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2013 Honda Fit Delivers Unmatched Combination of Versatility, Efficiency and Fun

2013 Honda Fit Delivers Unmatched Combination of Versatility, Efficiency and Fun

The award-winning Honda Fit returns for 2013 with a new exterior color and a host of awards and accolades that reinforce its leadership position in the competitive subcompact-car segment. After receiving extensive updates for 2012 -- including an upgraded interior and additional new standard and available features -- f ... Continue reading

Schaeffler Brings Proven Thermal Management Module to North American Market

Schaeffler Brings Proven Thermal Management Module to North American Market

To help automakers meet upcoming fuel economy and emissions regulations, Schaeffler has developed an advanced thermal management system to more precisely control drivetrain temperature. Through the proactive management of engine, transmission, hybrid component and battery temperature, Schaeffler's Thermal Management Mo ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Innovation - 900 hp Ethanol Porsche Showcase

Special Motorsports Innovation - 900 hp Ethanol Porsche Showcase

Switzer's F900 is a Flex-fuel Fire-breather This article is about the Switzer F900. The short version is that it's a low-emission, 900 horsepower, flex-fuel monster of a Porsche built by a pack of wild-eyed savants in the middle of rural Ohio -- but the story behind this first F900 started a few years ago, at the same ... Continue reading

ROUSH CleanTech Receives CARB Retrofit Alternative Fuel System Certification for 2010 Vehicles

ROUSH CleanTech Receives CARB Retrofit Alternative Fuel System Certification for 2010 Vehicles

ROUSH CleanTech has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval of its propane autogas fuel system for retrofitting 2010 model year 5.4-liter Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 cargo vans and wagons. This is the first CARB certification awarded since 2000 for a liquefied petroleum gas retrofit system, and the firs ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sued by Consumer Watchdog for Misleading '40 MPG' Elantra Ads

Hyundai Sued by Consumer Watchdog for Misleading '40 MPG' Elantra Ads

Hyundai's Gas Mileage Claims in 2011 and 2012 Elantra Advertising Campaign Misled California Drivers Hyundai Motor America misled consumers about the gas mileage of the 2011 and 2012 Elantra through a broad-based media advertising campaign designed to capitalize on public concern over escalating gas prices, according t ... Continue reading

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Aims for 47 MPG to Beat Prius v as Most Fuel-Efficient, Affordable Hybrid Utility Vehicle in America

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Aims for 47 MPG to Beat Prius v as Most Fuel-Efficient, Affordable Hybrid Utility Vehicle in America

Ford C-MAX Hybrid projected to achieve 47 mpg city, at least 3 mpg better than Toyota Prius v with more performance and technology -- all at a $1,300-lower base price C-MAX Hybrid is Ford's first entry in the largest hybrid segment and is expected to attract a large percentage of conquest and mainstream buyers with the ... Continue reading

Alto - Low Emissions - Now Even Lower Price - The UK's Most Inexpensive New Car

Alto - Low Emissions - Now Even Lower Price - The UK's Most Inexpensive New Car

Available to purchase from Monday 2nd July, Suzuki's stylish and fun to drive Alto SZ City car will be available for just £5,995 VAT free until 30th September under Suzuki's latest affordability offers and representing a further £670 customer saving over previous Alto campaigns. ... Continue reading

VitaeMobility, ABB to Deploy a Network of 50 DC Fast Chargers Throughout Belgium

VitaeMobility, ABB to Deploy a Network of 50 DC Fast Chargers Throughout Belgium

VitaeMobility, specialists in e-mobility for business and government fleets and consumers, and ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced a partnership to install and manage 50 Terra Smart Connect (SC) fast chargers at multiple locations throughout Belgium. The company specifically chose AB ... Continue reading

All New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

All New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 26, 2012) – When the all-new, North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, consumers can choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota’s proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model will help the all-new pr ... Continue reading

MDHI Selects FEV for Comprehensive MotorBooster Testing and Evaluation

MDHI Selects FEV for Comprehensive MotorBooster Testing and Evaluation

Medical Alarm Concepts Holding, Inc. (OTCQB: MDHI.PK), today announced it has selected FEV of Auburn Hills, MI to conduct further tests of its MotorBooster engine catalyst product, which in preliminary tests demonstrated strong fuel mileage gains and significant emissions reductions. The new set of tests, which are exp ... Continue reading

2013 Ford Taurus EPA-Certified at Class-Leading 32 MPG with New 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine

2013 Ford Taurus EPA-Certified at Class-Leading 32 MPG with New 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine

EPA fuel economy ratings confirm the 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0-liter EcoBoost delivers a class-leading 32 mpg on the highway Highly efficient new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine helps Taurus top competitors including Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon Across segments and powertrain alternatives, Taurus 2.0-liter Eco ... Continue reading

NGVAmerica Announces the NGV Forum, a National News and Dialogue for the Natural Gas Vehicle Industry

NGVAmerica Announces the NGV Forum, a National News and Dialogue for the Natural Gas Vehicle Industry

NGVAmerica today unveiled the “NGV Forum," a new on-line industry news and dialogue service. The NGV Forum, which can be accessed at www.ngv.com, will provide the latest industry news and analysis. It also will serve as a conversation hub for members of the NGV community by providing them the opportunity to share thei ... Continue reading

High Gas Prices Still Hurting Self-Employed Business Owners

High Gas Prices Still Hurting Self-Employed Business Owners

3 in 5 Cut Down On Business Travel, 37% Were Forced To Increase Prices To Make Ends Meet With gas and energy prices hitting highs in the past few months, the self-employed are cutting back their business activity, according to the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). Results from a survey of more than 500 ... Continue reading

WSPA Releases New Study: Market Impacts of California Fuels Policies

WSPA Releases New Study: Market Impacts of California Fuels Policies

California's multiple climate change regulations will have serious unintended consequences for the state's transportation fuel markets, including significant job losses, disruptions to fuel supplies, and higher costs for businesses and consumers, according to an unprecedented independent study conducted by the Boston C ... Continue reading

ROUSH CleanTech Announces Completion of Altoona Testing, Propane Autogas Solutions for Public Fleets

ROUSH CleanTech Announces Completion of Altoona Testing, Propane Autogas Solutions for Public Fleets

ROUSH CleanTech Announces Completion of Altoona Testing, Propane Autogas Paratransit Solutions for Public Fleets Now Available Financial, environmental benefits and Federal Transit Administration New Model Bus Testing Program discussed at Government Fleet Expo ROUSH CleanTech announced today the completion of the Feder ... Continue reading

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