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It’ll be a challenge to reach 54.5 MPG as Americans get heavier

2012-10-11 02:57:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Green Culture, MPG, USA Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in recent decades in the US, and with our bulging bellies has come an increase in serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Add to that excess gasoline consum...

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GM closes NY fuel cell facility, consolidates hydrogen research in MI

2012-10-11 01:00:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hydrogen, Manufacturing/Plants, GM The town of Honeoye Falls, NY, got a jolt on October 5, when General Motors announced it would be closing down its fuel-cell research facility there. The 220 GM employees were given the oppor...

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GM-Volt.com founder trades in Chevy Volt for Ford C-Max Energi

2012-10-10 23:01:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, MPG Dr. Lyle Dennis, who founded the influential GM-Volt enthusiast website long before the Chevrolet Volt came to market, is trading in his 2011 Volt for a Ford C-Max Energi. Why? Seating - he needs spa...

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2013 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive

2012-10-10 20:57:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Hatchback, Smart, First Drives, ElectricLittle Daimler Child Finally Nails It With Electrons Since the official launch of the Smart Fortwo in October 1998, the little company within Daimler has never made a profit. Far from it. Not for ...

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VW bringing Touareg X Hybrid to Europe

2012-10-10 19:17:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Hybrid, Volkswagen The Roman numeral thing works for the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Any reason Volkswagen shouldn't give it a shot, as well? Europe's biggest automaker is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touareg by building the ...