May 16, 2012
Mercedes says it is introducing a range of new engines for its latest A-Class in Europe, three gasoline motors and two diesels.
All have been designed to meet stringent Euro 6 emissions requirements, while delivering superior fuel economy compared with their predecessors. In fact, Mercedes says that the 1.8 and 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engines, will achieve 62 miles per gallon and 55 mpg respectively. The 1.8 will be offered with either a six-speed manual gearbox in the A-Class or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The 2.2-liter diesel will only be offered with the automatic. In terms of emissions output, both deliver low ratings, 98 grams per CO2/km and 112 grams per CO2/km respectively.
May 15, 2012
The government of British Columbia, Canada, announced today a $62 million incentive program to promote the adoption of natural gas vehicles in the province.
The B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines launched the Greenhouse Gas Reduction regulation that advances the adoption and deployment of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in BC.
Westport Innovations, supplier of solutions that allow engines to operate on clean-burning fuels, said this important program will benefit British Columbia's economy, environment and transportation options for industry.
May 15, 2012
Delta Products Corporation, headquartered in Fremont, Calif., has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), for the development and demonstration of a residential electric vehicle charging system with smart grid communication capabilities.
According to Delta, the smart-charging system will allow utilities to reduce infrastructure costs and manage load during peak hours. The system will also benefit consumers by taking advantage of off-peak electricity rates for electric vehicle charging.
May 15, 2012
New Flyer Industries Inc. announced yesterday an order for one hundred 60-foot articulated buses for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in support of its fleet renewal and customer enhancement strategies.
Of the new buses, 33 are hybrid diesel-electric buses (model DE60LFR) and the other 67 are clean-diesel buses (model D60LFR).
The order is worth $80.1 million. The D60LFR and DE60LFR can accommodate up to 115 passengers and are ideal for high-capacity, high-frequency routes.
May 15, 2012
As summer approaches, retailers are feeling the heat from volatile fuel prices.
A study by BDO USA, LLP found that while the economy remains the top risk for the nation’s largest retailers, concerns over the cost of fuel prices outpaced unemployment for the first time since 2009.
