1st Drive: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi SEL Plug-in Hybrid & Senior Driver Notes
Dec 27, 2012
FORD TARGETS TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID WITH THE LONGEST CAR NAME EVER by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel Hybrid. What is a hybrid? In automotive terms itâs a vehicle that gets better mileage. But according to an online dictionary, hybrid is defined as anything derived from heterogeneous (not comp ... Continue reading
Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System Sales to Surpass 280,000 by 2020, Forecasts Pike Research
Dec 20, 2012
Until recently, wireless charging equipment for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has had all the characteristics of a promising technology in search of a market. In the last six to 12 months, however, this has begun to change. Nearly all of the major PEV manufacturers have announced partnerships to develop wireless cha ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2012
Ford C-MAX is the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch Ford's all-new C-MAX has become the fastest-selling hybrid, with 8,030 sales in its first two full months on the market in October and November. This significantly outpaces Toyota Camry Hybrid's 7,300 sales in its first two full months in May and June 2006. ... Continue reading
Alternative fuel vehicles hit the road in the US, as they reach record high in 2012
Dec 18, 2012
For years, alternative fuel vehicles appeared to be a somewhat futuristic dream for environmentally concerned individuals but today they are a reality for an increasing number of US consumers. Latest research from Mintel shows that sales are up an astounding 73%, with nearly 440,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric ... Continue reading
Ford C-MAX Is the Fastest-Selling Hybrid Ever at Launch
Dec 17, 2012
Ford C-MAX has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch, with 8,030 units sold in its first two months of sales in October and November, outpacing Toyota Camry Hybrid's 7,300 sales in its first two full months in May and June 2006 C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid are selling three times faster than ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Avalon - Steve Purdy First Look
Dec 16, 2012
2013 TOYOTA AVALON â FIRST LOOK By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Until now if asked to identify the most typical âold-manâsâ car we might have named the Toyota Avalon, particularly with the anachronistic Mercury Grand Marquis gone to the storage yard in the sky. Even though the last ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2012
Ford looks to 2013 with inaugural trend report Ford releases its first-ever trend report, Looking Further with Ford, revealing predictions about consumer habits and behaviors expected to shape 2013 and beyond. From the return of trust in companies and brands to the rise of personal accountability, global data from Ford ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle By Kelley Blue Book
Dec 15, 2012
The Ford Fusion has been named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle by Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. The expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com considered more than 20 vehicles that were redesigned for the 2013 model year, but none could hold a candle to the completel ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2012
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid combined November sales beat Toyota Prius plug-in and Prius v in C-MAX's first full month of availability C-MAX hybrids showcase Ford's most advanced technologies, making both vehicles natural selections for Official Car of the 2013 International CES, the largest techno ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2012
SAE International's Hybrid Technical Committee has completed the technical standard "J2990-Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice," which offers recommended practices for emergency personnel responding to incidents involving hybrid or electric vehicles. As hybrid and electric vehicles become more ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2012
The concept of making the energy stored in plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries available to commercial buildings and residences with intelligent building energy management systems, known as vehicle-to-building (V2B) technology, has been studied since the 1990s. Today, these approaches have the potential to provide ... Continue reading
Hertz And Nissan Launch Electric Vehicle Initiative In Milan, Italy
Dec 11, 2012
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has launched an ElectriCity initiative in Milan to provide Nissan LEAF electric vehicles for rent by the hour or day. The Nissan LEAFs can be rented from Hertz Milano Centrale railway station location (Via Cappellini 10), and are bookable online. ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2012
ChargePoint today introduced its newest electric vehicle charging station mobile application for all iPhone and Android smart phones. With a new user experience and redesigned look, the ChargePoint EV charging station app now features all EV charging stations installed in the United States, not just those on the Charge ... Continue reading
Empire State of Drive: Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid Qualifies for New York Carpool Lane Access
Dec 10, 2012
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has approved the all-new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid for its Clean Pass vehicle carpool lane access program C-MAX Energi offers a top speed of 85 mph -- 20 more than Toyota Prius Plug-in --and a total range of up to 620 miles, enabling drivers to get wher ... Continue reading
High Gear Media Names Best Cars To Buy 2013: Ford Fusion, Porsche Boxster, and Tesla Model S
Dec 10, 2012
High Gear Media today named three cars as its "Best Cars to Buy 2013" the Ford Fusion, the Porsche Boxster and the Tesla Model S. The awards were named by expert editors from High Gear Media's premium destination sites The Car Connection, Motor Authority, and Green Car Reports. The Ford Fusion was named The ... Continue reading
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