May 24, 2012
The low cost of conversion and prospect of significant emission reduction will increase the penetration of alternate fuels in Europe and North America. However, the key to sustained growth in the alternate fuel vehicle market will be legislation and the development of enhanced refuelling infrastructure. ... Continue reading
May 23, 2012
Axion Power International Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries in a "low-cost, ... Continue reading
Scottish Authorities Turn To Leaf To Reduce Their Emissions
May 22, 2012
Four local authorities in Scotland are now using the 100% electric Nissan LEAF to reduce their carbon emissions and improve air quality. ... Continue reading
May 21, 2012
One of the world's trusted motoring club partners, Club Assist, has unveiled a WORLD FIRST with the "Lithium Mobile EV Charger". The lithium-powered charger is the first clean, green, Level 2 EV charging solution for emergency roadside assistance. The solution developed by Club Assist is an innovation that offers quick ... Continue reading
Quantum Signs Supply Agreement for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Traction Motors
May 18, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Remy International Inc. for its high performance electric traction motors for the Quantum's Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-1 ... Continue reading
MPG's Completely Green Fleet Alleviates Gasoline Price Worries
May 17, 2012
California gas prices have been hovering at over $4 per gallon for months. To make matters worse, the West Coast was hit with an economic inconvenience last week when 4 California refineries were temporarily closed for maintenance. Because the state requires a special blend of pollution-fighting gasoline that these ref ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumers Are Interested in Start-Stop Vehicles
May 17, 2012
New consumer research conducted by Johnson Controls, the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, finds that 97 percent of Americans are ready for new Start-Stop technology that improves the fuel economy of their vehicle. The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power ... Continue reading
May 17, 2012
Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist for easier parallel parking and next-generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide to help customers incr ... Continue reading
La Brea Bakery Keeps Rolling out the Dough And Now Electric Delivery Trucks Too
May 16, 2012
La Brea Bakery, the nation's favorite artisan bread brand, announces four new electric trucks will be rolling out in Los Angeles to deliver the bakery's award-winning fresh baked loaves, rolls and baguettes. 'The City is appreciative of businesses who share our goal of building a more sustainable LA.With LA's dedicat ... Continue reading
Environmental Enthusiasts Excel With Mercedes-Benz F-CELL
May 16, 2012
Actress Diane Kruger is one of more than 35 environmental enthusiasts and early adopters in California enjoying the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL the first zero-emissions vehicle available from Mercedes-Benz in the US. Kruger, who stars in "Farewell, My Queen," ... Continue reading
May 16, 2012
Everyone has a role to play in encouraging the further adoption of electric vehicles throughout the UK according to industry experts Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, Transport for London, PwC and Hertz - Continued collaboration efforts should focus on education, financial incentives, creating opportunities to trial an ... Continue reading
FedEx Closes in on Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency Goal Years Ahead of Schedule
May 16, 2012
FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. , has made significant progress towards its goal to make its vehicle fleet 20 percent more fuel efficient by 2020, announcing today that the FedEx Express vehicle fleet is now 16.6 percent more fuel efficient through FY2011 than it was in 2005. Twenty percent of the FedEx Express di ... Continue reading
B3C Fuel Solutions Donates Gasoline Test Kits to Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC)
May 15, 2012
At the EETC Annual Conference, B3C Fuel Solutions (B3C), a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products and solutions for ethanol and bio-fuel related problems, conducted training seminars to provide instructors with the latest information on products, technical updates, and hands-on training. B3C donated its awar ... Continue reading
May 15, 2012
The Hertz Corporation has announced that Hertz On Demand, Hertz's global car sharing club, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chargemaster plc, the UK's premier supplier of electric vehicle charging solutions. The parties are in discussions to launch the operation of an electric vehicle (EV) car share scheme ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Make Now a Good Time to Buy a Full-Size or Midsize SUV
May 15, 2012
As gas prices remain high, now is a good time to buy a large SUV, according to the recent Shoppers Insights report from the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In a tracking study conducted by AutoTrader.com, 66 percent of new-car shoppers indicated that they are more likely to consider a more fuel-efficient vehicle due to hi ... Continue reading
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