Hyundai and Cummins Announce Joint Venture Partnership to Build MidRange Engines in South Korea
Sep 10, 2012
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (KRX: 009540) and Cummins Inc. have announced a 50/50 joint venture partnership to manufacture MidRange engines in Korea extending from 150 hp to 300 hp (112-224 kW) output for application in a wide range of Hyundai construction and industrial equipment. ... Continue reading
POD Point Launches New Electric Vehicle Charging Technology That Brings us Closer to the Smart Grid
Sep 7, 2012
POD Point, the UK's leading electric vehicle charging company, is launching an innovative new charging technology - a communicating charge point that turns the charging location into a smart energy hub, by providing local energy management. The Solo2 communicating charge point will be unveiled this week at the Low Carb ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops Cold Storage Evaporator that Limits the Rise in Cabin Temperature During an Idle Stop
Sep 7, 2012
DENSO Corporation has developed a Cold Storage (CS) Evaporator, which limits the increase in vehicle cabin temperature during an idle stop when stop/start technology is employed. The newly developed CS Evaporator is equipped with a cold insulator, located in the heat exchanging area, which stores cold energy to be used ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2012
International Gathering of Government, Environmental and Industry Officials To Participate in 3-Day Event at Baltimore Convention Center The progress and future of greener and cleaner vehicles -- large and small -- will be on exhibit and the focus of expert panel discussions during the 5th International Environmentally ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2012
Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), today announced that co-creation automotive design innovator Local Motors has selected the company's 3DEXPERIENCE platform for the ongoing inter ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2012
Ford is recalling the 2013 Escape to fix engine plugs that could leak coolant, according to a filing Tuesday with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ... Continue reading
SAE International Convergence 2012 to Highlight Innovative Leadership Roles in Electronic Innovation
Sep 6, 2012
Don't ask the organizers of the SAE International Convergence 2012 - Electronic Innovation Through Leadership what's new. You'll be listening for a long time. The lineup for Convergence 2012 is loaded with new, exciting and interactive programs designed to appeal to young engineers and keep veteran engineers engaged. ... Continue reading
Sep 5, 2012
The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan will provide the athleticism and craftsmanship of the all-new Accord platform, charged with a remarkable dose of hybrid efficiency and electric torque. Set to go on sale in early 2013, the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will offer premium technology, exceptional cabin ... Continue reading
Navistar Comments On EPA Final Rule
Sep 1, 2012
Following is a statement from Troy Clarke, Navistar president and chief operating officer, about the Final Rule for nonconformance penalties (NCPs) for on-highway heavy heavy-duty diesel engines issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are pleased that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Explorer Sport to deliver class-leading fuel economy Ford's new Explorer Sport will stand in a class of one when it goes on sale next month with an EPA-certified 22 mpg highway rating --the only seven-passenger, high-performance SUV on the market to do so. more... ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Xatori Inc. today announced that PlugShare, the community-driven electric vehicle (EV) mobile and web application to find and share public and private EV charging stations, has further expanded its leadership in the electric vehicle market, growing its charging network to more than 100,000 users and 11,000 charging sta ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
"Because clean diesel autos are 20 to 40 percent more efficient than gasoline vehicles, diesel will be a major player in the nation's effort to achieve the new mileage standards." -- Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by Obama Administr ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
Michigan community and environmental leaders praised today's announcement of improved fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards, while key auto suppliers say they are ready to provide the technology needed to help automakers meet the new requirements. "Automakers are looking for solutions that provide better fuel e ... Continue reading
Global Automakers' Members Already Working to Meet the 54.5 mpg Challenge
Aug 28, 2012
The Association of Global Automakers' (Global Automakers) members are working hard and will continue to take the steps needed to meet the Administration's tough new fuel economy standard of 54.5 mpg by 2025. The new standard is aggressive and sets a high bar for automakers' ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
*August 28, 2012* *Ã * *Obama Administration Finalizes Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standards * * **"Consumer Savings Comparable to Lowering Price of Gasoline by $1 Per Gallon by 2025"* *WASHINGTON, DC -- *The Obama Administration today finalized groundbreaking standards that will increase fuel economy to the e ... Continue reading
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