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Automakers Dominate Green Brands Ranking

Source: Environmental Leader

Toyota has retained the top spot on Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Green Brands ranking for the third year running. Automotive brands account for four of the top five spots in this year’s ranking with innovation driving their success, acco ...
Full article at: Environmental Leader More like this 5 days ago, 9:58am CDT

Toyota to recall 242,000 hybrids for brake design flaw

Source: GulfToday.ae

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp is recalling about 242,000 gas-electric hybrid vehicles worldwide, including the bestselling Prius model, due to a brake design flaw, the automaker said on Wednesday. Toyota is recalling the Prius produced between March and Octo ...
Full article at: GulfToday.ae More like this Jun 5 2013, 4:31pm CDT

Global leaders and their state-of-the-art rides

Source: Silicon India

World as we know houses 196 countries. But there are select few nations that play power, domination, and reputation higher than others. The grandiosity sported by these countries is not only bowed down to but also lauded by the remainin ...
Full article at: Silicon India More like this Jun 5 2013, 1:27pm CDT

A Ride Around Manhattan in the Taxi of Tomorrow

Source: The New York Times

Jim Motavalli Nissan still has some work to do on its NV200 taxi, but the automaker demonstrated the vehicle’s capabilities on some of Manhattan’s rougher roads. Assuming its legal holdups are resolved, the Nissan N ...
Full article at: The New York Times More like this Jun 5 2013, 1:11pm CDT

Road test: 2010 Chevrolet Volt

Source: Driving Canada

Detroit -- It's difficult to think about the future when today seems so dire. Facedwith the incredible tsunami of red ink and corporate ineptitude that isthe General Motors we read about every day, it's hard to co ...
Full article at: Driving Canada More like this Jun 5 2013, 12:09pm CDT

Toyota recalls 242,000 Prius, Lexus hybrids for brake problems

Source: Los Angeles Times

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it has issued a voluntary recall of about 242,000 of its popular Prius hybrid sedan because of brake pressure parts that could crack and slow down stopping times. The recall includes a small number of the ...
Full article at: Los Angeles Times More like this Jun 5 2013, 10:47am CDT

Air district offering rebates to promote electric mowers

Source: Mercedes Sun-Star

MERCED -- Going green doesn't just mean adding solar panels to the house, recycling used items or driving a hybrid vehicle. It can be as simple as altering how those routine weekend chores are done by switching ...
Full article at: Mercedes Sun-Star More like this Jun 4 2013, 11:54pm CDT

The Tesla of Garbage Trucks Could Help Clean Up Urban Air

Source: Natural Resources Defenses Council

Last month I learned how to drive a delivery truck. Not because I’m considering a career change, but because I had the opportunity to test out an innovative new truck technology that could help improve urban air qualit ...
Full article at: Natural Resources Defenses Council More like this Jun 4 2013, 11:27pm CDT

Arizona among states looking to tax electric, hybrid vehicles

Source: Business Journal of Phoenix

A bill in Arizona would seek to tax electric and hybrid vehicles that use the same roads but don't contribute as much to their maintenance. A bill that would tax electric and hybrid vehicle owners in Arizona for every mile they drive may be stalled, ...
Full article at: Business Journal of Phoenix More like this Jun 4 2013, 11:24pm CDT

Honda Malaysia announces up to 52% price reduction for hybrid battery replacement, extends battery warranty up to eight years with unlimited mileage

Source: Paul Tan

Honda Malaysia has announced a price reduction of up to 52% for the replacement of hybrid batteries and an extended warranty period of up to eight years with unlimited mileage for all Honda hybrids effective June 1, 2013 ...
Full article at: Paul Tan More like this Jun 4 2013, 11:19pm CDT