicle Emissions Through Electrified Public Transportation

56% Reduction Anticipated in Hong Kong Vehicle Emissions Through Electrified Public Transportation

BYD Company Ltd. announced solutions for electrifying Hong Kong City's public transport with plans to replace diesel buses and LPG taxis. Experts anticipate that this will reduce Hong Kong's vehicle emissions nearly 56% 1 (see note). BYD concurrently unveiled its plan to introduce e6 pure electric taxis in the region i ... Continue reading

Kenworth Upgrades Factory Fill Engine Oil to Enhance Fuel Economy for Class 8 Diesel Trucks

Kenworth Upgrades Factory Fill Engine Oil to Enhance Fuel Economy for Class 8 Diesel Trucks

Known for its highly aerodynamic models with fuel efficient powertrains -- such as the Kenworth T680 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine --Kenworth today announced it has selected the fuel economy-focused Chevron's Delo(R) 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30* as standard factory fill for new Kenworth Class 8 diesel trucks. ... Continue reading

2013 Lexus RX 450h Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Lexus RX 450h Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountasin Bureau The Auto Channel When we think hybrid, we think Toyota. As a pioneer in the space, no automaker has gone farther to enable a wide range of vehicles with this technology, providing fuel-saving options for consumers. This week we take a look at one of Toyota’s top end models in th ... Continue reading

Honda Leads Industry with Four Vehicles Eligible for California Carpool Lane Access

Honda Leads Industry with Four Vehicles Eligible for California Carpool Lane Access

Honda offers four vehicles eligible for single-occupant access to California's high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) 'carpool' lanes, the most of any full line automaker. The Accord Plug-In Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas , the Fit EV all-electric vehicle and FCX Clarity fuel cell-electric vehicles provide drivers with the opport ... Continue reading

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