Ford Installs 500,000th 6.7-Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine
Sep 25, 2013
The 500,000th 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel engine was installed yesterday into a new 2014 Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat at Kentucky Truck Plant Introduced in 2011, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel delivers 400 horsepower and 800 lb.-ft. of torque with best-in-class fuel economy Ford is the o ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2013
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that it has formed an alliance with Black & Veatch, a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company, to help natural gas producers and fuel providers meet growing demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transportation fuel and for off-road, high-horsep ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Hybrid--Highest EPA-rated city mpg of any 4-door sedan in America
Sep 23, 2013
Fuel prices can be scary, but the EPA-rated 50 mpg1 city 2014 Accord Hybrid will take some of the fright out of going to the gas pump when it debuts at U.S. dealers nationwide on Halloween (October 31). With a host of standard equipment, the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranges from $29,155 for the well- ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Repays Subordinated Bridge Notes in Full
Sep 23, 2013
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, announced today that it used a portion of the proceeds from its recent financing transaction of $11.0 million in convertible notes to repay the entire outstanding principal an ... Continue reading
Ford adds 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine to a new 'special service police' sedan model
Sep 18, 2013
Vehicleâs special service police designation designed to meet the needs of detectives, administrators, campus police and law enforcement agencies looking to maximize fuel efficiency EPA fuel economy certification expected in December At the request of law enforcement agencies looking to reduce fuel costs, Ford is ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2013
Ford launches new workplace charging network, allowing more employees to accomplish their daily commute entirely on electricity Ford customers now have logged 30 million all-electric miles in the company's full range of plug-in electric vehicles, saving more than 1.2 million kilograms of CO2 Ford delivered its best Aug ... Continue reading
BYD Achieves 5-Star C-NCAP and a New High Score for Chinese Brands
Sep 13, 2013
The BYD F5 Suri had achieved notoriety for being the first remote-driving-enabled 5 seat, family sedan ever mass-produced (in 2012), but now Chinaâs Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), the national authority on vehicle safety, has released the latest nationwide C-NCAP evaluation results (published ... Continue reading
Fake Engine Sound Makes Electric Cars and Scooters Safer
Sep 9, 2013
Upcoming legislations in USA, EU and Japan will require that all electric vehicles emit an alert sound at lower speeds. The background is an increasing number of accidents where pedestrians are hit by silent electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle (EV) Race - E-mazing Race
Sep 9, 2013
Sun Country Highway, along with race sponsors, introduces the first-ever EV race across North America, stretching over two countries, from Seattle Washington to Prince Edward Island - it features Sun Country Highway's EV Charging Network, the fastest Level two chargers available today. ... Continue reading
Clean Energy to Provide the 'Show Me State' with the Benefits of Natural Gas Fuel
Sep 6, 2013
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has been awarded multiple natural gas fuel agreements in the state of Missouri over the last few weeks including yesterday's approval by the City Council of Kansas City, Mo., to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) for the city's fleet of natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Below are the highlights ... Continue reading
2014 Range Rover Evoque--New All-Wheel-Drive System
Sep 3, 2013
The new 2014 Range Rover Evoque has a unique "disconnect" all-wheel-drive system developed by GKN Driveline. The system is designed to improve fuel efficiency while providing outstanding off-road performance with dynamic agility and enhanced traction.Land Rover's Active Driveline system reacts to the driving environmen ... Continue reading
Tenneco Showcasing Key Clean Air, Ride Performance Technologies at Frankfurt IAA 2013
Sep 1, 2013
Tenneco Inc. will highlight its suite of innovative clean air emissions solutions and advanced ride performance technologies that help global vehicle manufacturers improve emissions, fuel economy and vehicle performance at the IAA Motorshow in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10-13, 2013. ... Continue reading
2014 Mercedes GLK-Class BlueTEC (Diesel) Review By Thom Cannell
Aug 29, 2013
2013 GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC_ (14) No one has offered diesel cars in the US longer than Mercedes. Their latest diesel, the 2014 GLK-Class, gets an updated exterior, interior, and a diesel engine that costs less than the premium V-6âwhile delivering better fuel economy and more torque. Weâre very excited about t ... Continue reading
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Kicks Off with Green Automotive Company's Thoughts
Aug 28, 2013
Green Automotive Company (OTC: GACR) today announced that Director Ian Hobday will be delivering a keynote address at the 2013 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo on Wednesday, September 18th. Hobday will be providing the opening panel presentation, Lightweight Electric Commercial Vehicles: The Strongest Potentia ... Continue reading
Where Can You Find Diesel? A New App Points the Way
Aug 28, 2013
Find Diesel: Locator Apps, QR Codes & Search Services Provide One-Stop Shop to Aide Diesel Car Drivers As Clean Diesel Vehicle Availability Increases in U.S, the Diesel Technology Forum Is Providing Quick & Easy Diesel Fuel Locators ... Continue reading
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