Featured Fuel Efficient Makes
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BMWTaking a wide-reaching portfolio approach to reducing fuel use and emissions, BMW is using any technology that yields greater efficiencies—as... |
CadillacWe salute any effort to increase fuel economy and reduce tailpipe emissions—regardless of the size and shape of the vehicle.... |
ChevroletAfter years of suffering blows from environmentalists, General Motors emerged in 2007 with some of the most forward-thinking plans for... |
ChryslerIt’s tough to make sense of Chrysler’s forays into hybrids and other advanced fuel-saving vehicles. You could imagine the company... |
DodgeIt’s tough to make sense of Chrysler’s forays into hybrids and other advanced fuel-saving vehicles. In 2008, Chrysler said it... |
FordFord Motor Company is a paradox when it comes to hybrids and other alternative cars. Company executives make big promises... |
GMCThe GMC Yukon Hybrid is the counterpart to the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid. And the GMC Sierra Hybrid is the sibling... |
HondaHonda took an early leadership role on hybrids, but hit a few bumps on the hybrid highway, especially after discontinuing... |
HyundaiHyundai hasn't yet put a hybrid car on the market, but the company is setting high goals for its fuel... |
JeepIt’s tough to make sense of Chrysler’s forays into hybrids and other advanced fuel-saving vehicles. You could imagine the company... |
LexusToyota is consistently ranked as the most environmentally friendly car company, mostly because of Toyota’s leading position in the development... |
MercedesThe best line about Mercedes Benz’s green car technology comes right from Daimler CEO Deiter Zetsche. He quips, “If you... |
MiniWhen the MINI Cooper came to the US a few years ago, the little car caused a big commotion. BMW... |
Mitsubishhi... |
NissanCarlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan, unveiled the company’s five-year business plan in May 2008. The plan—called “Nissan GT... |
Porsche... |
SmartThe Smart Car practically sells itself. The folks behind the tiny Smart ForTwo don’t do any TV or print advertising.... |
Tesla... |
ToyotaToyota is consistently ranked as the most environmentally friendly car company, mostly due to its leading position in the development... |
VolkswagenVolkswagen has flirted with high-mpg hybrid and sub-compact concept cars, but the company’s most compelling green car option is clean... |
Featured Editorial
Spark EV Priced From $27,495
Today Chevrolet announced the 2014 Spark EV will start at $27,495 including $810 destination charge, and before potential $7,500 federal subsidies. Lease deals will start at $199 per month for 36 months with $999 due at signing and before applicable tax, title, license dealer fees. “The Chevrolet Spark EV is the most efficient – and
+ Read MoreTesla Repays DOE Loan Nine Years Early
Tesla Motors announced yesterday, May 22, that it has paid off the entire loan awarded to the company by the Department of Energy in 2010. In addition to payments made in 2012 and Q1 2013, Tesla said May 22′s wire of almost half a billion dollars ($451.8M) repays the full loan facility with interest. According
+ Read MoreFirst Group Of UK Dealers Confirmed For BMW i EVs
BMW UK revealed its network of dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobility services. From launch, 46 sales agents across the UK will offer the BMW i range. Each will have specialist technical capabilities allowing them to carry out repairs to the vehicles’
+ Read MoreElectric Vehicle Charging Station Project Launched In Upstate New York
ChargePoint and National Grid unveiled May 22 the first of what will be many electric vehicle charging stations funded through a $1 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The ChargePoint EV charging station, which can charge two cars at once, has been installed at the Homewood Suites on
+ Read MoreReduced Summer Shutdown To Answer Demand For Ford’s Products
Ford is seeing a strong demand for many of its products, including its hybrids, and will increase production accordingly. Ford said it will add an additional 200,000 units of annual straight-time capacity this year. In addition, Ford said it will produce an extra 40,000 units by idling select plants for only one week during what
+ Read MoreFisker To Be Saved By Lutz And Wanxiang?
Fisker’s saga is far from over and businessmen around the world are hovering over its Karma. We heard news not long ago that Detroit-based VL Automotive, in which ex-GM executive Bob Lutz is involved, is planning on selling V8-powered Fisker-bodied vehicles. According to news agency Reuters, VL Automotive is partnering with China’s Wanxiang Group with
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