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Kia Sportage With Diesel Mild-hybrid Powertrain

Kia Sportage With Diesel Mild-hybrid Powertrain

Updated interior and exterior design for European and global best-sellerRevised powertrain line-up includes EcoDynamics+ 2.0-litre diesel mild-hybrid and efficient new 1.6-litre ‘U3’ dieselEcoDynamics+ powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by up to 4% under WLTPNew technologies include upgraded infotainment and active d ... Continue reading

Honda Clarity Wins 2018 California Air Quality Award

Honda Clarity Wins 2018 California Air Quality Award

"The Coalition for Clean Air is proud to recognize Honda with a California Air Quality Award. By leading the way in fuel efficiency among all major carmakers and committing to having two-thirds of its global automobile sales to be electrified vehicles by 2030, ... Continue reading

About New Kia Diesel Hybrid

About New Kia Diesel Hybrid

In line with Kia’s aim to create innovative cars that are affordable for a broad range of buyers, EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid technology offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio compared to full hybrid powertrains. ... Continue reading

About 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug In Hybrid

About 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug In Hybrid

CAMDEN, NJ – May 11, 2018 – Subaru of America, Inc., which has recorded nine consecutive years of record sales and 10 consecutive years of growth, announced today its first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), the 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid. The new Crosstrek Hybrid maintains all the capability of the traditional Subaru ... Continue reading

Micro-Hybrid Vehicles Market Forecasts and Trends 2018 - 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Micro-Hybrid Vehicles Market Forecasts and Trends 2018 - 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "North America Micro-Hybrid Vehicles Market - Forecasts and Trends (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America Micro-hybrid Market is expected to reach a market value of USD 17 million by the year 2023. ... Continue reading

Blue Bird Extends Exclusive Partnership with ROUSH CleanTech

Blue Bird Extends Exclusive Partnership with ROUSH CleanTech

Small Preview Thumbnail http://www.roushcleantech.com http://www.roushcleantech.com Small Preview Thumbnail Small Preview Thumbnail FORT VALLEY, Ga.--Blue Bird and ROUSH CleanTech have extended their alternative-fueled school bus partnership through 2025. Since 2012, the relationship between the school bus manufacturer ... Continue reading

President Trump - Stand Up For America - Here Is Who Benefits From EV Fairy-tales and Demonization Of Ethanol As The Realistic Replacement for Gasoline

President Trump - Stand Up For America - Here Is Who Benefits From EV Fairy-tales and Demonization Of Ethanol As The Realistic Replacement for Gasoline

The Auto Channel Co-publisher Comments: It’s about time that others are looking at EV reality and are coming to the same conclusion that we discovered two years ago; Electric Vehicles are not and will never (or until hydrogen fuel-cell technology is ready for prime time) become a meaningful solution to replace gasoli ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM May 5, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM May 5, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

ROUSH CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market

ROUSH CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market

ROUSH CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market with the Ford F-650 Clean-technology innovator expands its alternative-fuel portfolio with fully electric medium-duty trucks and buses LIVONIA, MICH. (May 1, 2018) — ROUSH CleanTech unveiled its newest carbon footprint-friendly vehicle — an all-electric Ford ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 28, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 28, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and GT-PHEV Scoop Prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Awards

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and GT-PHEV Scoop Prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Awards

Eclipse Cross CUV and the GT-PHEV Concept – have received GOOD DESIGN™* awards from experts at The Chicago Athenaeum. The awards are an indication of the success of Mitsubishi Motors’ design renaissance, which include the face-lift for the Outlander, a string of acclaimed concept cars, and the all-new Eclipse Cro ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 21, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 21, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Real-Life Plug-In Hybrid Comparison By Kelley Blue Book Editors

Real-Life Plug-In Hybrid Comparison By Kelley Blue Book Editors

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2018 -- In the world of transportation there is a major focus on the future of automotive, from autonomous vehicles to electrification. While the future isn't here yet, and pure electric and hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles have their challenges for full-time use, the present offers plug-in ... Continue reading

New 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - More For Your Money

New 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - More For Your Money

Hyundai Increases Value on New 2018 Sonata Hybrid Entry level price reduction with feature enhancements Sonata Hybrid receives extensive exterior redesign Standard Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert New available safety features include Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist Improved City and ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Museum To Host Deutsche Telekom Museum Mobility of the Future

Mercedes-Benz Museum To Host Deutsche Telekom Museum Mobility of the Future

On 27 April 2018 the Mercedes-Benz Museum will host the Deutsche Telekom Museum talk on Mobility of the Future. Well-known personalities from the fields of politics, business and research will be discussing this topic from 5.30 pm. ... Continue reading

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