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KPIT Cummins Develops Innovative Bolt-On, Plug-in Hybrid System
By Jeff Cobb A Revolo-converted Suzuki Alto. While some U.S.-based aftermarket startups are offering high-five-figure hybrid powertrain retrofits, an Indian original-equipment (OE) automotive supply firm is preparing to launch a simple $1,300-$3,500 bolt-on plug-in parallel hybrid system for the masses.
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Europe In April 2012: Car Sales Down 6.9 Percent
Listening to the news from Europe, one thinks that there is chaos in the streets of Europe. Not yet. But Europeans are clearing room for chaos by buying fewer cars
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Fuel Cell B-Class Now Rolling In California
By Philippe Crowe The emissions-free B-Class F-CELL is now rolling in California. Actress Diane Kruger is one of more than 35 environmental enthusiasts and early adopters to drive the fuel cell-powered vehicle
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Renault Twizy Colour (UK drive)
Renault Twizy makes for an entertaining and novel EV, but its impracticalities (especially in Britain) may leave you feeling short changed
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class tops ANCAP ratings
Almost perfect score for Mercedes B-Class as it achieves highest ANCAP score to date
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Gas Pump Boots No Longer Required
By Huw Evans Last Thursday, the Obama Administration announced that there would be changes to the law regarding gas pumps; specifically that the Vapor Recovery Requirement, is no longer necessary. As a result, thousands of pumps which had featured rubber boots to create a seal between the fuel filler neck on cars and trucks and the pump itself, will moving forward, be naked so to speak. read more
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Hybrid Diesel-Electric Buses Coming To Chicago
By Philippe Crowe New Flyer Industries Inc.
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$62 Million BC Incentive Towards Natural Gas Vehicles
By Philippe Crowe The government of British Columbia, Canada, announced today a $62 million incentive program to promote the adoption of natural gas vehicles in the province. The B.C
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New look for autocar.co.uk
Emphasis on delivering world leading car reviews, news, photography, video and opinion, as well as a dedicated forum for car-related chat.
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New look for autocar.co.uk
Emphasis on delivering world leading car reviews, news, photography, video and opinion, as well as a dedicated forum for car-related chat.
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California Approves $100 Million Alternative Energy Investment Plan for 2013
By Huw Evans Last week, California’s Energy Commission voted unanimously in favor of a $100 million 2012-2013 investment plan, designed to increase green vehicle usage. This marks the fourth successive year the state has approved such a program, which aims to help reduce California’s emissions levels to below 80 percent of 1990 levels by the year 2050.
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Frito-Lay is Adding 100 More Smith Electric Trucks
By Jeff Cobb Some people associate bagged snacks with “junk food,” but you probably would not make that connection based on how healthy Frito-Lay’s Web site says its products are – and in any case, the company is mirroring this ethic in how its delivers them as well. Specifically, Frito-Lay North America is making strides in its commitment to earth-friendly delivery vehicles, having logged one million emission-free miles in its growing fleet of all-electric vehicles. read more