Honda and Toyota plug-in hybrids more alike than current hybrids
The Accord plug-in hybrid will offer about 15 miles of EV range
The economical plug-in hybrids?
While at the International Rechargeable Battery Expo in Tokyo, Hirohisa Ogawa, a chief engineer of battery research at Honda, told the audience that Honda’s…
Air Methods acquires Texas firm
Air Methods Corp. , a Colorado air-ambulance company, said Monday it has acquired United Rotorcraft Solutions of Texas.
Toyota Prius one of top 10 most value-packed cars – Forbes
A best buy that only gets better as gas prices rise
Only hybrid on the list
Toyota has now sold more than 3 million hybrid cars, largely thanks to the Toyota Prius.
Why does the Prius resonate?
For years many have claimed it’s just about green statemen…
Japanese Vending Machines to Double as EV Chargers
Vending machines are everywhere, dispending everything from soda to iPods and maybe even some sage advice. A Japanese company thinks vending machine locations are perfect for charging electric vehicles too.
In order to save costs and build around an ex…
Cyclone signs Letter of Understanding with TopLine Energy for manufacture of external combustion engines
Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. has entered into a Letter of Understanding with TopLine Energy Systems, LLC, a licensee of global manufacturing leader TopLine Automotive Engineering, Inc., to build Cyclone’s external combustion engines. (Earlier …
Questions remain in truck driver’s death
A single gunshot to the head killed a trucker found near an Amarillo tourist hotspot, police said Monday.
Kenworth To Offer Hendrickson Primaax EX Rear Air Suspension
Kenworth will offer the Hendrickson Primaax EX rear air suspension for the Kenworth T270 and T370 front-drive-axle-equipped medium-duty models.
New Western Star 4700 Series Aimed at Vocational, Municipal Customers
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor Western Star has launched a series of heavy-duty trucks aimed at vocational and municipal customers who want a midrange-size powertrain and its somewhat lower cost.
Double Coin Names OEM & Fleet Sales Manager
Double Coin Tires & China Manufacturers Alliance LLC, a tire manufacturer and marketer, has added Bob O’Donnell as OEM and fleet sales manager.
GE Capital Fleet Services to Host Webinar on Lease Accounting Change
GE Capital Fleet Services will host a webinar on Thursday, March 17, to examine how potential changes by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board could change balance sheet and income statement presentati…