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Survey: Green Cars vs. Dream Cars
A new global survey shows nearly 60 percent would rather buy a green car than a dream car, even if they had all the money in the world.
EPA Gives Green Light to State Clean Car Standards
30 June, 2009 07:17:00
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision today to grant California's long-standing request to carry out Clean Car standards immediately clears the way for emission standards in California and 13 additional states to cut global warming pollution.
Study Finds Focus on Fuel Economy Would Be Very Profitable for Detroit 3
28 June, 2009 06:58:00
The Detroit three automakers need to make major changes in their current corporate cultures if they want to reverse their fortunes, and that will likely require new leadership.
GM to Build Small Cars in Orion Plant
27 June, 2009 12:39:00
General Motors selected its assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. and stamping facility in Pontiac, Mich., to build its future small car.
Mercedes-Benz Delivers 500,000th B-Class and 750,000th A-Class from Rastatt Plant
26 June, 2009 06:27:00
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating two production milestones at its Rastatt plant: the 750,000th new-generation A-Class and the 500,000th B-Class will be delivered in June.
California Regulation Will Require Sun-Reflecting Windshields
26 June, 2009 05:30:00
The California Air Resources Board has adopted a regulation that will require new cars sold in California, starting in 2012, to have windows that reflect or absorb heat-producing rays from the sun.
DOE Announces Availability of $3.9 Billion for Smart Grid Technologies and Electric Transmission Infrastructure
26 June, 2009 04:19:00
The Department of Energy is soliciting applications for $3.9 billion in grants to support efforts to modernize the electric grid, allowing for greater integration of renewable energy sources while increasing the reliability, efficiency and security of the nation’s transmission and distribution system, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Nissan to Teach EU Drivers to Use Less Fuel and Lower CO2
26 June, 2009 02:00:00
European drivers are being shown how to drive more economically in a unique project designed to help reduce fuel bills and lower CO2 emissions.
Volkswagen Considers 10% Stake in Suzuki
26 June, 2009 01:27:00
German auto giant Volkswagen plans to buy a 10% stake in Suzuki in order to cooperate on future small cars for emerging markets such as India and China.
Pre-Production Chevrolet Volt Hits U.S. Roads
25 June, 2009 01:54:00
GM has begun road testing the first pre-production units of its Chevy Volt Chevy Volt at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Mich.
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