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Ford Fusion Now America’s Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Sedan

I just knew that this was coming some day soon. The Ford Fusion has been named the United States' most fuel-efficient mid-sized sedan. And yes, this is for both the hybrid Ford Fusion and the conventional gasoline Ford Fusion models. The four-cylinder Ford Fusion S is now certified at 34 mpg ...

May 24th 2007
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Ten Gas Saving Tips from Ford

According to a recent survey conducted by AAA, more Americans will go on family vacations and other getaways over this 2007 Memorial Day weekend than last year. The travel authority also forecasts that more people will travel by car over this Memorial Day weekend than a year ago: 32.1 million ...

March 24th 2007
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Is LPG Better For The Enviroment?

The debate about the affect that car pollution is having on the environment is a major taking point in the press and with governments now being pressured into trying to alter our driving habits would a move to LPG be beneficial to the environment? The simple answer is yes!! Carbon Dioxide is ...

March 24th 2007
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Guide For Improving Fuel Economy

By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Improving your car's fuel economy can save you about $200 up to $1,500 in fuel costs every year, according to fueleconomy.gov. Not only that, improving fuel economy or just by saving gas contributes to reduce the carbon monoxide and other harmful exhaust emissions entering the air, ...

March 13th 2007
Tags: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Ethanol, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, electric cars, fuel economy, gas mileage

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RL Polk Says 10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Roads Today

According to 2006 sales data from R.L. Polk and Co., there are 10.5 million "Alternative Fuel Autos" on the roads today. And according to automakers, we're all discovering the alternatives--2006 sales of "alternative fuel autos" are exceeding the automakers' expectations by fifty percent. Currently manufacturers are offering 60 models of Alternative ...

March 13th 2007
Tags: Hybrid Electric Vehicles, electric cars, fuel economy

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Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) was awarded a $2.1 million contract by California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Quantum will develop, manufacture, and deploy 20 Ford Escape PHEVs for demonstration in Southern California. Under this contract, Quantum will ...

November 2nd 2006
Tags: Cars and Trucks, ECONOmizer Fuel Recovery System, fuel economy, gas mileage

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EPA Tested Product Promises Improved Mileage and Reduced Emissions for Combustion Engines

VERTEX Inc. has recently announced a new product called the ECONOmizer Fuel Recovery Systemâ„¢, substantially improves mileage on gas and diesel powered engines ranging from passenger vehicles to commercial rigs. In June 2006, VERTEX Inc. began its quest to deliver the first warranty-friendly, mileage improving retrofit that possessed the necessary quality ...

October 24th 2006
Tags: Cars and Trucks, fuel economy, gas mileage

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Fuel Saving Tips for Upcoming Holiday Travel

As the upcoming holiday travel months approach, Continental Warranty, one of the nation's leading consumer-direct extended auto warranty companies, announces the addition of "Fuel Saving Tips" to its resource center on their website. Ever-vacillating gas prices mean SUVs and trucks take the brunt when traveling, yet drivers with any size ...

September 25th 2006
Tags: Hybrid Car Tax Credit, Hybrid Vehicles, Hydrogen Fuel, Hydrogen Quality Sensor Development, fuel cells, fuel economy, gas mileage

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Transducer Technologies Receives Funding from Chevron Technology Ventures for Hydrogen Quality Sensor Development

Transducer Technologies Inc., a Silicon Valley startup company making nanoelectronic sensors for industrial applications, has announced that it has entered a joint development with Chevron Technology Ventures LLC (CTV). The three year funding award by CTV will be used to develop a novel line of small, low cost sensors capable ...

September 14th 2006
Tags: Hybrid Car Tax Credit, Hybrid Vehicles, fuel economy, gas mileage

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Farmers Insurance Announces Hybrid Vehicle Discount

If you own a hybrid vehicle and you live in Kansas, then you're in luck; you now can get a discount on your auto insurance from the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Farmer's Insurance is the first U.S. insurer to offer an insurance discount to customers who own a hybrid ...

August 25th 2006
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Fuel Economy Most Important to New Car Buyers

According to a recent Consumer Reports report, fuel economy is the best incentive when it comes to selling cars. Consumers are more concerned about buying a vehicle that gets better fuel economy than they are about other features or incentives being offered. This is evidenced by the fact that cars ...

Ford Fusion Now America’s Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Sedan

Ten Gas Saving Tips from Ford

Is LPG Better For The Enviroment?

Guide For Improving Fuel Economy

RL Polk Says 10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Roads Today

Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

EPA Tested Product Promises Improved Mileage and Reduced Emissions for Combustion Engines

Fuel Saving Tips for Upcoming Holiday Travel

Transducer Technologies Receives Funding from Chevron Technology Ventures for Hydrogen Quality Sensor Development

Farmers Insurance Announces Hybrid Vehicle Discount

Fuel Economy Most Important to New Car Buyers

Net Corvettes Launches NetCorvettes.com Website

Survey Discovers Car Owners Putting on More Miles

Audi Hosts Event During Super Bowl XLIV

Toyota Car, Truck, and SUV Sales Suspended Until Further Notice

Ford SYNC Now Turns Cars into Mobile Internet Hot Spots

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