Oct 2, 2012
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced today several new enhancements to its SmartDrive Safety and SmartDrive Fuel solutions. These enhancements enable SmartDrive to continue its technology leadership in the fleet safety and fuel effic ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company Appoints Nick Hewson to the Board of Directors
Oct 1, 2012
Green Automotive Company (OTC:GACR) is reinforcing its Board of Directors by appointing Nick Hewson to its Board, effective September 26, 2012. Nick Hewson joins the Board in anticipation of a number of important deals currently in the pipeline. This appointment follows the recent appointment to the Board of Ian Hobday ... Continue reading
Cummins Receives First EPA Certification for Meeting 2014 Greenhouse Gas and Fuel-Efficiency Rules
Oct 1, 2012
Cummins Inc. announced today that it has received certification for its ISX15 engine from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the EPA 2013 regulations and the new greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency rules that will take effect in 2014. Cummins 2014 greenhouse gas certification is the first engin ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2012
Gentherm , the global market leader and a developer of innovative thermal management technologies, today announced that it has received a $1.55 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to apply the technology in its innovative thermoelectric generator (TEG) for passenger cars to a similar ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Batteries Remain a Key Issue in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Sep 28, 2012
Due to the high cost of batteries, many consumers consider hybrid and electric vehicles to be too costly when compared to conventionally-powered models, which are becoming more fuel efficient. 'This is yet another example of auto makers that currently see electrified vehicles as a niche. At present, the cost of batteri ... Continue reading
GE FlexEfficiency* 60 Truck Tour: a Journey into the Future of Power Generation
Sep 27, 2012
GE's FlexEfficiency 60 Truck Tour today begins a journey into the future of power generation. Over the next four months, the 4,000-mile tour will stop in 25 North American cities, showcasing the economic and environmental benefits of GE's latest and most advanced energy technology. 'Our North American truck tour will d ... Continue reading
A Real Family Car With 88.3 MPG? Must Be The New Golf Bluemotion!
Sep 27, 2012
Making its motor show debut alongside the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf this week in Paris is one of the world's most fuel-efficient cars: a concept for the new Golf BlueMotion. ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid: Active Noise Cancellation Helps Deliver Quiet Fuel Efficiency
Sep 26, 2012
All-new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid delivers EPA-certified 47 mpg city and 47 mpg highway for a 47 mpg combined rating, with Active Noise Cancellation technology Fusion Hybrid engineers tuned the gasoline engine more efficiently in rpm ranges that typically produce unpleasant powertrain sounds, now suppressed by an advance ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2012
More green, less mean: Ford delivers tools for proper charging station etiquette Chances are good electric vehicle charging stations may one day be part of your life. Whether you depend on them for "fuel" to get from point A to B, or you're simply curious about those odd-looking devices located near the best parking sp ... Continue reading
Oregon Department of Transportation Selects AssetWorks Fuel Management System
Sep 25, 2012
AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet management software, automated fuel management systems and motor pool and car sharing management systems, announced today that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has contracted to purchase the FuelFocus Fuel Management System for its 48 fuel sites across the state. 'W ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advanced Energy Storage and Distribution Report - 2012 Edition" report to their offering. 'Advanced Energy Storage and Distribution Report - 2012 Edition' OEMs have a wide range of non-electrification options for improving fuel efficiency, including a wide range o ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2012
School has begun for most everyone and that brings with it more team sports and activities. Parents understand the grueling schedule of school drop-offs, after school activities and weekend outings. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the last thing families want to think about is whether or not the family car ... Continue reading
2013-2012 Cars Suv's Minivans and Trucks Ranked By MPG
Sep 23, 2012
all inclusive MPG list of every Sedan, Coupe, Wagon, SUV, Minivan and Truck sold in North America ranked by fuel economy. If you choose to get all of the specs, see reviews and compare every model just click on your selection. ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2012
With Baby Boomers giving way to Generations X and Y as the dominant forces in the car buyer market, smaller models are enjoying renewed popularity -- but for reasons that might seem counterintuitive. Today's youngest car shoppers are focused less on excellent gas mileage than the availability of high-tech features and ... Continue reading
Skoda Citigo Wins What Car? Green Award
Sep 21, 2012
The Skoda Citigo has proved its environmental credentials are second to none by winning the What Car? Green Award in the supermini sector. ... Continue reading
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