Jun 20, 2013
Class-leading 49 mpg EPA city fuel economy rating1 anticipated Accord Hybrid shares Accord Sedan's sophisticated design highlighted with exclusive hybrid styling accents Honda's first hybrid to be assembled2 in Marysville, Ohio Accord Hybrid to go on-sale nationwide in October 2013 The first official photos of the U.S. ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2013
Green Automotive Company (OTC: GACR) announced today that its subsidiary, GoinGreen, has signed an agreement with I'MOVING to exclusively distribute their range of pure electric commercial vehicles in the UK. They have also agreed to explore opportunities to collaborate in the introduction of these pure electric trucks ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Bio Natural Gas Opportunity: Developing Baseload Renewable Power
Jun 19, 2013
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Bio Natural Gas Opportunity: Developing Baseload Renewable Power" report to their offering. 'The Bio Natural Gas Opportunity: Developing Baseload Renewable Power' This report examines Bio Natural Gas (BNG); looking at issues such as addressable market, applica ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches Noiseless Electric Buses in Gothenburg
Jun 17, 2013
Buses that glide noiselessly without emissions, that pick up passengers indoors and which are powered by a renewable source of electricity -- this will become a reality in 2015, through the launch of an ultramodern bus service in Gothenburg. The new technology enables completely new possibilities for future public-tran ... Continue reading
Mazada SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel Make it a Hat-Trick
Jun 17, 2013
First came Road Atlanta, then Detroit, now Mid-Ohio. The difference this time was that it was the team owner's car taking the checkered flag with Sylvain Tremblay and Tom Long scoring the win. Long had won the pole position and the team led the bulk of the race. Similar to the races in Georgia and Michigan, it was a th ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2013
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China has successfully completed their 5-Star MiniVan EV and is preparing to finalize the type approval in China. This Minivan EV represents one of three new EV ... Continue reading
GM, BMW Complete Testing on DC Fast Charge Station Use
Jun 14, 2013
Chevrolet Spark EV and BMW i3 first to get 80 percent recharging in 20 minutes WARREN, Mich. â Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC âComboâ Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 8 ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2013
Ford releases 14th annual Sustainability Report highlighting all things sustainable, including a 37 percent per vehicle drop in CO2 emission levels at global facilities between 2000 and 2012; a 30 percent reduction is planned between 2010 and 2025 Ford's sustainability efforts strengthened by strong product line, inclu ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2013
Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national bakery products distributor and home to the iconic S. Rosen's brand, has selected Penske Truck Leasing to serve as its commercial truck fleet maintenance service provider for its 2013 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas powered Ford E-450 bread delivery trucks operating in the Chicago ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Fleet Surpasses 700 Vehicles and Five Million Miles of Operation
Jun 11, 2013
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. , the leading global producer of all-electric medium-duty commercial vehicles, today announced that it has now produced over 700 of its all-electric Edison and Newton trucks, which have cumulatively generated over five million miles on the road. This is a significant milestone for the Comp ... Continue reading
Leviton and Honda Increase Customer Satisfaction of EV Owners
Jun 10, 2013
Beginning June 1, 2013 all Honda Fit EV leases will include the Leviton 32 amp, 240 volt (Level 2) electric vehicle charging station. Leviton's enhanced Level 2 charging station offers customers significantly reduced charging times, and provides unmatched convenience and performance right from the dealership. "We are p ... Continue reading
Record Sales in May for Hybrid and Plug-In Cars in U.S.
Jun 8, 2013
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today released the May 2013 Electric Drive Sales Dashboard, showing a record number of hybrid and plug-in vehicle sales in the U.S., continuing the steady market rollout. Automakers reported that 48,796 hybrids were sold last month, showing a larger increase than the ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks to Commercialize DME-Powered Vehicles for North America +DME Tutorial
Jun 7, 2013
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Volvo Trucks (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) today became the first manufacturer to announce plans to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America. As the latest step in its comprehensive ââ¬ÅBlue Powerââ¬??? alternative fuel strategy, Vol ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks to Commercialize Renewable Fuel Technology for Heavy Trucks in North America
Jun 6, 2013
Volvo Trucks today became the first North American manufacturer to announce plans to utilize a new, clean-burning alternative fuel to power its heavy-duty trucks. Dimethyl ether (DME) is a non-toxic, non-carcinogenic fuel that can be made from a variety of domestic, sustainable feedstocks and is currently used as a pro ... Continue reading
Ricardo Expands Presence in North America with Registration as a Business Entity in California
Jun 6, 2013
Ricardo Inc., a multi-industry consultancy for engineering, technology, project innovation and strategy, today announced it has become a registered business entity in California to provide greater support for projects on the West coast. With staff in Valencia, Calif., Ricardo will immediately begin work on two new proj ... Continue reading
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