Honda Leads Industry with Four Vehicles Eligible for California Carpool Lane Access
Mar 20, 2013
Honda offers four vehicles eligible for single-occupant access to California's high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) 'carpool' lanes, the most of any full line automaker. The Accord Plug-In Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas , the Fit EV all-electric vehicle and FCX Clarity fuel cell-electric vehicles provide drivers with the opport ... Continue reading
Landi Renzo USA Delivers Chrysler 300 5.7L Hemi V8 CNG Bi-Fuel
Mar 19, 2013
The purpose of this joint development venture between Detroit-based car manufacturer Chrysler and Landi Renzo USA, the American branch of the world's largest alternative fuel system manufacturer, was to deliver a high level luxury passenger vehicle operating on both gasoline and natural gas. "We are excited to have thi ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2013
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in natural gas, alternative fuel systems and clean propulsion vehicle technologies, today announced that it has received $6.2 million in orders following its successful participation at the National Truck Equipment Association Show in Indianapolis March 6-8, ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2013
Having joined the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2012 with its hybrid-powered prototype racers, TOYOTA Racing created two new positions for enthusiastic candidates with the passion and power to encourage the team to win the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Personalities of candidates for the "COOL" category mu ... Continue reading
Teenage Girl Explores Algae-Powered Biofuel, Wins Intel Science Talent Search
Mar 13, 2013
Innovation, from improving robot navigation to advancing treatment for breast cancer, is thriving today in the nation's capital. Honoring high school seniors with exceptional promise in math and science, Intel Corporation and Society for Science & the Public (SSP) recognized the winners of what is considered the nation ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2013
Nelson-Miller, Inc. -- the country's leading manufacturer of graphic product identification and user interface components, including graphic overlays and membrane switches --announced on Tuesday, March 12 th that their proud commitment to protecting the earth's environment continues, with the installation of two Levito ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today its proposed acquisition of EV Pass LLC, which specializes in building destination and location networks for EV charging, and its Central New York Destination Location Net ... Continue reading
ZAP Jonway Announces EV Factory and E380 SUV China Type Approval
Mar 12, 2013
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China was issued the EV Catalogue License and factory certification for EV production manufacturing, and also received E380 SUV China type approval and Catalogu ... Continue reading
SmartDrive Fuel Propels Fleets to Dramatic Savings in Fuel Costs and Reductions in CO2 Emissions
Mar 9, 2013
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced today enhancements to its SmartDrive Fuel program. The enhancements continue to boost SmartDrive's technology leadership in fleet safety and fuel efficiency, enabling fleets to improve fuel econom ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2013
Sensata Technologies, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of sensors and controls, has developed a generation-2 Differential Pressure Sensor (DPS) that diesel-automotive customers value for its industry-leading accuracy and durability in controlling emissions. "Ten years ago, there were hardly any sensors for exhaust systems ... Continue reading
Volvo's World First Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Received the Government's Plug-In Car Grant Approval
Mar 7, 2013
The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, has received approval for the Government's Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) which is designed to offer incentives for buyers to choose new ultra-low carbon cars. In this scheme, buyers will receive a £5000 grant towards the purchase price of the vehicle, meaning i ... Continue reading
ROUSH CleanTech and Green Alternative Systems Unveil New Propane Autogas Fueled Ford F-550
Mar 7, 2013
ROUSH CleanTech and Green Alternative Systems Unveil New Propane Autogas Fueled Ford F-550 Additional vehicle options fill growing demand for clean, economical alternative fuel INDIANAPOLIS (March 7, 2013) --ROUSH CleanTech and Green Alternative Systems (GAS) revealed the new Ford F-550 chassis cab powered by clean, ec ... Continue reading
Long-term Cost Savings and Infrastructure Essential to Electric Vehicle Growth
Mar 6, 2013
Charging stations and battery swap locations are the most crucial to developing a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, according to more than 40 percent of respondents to PwC's Electric Vehicle Survey 2012. Global hybrid and EV market share is forecast to reach 6.3 percent by 2020, according to PwC's Autof ... Continue reading
Soladiesel Algae-Based Fuel Drives Successful Consumer Trial at Propel Fuels Locations
Mar 5, 2013
Propel Fuels, a leading retailer of renewable fuels and clean mobility solutions, and Solazyme, Inc. , a renewable oils and bioproducts company, today announced that sales and survey results from their 30-day retail pilot program show consumers prefer its environmental benefits compared to conventional fuels; would pur ... Continue reading
Misfuelling - What to Do If It Happens to You
Mar 5, 2013
The AA estimates that as many as 150,000 of us put the wrong type of fuel in our vehicles every year. The AA website suggests that the rise in incidents of 'misfuelling' may be attributable to the rise in sales of diesel-fuelled cars. Traditionally thought of as running particularly noisy engines, diesel engines have b ... Continue reading
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