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Automakers Increase Efforts to Meet Proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards

The 2012 WardsAuto survey results revealed that automakers have increased their focus on reduction of vehicle weight, electrification of vehicles, and optimization of internal combustion engines to fulfill proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards (CAFE).

From DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions 8 Aug 2012

Autogas-Powered Vehicles Showcased at Propane in the Park Event

Charter Fuels has displayed autogas-powered vehicles and demonstrated fueling options for fleets and affordable vehicle conversions via the national Alliance AutoGas complete program at the Wisconsin Clean Cities’ Propane in the Park event, which took place in Grafton, Wisconsin on July 25, 2012.

27 Jul 2012

Government Partnerships Speed Up Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Infrastructure in US

Electricity as an abundant, economical and domestically available resource can address foreign oil dependence and enhance the economy of the United States, testified Brian Wynne, President of Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), during a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Science Committee (Subcommittee on Energy and Environment).

27 Jul 2012

Study Explores Viability of Micro Electric Vehicles for Short Distance Travel

Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific (TTAP) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are collaborating to launch a micro electric vehicles (EV) study. A fleet of 10 Toyota Auto Body COMS are to be deployed in the NUS University Town and the NUS Kent Ridge campus.

19 Jul 2012

Alliance AutoGas Adds Four Certified Conversion Centers to Partner Network

Alliance AutoGas has announced that it has expanded its network with the addition of four certified conversion centers. The Carburetor Connection in Kirkland, Washington; the Sunbury Motors in Sunbury, Pennsylvania; the Motor Company in Marinette, Wisconsin; and the Fox Valley Truck in Appleton, Wisconsin have joined the Alliance AutoGas network.

19 Jul 2012

Quantum Receives $3.8 Million Order for Compressed Natural Gas Storage Tanks

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, a provider of alternative fuel vehicles using hydrogen, hybrid electric and natural gas technologies, as well as fuel storage technologies and advanced vehicle propulsion systems, has reported that it has received a major order for carbon composite compressed natural gas (CNG) storage tanks.

13 Jul 2012

Nissan LEAF Electric Car Conquers Hillclimb Course, Breaks New Record

Nissan showcased its fully electric car, the Nissan LEAF, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that was held from June 29 to July 1, 2012. The electric LEAF car set a new record at the festival.

12 Jul 2012

Flux (FLUX) Powers MyCar as GreenTech Automotive, Former President Clinton Roll Out Made-in-America Neighborhood Electric Vehicle

Flux Power® Holdings, Inc. today announced that its lithium battery technology is powering GreenTech Automotive's (GTA) much-heralded MyCar, which is expected to be introduced this Friday, July 6. MyCar is scheduled to be rolled out at a ceremony attended by Former President Bill Clinton at GTA's expansive manufacturing facility in Mississippi. Also attending the event are Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R), former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) and Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Douglas A. Smith.

5 Jul 2012

Ford Delivers Record Number of 40-MPG+ Vehicles

Ford is delivering more fuel-efficient vehicle choices in 2012 than ever before and a fresher new vehicle lineup than any full-line automaker in the U.S.

26 Jun 2012

QuickPay and Liberty PlugIns Team to Offer Mobile Payments and Search for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Liberty PlugIns (LPI) has partnered with QuickPay Corp., a premier mobile payment platform provider, to make mobile payments available for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

26 Jun 2012