Nov 30, 2012
Ford projects November as its best hybrid sales month ever exceeding 6,000 units, up from previous record of 5,353 units sold in July 2009 Ford expects to achieve all-time-high 11 percent share of electrified vehicle market an increase of more than fivefold this year alone driven by C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-i ... Continue reading
Faurecia celebrates its contributions to the Ford Fusion, named 2013 Green Car of the Year
Nov 29, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 -- Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, today celebrated the announcement by Green Car Journal that the Ford Fusion has been named its 2013 Green Car of the Year. With Ford, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies co-developed the exhaust heat recovery manifold (EHRM), a f ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Civic Debuts at L.A. Auto Show Packed with Additional Features +VIDEO
Nov 29, 2012
The 2013 Honda Civic debuted today at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show sporting extensive interior and exterior design upgrades, enhanced dynamics, and a host of new standard features. Honda also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid earned a class-leading EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Named Green Car Journal's 2013 Green Car of the Year at LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 29, 2012
The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion has been named Green Car Journal's 2013 Green Car of the Year® at the LA Auto Show. The Fusion emerged on top of an exceptional field of finalists including the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero, Ford C-MAX, Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV and the Toyota Prius c. Green Car of the Year honors are reserved for produ ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2012
The introduction of the Renault ZOE at the end of 2012 and the Volkswagen Golf in 2013 -- two electric vehicles (EVs) that could have mass-market appeal -- should dramatically increase consumer interest in EVs in Europe, and spur investment from companies looking to provide charging infrastructure. According to a recen ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Tops Consumer Reports' Owner-Satisfaction Survey For Second Straight Year
Nov 29, 2012
Top-ranked cars feature great fuel economy, a fun driving experience and luxurious surroundings Would you get the same vehicle if you had to do it all over again? That's the single, revealing question the Consumer Reports National Research Center asked subscribers in its annual Owner-Satisfaction survey--and the answ ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2012
All-new 2013 Fiat 500e electrifies the Cinquecento lineup with even more innovation and style, plus up to an estimated 116 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) city and 100 MPGe highway of pure battery-electric power and zero tailpipe emissions Fiat 500e is designed to keep electric vehicle (EV) ownership simple with its ... Continue reading
BMW Highlights at the Los Angeles International Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 28, 2012
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â November 28, 2012⦠BMW today presentation at this yearâs Los Angeles International Auto Show press days. From the exotic BMW Concept i8 Roadster to the versatile new BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride based on the popular new BMW X1with graphics designed by Designworks USA, the company will ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2012
City CarShare, the largest nonprofit carsharing organization in North America, is driving the San Francisco Bay Area's access to electric-based vehicles by providing 18 plug-in vehicles and 160 hybrids available for shared use. With the addition of two new Ford Focus all-electric vehicles, City CarShare's fleet now inc ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2012
Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed a follow-on order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker's fuel-saving RunWise technology. These vehicles are being used in municipalities across the country y ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Strategic Analysis of the Chinese Hybrid and Electric Transit Bus Market
Nov 25, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of the Chinese Hybrid and Electric Transit Bus Market" to their offering. 'Strategic Analysis of the Chinese Hybrid and Electric Transit Bus Market' A Nascent Market and Strong Growth Potential Offer Opportunities to ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2012
Award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine coming to North America The new 2014 Ford Fiesta, on sale next year, will be the first vehicle available here with Ford's patented 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The Fiesta is expected to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car in the U.S. ... Continue reading
NICB: Car Thieves Get No Charge from Toyota Prius
Nov 21, 2012
Hybrid Popular With Consumers; Not With Thieves The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a comprehensive report that examines the theft history of the Toyota Prius. From its introduction to the U.S. auto market in 2000 through June 30, 2012, the report covers all Prius thefts reported to the National C ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2012
Considering electric vehicle (EV) development and adoption to be a strategic priority with major economic, environmental, and security impacts for the country, the government of China has established a goal of making China the world leader in plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales. This includes a target of manufacturing ... Continue reading
GE, Ford Collaborate on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Adoption and Research
Nov 20, 2012
GE today announced a collaboration with Ford Motor Co. in which the company will purchase 2,000 new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet. As part of the collaboration, Ford will jointly market GE's alternative fuel infrastructure solutions to commercial customers and provide new alternative fuel vehicles for ... Continue reading
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