As Ford ramps up production of the all-new F-150, the company has announced that the all-new model boasts a military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and high-strength steel frame, shedding up to 700 pounds and delivering a lighter, more efficient truck than any previous F-150. These weight savings lead to customer benefits regardless of model configuration or engine […]
With increased use of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), the global automotive micro-electrical-mechanical systems market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11 percent from 2014-2019. One of the most important applications of MEMS in the automotive sector is in TPMS. Evidence shows thatit helps improve both the safety of vehicles […]
Telefonix® Inc., a leading developer of cord reel technology and manufacturer of PowerPost® commercial electric vehicle charging stations (EVSEs), has announced the installation of 10 L1 PowerPost™ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Melink Corporation’s LEED Platinum and Net-Zero Energy headquarters located in Milford, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati. Recognized as an efficient solution for workplace […]
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. has introduced its GX alternator, which is featured on popular North American vehicles being launched for the 2015 model year and continas an alternator that is designed to allow automakers to meet the trend toward ever-increasing electrification requirements. Commented Mark Rakoski, executive director at Mitsubishi’s Michigan office, “The GX is […]
Hold the jokes (and your nose). A U.K.-based biogas plant, GENeco, has developed a 40-seater than runs on converted sewage and food waste. Honest. The vehicle is called the Bio-Bus, is the first bus of its kind in the U.K. abd can run for about 186 miles on a single tank of fuel — which […]
According to the latest research focusing on the Twin Cities, transit providers in the seven-county metro area delivered 97.7 million rides on buses and trains last year, an increase of 3.5 percent as compared to the prior year. Much of increase has been associated with the June opening of the Green Line light-rail line. Transit […]
Finding the perfect sustainable fuel to meet the global demand is a challenge noted the experts at the TERI Conference, held in New Delhi, India. The conference is focused in part on defining the future of sustainable fuels and providing a basis for policies and strategies to support environmental quality, security of supply and sustainability […]
According to the latest research, cities with more charging stations have more electric cars. Sounds simple enough, but herein lies the rub: Investors are less willing to build significantly more charging stations until there are more electric vehicles on the road. The chicken and egg scenario has many scratching their heads for a solution, particularly […]
If you’re looking to green your fleet, now may be the best time to do so. Crosspoint Kinetics last month announced that its Kinetics Hybrid for class 3-7 trucks and buses qualifies for Drive Clean Chicago vouchers which would reimburse up to 80% of the cost for a Kinetics Hybrid as part of an ongoing […]
According to the latest research from a leading charter bus company, as families plan for reunions and other gatherings, the use of charter buses provides a compelling way to go green. Noted Edward Telmany, CEO of US Coachways, “Charter bus travel’s carbon emissions are a fraction of a family car’s emissions in relation to carrying […]
