HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW
Aug 26, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW ... Continue reading
2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier Review By John Heilig
Aug 25, 2017
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel MODEL: 2017 Chevrolet Volt Premier ENGINE: 1.5-liter range extender plus Li-ion battery TRANSMISSION: Voltec electric drive unit HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 101 hp (gas engine) at 5,600 rpm/294 lb.-ft. torque WHEELBASE: 106.1 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HE ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2017
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
Audi Cooperates with Alta Devices on Automobiles with Solar Roofs
Aug 23, 2017
Defining the solar car of the futureSUNNYVALE, Calif.—Audi and Alta Devices, a subsidiary of solar-cell specialist, Hanergy Thin Film Power, plan to work together to integrate solar cells into panoramic glass roofs of Audi models. With this cooperation, the partners aim to generate solar energy to increase the range ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2017
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
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 14, 2017
Hyundai says the Ioniq is “the most efficient electric vehicle sold in America.” Its estimated driving range is 124 miles. EPA MPGe ratings are 136 MPGe combined, with 150 city MPGe and 122 highway MPGe. ... Continue reading
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Review By John Heilig
Aug 14, 2017
Fusion is Ford’s mid-size entry and it’s a good one. The styling is conservative, just like the others in its class. You don’t want to get too aggressive in the styling department in the fear that you might alienate a segment of the population. Over the years, the Fusion’s grille has grown and has become more A ... Continue reading
2017 Chevy Volt Review by Del Coates +VIDEO
Aug 12, 2017
SAN JOSE, CA - May 2, 2016: Chevrolet's Gen 2 (second generation) Volt appeared briefly as a 2016 model in just 11 states. It's now available, for a few dollars more, in all 50 states as a 2017 model. It represents an impressive improvement among hybrid cars that reminds me more of a Tesla than a Prius. Like the Gen 1 ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 AWD Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 9, 2017
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID LIMITED AWD Review by Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) Receives Bus Production Order for its EDI PowerDrive™ 6000 System
Aug 8, 2017
Efficient Drivetrains has over 90 buses deployed with its PHEV drivetrain system and expects to close orders for several hundred more drivetrains by the end of 2017. ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2017
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Oops! EV technology showcase fizzles. Or is it the user’s fault?
Aug 4, 2017
Of course auto journalists are widely known for taking advantage of freebies such as hotel rooms, test cars, dinners and such. Our confident mused that even if the cars weren’t charging, a few drivers had copped the prime parking spots – available only when charging is active. As long as they were plugged in, no on ... Continue reading
Toyota And Mazda Form Car Building And Technology Sharing Partnership - To Build Plant In USA
Aug 4, 2017
The plant will be capable of producing 300,000 vehicles a year, with production divided between the two automakers, and will employ about 4,000 people when it opens in 2021 ... Continue reading
Toyota and Mazda Enter Business and Capital Alliance
Aug 4, 2017
TOKYO, Aug. 4, 2017 -- Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) signed an agreement today to enter a business and capital alliance, with the aim of further strengthening their lasting partnership. ... Continue reading
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