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
2014 Chicago Auto Show - The Auto Channel's Purdy And Cannell Wrap-up
Feb 9, 2014
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2014 HIGHLIGHTS By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau lede photo CannellChicagoAuto2014-6062 Chicago February 9, 2014; Your TACh team was all over the Chicago Auto Show this week as a variety of manufacturers made news. Characteristically, here in the Windy City (and it wa ... Continue reading
2014 Chicago Auto Show - MAMA Breakfast Toyota's Bob Carter Keynote
Feb 6, 2014
Midwest Automotive Media Association Thursday, February 6, 2014 Chicago, IL Bob Carter, Senior Vice President, Automotive Operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. _________________ Thank you, Kirk⦠and good morning everyone. Itâs great to be back here. I was based in Chicago from 1983 to 1990, working as ... Continue reading
La Poste and the UTBM Are Testing Hydrogen Range Extender Kits
Dec 14, 2013
La Poste and the UTBM Are Testing Hydrogen Range Extender Kits on Electric Cars with Symbio FCell in Franche-Comté ... Continue reading
EPA Continues Anti-American Path With Proposed Changes To Alt Fuel Impetus RFS
Dec 10, 2013
2014 RFS proposal will increase use of oil and associated emissions WASHINGTON DC December 10, 2013; The 2014 proposed rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard, which would for the first time cut biofuel use, will require using more petroleum and increase emissions of greenhouse gases. The Biotechnology Industry Organizati ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2013
HyperSolar, Inc. (OTC:HYSR), the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and any source of water, today announced that it is evaluating commercial methods for onsite hydrogen production at distribution points or fueling stations to meet the demand created by the launch of fue ... Continue reading
Hyundai Turbo R-Spec Model Joins Veloster Line-Up +VIDEO/title>
Nov 21, 2013
Hyundai today announced the addition of the Veloster Turbo R-Spec to its line-up at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The heart of the R-Spec is the responsive, aftermarket-tunable 1.6-liter, direct-injected, turbocharged engine, along with unique design cues, enhanced chassis tuning, a B&M Racing® Sport Shifter, and the low ... Continue reading
2013 LA Auto Show - 20?? Honda Hydrogen FCEV Concept Makes World Debut
Nov 20, 2013
Los Angeles November 20, 2013; The sleekly styled Honda FCEV Concept, made its world debut today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda's next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the U.S. and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. Showcasi ... 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
Nutson's Nuggets - Keeping You Informed About Automotive News Nov 4-10, 2013
Nov 10, 2013
* There was some wringing of hands in Washington and Detroit last week as the government's General Accounting Office released an in-depth report on the state of health of General Motors. The government recently reduced its stake in the world's second largest automaker to just 7.3%, down from the 60.8% after the bankrup ... Continue reading
MagneGas to Present at the North American Vehicle Rescue Association Event
Oct 30, 2013
MagneGas Corporation ("MagneGas" or the "Company") , the developer of a technology that converts liquid waste into a hydrogen-based fuel, announced today that it will be presenting at the 2013 North American Vehicle Rescue Association ("NAVRA") Competition in Clearwater Florida. The event is being held from October 30t ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids October 21-27, 2013
Oct 27, 2013
Automotive News Factoids October 21-27, 2013* Continuing a substantial lead over it competitors just isn't enough for Ford as they announced eight new models of the F-150 pickup for 2014. Leading the specialty lineup will be a sporty version called Temor. In spite of substantial redesigns from Ram and Chevy/GMC in the ... Continue reading
GM fleet of Project Driveway test vehicles nears 3 million cumulative miles
Oct 24, 2013
One of General Motorsâ fuel cell research vehicles recently passed a milestone for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, topping 100,000 miles of real-world driving. By using renewable hydrogen, this vehicle has saved 5,260 gallons of gasoline. At $3.50 per gallon, thatâs more than $18,000 in fuel cost savings. The spe ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Praises Governor Brown for Securing Funding for Hydrogen Stations in California
Oct 3, 2013
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) praises California Governor Edmund Brown for signing AB 8 (Perea) into law. AB 8 dedicates funding for hydrogen fueling infrastructure to support the commercialization of fuel cell vehicles in the State. ... Continue reading
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