The 2013 Ford Fusion – recently voted Green Car of the Year – just got greener as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified the new Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid at up to 108 MPGe, making it America's most fuel-efficient sedan.
It is not surprising that of all American citizens, Californians lead the rest of the country in eco-friendly automobile sales. Reports released in the past month reveal that Californians are responsible for a quarter of hybrid car sales, with Green Car Reports proclaiming that the Toyota Prius is the top-selling car in California. Indeed, residents in both the northern and southern parts of the Sunshine State preserve an environmentalist reputation, at least on a general level, through their current automotive interests.
Rapid urbanization and the consequent rise in the demand for public transit systems could well make China the largest market for transit buses in the world. Being a largely state-driven market, it is expected to benefit the most from the upcoming hybridization and electrification programs. This provides global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers with opportunities to develop strong and sustainable partnerships with Chinese OEMs and suppliers.
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2013 today announced that Tier One automotive supplier, AISIN, has been named presenting sponsor of the "Drive Green Experience" at the upcoming event, January 14-27, 2013.
Volvo Car Corporation is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid ahead of first customer deliveries in early 2013. After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars from model year 2014.
DEKRA Automobil GmbH has spent a long time focusing on the safety of electric vehicles. "Safety issues are key to increased popularity of electromobility - and that includes fire protection," says Andreas Richter, who works in the DEKRA Electromobility Competence Center and coordinates all the company's activities in this area.
Visteon, a global automotive supplier, has introduced thermal management products for batteries in new electric and hybrid vehicles.
FEV, a company engaged in the development of vehicle technologies and power trains catering to the transportation industry, has been recognized by the California Air Resources Board as an independent laboratory authorized and suitably outfitted to carry out emissions testing as per the Californian and Federal regulations applicable for on-road applications of heavy duty diesel engines.
Honda will launch the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan in the market in the beginning of 2013. The new launch is a combination of hybrid efficiency and desirable features typical of the updated Accord platform.
ALTe Powertrain Technologies and MESA Century New Energy Technology have inked a joint venture deal whereby ALTe and the joint venture will foster the deployment of plug-in electric and hybrid powertrain technology in the global fleet vehicle industry while strengthening clean technology adoption in both the United States and China.
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