http://www.mail.com/subjects/12038-green-vehicle-technology.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/12038-green-vehicle-technology.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073996-tesla-model-consumer-reports-top-score.html DETROIT (AP) — The Tesla Motors Inc. Model S electric car has tied an older Lexus for the highest score ever recorded in Consumer Reports magazine's automotive testing. The Model S, which starts at $62,400 after a federal tax credit, scored 99 points on a scale of 100 in the magazine's battery of tests. "It accelerates, handles and brakes like a sports ca... Thu, 09 May 2013 16:38:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073996-tesla-model-consumer-reports-top-score.html 2013-05-09T16:38:49Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2056894-electric-car-maker-coda-files-chapter-11.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Electric car maker CODA Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday after selling just 100 cars and said it plans to quit the auto business altogether. The Los Angeles-based parent of CODA Automotive filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in Delaware. A consortium of debtors plans to acquire CODA for $25... Wed, 01 May 2013 20:50:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2056894-electric-car-maker-coda-files-chapter-11.html 2013-05-01T20:50:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2040898-obama-administration-missed-clues-fisker.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department did not realize for four months that troubled automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. had missed a crucial production target that was required as part of a half-billion dollar government loan, documents released Wednesday show. The mistake allowed Fisker to obtain an additional $32 million in government funding before the loan was suspended i... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:33:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2040898-obama-administration-missed-clues-fisker.html 2013-04-25T02:33:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2041720-gm-chevy-spark-ev-82-miles-charge.html DETROIT (AP) — General Motors said Wednesday that the battery-powered version of its Chevrolet Spark mini-car can travel up to 82 miles on a single charge, putting it among the leaders in mass-market electric vehicles sold in the U.S. The Spark EV also gets the equivalent of 119 miles per gallon in testing monitored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:23:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2041720-gm-chevy-spark-ev-82-miles-charge.html 2013-04-24T18:23:03Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2037948-energy-dept-seizes-21m-electric-car-maker.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has seized $21 million from troubled automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. just weeks after the company laid off three-fourths of its workers amid continuing financial and production problems. Fisker had received $192 million in federal loans before a series of problems led U.S. officials to freeze the loan in 2011. I... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:20:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2037948-energy-dept-seizes-21m-electric-car-maker.html 2013-04-23T01:20:13Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2034328-shanghai-show-japan-automakers-woo-lost-sales.html SHANGHAI (AP) — Japanese automakers promised special Chinese designs and green technology in addition to the usual flashy fanfare at this year's Shanghai Auto Show, trying to woo back sales that crumpled during a territorial dispute over East China Sea islands late last year. China is the world's biggest auto market by number of vehicles sold and crucial ... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:21:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2034328-shanghai-show-japan-automakers-woo-lost-sales.html 2013-04-21T05:21:33Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2027256-gm-diesel-chevrolet-cruze-46-mpg.html DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. says the new diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway, making it more efficient than some hybrids. GM announced the U.S. EPA's fuel economy numbers for the diesel Cruze Wednesday. At 46 mpg, the diesel Cruze matches the highway fuel economy of the Toyota Prius C subcompact. But the reg... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:14:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2027256-gm-diesel-chevrolet-cruze-46-mpg.html 2013-04-18T04:14:46Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2024830-toyotas-hybrid-vehicle-sales-pass-5.html TOKYO (AP) — Toyota's global sales of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles have surpassed 5 million in a milestone for a technology that was initially greeted with skepticism. The Japanese automaker, which said Wednesday it had sold 5.125 million hybrid vehicles as of the end of March, started selling the Prius, the world's first mass produced hybrid passeng... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2024830-toyotas-hybrid-vehicle-sales-pass-5.html 2013-04-17T06:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000876-fisker-to-cut-three-fourths-work-force.html DETROIT (AP) — Troubled electric car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. has laid off about three-fourths of the workers at its California headquarters as it struggles with financial and production problems. The Anaheim, Calif.-based company confirmed the layoffs in a statement on Friday, saying it is pursuing "strategic alternatives" to get through financial ch... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:51:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000876-fisker-to-cut-three-fourths-work-force.html 2013-04-05T17:51:25Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1956528-obama-us-shift-cars-trucks-oil.html LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Envisioning cars that can go "coast to coast without using a drop of oil," President Barack Obama on Friday urged Congress to authorize spending $2 billion over the next decade to expand research into electric cars and biofuels to wean automobiles off gasoline. Obama, expanding on an initiative he addressed in his State of the Union sp... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:05:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1956528-obama-us-shift-cars-trucks-oil.html 2013-03-15T22:05:45Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1931912-ferrari-mclaren-unveil-hybrid-supercars.html GENEVA (AP) — Hybrids aren't just for fuel economy any more. Ferrari and McLaren both on Tuesday unveiled sleek hybrid supercars sculpted from carbon fiber at the Geneva Motor Show. LaFerrari is the name of the new special edition Ferrari, meant to be the definitive. "Owners say they have a Ferrari," Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said. "This is THE Ferrar... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:35:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1931912-ferrari-mclaren-unveil-hybrid-supercars.html 2013-03-06T18:35:59Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1924488-us-auto-sales-power-ahead-february.html DETROIT (AP) — Americans want new cars and trucks, and they're not letting higher gas prices or political dysfunction stand in their way. New car and truck sales were up 4 percent in February as rising home construction and cheap financing kept the U.S. auto recovery on track. While the pace of growth is slowing, industry analysts expect more gains in the... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:48:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1924488-us-auto-sales-power-ahead-february.html 2013-03-01T21:48:46Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1851058-ford-daimler-nissan-to-hydrogen-cars.html DETROIT (AP) — Ford is joining with Daimler and Renault-Nissan to speed development of cars that run on hydrogen, with hopes of bringing a vehicle to market in as little as four years. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles generate electricity after a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen is stored in special high-pressure tanks, and the only emis... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1851058-ford-daimler-nissan-to-hydrogen-cars.html 2013-01-28T14:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1842812-toyota-bmw-working-battery-technology.html TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW Group are working together on next-generation batteries for green vehicles called "lithium-air" as their collaboration, first announced in late 2011, moves ahead in fuel cells, sports vehicles and other fields. But both sides said Thursday the partnership will not involve a capital alliance while spanning a wide ran... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1842812-toyota-bmw-working-battery-technology.html 2013-01-24T10:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1838960-what-holds-energy-tech-back-infernal-battery.html WASHINGTON (AP) — As 21st century technology strains to become ever faster, cleaner and cheaper, an invention from more than 200 years ago keeps holding it back. It's why electric cars aren't clogging the roads and why Boeing's new ultra-efficient 787 Dreamliners aren't flying high. And chances are you have this little invention next to you right now and ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1838960-what-holds-energy-tech-back-infernal-battery.html 2013-01-22T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1823338-lentz-toyota-winning-buyers-with-models.html DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is on a roll after two difficult years, when it was hit by a string of safety recalls and then by the earthquake in Japan. The Japanese automaker's U.S. sales rose 27 percent last year, thanks in part to strong sales of its recently expanded Prius lineup and its Camry sedan. Now, Toyota's U.S. chief Jim Lentz is turning his attention... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1823338-lentz-toyota-winning-buyers-with-models.html 2013-01-15T22:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1820116-volkswagen-floats-idea-midsize-suv.html DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen is getting into the midsize SUV market dominated by Ford and Jeep. The German company unveiled the CrossBlue concept SUV Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Volkswagen wouldn't say whether the vehicle will be built, or when it might go on sale, but called it a "realistic glimpse of the future." ... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1820116-volkswagen-floats-idea-midsize-suv.html 2013-01-14T18:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1798222-why-car-sales-strong-us.html DETROIT (AP) — It's not quite boom times for the U.S. auto industry. But it's getting there. Sales of new cars and trucks rose 13 percent to 14.5 million in 2012. And if they climb much beyond that, they'll be closing in on a high set in 2005. Cheap loans, a host of new cars and greater confidence in the economy are drawing buyers into showrooms. Plus, Am... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1798222-why-car-sales-strong-us.html 2013-01-03T23:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1760796-indy-to-replace-entire-fleet-with-electric-hybrid.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis is aiming to become the first major U.S. city to replace its entire fleet with environmentally friendly vehicles, in a move the mayor said is aimed at reducing the nation's reliance on foreign oil. Mayor Greg Ballard signed an executive order Wednesday requiring the city to replace its nearly 500 non-police sedans with ele... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1760796-indy-to-replace-entire-fleet-with-electric-hybrid.html 2012-12-12T21:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1728930-11-hot-cars-la-auto.html The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public Friday. Here are some of the most talked-about vehicles that will be making their world debuts at the event: — MAZDA6 DIESEL: Mazda will offer a diesel version of its new, sportier Mazda6 sedan in the second half of next year. It's not releasing full details yet, but says diesels can get 30-percent better fuel... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1728930-11-hot-cars-la-auto.html 2012-11-29T21:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1727772-fiat-500-adds-electric-big-versions-to-lineup.html DETROIT (AP) — The Fiat 500 is getting bigger and going electric. Two new versions of the Italian-styled mini-car are appearing at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week: The "500e" is the brand's first all-electric model in the U.S. while the "500L" comes with four doors and significantly more room than a regular model. The first 500 hit U.S. showrooms two ... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1727772-fiat-500-adds-electric-big-versions-to-lineup.html 2012-11-28T10:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1725752-gm-rolls-electric-mini-car-la-auto.html DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is giving its Chevrolet Spark a jolt of electricity. An all-electric version of the mini-car will debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It goes on sale this summer in California, Oregon, Canada and South Korea, where it's made. Other markets will follow. Unlike the Chevrolet Volt sedan, which can r... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1725752-gm-rolls-electric-mini-car-la-auto.html 2012-11-27T11:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1712846-nissan-upgrades-leaf-electric-car-lowers-price.html TOKYO (AP) — The upgraded Nissan Motor Co. Leaf electric car can travel further without recharging, comes in a cheaper model and tells drivers how much battery life is left. The changes in the revamped model, shown Tuesday at a Tokyo hotel, were based on feedback from owners whose chief worry was running out of electric juice while driving, Nissan officia... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1712846-nissan-upgrades-leaf-electric-car-lowers-price.html 2012-11-20T07:52:00Z