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Significance of the Data Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf face same marketing issue Toyota faced when it introduced its Prius hybrid Most consumers thought Prius was way too expensive to be purchased as secondary vehicle in household Today it’s of primary importance to many, and its expected Volt, Leaf, and other green cars will take […]
KBB: Used Car Values Could Jump 3-5% in 1st Quarter
Kelley Blue Book is advising consumers to buy that used car sooner rather than later as used car values are forecast to rise 3 to 5 percent in the first quarter and into the second quarter. According to KBB, non-luxury cars and crossovers increased between $50 and $100 in the past week alone, and they will likely continue to rise in the weeks and months ahead.
Via Motors to Convert Fleet Trucks Into Extended-Range EVs
A new company, Via Motors, will offer a service to convert existing full-size pickup trucks, large vans and sport utility vehicles into extended-range electric vehicles (E-REV.) Via's system replaces the transmission with a 402-horsepower electric motor to provide up to 40 miles range on electricity alone but keeps the truck's base 4.3-liter V-6 engine. Pacific Gas & Electricity senior VP Gregg Pruitt says converting 3500 trucks in the fleet to E-REV could result in $9.5 million annual savings.
Sources Say 2014 F-Series To Shed Weight, Boost MPG
In a breakthrough in the fullsize pickup market where steel has been the standard, independent sources say Ford's next-generation F-Series fullsize pickup due in 2014 will feature aluminum body panels to help comply with more stringent fuel-economy standards. F-Series hoods have been crafted from aluminum, but not production-model body panels. Weight reduction is a key enabler to meet the stricter fuel-economy regulations.
Sources Say 2014 F-Series to Shed Weight, Boost MPG
In a breakthrough in the fullsize pickup market where steel has been the standard, independent sources say Ford's next-generation F-Series fullsize pickup due in 2014 will feature aluminum body panels to help comply with more stringent fuel-economy standards. F-Series hoods have been crafted from aluminum, but not production-model body panels. Weight reduction is a key enabler to meet the stricter fuel-economy regulations.
