Chevrolet Volt Owners Silence California Gas Pumps
Nov 22, 2013
Electric vehicles, well known for silent driving, also are muting the ding of gas pumps. In less than three years, Chevrolet Volt owners in California have driven more than 130 million all-electric miles, avoiding use of an estimated 7 million gallons of gas â enough to mute gas pumps across the state for nearl ... Continue reading
First CNG-Capable 2014 Ford F-150 Rolls Off the Line in Kansas City
Nov 21, 2013
2014 Ford F-150 launches with gaseous-fuel prep option on the 3.7-liter V6 engine; it will be able to run on compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas By next summer, Ford will offer eight vehicles that can run on clean-burning, inexpensive CNG/LPG and puts the company on track to sell more than 15,000 such veh ... Continue reading
Honda FCEV Concept Makes World Debut at Los Angeles International Auto Show +PRESS PASS VIDEO
Nov 20, 2013
Sleek and aerodynamic, 5-passenger Honda FCEV Concept expresses potential styling direction for next-generation Honda fuel cell-electric vehicle launching in 2015 - Next generation Honda FCEV promises significant gains in real-world performance, cost reduction, efficiency, packaging and appeal, including more than 300- ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Vehicles to Gain Traction Over the Next 10 Years, According to Fuels Institute
Nov 19, 2013
The growth of vehicles running on alternative fuels will accelerate over the next decade, but diesel fuel- and gasoline-powered vehicles will continue to dominate market share, according to "Tomorrow's Vehicles: What Will We Drive in 2023?" a new report released by the Fuels Institute. For light-duty vehicles (passenge ... Continue reading
BYD Wins ATTI Crash Test Facility of the Year
Nov 18, 2013
BYD Ltd Company has been named â2013 Crash Test Facility of the Yearâ by Automotive Testing Technology International, marking a major milestone for BYD Auto. âWhen deciding on BYD for âCrash Test Facility of the Yearâ, the judges were impressed with some of the state-of-the-art equipment, such ... Continue reading
Consumers Have Favorable Views of Electric Vehicles, but Awareness Remains Low
Nov 18, 2013
Alternative fuel vehicles, particularly battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), are a small but fast-growing segment of the automotive market. Since 2010, when these vehicles first reached the market, sales of BEVs and PHEVs have grown at a significant pace, with new manufacturers ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2013
Pace Charging has installed its inaugural electric vehicle charging station at Best Market's Newington Connecticut store, located at 175 Lowrey Place Newington CT. The installation and unveiling coincided with the Best Market grand opening celebration. ... Continue reading
Representative Scott Peters (CA-52) to Open BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit in San Diego
Nov 15, 2013
2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is proud to announce that Rep. Scott Peters (D), of the 52nd Congressional District of California, will deliver opening remarks at the 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2013
IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced that the IEEE Power & Energy Society unveiled IEEE Electrification Magazine, a quarterly print and digital publication dedicated to disseminating information on all matters related to microgrids onboard e ... Continue reading
Consumers Like 'Green' Car Options - As Long as Green Means Money
Nov 14, 2013
Consumers want to see more alternative-fueled vehicles emerge over the next decade, and are willing to consider purchasing one of these vehicles, according to the results of a new consumer survey conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Three in five (62%) consumers want to see more hybrid-el ... Continue reading
Recargo's Inaugural PlugInsights Study Presents Unique Intelligence to Accelerate EV Adoption
Nov 14, 2013
Electric vehicle software and information services company Recargo Inc., launches its plug-in vehicle (PEV) research firm PlugInsights today, with an inaugural report addressing the experiences, behaviors and opinions around charging a plug-in vehicle in America. The "2013 U.S. PEV Charging Study" is the most comprehen ... Continue reading
New Fleet Of Natural Gas Powered Trucks Arrives In Fall River
Nov 14, 2013
Republic Services, Inc. today announced the deployment of 56 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste and recycling trucks to serve customers throughout the South Shore and South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The new CNG fleet will replace older diesel powered trucks, and represents a significant local inves ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 EcoBoost Hits 400,000 Sales, Saving 45 Million Gallons of Gas Annually
Nov 14, 2013
Ford F-150 EcoBoost® sales reach 400,000 in the U.S. since launch in February 2011 F-Series is outselling the nearest competitor in the western U.S. market by 67 percent, where EcoBoost makes up 45 percent of F-150 sales F-150 EcoBoost owners collectively are saving an estimated 45 million gallons of gas annually, a ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2013
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today announced a multi-year bulk fueling agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to two private UPS stations located in Mesquite and Houston, Texas. Under a separate agreement with UPS, Clean Energy will open three of its America's Natural Gas Highway (ANGH) stations located in Amarill ... Continue reading
IDTechEx: Industrial and Commercial Electric Vehicles are the Winners
Nov 13, 2013
As the electric vehicle industry grows more than five-fold to over $300 billion in 2024, those e-vehicles not bought primarily on up-front price will continue to dominate. These are the large vehicles such as buses and military vehicles and the heavy lifting or pushing vehicles such as forklifts and earthmovers. Custom ... Continue reading
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