Category Archives: alternative fuels

GM and Honda to Make Fuel Cells in Michigan

Posted on 6 February 2017 by Ken Zino

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) will start the auto industry’s first joint venture to “mass produce” a hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used both companies. It’s the latest example of how increasing capital costs and pressure from stock markets on overall returns are forcing unlikely alliances between competitors within the auto industry. Continue reading →

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2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Deliveries Start

Posted on 20 December 2016 by Ken Zino

California has approved a plan to develop up to 100 hydrogen refueling stations in the state during the next several years. This California initiative dovetails with some increased government support of hydrogen infrastructure development at the federal level, such as H2USA (http://h2usa.org/). Continue reading →

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2017 Kia Niro Gets 76.6 MPG in US West to East Coast Run

Posted on 15 December 2016 by Ken Zino

The Kia Niro, a small five- passenger Crossover Hybrid Vehicle, is the first dedicated Kia hybrid. Continue reading →

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NextEV NIO EP9 – World’s Fastest EV?

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

NextEV unveiled its electric supercar, NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Last month, the EP9 lapped the 20.8 km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record held, marking it out as the fastest electric car in the world. Continue reading →

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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country, V60 Polestar Debut at LA

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The V90 Cross Country completes the 90 Series line-up. Significant improvements have been made to both the S60 and V60 Polestars compared to the 2016 models, most notably a 362-horsepower version of Volvo’s Drive-E powertrain for the low volume specialty vehicles. Continue reading →

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FCA Launches New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

FCA today debuted the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, a thus far unique offering in the segment. Pacifica Hybrid’s is rated at an estimated 30 miles of all-electric range, 530 miles of total range and 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in city driving. Continue reading →

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Jaguar I-Pace Concept – Electric but not Electrifying

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The revenge of tougher fuel economy regulations is on full display at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the debut of the Jaguar I-Pace concept – a frumpy electric vehicle that runs counter to Jaguar’s low and sleek design practices. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Motor America Shows Ioniq Unlimited EV

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The Ioniq Unlimited will be available in California in early 2017 with no down payment in an EV market that is struggling at less than 1% of total U.S. sales of more than 17 million units annually. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Sell Fuel Cell Buses in Japan Next Year

Posted on 28 October 2016 by Ken Zino

Toyota has released the Mirai FCV, while also engaging in the technological and product development of FC buses, fuel cell forklifts, as well as stationary fuel cells for use in homes. Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz to Build at Bremen Its First Electric Car – EQ

Posted on 27 October 2016 by Ken Zino

The production model will be based on the EQ show car – an electric SUV Coupe debuted at Mondial de l’Automobile 2016 in Paris last September. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell Ready for Army Testing

Posted on 4 October 2016 by Ken Zino

GM and TARDEC developed the Colorado ZH2 contract to concept in less than a year. Who paid for what was not specified, but it certainly wasn’t Donald Trump’s non-tax dollars. Continue reading →

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BYD has New Grid Linked Energy Generation/Storage Gear

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Ken Zino

BYD, of course, operates several high-tech sectors including high-efficiency automobiles, electrified public transportation, environmentally-friendly energy storage, affordable solar power and information technology and original design manufacturing services. Continue reading →

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Southern California Edison on Emerging Plug and Play Grid

Posted on 13 September 2016 by Ken Zino

The goal of an as yet undetermined number of people is to get off the grid entirely, of course. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Range Rated at 238 Miles by EPA

Posted on 13 September 2016 by Ken Zino

GM is hoping a taxpayer subsidy via a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 will make the EV saleable in what is a moribund market segment. Continue reading →

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Army, GM to Show Colorado-Based Fuel Cell EV

Posted on 30 August 2016 by AutoCrat

Neither GM nor TARDEC released vehicle specifications, but the Army said it is focusing on the technology and its capabilities, irrespective of the platform. Continue reading →

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