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Women Prefer Men Who Drive Hybrids, EVs: Survey
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The days of women being attracted to men behind the wheels of sporty Porsches and luxurious BMWs could be coming to an end, according to a recent survey.
Toyota Reaffirms Fuel Cell Vehicles Coming in 2015
Toyota chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, has reaffirmed that the Japanese automaker will bring a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to the U.S. by 2015.
Toyota Named World’s Best Global Green Brand
Toyota has once again been named the world’s greenest brand according to the annual Best Global Green Brands report.
Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle to Cost Between $50—100K
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles could be relatively affordable once Toyota starts trying to sell them.
Ford Fiesta eWheelDrive Uses Sub-Compact Space Better
Ford and German automotive component company, Schaeffler, demonstrated a concept today in Belgium that could allow for unprecedented practicality in sub-compact cars.
Government to add 10K Hybrids, Double Fleet
The Obama Administration will help federal agencies add 10,000 hybrids to their fleets in a move that will save 1 million gallons of fuel per year over the vehicle’s lifespans.
Nissan Leaf Ads to Put Saving Green Ahead of Being Green
Traditionally, buyers of Nissan’s Leaf electric car have been the sort that are more interested in cutting their carbon footprint than their transportation costs and that’s something the automaker wants to change.
West Coast Cities Have the Most Green Car Shoppers
California is home to the most green car shoppers in the nation, with eight of the top 10 cities actually located on the west coast.
Obama Calls for 75 Percent Boost in EV Research
President Barack Obama called for a 75 percent boost to the U.S. Department of Energy’s research budget today.
Green Car of the Year Finalists Announced
Five fuel efficient cars are vying for the “Green Car of the Year” award, which will be announced in only a few weeks during the L.A. Auto Show.
Chevrolet Celebrates St.Patrick’s day By Going Green, Literally
St. Patrick’s Day was originally intended to celebrate one of Ireland’s patron saints and the advent of Christianity in the country, though it has essentially drowned in a sea of green beer and debauchery. Nevertheless, Chevrolet is getting into the Irish spirit with its green cars, in more than one sense, taking time out to remind…
Green Car Buyers Motivated by Fuel Savings, Not the Environment Says J.D. Power Survey
Based on the high price of hybrid and electric vehicles, not to mention how long it takes to recoup the added cost through fuel savings (if ever), the number one reason to purchase one should be environmental concerns. The opposite appears to be true for the majority of green car buyers, 75 percent of whom…
Car Sharing Growing In Popularity For Corporate Users
Are company cars destined to be a relic of the past? Probably not, but companies are begging to adopt a new kind of corporate vehicle, one that can be paid for by the hour and operated by Hertz or Zipcar, two of the biggest names in auto-sharing programs. An article in the New York Times focuses on…
Honda Retains ‘Greenest Automaker’ Title from Union of Concerned Scientists
Honda makes being green look easy. That’s why they are holding on to the “Greenest Automaker” title from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), making this their fifth year running. Honda squeaked ahead of Toyota and Hyundai (both tied for second), beating the two by just one point. “It was a photo finish, but Honda…
Survey: Canadians More Likely Than Americans to Buy Electric Cars
Canadians are more likely to go electric when buying a new car compared to Americans, says research from a new study. Conducted by Synovate, a global market research firm, the company polled 1,800 new car buyers in the U.S. and 800 new car buyers in Canada. The study dealt with current petroleum based power-trains (internal…
Prince Charles To Host Eco-Friendly Car Show In London
Prince Charles is shutting down The Mall in London to display environmentally friendly vehicles for 10 days in September. The Prince is not only a keen environmentalist but a collector of Aston Martins and other sports cars, and the nexus of both conservation and automobiles is an appropriate area of interest for him. The Prince…
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