Volkswagen Responds to the EPA
Sep 21, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board (EPA and CARB) revealed their findings that while testing diesel cars of the Volkswagen Group they have detected manipulations that violate American environmental standards. The Board of Management at Volkswagen AG takes these findings very ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Delivers Advanced Technologies For New GM 8-Speed Transmission
Sep 21, 2015
BorgWarner's Hydraulic Accumulator, Eco-Launch⢠Solenoid Valve and Multi-Segment Wet Friction Plates Contribute to Improved Shift Feel and Fuel Economy BorgWarner supplies Eco-Launch⢠stop/start accumulator technology and multi-segment wet friction plates for the new 8-speed rear-wheel drive automatic transmi ... Continue reading
2015 Toyota Prius C WOW MPG Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Sep 20, 2015
2015 Toyota Prius c by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3052) Back in 1995, Toyotaâs hybrid car was a development project. And today, 20 years later, over 8 million Toyota hybrid vehicles have been sold around the world. Toyota offers the choice of hybrid power in a number of ... Continue reading
China Green Agriculture's Affiliate Joins Mercedes-Benz 's SUV Journey 2015
Sep 15, 2015
China Green Agriculture, Inc. ("China Green Agriculture", "CGA" or the "Company"), a company that mainly produces and distributes humic acid-based compound fertilizers, other varieties of compound fertilizers and agricultural products through its subsidiaries in China, today announced that the Company's affiliate, 900L ... Continue reading
A Guide To The Hydrogen Fuel Cell By Douglas Crawford
Sep 10, 2015
By Douglas Crawford Automotive Industry Alliance Washington, D.C. douglascrawford@autoindustryalliance.com This article contains a guide covering fuel cell cars, how fuel cell vehicles work and the fuel cell economy. Hydrogen is a chemical element (H) and atomic number 1. With an atomic weight of 1.00794 u, hydrogen is ... Continue reading
New 2016 Nissan LEAF Now Offers Best-in-Class 107-Mile Range in Affordable, Fun-to-Drive Package
Sep 10, 2015
NissanConnectSM with Mobile Apps now standard on all models; NissanConnect EV upgraded for LEAF SV and SL; new premium colors available NASHVILLE, TN -- Sept. 10, 2015: Nissan today introduced the 2016 all-electric LEAF with an available 30 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated best-in-class* range of 107** miles ... Continue reading
BYD Motors Wins America's Largest Electric Bus Order
Sep 4, 2015
Electric Bus leader wins 10 of 12 vehicle categories in 800 bus RFP OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 4, 2015 -- California's BYD Motors has been awarded what industry commentators are calling a "dominant" win in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Heavy Duty Bus RFP that closed in August. The contract allows ... Continue reading
The Proterra Catalyst Bus Shatters Electric Vehicle Range--Travels 258 Miles on a Single Charge
Sep 4, 2015
Catalyst aims to be a drop-in replacement for any bus route in the U.S. Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery electric buses, announced today that the company's 40-foot Catalyst XR bus drove 258 miles on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin's esteemed Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG). The Ca ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius v Is the Family Hybrid from Ameirca's First Family of Hybrids
Aug 31, 2015
Toyota offers the industrys largest family of hybrid vehicles, so its only natural that it would produce a hybrid that caters to the whole family. Thats the Prius v, the largest and roomiest of Toyotas Prius models. The v stands for versatility in this highly efficient vehicle, which features more cargo room th ... Continue reading
Tenneco to Showcase Global Clean Air and Ride Performance Solutions at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 27, 2015
Company will hold press briefing on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30, Hall 5.1, Stand A20 <p> âOur global customers value Tennecoâs solutions that meet their requirements for lightweight, fuel-efficient technologies that also enhance the customer driving experience,â said Timothy Jackson, executive vice ... Continue reading
The New KODA Superb GreenLine: More Than 1,100 Miles on a Single Tank
Aug 26, 2015
SKODA is set to add to its acclaimed GreenLine range with its most advanced and efficient model to date – the new Superb GreenLine. The latest addition to the recently-launched Superb range takes fuel economy and emissions to a new level, with a predicted combined consumption figure of 76.4mpg and CO2 emissions o ... Continue reading
New Electrified Fleet Will Help Port of Shanghai Meet Clean Air Goals
Aug 24, 2015
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, today announced their newest clean energy innovationâa fleet of PHEV trucks for the Port of Shanghai built in collaboration with one of the worldâs largest truck manufacturer ... Continue reading
Shell Eco-marathon Americas Celebrates Tenth Edition Of Ultimate Energy Efficiency Challenge
Aug 24, 2015
Shell Eco-marathon Americas will return to the Motor City for its tenth edition April 22-24, 2016. Registration is now open for high school and university students from across the Americas to showcase their passion for technological innovation and energy efficiency on the streets of downtown Detroit. The challenge: des ... Continue reading
Splash Blend Your Own e15, e20, e30 or e40 For Just 85 Cents Per Gallon
Aug 11, 2015
This Wednesday in Northern California - 8 AM to 5 PM By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President THE AUTO CHANNEL SACRAMENTO - August 10, 2015: For years we've been telling you that all modern gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in America can run safely, economically and efficiently on ethanol-gasoline blends that ar ... Continue reading
BMW i ChargeForward Pilot Launches in Bay Area
Aug 6, 2015
The BMW i ChargeForward Program has begun as an 18-month pilot. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour. ... Continue reading
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