US Government Approves LOTE's New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Federal Facilities
Mar 28, 2017
"The GSA approval of our electric vehicle charging station, known as Juice Bar EV, is further confirmation that we have the right products, with the right team in place exactly at the right point in time. It is an important step for Juice Bar EV to gain access to such a large marketplace of electric vehicle users aroun ... Continue reading
2017 Automotive Science Group Awards - Performance, Environmental, Economic, Social
Mar 22, 2017
2017 Automotive Science Group Awards - Performance, Environmental, Economic, Social ... Continue reading
High Octane Alliance Applauds EPA's Recall of CAFE Rule
Mar 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. March 15, 2017: The High Octane Low Carbon Alliance called today's announcement that the Trump Administration was recalling the fuel economy rule an important first step in achieving realistic reductions in fuel consumption. Alliance Chairman Tom Daschle said the recall was necessary due to the fact th ... Continue reading
The New York Times Buys Into CAFE 54.5 Obfuscation
Mar 16, 2017
Growing up in New York I grew up with an unbending prejudice towards the invincibility and incontrovertible exactness of The New York Times on every subject printed within. I along with virtually every kid on the streets of Brooklyn and other boroughs (ok, except maybe not the Bronx) never argued about or questioned an ... Continue reading
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUV
Mar 15, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif., March 15, 2017 -- Acura's first-ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. With a manufacturer suggested retail pr ... Continue reading
Lightning Hybrids Ford Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers
Mar 15, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS, March 15, 2017 -- Lightning Hybrids, designer and manufacturer of the Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles, has been named as an Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) by Ford Motor Company. Lightning Hybrids is one of three initial vehicle modifiers, and the only ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2017
Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Electric to join lineup with 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell Clarity series provides unparalleled choice with premium midsize sedan capability and three available electric powertrain options TORRANCE, Calif. - The all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric will make their worldwid ... Continue reading
Paice: Ford Hybrids Made in Mexico May Be Banned from U.S.
Mar 8, 2017
BALTIMORE—Paice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has instituted a formal investigation into patent infringement claims against Ford Motor Co. If Paice prevails, all imports of Ford’s infringing hybrid cars (including the F ... Continue reading
2017 Geneva Motor Show - Kia Reveals Stinger, Picanto and Two Plug-in Hybrids +VIDEO
Mar 7, 2017
Kia Motors unveils four new models: the new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan makes its European premiere, alongside the all-new Kia Picanto city car, which makes its global debut. Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time, the Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optim ... Continue reading
2017 Geneva Motor Show - Audi Presents 6 New Sporty Models, Including 3 CNG-Hybrids
Mar 7, 2017
Making their world premieres are the Audi Q8 sport concept, which is powered by a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine with a mild hybrid system, and the new RS 5 Coupé*, the Gran Turismo of RS models. Its counterpart in motorsport, the Audi RS 5 DTM, is starting the new season with over 500 hp of power. ... Continue reading
US EPA to Deliver Keynote Address at Fuel Economy Detroit
Mar 2, 2017
PENARTH, UK, March 2, 2017 -- - Fuel Economy Detroit takes place in Dearborn, MI on 16 March 2017 - United States EPA to deliver keynote address - Hyundai, Toyota, BorgWarner, Honeywell and Valeo to discuss the future of powertrain technology - New for 2017: second high-level panel discussion featuring Ford, General Mo ... Continue reading
World Première in Geneva: Porsche Sport Turismo (Wagon)
Mar 2, 2017
New body version of the Porsche Panamera Stuttgart. Porsche is expanding the Panamera family with the addition of a new body version: The Panamera Sport Turismo is celebrating its world première at the Geneva Motor Show (March 7 to 19, 2017), where five different versions will be on display: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, P ... Continue reading
2018 Lexus LS 500h confirmed for 2017 Geneva auto show
Mar 2, 2017
Lexus has released the first photo of the hybrid version of its newest LS sedan ahead of a debut at next month’s 2017 Geneva auto show. The fifth generation of the Lexus flagship made its debut in January at the 2017 Detroit auto show was only shown as an LS 500, which comes with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 del ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks' Latest Concept Vehicle Tests a Hybrid Powertrain for Long Haul Transport +VIDEO
Feb 28, 2017
Volvo Trucks has developed its first hybrid vehicle designed for long haul applications. In combination with the vehicle's other improvements, the total reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 is around 30 per cent. ... Continue reading
Coming To America? First Drive: 67 MPG 2015 Citroën Cactus Diesel By Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Feb 27, 2017
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, August 2014. Citroën has introduced its new C4 Cactus, a small family car that is relatively cheap. The French manufacturer has saved weight by shedding excessive technology and interior trim. Our first drive will tell if going back to simplicity still ... Continue reading
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