New Peugeot 308 features e-HDi micro-hybrid technology; CO2 emissions start from 98 g/km
e-HDi on the 308. Click to enlarge.
The new Peugeot 308 comes with a new look, features the next generation Stop & Start e-HDi micro-hybrid technology and optimizes fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, which start from 98 g/km. The new 308 will rec…
Despite favorable American views of hybrids and EVs, few sales
Why pay extra for a hybrid?
Are consumer studies irrelevant?
Numerous consumer surveys suggest that Americans have a strong interest in hybrid and electric cars, and a recent study by Pike suggests the same. According to Pike 64 percent of Americans ha…
Canada Thinks Green Cars are a Problem (Really)
Alberta’s tar sands have been called “the dirtiest oil in the world” by Greenpeace and National Geographic, and “mining” these fields means high carbon emissions and serious pollution of natural water supplies. So why are Canadians afraid of e…
Diesels capture 70.7% of new vehicle market in France in January; hybrids and EVs account for 0.5%
Diesel vehicles accounted for 70.7% of new vehicle registrations in France in January, up a point (131,230 units), while gasoline models fell by a point, to 26.3% (48,876 units).
Registrations of vehicles running on LPG rose by 18.6% to 4,282 units, re…
California Electricity Rates Could Increase for EV Owners
Electric cars are supposed to help protect and improve the environment, while also lowering the cost of automobile ownership. Well, the California government is making it a bit more expensive to own electric vehicles.
The California government is allow…
GreenMan Subsidiary to test CNG/Diesel dual fuel upgrade on refuse transfer truck
American Power Group Inc., a subsidiary of GreenMan Technologies Inc., has signed an EPA Test Vehicle Agreement with Waste Connections of Colorado, Inc. to convert one of its refuse transfer trucks to APG’s dual fuel system and begin on-the-road …
Pike survey finds US consumers favor renewable energy, hybrids and EVs; disfavor cap and trade
Survey results for favorable impressions of energy and environmental concepts. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.
According to a new survey from Pike Research, US consumer support for renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, is high…
Boo-boo looks costly for Solar Energy Initiatives
As Solar Energy Initiatives Inc. completed a spin-off of part of its business into a separate public company called Solar Park Initiatives, somebody made a costly boo-boo. The spin-off called for Solar Energy stockholders to receive one share of Solar …
Mac Tools to Sell Noregon’s JPro
Columbus, Ohio-based Mac Tools is now distributing Noregon Systems JPro Fleet Products diagnostic tools.
Ancra to Distribute Goldline, Silverline Tarp Straps
Ancra International has been named worldwide master distributor for Goldline and Silverline brand Tarp Straps.