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LAKE FOREST, Calif., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW), a leader in natural gas, alternative fuel systems and clean propulsion vehicle technologies, today announced the launch of pre-assembled, quality tested and fully-validated natural gas storage modules and system assemblies for quick integration on to a variety of vehicle platforms. The new integrated systems leverage Quantum's industry-leading Q-Lite(TM)...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again, the annual LA Auto Show is back to entice car enthusiasts, taking place from November 30, until Sunday, December 9, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. With over 40 new models showcased and at least a thousand vehicles on display, the event attendee is sure to find plenty of custom vehicles to admire. According to many news reports, the latest eco-friendly cars have taken center stage at the high-profile show. MPG Car Rental,...
-- Record-breaking sales momentum continues for hybrids, while Lexus has best November ever -- Toyota Canada sets record for annual truck sales TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 14,512 Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles in November, in line with November 2011 sales of 14,563 and year-to-date sales at 179,854, an increase of 21.1%. TCI reported a record-setting month in November for TCI truck sales (7,019), that led to...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, today celebrated the announcement by Green Car Journal that the Ford Fusion has been named its 2013 Green Car of the Year. With Ford, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies co-developed the exhaust heat recovery manifold (EHRM), a first-of-its-kind technology for vehicle exhaust heat recovery that was introduced to the industry on the 2013 Fusion. The EHRM represents a new...
CLEVELAND, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed a follow-on order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker's fuel-saving RunWise® technology. These vehicles are being used in municipalities across the country yielding significant reliability and performance measures. (Photo:...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanksgiving is upon us. Some of us wait until the last minute to solidify travel plans. Perhaps you now have a spontaneous trip in the works, just days before the holiday weekend. Planning on visiting friends up the coast? Maybe driving a shorter distance to San Diego to visit family sounds appealing. What about Thanksgiving weekend in Vegas? If you're flying by the seat of your pants this weekend, why not give thanks for the environment...
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The new-vehicle retail selling rate returned to a healthy level in November after being negatively impacted by Hurricane Sandy in October, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/LA17390-INFO) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a) Retail Light-Vehicle...
Hybrid Popular With Consumers; Not With Thieves DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a comprehensive report that examines the theft history of the Toyota Prius. From its introduction to the U.S. auto market in 2000 through June 30, 2012, the report covers all Prius thefts reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) beginning with the very first Prius theft on September 4, 2000. The...
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Honda is introducing a new gas-electric system called the Honda Sport Hybrid. The system might come as a replacement to the Integrated Motor Assist series and is actually made up of three different systems: Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive, Intelligent Multi Mode Drive/Plug-in and Super Handling-AWD. There are three different systems because of their ability, intricacy and price that will vary depending on the size of the car...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MPG Car Rental, located in Venice, California, is the leading provider of green rental cars in Los Angeles. The company's all-green fleet of rentals is comprised of hybrid, clean diesel, and electric cars that range from mid-sized to SUV. The company provides hybrid car rental options to a niche market that continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Global warming and rising gas prices have prompted an increasing number of Americans to consider...
