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GM China finishes series of 2013 Consumer Fuel-Saving Challenge events

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GM China held three “Consumer Fuel-Saving Challenge” events this year in which a small group of owners of specified models drove a defined route to find out who could achieve the best fuel efficiency. The series just wrapped up with the Beijing event, in which 10 owners of Baojun 630s equipped with 1.5-liter The economical 1.5-liter

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Ford recalling some MY 2013 C-MAX Hybrids due to structural safety issue

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Ford Motor Company is recalling model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, that were manufactured 19 January 2012 through 25 June 2013. In the event of a crash, an occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury. The recall is expected to begin 19 August 2013, and will affect up to 33,021 vehicles.

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Italian study finds raised levels of PM10, even below current Euro limits, associated with increased acute cardiac events

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The associations between average levels of PM 10 and daily hospitalization for acute cardiovascular (CV) events were analyzed by a generalized linear model. The study found a significant association between PM 10 levels and admission for acute cardiovascular events. Savina Nodari. Resources.

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Ford recalling nearly 140,000 2013 Escapes with 1.6L EcoBoost engines over fire potential

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Ford Motor Company is recalling 139,917 model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured 5 October 2011 through 2 June 2013 and equipped with 1.6L However, additional testing through October was not successful in replicating the field events and correlating the CAE model. EcoBoost engines.

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Marchionne: hybrid Chrysler 300 next year, hybrid minivan in 2013

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Chrysler Group LLC will add a hybrid version of the new Chrysler 300 sedan next year as a 2013 model, and add a hybrid minivan in 2013, according to CEO Sergio Marchionne. Chrysler has developed its own hybrid technology, Marchionne said, promising details later.

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PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E offered ride-alongs in its VTrux from VIA.

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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

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Honda has begun deliveries of the 2013 Fit EV ( earlier post ), with the first going to the city of Torrance today as one of the first major steps in the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. The program is a prelude to the limited retail market launch of the Fit EV with customers in California and Oregon this summer.

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