Clean Diesel Power for Earth Day and Everyday
Apr 22, 2013
Diesel power is part of a sustainable clean energy future because it is the most energy-efficient internal combustion engine, it has near-zero emissions and is fully capable of using renewable biodiesel fuels. "Clean Diesel Power for Earth Day and Everyday" Diesel Direct Earth Day Newsletter Diesel Engines Power Econom ... Continue reading
Mazda 6 Diesel Wins in the Rolex Grand-Am GX
Apr 22, 2013
In only its fourth race, the all-new Mazda6, powered by a production-based SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel engine, scored a win in the Rolex Grand-Am GX race at Road Atlanta. Joel Miller and Andrew Carbonell drove the #00 Visit Florida Racing Mazda6 to the win, with team-mates Sylvain Tremblay and Tom Long finishing third in t ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2013
In celebration of Earth Day 2013, ChargePoint, Inc. the largest network of electric vehicle charging stations, today announced it has teamed with BMW's premium, electric car sharing program DriveNow to showcase the benefits of electric vehicles and EV charging in the workplace. ChargePoint's EV charging stations will b ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus ES Hybrid Sedan (300h) Review By Steve Purdy
Apr 22, 2013
2013 LEXUS ES 300h Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Having offered my first impressions of the redesigned line of Lexus ES sedans last summer after a regional launch here in Detroit I promised to flesh out my review once I had a chance to spend some serious time and miles with this lovely sedan. ... Continue reading
BIO Asks Florida Gov. Scott to Preserve the State's RFS
Apr 20, 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today urged Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) to veto HB 4001/SB 320, which is anticipated to be passed by the Florida legislature next week and repeal the state's Renewable Fuel Standard. BIO's letter to Scott says that adoption of the legislation could chill investment not ju ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Is KBB.com's Best Green Car of 2013
Apr 20, 2013
The revamped 2013 Nissan LEAF has been named to the top spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013. After driving and testing every significant "green" vehicle currently on the market, the experts at KBB.com determined the newly redesigned LEAF offers the best value, range, refinement and v ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates Earth Day New York 2013 with Free Hybrid Parking, Green Vehicle Runway Show
Apr 19, 2013
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., is celebrating Earth Day with a series of activities honoring New Yorkers committed to the environment this Sunday, April 21, including offering free valet parking for its hybrid owners and sponsoring Earth Day New York 2013 (EDNY). These initiatives come on the heels of Toyota's ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel 46 MPG Sets Highway Fuel Economy Benchmark
Apr 19, 2013
Best Highway Fuel Economy of Any Non-Hybrid Passenger Car in America Can travel 700 highway miles on single tank DETROIT â The new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, delivers an industry best EPA-estimated 46 MPG on the highway â better than any non-hybrid passenger car in America. It will be available ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2013
Industry experts at KBB.com have named the Honda Fit EV to their annual list of 10 Best Green Cars. The editors at KBB.com were impressed with the Fit EV's combination of efficiency and power, which made it an easy choice as one of the best green vehicles of 2013. This most recent award continues Honda Fit EV's recogni ... Continue reading
The Future of Cars Lies in Gasoline-Powered Technology
Apr 17, 2013
Gasoline-powered engines aren't going anywhere soon and, in fact, they're expected to remain the dominant force in the automotive market for decades to come, reports Edmunds.com. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Wins 2013 Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Award
Apr 17, 2013
During a ceremony held in Detroit, BorgWarner received a 2013 Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Award for its collaboration with BMW on the first regulated three-stage (R3S) turbocharging system for diesel engines. The innovative technology achieves a V8's powerful output with the fuel economy of an inline-6 ... Continue reading
Protean Electric Unveils Production In-Wheel Electric Drive System
Apr 16, 2013
Protean Electric, the global leader of advanced in-wheel electric drive, today announces the debut of its production in-wheel motor at the 2013 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress. Protean Electric Chairman and CEO Bob Purcell will unveil the production Protean motor and discuss the significant role in-wheel ... Continue reading
ChargePoint and City of Sacramento Celebrate 100th Electric Vehicle Charging Station Milestone
Apr 16, 2013
ChargePoint and the City of Sacramento today announced that the City has reached a significant milestone with more than 100 electric vehicle charging stations installed in and around the California State Capitol. Many of the 100 installed EV charging stations were made possible by a State and Federal grant funded by th ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek Announces a Complete Line of Workplace Charging Solutions for Plug-In Vehicles
Apr 16, 2013
As Electric Vehicles become the hottest transportation trend of the new millennium ClipperCreek announced today the release of its workplace charging solutions. ... Continue reading
ROUSH CleanTech Announces Production Timing for Ford F-650 Propane Autogas Fuel Systems
Apr 15, 2013
ROUSH CleanTech Announces Production Timing for Ford F-650 Propane Autogas Fuel Systems Clean, cost-saving alternative fuel option to fill growing demand for heavier duty platforms -- The propane industry, food and beverage distributors, logistics companies, tree servicing companies and public utilities are just a few ... Continue reading
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