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Vincentric Announces 2018 U.S. Hybrid Analysis: Over Half of Hybrids Save Money vs. Similar Gasoline-Powered Vehicles

Vincentric Announces 2018 U.S. Hybrid Analysis: Over Half of Hybrids Save Money vs. Similar Gasoline-Powered Vehicles

Vincentric, LLC announced the 2018 U.S. Hybrid Analysis results 42 of the 79 hybrid vehicles studied (53%) were found to be cost effective vs. their all-gasoline counterpart. This is the highest percentage of cost-effective hybrids since Vincentric released its first Hybrid Analysis in 2012. The most cost-effective hyb ... Continue reading

SEAT and Snam sign a partnership to promote natural and renewable gas as vehicle fuel in Europe

SEAT and Snam sign a partnership to promote natural and renewable gas as vehicle fuel in Europe

Strategic agreement The strategic agreement aims at supporting the implementation of CNG and bio-CNG infrastructure and research and development projects SEAT is the brand with the most comprehensive CNG vehicle lineup in Europe Snam is a European leader in gas infrastructure and is developing new refuelling stations M ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 24, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 24, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Ghosn Mess; Gas Prices Up; GM Employee Buyout; New Evoque; Toyota and PSA Un-venture; VW Committed To Autonomous; Odyssey Recall; Lagano Champ; RIP Long Islander Irv Gordon The P1800 3 million Mega-mile Volvo Man Dies Driving In China ... Continue reading

2019 Sales of Light Duty Plug-in Electric Vehicles Are Expected to Increase Over 80% from 2017 - Navigant Research

2019 Sales of Light Duty Plug-in Electric Vehicles Are Expected to Increase Over 80% from 2017 - Navigant Research

BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research examines the impact of fuel efficiency and zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) policies on the light duty plug-in electric vehicle (LD PEV) population diffusion in North America. 2017 was a record-breaking year for LD PEV sales in North America, and market growth is expected ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Clarity is the plug-in hybrid for ecologically conscientious buyers who seek a normal sedan environment with few Tommy Tomorrow styling cues. The exterior, however, is a bit more flamboyant so the extrovert in you won't mistake the Clarity for anything else on the road. ... Continue reading

Electric Drive Vehicle Sales Dashboard

Electric Drive Vehicle Sales Dashboard

EDTA has implemented a new methodology for compiling our monthly report of U.S. plug-in vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. We continue to utilize sales data reports received directly from EDTA members, data sourced from public statements, and, as of September 2018, utilize monthly e ... Continue reading

"New Car Review: 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium" By John Heilig

"New Car Review: 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium" By John Heilig

New Car Review: 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium; I guess for old timers like myself, conservative styling is the way to go. Both my wife and I liked the Toyota Avalon particularly because of its muted styling. Oh sure, it has a few features that are over the top, but the overall impression is one of sedateness. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Named a Finalist for Green Car Journal’s Prestigious 2019 Green SUV of the Year® Award

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Named a Finalist for Green Car Journal’s Prestigious 2019 Green SUV of the Year® Award

(MMNA) today announced the Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) was named a finalist for the 2019 Green SUV of the Year® award by Green Car Journal. The award honors the SUV that raises the bar in environmental performance while remaining affordable for most consumers. ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Production EV - Toyota Mirai

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Production EV - Toyota Mirai

“Mirai means ‘future’ in Japanese and that’s where this technology will take us,” said Ed Laukes, group vice president, marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “The new marketing campaign shows how Mirai gives drivers the power to move the world forward with the touch of a button.” ... Continue reading

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid at São Paulo Motor Show 2018

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid at São Paulo Motor Show 2018

Gasoline engine runs perfectly on E27 ethanol-gasoline blend. One of the highlights of the Nissan booth at the 30th São Paulo International Auto Show is the hybrid version of the X-Trail crossover. The world's best-selling sports utility is in Brazil in its version also equipped with an electric motor to show that the ... Continue reading

Celebrity Climate Hypocrites - Which Celebrities Are Actually Going Green With Their Vehicles?

Celebrity Climate Hypocrites - Which Celebrities Are Actually Going Green With Their Vehicles?

Many big names often preach about how the world needs to step up to deal with climate change, it can sometimes feel like we're not doing our part. However, are the rich and famous really holding up to their words? Lets look at some celebrity climate hypocrites. ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Prius c Four Review By John Heilig

2018 Toyota Prius c Four Review By John Heilig

Our tester is the Prius c, originally intended to be the “city” version. As such it is slightly smaller in size than its cohorts, with a more conservative engine. It still offers outstanding fuel economy. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 3, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 3, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

Trucks and Electrified Vehicles Spark Strong October 2018 Sales for American Honda

Trucks and Electrified Vehicles Spark Strong October 2018 Sales for American Honda

American Honda trucks gain 6.5% to set new October record Honda electrified vehicles have best month on record, exceeding 6,000 retail sales for second month in a row Honda Pilot sales climb 31% for best October sales; Odyssey rises 15% Acura trucks set new October record, gaining 15% Acura RDX records best October and ... Continue reading

Volkswagen, Mobileye and Champion Motors to Invest in Israel and Deploy First Autonomous EV Ride-Hailing Service

Volkswagen, Mobileye and Champion Motors to Invest in Israel and Deploy First Autonomous EV Ride-Hailing Service

Intel's Mobileye and Champion Motors on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, announced plans to deploy Israel’s first self-driving ride hailing service in 2019. ... Continue reading

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