article thumbnail

Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Green Car Congress

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

Maryland 207
article thumbnail

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Green Car Congress

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Fuel cell stack research.

article thumbnail

China's NEV sales up 24% MoM to 653,000 in Mar, CAAM data show

CN EV Post

The CAAM released data on wholesale sales by automakers, where NEVs include battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and fuel cell vehicles. The CAAM proposes that China's central and local governments continue to introduce policies to promote auto consumption, given the current weak market expectations.

China 136
article thumbnail

Ford and Corning introduce lightweight Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield technology on Ford GT

Green Car Congress

Ford and Corning have developed Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield technology—a light-weighting innovation set to debut on the all-new Ford GT. The Gorilla Glass hybrid window will be used on both the windshield and rear engine cover of Ford GT. —Doug Harshbarger, business director, Auto Glass Solutions, Corning.

Ford 150
article thumbnail

Canadian Study Concludes Rebates to Hybrid Buyers Not Cost-Effective for Reducing Carbon Emissions

Green Car Congress

Canadian government programs that offer rebates to hybrid vehicle buyers are failing to produce environmental benefits commensurate with the cost, according to a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC). If the intention of rebate programs is to replace gas guzzlers with hybrids, they are failing.

Carbon 218
article thumbnail

BYD offers discounts for Song and Seal as China's auto price war intensifies

CN EV Post

Image from BYD's Weibo) As the price war intensifies in China's auto industry, BYD has also started offering discounts for its two models, even though the official prices remain unchanged. Song family models include the hybrid Song Pro and Song Max, both of which are part of BYD's Dynasty lineup.

BYD 110
article thumbnail

The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

As a result, many people choose to purchase a more fuel-efficient vehicle in order to save money in the long run. While the initial purchase price of a fuel-efficient car may be higher, the savings on gasoline can quickly add up over time. It might even make it worth shipping a more efficient car you find far away.

Gas 90