Obama Administration Announces New Partnership on Unconventional Natural Gas and Oil Research
Apr 14, 2012
Today, three federal agencies announced a formal partnership to coordinate and align all research associated with development of our nation's abundant unconventional natural gas and oil resources. The partnership exemplifies the cross-government coordination required under President Obama's executive order released ear ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer Group Study: New MPG Standards To Depress U.S. Auto Market
Apr 13, 2012
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2012; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) released a study today indicating that higher vehicle prices resulting from proposed fuel economy rules will cut millions of potential new-car buyers out of the market in 2025. "To work, fuel economy improvements must be affordable," said Do ... Continue reading
Apr 13, 2012
Member companies of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (CVMA), Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, and Navistar, support Environment Minister Kent's announcement today to fully align with the U.S. national regulations for new on-road heavy-duty vehicle and engine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2014 and lat ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Focus Electric Online with World's First Digital Road Trips for Facebook Friends
Apr 12, 2012
"Plug N Play in Electric City with the 2012 Focus Electric" game gives Facebook users first Focus Electric driving experience over next six weeks Focus Electric -- certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to offer the equivalent of 110 miles per gallon (MPGe) in the city -- is rated America's most fuel-eff ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2012
As global energy demand continues to rise, Shell is helping to improve energy use for transportation through Smarter Mobility. Demonstrating that improved fuel efficiency is possible today, the Shell Smarter Driving program helps inform motorists on how to make the most of their fuel purchases and our natural energy re ... Continue reading
IBM, Honda, and PG&E Enable Smarter Charging for Electric Vehicles
Apr 12, 2012
IBM today announced that it has teamed with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. This project will demonstrate and test an electric vehicle's ability to receive and respond to c ... Continue reading
Study: Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Cut 7 Million Car Buyers Out of New-Vehicle Market
Apr 12, 2012
NADA: New-vehicle dealers support fuel economy increases if affordable for consumers. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) released a study today indicating that higher vehicle prices resulting from proposed fuel economy rules will cut millions of potential new-car buyers out of the market in 2025. "To wo ... Continue reading
Linde Hydrogen Station Begins Operating in Emeryville, California
Apr 10, 2012
Linde's newest hydrogen fueling station has officially begun operating at AC Transit's Emeryville, California, municipal bus operating division, fueling 12 fuel cell buses and up to 20 passenger cars a day. âWe applaud the efforts of Governor Brown's Administration to encourage additional investment in hydrogen fu ... Continue reading
SmartDrive Releases New Eco-Driving Training Video for Public Transit Fleets
Apr 10, 2012
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in fleet safety and operational efficiency, announced the release of its new Public Transit Eco-Driving Training Video. Based on breakthrough research and analysis of actual transit fleet driving recorded by SmartDrive, the video provides operators with specific tips and techniques for redu ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
Coulomb Technologies today announced the completion of more than 2400 shipments of its public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles through its ChargePoint America program. Coulomb has seen exceptional demand in all 10 regions of the program and is finalizing the installation of charging stations withi ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Diesel Technologies - Forecasts to 2026
Apr 10, 2012
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Diesel Technologies - Forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. âGlobal Market Review of Diesel Technologies - Forecasts to 2026â This greatly expanded latest version of the popular just-auto report provides a comprehen ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Launches T3 Electric Vehicle into Film Production Industry
Apr 7, 2012
T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM, www.t3motion.com) a producer of clean/green technology, announced the launch of the T3-MT and T-41 vehicle systems, designed to support and assist camera crews during the film production process. Both products will be unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show in Las ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2012
Ford Fusion Auto Start-Stop delivers thousands in fuel savings The brand-new Ford Fusion is the first non-hybrid midsize sedan available with Auto Start-Stop, with the technology offered in the U.S. for only $295. Auto Start-Stop saves fuel when the car is standing and running at idle. Savings vary depending on driving ... Continue reading
New 2013 Ram 1500 - Best-in-class Features and Efficiency Unveiled at New York Auto Show +VIDEO
Apr 5, 2012
Best-in-class fuel economy: New 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward's Automotive 10 Best Engines) features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-val ... Continue reading
OpConnect Leads the Way With Social Media-Enabled Electric Vehicle Charging System
Apr 4, 2012
In a progressive move, OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in the electric vehicle charging station technology, announced today the initiation of its Wireless Valet® program, which includes its mobile applications, web portal and now Facebook integration. Social media integration is an innovative approach to driver/sta ... Continue reading
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