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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW ... Continue reading

California Led the World in Sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles With 1000 (No Not A Mistake) 1H 2017, says Information Trends

California Led the World in Sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles With 1000 (No Not A Mistake) 1H 2017, says Information Trends

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Globally, over 1,600 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles were sold or leased in the first half of 2017, according to Information Trends. ... Continue reading

Routine Auto Care Drives Home Savings

Routine Auto Care Drives Home Savings

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22, 2017bWhether changing the oil, replacing the wiper blades or checking the tires, finding the time to perform simple preventative vehicle maintenance is money in the bank, says the non-profit Car Care Council. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Mobis Develops Two-way Charger for EV, a Core Part for V2G "Electric Vehicles Fill Up the City"

Hyundai Mobis Develops Two-way Charger for EV, a Core Part for V2G "Electric Vehicles Fill Up the City"

SEOUL, South Korea—Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) announced on August 17th that it became the first in Korea to develop the Bi-directional On Board Charger (OBC) for electric vehicles, which is key to the implementation of V2G (Vehicle To Grid). V2G refers to using the idle power while plug-in environment-friendly cars, ... Continue reading

JCP&L Customers Can Save $10,000 off the Price of an All-Electric Nissan LEAF with Special Rebate Offer

JCP&L Customers Can Save $10,000 off the Price of an All-Electric Nissan LEAF with Special Rebate Offer

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 17, 2017 -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers can save $10,000 off the price of a 2017 all-electric Nissan LEAF – simply by showing their electric bill and a copy of the official program flyer to a participating Nissan dealership. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (July 27 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (July 27 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM

Auto Lab In-Studio Auto Experts Discuss: Repairs, Second Opinions, Regular Maintenance, How To's, Safety, Used and New Car Buying, Ombudsmen Suggestions ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest July 3-9, 2017: Tesla Toast?, EV Road Tax?; France Sans Gasoline; MB PU; NACOTY; Volvo Gets HyEV's; June US New Auto Sales Down

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest July 3-9, 2017: Tesla Toast?, EV Road Tax?; France Sans Gasoline; MB PU; NACOTY; Volvo Gets HyEV's; June US New Auto Sales Down

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest mega-tweet sized nuggets. ... Continue reading

U.S. Army Tests Hydrogen Technology for Diesel Trucks

U.S. Army Tests Hydrogen Technology for Diesel Trucks

HOUSTON, July 3, 2017 -- U.S. Army demonstration shows mileage improvement for a diesel truck using a proprietary hydrogen injection system. Commercial Hydrogen, Inc. of Houston, Texas developed the system, which is designed to improve mileage and air quality for diesel trucks. The original demonstration took place at ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! - Auto Lab Call-In Radio LIVE Worldwide From New York City 7-9 AM Saturday June 24, 2017

AUTO LAB RADIO SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! - Auto Lab Call-In Radio LIVE Worldwide From New York City 7-9 AM Saturday June 24, 2017

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

LISTEN SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! - Auto Lab Call-In Radio LIVE From New York Saturday June 3, 2017 7-9 AM

LISTEN SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! - Auto Lab Call-In Radio LIVE From New York Saturday June 3, 2017 7-9 AM

Robert Sinclair Jr.- AAA Northeast- TEEN DRIVERS 300% MORE LIKELY TO DIE IN ROAD CRASHES ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Corolla Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota Corolla Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota Corolla Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME REVIEW

Car Review, HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME REVIEW, INTRO TO THE PRIUS PRIME VEHICLE The four-passenger Toyota Prius Prime is all about the bigger battery for extended electric-powered travel – you can get 22 miles on electric only – with the hybrid range (where the gas-powered engine kicks in) stretching ... Continue reading

Honeywell Boosting China's Auto Industry Now And In The Future

Honeywell Boosting China's Auto Industry Now And In The Future

SHANGHAI, April 21, 2017 -- At Auto Shanghai 2017, Honeywell is showcasing its latest gasoline turbocharger technology that can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 10 percent and also improve fuel economy as well as a number of innovative electric boosting products capable of achieving even further fuel ... Continue reading

Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2017-2027: Vehicle Emissions Regulations for 2025 & 2030 are Unlikely to be Met - Research and Markets

Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2017-2027: Vehicle Emissions Regulations for 2025 & 2030 are Unlikely to be Met - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2017-2027" report to their offering. Vehicle emissions regulations for 2025 and 2030 are unlikely to be met by conventional vehicle technology as applied to most vehicles beyond small cars. ... Continue reading

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