FTC Charges Volkswagen Deceived Consumers with Its "Clean Diesel" Advertising Campaign
Mar 29, 2016
For Release March 29, 2016 Tags: Automobiles Bureau of Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing Environmental Marketing The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly âclean ... Continue reading
Freight Transport Emissions Management at G7 Summit
Mar 28, 2016
GREEN BAY, Wis., March 28, 2016 -- Breakthrough®Fuel will provide its insight at the G7 and Conference of the Parties (COP) summits. Breakthrough®Fuel was selected by Climate Change â The New Economy (CCTNE) to highlight the need for a global transportation emissions accounting system. This system will estab ... Continue reading
Tesla Expanding Manhattan NY Recharging Station Network
Mar 25, 2016
​NEW YORK March 23, 2016; NACSonline said that the New York Post reported that Tesla is planning to greatly expand its recharging network throughout Manhattan. By expanding its number of recharging stations from about 40 to 105 by March 31, there could be three times as many electric-car charging stations in Manh ... Continue reading
Mar 4, 2016
Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International â¢There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. â¢If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. â¢Once im ... Continue reading
Collaboration to Provide Full Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems
Feb 17, 2016
LONGMONT, Colo.âUQM Technologies Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) today announced collaboration with New Eagle, a vehicle integrator and supplier of hybrid and electric drive control system technologies and hardware for a variety of vehicle classes and applications. UQM and New Eagle are seeking to satisfy a growing market de ... Continue reading
Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to Feature Bridgestone Fuel-Efficient Tires
Feb 12, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced its Bridgestone-brand Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire has been specified as original equipment on select Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h models. The Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire is part of the Bridgestone Ecopia line of tires, which are b ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Buses to Power Maryland's Transit Future
Jan 29, 2016
The Maryland Transit Administration is now in line to receive almost $100 million to invest in 172 advanced clean diesel buses after receiving approval by the state's spending board on Wednesday. The Baltimore Business Journal reported the new clean diesel buses will replace older vehicles â some which have been s ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 SE Review By Steve Purdy
Jan 24, 2016
2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID AND SE FIRST DRIVES By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau As part of the recent mid-cycle refresh of the RAV4 compact crossover Toyota is now adding a hybrid version and a sporty new SE trim level. Weâre in California this week for our first look and drive at these t ... Continue reading
The Results Are In: More Range for the 2016 Chevy Volt +VIDEO
Jan 22, 2016
EPA-estimated pure electric range is 53 miles DETROIT -- August 4, 2015: The 2016 Volt is engineered to offer customers more of what they want: range, range and more range. The Voltâs all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system delivers 53 miles of pure EV range, based on EPA testing ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Named 2016 Luxury Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal
Jan 21, 2016
The all-new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine, the worldâs first seven passenger plug-in hybrid SUV, has been named Green Car Journalâs 2016 Luxury Green Car of the Year. The XC90 T8 offers a combined 400 horsepower by way of a two-liter turbocharged and supercharged gas engine in front and an electric motor at the r ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Hybrid Enforces More Law Per Gallon +VIDEO
Jan 21, 2016
On the surface, itâs just an environmental thing: A gas/electric hybrid is going to emit less pollutants than a gasoline-only power train. But itâs also going to use less fuel and get more mpg and at low speeds, itâs quieter than a gasoline engine. Think of it as a âstealth modeâ when running o ... Continue reading
Honda Clarity Fuel-Cell Vehicle U.S Pricing
Jan 21, 2016
- Five-passenger Clarity Fuel Cell sedan slated to launch in California before the end of 2016 Expected price around $60,000 with a targeted monthly lease under $500 Next-generation Honda FCV provides significant gains in packaging, interior space and real-world performance, including an anticipated driving range in ex ... Continue reading
Nissan Receives 2016 Energy Conservation Center Award +VIDEO
Jan 19, 2016
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has received the 2016 Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman's Award for its energy-saving activities across the company called NESCO (Nissan Energy Saving Collaboration). fsGj3-WxSIM The Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman's Award is under the Energy Conservati ... Continue reading
Nissan's "No Charge to Charge" Program Adds Three Cities
Jan 16, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jamuary 25, 2016; Nissan's "No Charge to Charge" promotion has officially arrived in three more markets â New York, Philadelphia and Santa Barbara â providing new Nissan LEAF buyers two years of complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealer ... Continue reading
Buyers Want Big, Car Makers Want Big, Government Wants Small - So The Disconnect Grows
Jan 7, 2016
Washington DC January 7, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported on the disconnect on electric vehicles. From the battery-powered Chevrolet Bolt crossover to the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Honda Clarity to a hybrid Chrysler minivan, automakers are expected to show a parade of electric vehicles at the 2016 Detroit auto show ... Continue reading
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