The new Ford C-MAX Energi is expected to achieve more than 20 miles of electric-only range – nearly double the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid – and a 550-mile overall range to become the first hybrid vehicle ever that can be driven from Sacramento to San Diego on a single tank of gas and make the [...] [...]
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By Larry E. Hall In 2011, Buick dusted off the Regal nameplate and added it to the lineup for the first time since model year 2004. Unlike previous Regals (1973-2004) that often boasted powerful V8 and V6 turbo- or supercharged engines, the new addition bowed with an engine portfolio consisting of only four-cylinder powerplants. And, this [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe Ford has just released range data for the Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. This tall wagon is projected to deliver 550 miles of total range, including more than 20 miles in electric-only mode – nearly double the electric-only range of the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid, according to Ford. Ford also announced that the C-MAX [...] [...] By Huw Evans The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced it is pouring $160 million into the Republic of Korea for production of next generation vehicles via its Renault Samsung Motors subsidiary. These will include the upcoming iteration of the Nissan Rogue crossover-utility and a zero emission version of the Renault SM3 compact car, based on the Fluence [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe The Committee on House Administration approved yesterday a bill (H.R. 1402) calling for the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations in the Capitol parking lots. This according to an article found on the Electric Drive Transportation Association’s Web site (EDTA). Rep. Dale Kildee (D-Mich.), who brought forth the bill, is hopeful that it “will make [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe San Ramon, California’s Bishop Ranch announced yesterday a partnership with ECOtality to install its electric vehicle (EV) charging hub onsite. This location is one of the first to have a Blink DC Fast Charging in the country, and the only one in San Francisco’s East Bay region. The EV charging center is located at [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe We were expecting it to happen, but not so soon! John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ Embassy Suites Nashville S./Cool Springs located in Franklin, Tennessee, unveiled a new limo based on the Nissan Leaf. “This is the world’s first road-worthy, licensed, street legal electric limousine, and this is it,” said Trevor Goulding, director of [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe Guests of Tysons Corner Marriott can charge their vehicles for free while they recharge themselves with an overnight stay in this hotel near Tysons Corner Mall, near Reston, Va. Tysons Corner Marriott now offers guests complimentary vehicle charging at two 30-amp charging stations recently installed in the lower level of the McLean hotel’s parking [...] [...] |
 
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