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Manufacturers want global approach to fuel economy

Green Cars News

At the eighth Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting in Chicago, chief executives from more than a dozen manufacturers looked at fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as [.].

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", See our frequent comments at our news archive. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). It is simply the cost of doing business. "The Volt is a case study. And that means it doesnt necessarily pay the rent. It actually consumes rent when its launched."

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