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Win the chance to ride in the new Honda FCX Clarity with a Honda engineer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:54AMThere was a time when cars with alternative fuel sources were as fanciful as jet packs. Times have changed. Petrol-electric hybrid cars are now relatively commonplace. But the next generation of electric cars is about to reach our shores...
Fitch upgrades Metrobank’s individual rating Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:04AMInternational credit rating agency Fitch Ratings announced that it has upgraded Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company’s (Metrobank) Individual Rating to C/D from D and concurrently affirmed all other ratings of the bank.
Chevrolet Volt Production Kicks Off November 11 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:49AMDealers will find out how many they will get on November 17
Virtual Vensanity: Cody, Gregg are mountains in the middle Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:39AMIn the first quarter of the Ravens’ first preseason game, Terrence Cody Hulk-smashed the notion that he wasn’t yet fit to play in the NFL. Holding off a hefty offensive lineman with his left arm, Cody reached out and knocked down Pro Bowl running back DeAngelo Williams with his right.
DRB, Potenza in pact to make sports car Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00AMDRB-Hicom Bhd will incorporate a new joint venture company with UK-based POTENZA Sports Cars Ltd (PSC), which would result in the manufacture of a new line of eco-friendly and affordable sports cars in Malaysia for the domestic and Asia Pacific market. An agreement to faciliate the joint venture was signed by both companies here today following a feasibility study which was undertaken after the ...
For fuel-efficiency, cars need to be wired with better brainpower, less horsepower Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:53AMWashington, Sep 1 : Fuel economy in gasoline-powered cars could be tripled by 2035, but it would mean getting our automotive kicks from smart electronic technology and other forms of virtual performance rather than horsepower, says a University of Michigan researcher.
DRB, Potenza in pact to make sports car Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:53AMDRB-Hicom Bhd will incorporate a new joint venture company with UK-based POTENZA Sports Cars Ltd (PSC), which would result in the manufacture of a new line of eco-friendly and affordable sports cars in Malaysia for the domestic and Asia Pacific market.
Toyota at the Paris Motor Show Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:38AMEPSOM, UNITED KINGDOM – Sept 1, 2010: Toyota will signal its return to the mini-MPV segment at this year’s Paris motor show with the world debut of the new Verso-S. It will also celebrate 10 years of full hybrid technology and look to its future development with Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Toyota Focuses On Hybrid Technology At The 2010 Paris Motor SHow Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:29AMToyota will celebrate 10 years of full hybrid technology and look to its future development with the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
3.2 Million Plug-in Electric Vehicles to be Sold Worldwide by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:14AMBOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plug-in electric vehicles will grow at a CAGR of 106% over the next five years, according to Pike Research. China will be the largest market, followed closely by the United States.
3.2 Million Plug-in Electric Vehicles to be Sold Worldwide by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:00AMBOULDER, Colo.----Automakers are on the verge of mass-marketing plug-in electric vehicles worldwide, including both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles as well as battery electric vehicles .
AVL to Acquire NTC Powertrain Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:00AMAVL Holding GmbH announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire NTC Powertrain Australia, USA and UK. NTC has vast experience in the development of transmissions for the high volume passenger car market and will form a key part of the AVL Passenger Car Transmission division.
Honda Civic VTi Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:08PMA mixed bag of tricks positions this small car in the middle of the road.
Obama’s electric car champion drives the drive Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:36PMObama’s electric car champion drives the drive By KEN THOMAS The Associated Press Updated Aug 27, 2010 04:27PM MDT Washington • David Sandalow starts his 5-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet in his brick carport. His Prius, which was converted two years ago to allow him to recharge the battery from an electrical outlet ...
Swisstack goes bananas at Sundae is Funday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:32PMAn estimated 4,000 Rio Ranchoans attended Sundae is Funday at Loma Colorado Park on Sunday. Highlights included the Ice Cream Olympics, the car show and Mayor Tom Swisstack’s human banana split.
Canadians Continue DRIC Work Without Michigan Approval Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:33PM For a man in charge of the largest single highway project Ontario has ever taken on… Garfield Dales is surprisingly low-key. Sitting in his Ministry of Transportation issued hybrid vehicle …he literally exudes calm. Even when he talks about trucks…all of which he hopes to get off the local roads. “All to of this stop and go traffic...all of these traffic signals where trucks have to stop ...
Toyota Announces Another Recall Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:44PMToyota is recalling more than a million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks with engines that may stall.
Ford and City of Seattle Team Up to Prepare City for Electric Vehicles Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:35PM-
Weekly police report Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:57PM• Overnight Aug. 16/17, a thief stole a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the 700 block of Creekside Crescent. Police remind people not to leave valuables in their vehicles at any time.
Honda trumpets its Jazz hybrid Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:02AMThe hybrid supermini, to debut at the Paris Motor Show, will borrow most of its propulsion technology from its Honda Insight big brother.
Toyota showcases Hybrid X Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:48AMTOYOTA Motor Philippines (TMP) participated at the Philippine International Motorshow organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) last Aug. read more
The New Honda Jazz Hybrid Debut Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:44AMA hybrid version of the much-loved Honda Jazz will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2010, bringing lower emissions and improved fuel economy to the practical supermini.
Hybrids joining patrol fleet Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:34AMThe New York City Police Department got even more “Green” last week as it deployed the first 30 of 102 Ford Fusion Hybrid alternative fuel vehicles for use as marked patrol cars.
C4 gets five stars Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:26AMCitroen’s next C4 gets five stars in Euro NCAP’s latest tests. It’s high fives all round for Citroen. The French firm is celebrating after its new C4 achieved a maximum five star score in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests.
Hybrid version of Honda Jazz due 2011 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:13AMHonda dealers will get a hybrid version of the Jazz in early 2011.
Why The Chevy Volt Outshines Tesla Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:12AMOne Motor Trend writer favors the upcoming Chevy Volt over the Tesla Roadster electric supercar.
Travel briefs: Man rides coaster 90 times in a day Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:36PMA 78-year-old man rode a Pittsburgh-area roller coast 90 times in one day — bringing his lifetime total to 4,000 rides.
Maruti Suzuki hints at limiting exports Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:35PM“Maruti Suzuki as a company should perhaps deliberately not attempt to export a large part of its production, but keep exports at about 15 per cent of output.
Howard Learner: BP/Enbridge Lessons: Electric Vehicle Solutions That Reduce Oil Dependence, Reduce Pollution, Create ... Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:53PMThe BP and Enbridge oil spill disasters reminded everyone of the dangers from our addiction to oil. Most Americans are looking for cleaner and safer...
Move over Fred Flintstone: Hand-power car reaches 100km/h (V) Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:16AMIt looks like the kind of vehicle you would see Fred Flintstone driving around Bedrock but this hand-powered hybrid car is for real - watch the video!
A victory for alt fuel; Cessna goes green Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:41AMGreen means more than go to American Le Mans Series; An electric plane in the works
Rybak picks up plug-in Prius Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:26PMMinneapolis Mayor RT Rybak boosted a small Kingfield company Thursday as a customer for ReGo’s hybrid vehicle conversion technology, which allows cars, primarily the Toyota Prius, to be plugged in to use more battery power and less gas.
Toyota evokes James Bond in new push for sports cars Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:38PMMaurizio Raffone bought a Toyota Motor Corp Prius hybrid for its top-of-the-line fuel efficiency. In his current search for a new sportscar, he said the Japanese carmaker hadn’t sprung to mind.
Growth undermining improved air quality Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:29PMSYDNEY risks falling short of its air pollution targets for photochemical smog and ozone, as growing population and traffic congestion erodes the gains made by the switch to unleaded petrol in the 1980s.
China to Invest in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:37PMThe plan aims to put millions of electric and hybrid energy vehicles on the road over the next few years in the world’s biggest auto market.
China to Invest $15 Billion in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:20PMThe plan aims to put millions of electric and hybrid energy vehicles on the road over the next few years in what is already the world’s biggest auto market.
Is the U.S. turning a corner on high-speed rail? Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:38AMFor a while now, crazy situations, hunger pangs and frustrating hours behind the wheel have been making life slightly miserable for Florida commuter Joe Panyanouvong. The attorney who regularly makes the 84-mile journey between Orlando and Tampa on Interstate 4 is ready for a solution.
Finance Ministry jerks around “green auto” importers Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:34AMVietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of firms have imported hybrid (gasoline-electric) automobiles into Vietnam . Five are gathering the documents they need to lodge a complaint about demands that they pay retroactive tariffs on the autos.
Del. wants another look at the Karma Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:17AMBusiness insiders in Delaware have convinced Fisker Automotive to spend $20 million to buy a production facility near Newport and agree to eventually employ 2,500 people building its plug-in hybrid cars there.
Proton to commercialise UTM research product Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:35AMKuala Lumpur: Proton Holdings Bhd expects tocommercialise the first research product being developed by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) for the national carmarker in the second half of next year.
Are there too many stem cell journals? Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:54AMAre there too many stem cell research journals? This question has been posed by Drs. Paul Sanberg and Cesar Borlongan of the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida. Their article appears in the current issue of Stem Cell Reviews and Reports.
Software Fix Extends Failing Batteries in 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids: Is Cost Acceptable? Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:21AMThere was a long and interesting story over the weekend in the Los Angeles Times about Honda Civic hybrids , their degrading batteries, a software fix, and its acceptability to the different interested parties involved.
Around-the-World Electric Car Race Starts in Geneva Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:35AMVehicles powered by electricity from renewable energy began a race in Switzerland that will run for more than 80 days and cover 30,000 kilometers (18,650 miles).
Audi’s new A-Team Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:57AMWe love it when a plan comes together – and that’s exactly what’s happening at Audi, as its small car future falls into place.
Wilmington Trust offers Summer Fun banking promotion Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:05AMWilmington Trust is offering the chance to win a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan during its newest promotion designed to highlight the company’s checking account and direct-deposit options for personal and business banking.
Anti-global warming push also best for the economy Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 5:05PMUntil just recently the view prevailed that there was a tradeoff relationship between achieving respectable economic growth and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, most of which consist of carbon dioxide. This led to a wide debate on how to achieve both goals. A major change has occurred, however, since U.S. President Barack Obama initiated his Green New Deal, which has led me to believe ...
Slow Ride Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:14PMA look at Duffy electric boats, and why they’re so popular in OC
MIT Students Test Rapid-charge Electric Vehicle Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:37AMAbility to recharge rapidly could make electric cars more acceptable to consumers, says MIT student teamA team of MIT students has been working on testing a rapid-recharging system that could help to change public perceptions about electric vehicles and their practicality. They have already done extensive testing of the system with an individual battery cell and with a motorcycle they converted ...
Chevy Volt vs. Nissan Leaf: the electric car price war Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 10:34AMThe Chevy Volt will sell for $41,000 before a federal tax credit, while the Nissan Leaf will go for $32,780 before the credit. The two cars are trying to jump-start the US electric-car industry.
Cleveland is the city that rolls with rock and coasters Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 5:16AMPoor Cleveland. As a poster child for the Rust Belt, the city has taken its share of hard knocks over the years, from its less-than-endearing nickname, "The Mistake by the Lake," to the lasting legacy of the burning Cuyahoga River, to its most-recent civic embarrassment, the snub by hometown guy LeBron James. But even if King James would rather bask on South Beach than live by the shores of Lake ...