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Daimler Announces Tentative Plan to Launch Series of Luxury Compact Cars in U.S.
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 458
Daimler AG is considering launching a series of small Mercedes-Benz cars in the U.S. in a bid to tap Americans growing interest in downsized models that offer upscale features and finishes, the German automakers chief executive said. ———- The Mercedes-Benz A-Class, right, gets 50 MPG but isnt available in the ...1 day ago -
VOLKSWAGEN LAUNCHES MOST FUEL EFFICIENT MODEL – GOLF 77TDI
German Car Scene —
Authority: 532
BOTANY, AUSTRALIA – November 13, 2009: The new Golf range now features the most fuel efficient model in the Volkswagen range with the addition of the new 1.6-litre diesel Golf. Powered by a sophisticated and efficient new diesel engine, the five-speed manual Golf 77TDI can cover 100km with 4.9-litres on the ADR ...1 day ago -
Greenlings: Why does mileage drop in winter?
Autoblog Green —
Authority: 696
Filed under: MPG , Greenlings This weeks Greenlings topic came to us from another reader tip. Don asked why his fuel economy suffers so much in winter weather. In his own experience, mileage drops about 10 percent when the temperatures go from the 60-70 F range to near freezing. This is consistent with our ...2 days ago -
GMs Greener Vehicles
The GREEN MARKET —
Authority: 119
Once one of America ’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands, Chevrolet is banking on greener cars with its emphasis on the Volt. The Volt was originally unveiled as a concept car at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Volt is scheduled to start production in late 2010. The Volt ...2 days ago -
Honda Won’t Offer Low-Cost Minicar in India to Compete With Tata, Renault-Nissan
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 458
Dispelling rumors to the contrary, Honda Motor Co. wont be making a low-cost and presumably fuel-efficient minicar in India to compete with products released by Tata Motors Ltd. and the alliance of Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. Instead, Japans second-biggest carmaker is developing a small car that will cost less ...3 days ago -
5 Ways the US Military is Greening Up Its Act - From Solar-Powered Bases to Barnacle-Clearing Robots
TreeHugger —
Authority: 727
photo: Army.mil via flickr. Lets leave aside for the moment the fact that military vehicles are some of the most fuel-inefficient out there, and issues with wars and environmental degradation . In light of Veterans Day, lets take a look at just some of the great ways the US Military i... Read the full story on ...3 days ago -
Get Ready for Road Trains in Europe
GoodCleanTech —
Authority: 476
Heres one novel way to save fuel economy--put a bunch of cars together and let them draft each other, NASCAR-style. Soon, that will become a reality, at least in Europe. An EU-financed research project is checking out inexpensive ways of getting cars and trucks to travel in a platoon on highways, linking together ...4 days ago -
Fords Greener Vehicles
The GREEN MARKET —
Authority: 119
Unlike GM and Chrysler, Ford is well known for having avoided a government bailout. They have been producing vehicles that have earned them good reviews and positive consumer feedback. The hybrid version of the Fusion, introduced in 2006, uses a full-hybrid design which allows it to run on electric power alone at low ...5 days ago -
Auto Execs Urge Government to Tax Fuel up to $8/Gallon to Increase Fuel Efficiency
War On You: Breaking Alternative News —
Authority: 570
Source: Daily Tech > CEO at leading parts supplier: “Energy independence…ultimately means that fuel has to be more expensive” It’s no secret that when gas prices dropped early in the year and with the recession in full swing, hybrid sales saw their first drop in years. Faced with tough new fuel ...5 days ago -
Many replacements for clunkers were large trucks, SUVs
Stupidica —
Authority: 163
<p>The most common deals under the governments $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage, according to an analysis of new federal data by The Associated ...1 week ago -
Taxing Americans to smaller cars - Reuters
Business Finance & Economy - business.marc8.com —
Authority: 163
Theres a simple way to get Americans to drive fuel-efficient cars, according to auto executives, but they are not going to like it -- sharply hike the gas tax.1 week ago -
The Top 10 in Gas Mileage
Hybrid Car Review —
Authority: 132
The top 10 list of vehicles with the best gas mileage are dominated by hybrids and diesel engines. To increase your gas mileage, the best cars for getting the best gas mileage tend to be smaller, but not necessarily so. Hybrid or diesel engines tend to offset the need to decrease weight, just look at the Ford ...1 week ago -
Chrysler Plans Part 1: More Diesels and 4-Cylinder Gas Engines
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 458
Video explains Fiat Multiair system that will be used in many of Chryslers new models to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and boost power. By John ODell, Senior Editor Chryslers new powertrain chief, Paolo Ferrero, says the company will begin widespread adoption of gas and diesel engine technologies from its ...1 week ago -
Chrysler Plans Part 1: More Diesels and 4-Cylinder Gas Engines
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 458
Video explains Fiat Multiair system that will be used in many of Chryslers new models to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and boost power. By John ODell, Senior Editor Chryslers new powertrain chief, Paolo Ferrero, says the company will begin widespread adoption of gas and diesel engine technologies from its ...1 week ago -
Korean (Hyundai & Kia) Greener Cars
The GREEN MARKET —
Authority: 119
Korean auto giant Kia has been slow to make greener cars, but this has changed with Kias new EcoDynamics badge and a partnership with Hyundai. Kias new Cee offers a 1.6 CRDi diesel engine with new Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) technology. This works in the same way as most other stop-start set-ups – when you stop ...1 week ago -
Toyota’s Prius Hybrid Does It Again
Greener.Ideal —
Authority: 110
They are still jumping at Toyota. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy announced on October 15 the Toyota Prius Hybrid leads all 2010 model cars in fuel efficiency at 51 miles per gallon on the highway and 48 in city driving conditions. Not only are they leading, they are a full 10 ...1 week ago -
GM Delays Chevy Cruze Launch
Eco Auto Ninja —
Authority: 106
The Chevry Cruze had been scheduled to launch production at the General Motor’s Ohio factory in April of next year, but the company has just announced that the launch date has been pushed to July. This push comes regardless of earlier launches of the Cruze in China and Europe going smoothly. The Cruze is expected ...2 weeks ago -
Brighton Gets a Bit Greener
Going Green Power Blog —
Authority: 132
The East Sussex town of Brighton has just announced that it will be installing 20 roadside charging stations for use with electric vehicles. This is part of a big project to try and make Brighton a more Zero-emission city. One question we have to ask is do people with electric cars think they are bigger and better ...2 weeks ago -
Psyop: Michelin “Evil Gas Pump”
Motionographer | Motion graphics, design, animation, filmmaking and visual effects —
Authority: 583
While the 30 second version of Psyop ’s latest spot for Michelin, Evil Gas Pump , has been burning up the circuits, we at Motionographer where waiting it out for the newly released, uncut 45 second version. Through a sweet overture, it starts with a kiss, but like so many things, takes a turn for the worse. ...2 weeks ago -
Ricardo to work on vehicle for US Army
Green cars: latest news —
Authority: 483
Eco-Innovation Technology Company Ricardo has been awarded a contract to develop a new vehicle under the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator programme for the US Army. Known as the FED programme, it was launched in late 2008 with the goal of improving military vehicle technology while reducing fuel consumption ...2 weeks ago
