Experimental Engine May Provide Econobox Mileage and Sports Car Performance
A German automaker well known for its heavy duty truck engine parts could revolutionize passenger car powertrains. The Mahle Group is currently showing off a demonstration vehicle with an experimental three-cylinder 1.2-liter single turbocharged gasoline engine that promises to meet tough emission regulations while maintaining performance in mid-sized cars.
Hub International Hosting Webinar on Fleet Safety Guidelines
Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage, is hosting a free educational webinar discussing how to implement programs that optimize fleet safety and performance. This webinar is intended for businesses that own fleets in the US and Canada, and will be held on August 6th at 12:00 pm EDT.
Efficient Cars Lower Demand, Fuel Prices Projected to Fall
Enhanced fuel efficiency of cars and rising oil production in North America are two reasons that could cause oil prices to drop 50% by the end of 2013, according to an oil industry executive. A severe drop in oil prices previously marked a severe economic crisis, but Gulf Oil CEO Joe Petrowski suggested the issue […]
Gas Mileage, Technology Gauge Buyer Satisfaction
Car buyers who have practical expectations about gas mileage and are acquainted with entertainment and navigation technology are most likely to be pleased owners, according to J.D. Power and Associates. This advice was given through this year’s APEAL study, which measures how satisfying new car is to own and drive.
PG&E Displayed Plug-In Vehicles at its Green Fleet Roadshow
Pacific Gas & Electric recently hosted its Green Fleet Roadshow event on Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco in conjunction with the Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative conference at the Hyatt. One of these changes has brought more than $700,000 in fuel savings to the fleet. Some of the vehicles PG&E has been bringing into its fleet include:
