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New Foundation Accelerates Growth In Zero Emission Driving

August 20th, 2008 · No Comments · EV, Environment, News Europe, Technology

New Foundation Accelerates Growth In Zero Emission Driving

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ZERO-EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY VISITS NISSAN’S SMYRNA PLANT

August 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, Fuel cell, News North America

ZERO-EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY VISITS NISSAN’S SMYRNA PLANT

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FORD FUEL CELL FLEET EXCEEDS PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS, TEST PROGRAM EXTENDED

August 19th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Environment, Fuel cell, News North America, Technology

FORD FUEL CELL FLEET EXCEEDS PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS, TEST PROGRAM EXTENDED

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FORD FLEX SAVES FUEL DURING DECELERATION WHILE MAINTAINING BEST-IN-CLASS DRIVEABILITY

August 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News North America, Technology

FORD FLEX SAVES FUEL DURING DECELERATION WHILE MAINTAINING BEST-IN-CLASS DRIVEABILITY
* The 2009 Ford Flex saves gas during normal slowdowns through the use of a new fuel shut-off technology.
* The Flex leverages Ford’s award winning powertrain to deliver optimal engine performance while saving fuel.
* Fuel shut-off technology helps ensure that there is no vehicle in the [...]

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Lotus to develop OMNIVORE Research Engine

August 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, Hybrids, News North America

Lotus to develop OMNIVORE Research Engine
Lotus conduct research study into engine efficiency when
utilising sustainable second and third generation bio fuels
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels. The OMNIVORE [...]

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Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Launch Underway

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, Hybrids, News North America

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Launch Underway
First-Ever Hybrid on a Large Luxury SUV Begins U.S. Sales this Month
DETROIT, Mich. – The launch of the world’s first hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, begins this month. Achieving a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving, Escalade Hybrid arrives at Cadillac dealerships [...]

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Conduct Joint Research with i MiEV Electric Vehicles

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments · EV, Environment, News Asia, Technology

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric
Company to Conduct Joint Research with i MiEV Electric Vehicles
Innovative Four-Passenger Electric Car Delivery in Fourth
Quarter 2008
TOKYO, August 8, 2008 -
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that it has
signed a letter of intent with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E) covering the use of MMC’s zero-emissions i MiEV electric
vehicle [...]

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WORLD FIRST ECO PEDAL HELPS REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION

August 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Environment, News Asia, Technology

WORLD FIRST ECO PEDAL HELPS REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION
- Nissan ECO Pedal system to be commercialized by 2009 -
TOKYO (August 4, 2008) — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the ECO Pedal – a world first technology – designed to assist drivers to become more fuel-efficient. When the eco-pedal system is on, each time the driver [...]

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The World’s 10 cleanest cars? According to Forbes

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News Asia, News Europe, News North America

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2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 10 GREEN CARS PRAISED BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, Hybrids, News North America, Technology

2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 10 GREEN CARS PRAISED BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM
* The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid was named one of the “Top 10 Green Cars” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.
* Kbb.com editors praised the Ford Escape Hybrid’s fuel economy, capability and versatility.
* The Ford Escape Hybrid is [...]

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