Norway Leads Global Electric Vehicle Market
Jul 7, 2015
Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market, according to recent analysis by IHS Automotive, a global provider of critical information and insight to the automotive industry and part of IHS Inc. . âIn addition, low fuel pump prices are adversely influencing EV/PHEV ... Continue reading
Calling All Bostonians: Nissan's 'No Charge to Charge' Program Arrives in Bean Town
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan is launching its âNo Charge to Chargeâ promotion for Boston-area Nissan LEAF buyers, providing two years complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealers in the Boston market. âNissan LEAF is an attractive option for Boston car buyers because it i ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz OM 471: The Latest Generation of Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions
Jul 5, 2015
1100 litres of fuel savings a year and about three tonnes of CO2 less two of the key benchmark figures for a long-distance transport semitrailer tractor unit fitted with the latest-generation OM 471 heavy-duty engine from Mercedes-Benz, assuming an annual mileage of 130,000 km. Four years on from the debut of this r ... Continue reading
Across the Alps with Concentrated Efficiency: Mercedes-Benz and smart on e-Mission in Montafon
Jul 2, 2015
Stuttgart/Partenen. Daimler AG already has the world's most varied fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles. In parallel with the Mercedes-Benz plug-In hybrid initiative which envisages a total of ten models by 2017, plus the launch of further, all-electric vehicles, the company is investing massively in the further devel ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2015
Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have agreed on key details regarding a new joint support project for the development of hydrogen station infrastructure in Japan. In addition to partially covering the operating costs of hydrogen stations, the three automakers have also agreed ... Continue reading
It's Official! Toyota Mirai Goes the Distance
Jul 1, 2015
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Sets Record 312 miles = Longest Driving Range of ANY Zero Emission Vehicle on the Market ASPEN, Colo.--The future of mobility is ready to hit the road â and keep goingâ¦and goingâ¦and going. âJust as the Prius introduced hybrid-electric vehicles to millions of custo ... Continue reading
Zero Emissions, 100%: Fuso Canter E-Cell Customer Trials Completed Successfully
Jun 30, 2015
One year after the hand-over of Fuso Canter E-Cell trucks to selected customers, the trials for the battery-electric-powered âZero Emissionâ vehicle were officially completed in Portugal. At an event held in Lisbon, Paulo Portas, Deputy Prime Minister of Portugal, representatives of government authorities, cu ... Continue reading
Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank
Jun 29, 2015
Neste, the world largest producer of renewable diesel, CLP Motorsports and multiple time X-Games and Rallycross champion Tanner Foust made history on June 26th, when CLP Motorsports' Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel. ... Continue reading
Daimler SuperTruck Study Receives Award from the U.S. Department of Energy
Jun 28, 2015
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has received the Distinguished Achievement Award of the U.S. Department of Energy. With this prestigious award, the Department has recognized the commitment and extraordinary results of the SuperTruck Study. These show ways in which the road goods transport of the future can be m ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Features New Ecotec Engines
Jun 26, 2015
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is powered by General Motors new, global family of Ecotec small-displacement engines, featuring a modular architecture that is easier to build and adaptable to global markets, while offering customers segment-challenging efficiency, refinement and durability. In North America, the Cruze is of ... Continue reading
North American Repower and Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. to Deliver First PHEV-RNG Armored Truck
Jun 25, 2015
Collaboration reduces emissions by 99.9 percent Two global leaders in developing and manufacturing advanced transportation vehicles have teamed up to manufacture a first-of-its-kind fleet of Class-5 armored vehicles that combine the benefits of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and zero emission Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehic ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK's Custom Crankshaft Seals Help Brigham Young Roll to SAE Supermileage Victories
Jun 23, 2015
Company's low friction, Energy Saving Seals reduced friction on race course PLYMOUTH, MI -- June 23, 2015: Earlier this month, a team of enterprising students from Brigham Young University achieved a fuel economy of 1,244 miles out of a single gallon of fuel. The team achieved these remarkable results, in part, by inst ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2015
As Nissan unveils its Global Green Program 2016, the company highlights the crucial role of electric vehicles in emissions reduction and protecting the cities environment and life quality. Following the data collected by the car manufacturer they showed that the 41,100 pure electric Nissan LEAFs driven in Europe have a ... Continue reading
Advanced Diesel Technologies Featured During Sustainable Transportation Day In Washington D.C.
Jun 23, 2015
The latest clean diesel innovations are on display at the Department of Energy's showcase of sustainable transportation solutions The latest near-zero emissions and fuel savings technologies will be on display at the U.S. Department of Energy's Sustainable Transportation Day June 22nd at the National Mall in Washington ... Continue reading
Across the USA on One Tank of Non-Petroleum Fuel -- Made Possible by Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel
Jun 22, 2015
WHO A team of motorsport enthusiasts will arrive in Houston at about 3 p.m. at Brenner's Steakhouse. Their trip is sponsored by Neste, the world's largest producer of renewable diesel, whose U.S. headquarters are in Houston, and CLP Motorsports. Neste supplied the NEXBTL renewable diesel, a bio-based fuel that the car ... Continue reading
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