Alternative fuel vehicles hit the road in the US, as they reach record high in 2012
Dec 18, 2012
For years, alternative fuel vehicles appeared to be a somewhat futuristic dream for environmentally concerned individuals but today they are a reality for an increasing number of US consumers. Latest research from Mintel shows that sales are up an astounding 73%, with nearly 440,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.17.12
Dec 17, 2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
Looking Ahead To 2013: What Next For High MPG Cars?
Dec 17, 2012
Experts to Identify Emerging Trends and What to Watch in New Year-- Will new sales records be set in 2013 for the most fuel-efficient vehicles? How much higher will fleet-wide fuel economy go? Will automakers remain on track to meeting the federal 2016 fuel economy standards? Will increased demand for hybrid and electr ... Continue reading
Energy, Environment and Safety on the Agenda at SAE International 2013 Government/Industry Meeting
Dec 17, 2012
Safety, environment and energy conservation are on the agenda for the 2013 SAE International Government/Industry Meeting, set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Host organization for the event is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ... Continue reading
Cool Energy Fuel Efficiency Breakthrough Can Reduce Fossil Fuel Use by 10%
Dec 17, 2012
Cool Energy today announced the successful demonstration of a breakthrough in converting wasted heat into electricity for commercial, industrial and military applications. This new waste heat recovery technology can dramatically boost the fuel efficiency of engines around the world, reducing fossil fuel use by 10% and ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expands Operations In Ningbo, China
Dec 17, 2012
BorgWarner officially opened another production plant at its campus in Ningbo, China, on November 28, 2012. Propelled by the rapidly growing Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner is expanding its capacity to meet increasing demand for fuel-efficient systems and technologies. The all-new high-tech manufacturing facility ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.16.12
Dec 16, 2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
Honda Earth Dreams Technology Engines Named Among Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2013
Dec 16, 2012
Two Honda Earth Dreams Technology engines powering the all-new 2013 Honda Accord were named to Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2013. Nearly every 2013 Accord on sale in the United States is equipped with one of the honored engines; the direct-injected 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and the 3.5-liter V6 engine equipped wit ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.15.12
Dec 15, 2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle By Kelley Blue Book
Dec 15, 2012
The Ford Fusion has been named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle by Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. The expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com considered more than 20 vehicles that were redesigned for the 2013 model year, but none could hold a candle to the completel ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.14.12
Dec 14, 2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Pentastar V-6 "Three-peats" on Ward's 10 Best Engines List
Dec 13, 2012
Lone engine among Ward's 10 Best to be tested in a truck "Combines luxury-car-like refinement with boatload of low-end torque," says Drew Winter, Ward's AutoWorld Editor-in-Chief Has accounted for 7 percent improvement in fuel economy across Chrysler Group lineup Contributes to best-in-class fuel-economy ratings for Ra ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2012
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid combined November sales beat Toyota Prius plug-in and Prius v in C-MAX's first full month of availability C-MAX hybrids showcase Ford's most advanced technologies, making both vehicles natural selections for Official Car of the 2013 International CES, the largest techno ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2012
SAE International's Hybrid Technical Committee has completed the technical standard "J2990-Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice," which offers recommended practices for emergency personnel responding to incidents involving hybrid or electric vehicles. As hybrid and electric vehicles become more ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.13.12
Dec 13, 2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
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