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GE says WattStations not to blame for Nissan Leaf charging problems

2012-08-01 04:53:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan It's not us. That's what General Electric is saying after reports surfaced that some charging stations - namely, its GE WattStations - were causing the on-board charger in some Nissan Leafs to be damaged. General Elec...

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Chrysler adding 8-speed transmissions this year; 9-speeds are coming

2012-08-01 02:51:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, MPG, Chrysler When it comes to adding transmission gears to boost fuel economy, Chrysler figures the more the merrier. For now. The U.S. automaker, which is controlled by Italy-based Fiat, will start installing eig...

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Honda launches Jazz (Fit) Hybrid in Thailand

2012-08-01 01:02:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, MPG, Honda, Asia Honda announced the official debut of its Jazz Hybrid in Thailand, marking the Japanese automaker's continued efforts to broaden its hybrid-vehicle production outside of Japan. The hybrid ve...

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Big Chevy closeout deals have 2013 Malibu Eco sitting on lots in favor of 2012 models

2012-07-31 22:59:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: MPG, Chevrolet First, the good news: The Chevrolet Malibu is selling at a great pace. Now, the bad news: It's the wrong Malibu. Dealer lots are filling up with 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco models as customers turn to the remaining 2012 mod...

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2012 Ford Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost

2012-07-31 20:59:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: MPG, FordA Sneak Peek At Our Three-Cylinder Future Remember the good old days, when compact cars were powered by six-cylinder engines? Yeah, neither do we. It's been a long time since a mainstream brand offered anything other than a fo...