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EV Wall charging system may have started garage fire

EV Wall charging system may have started garage fire

A fire department in Southern California said a garage fire may have been caused by an overheated charging system.

Volvo S80 awarded a 2014 Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

Volvo S80 awarded a 2014 Top Safety Pick by IIHS

The Volvo S80 sedan has earned a 2014 Top Safety Pick+ accolade by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

EnerG2 develops new material for on-board natural gas storage

EnerG2 develops new material for on-board natural gas storage

EnerG2 announced that it has developed a world-class carbon adsorbent material that can transform the way natural gas tanks on vehicles are designed and function.

Consumer Reports names Toyota Prius best new-car value for 2nd year

Consumer Reports names Toyota Prius best new-car value for 2nd year

Consumer Reports finds the Toyota Prius to be the best overall value for the automotive dollar and the Nissan Armada the worst in its annual Best New-Car Value analysis.

Report claims electric vehicles to reach 7.5 million units by 2020

Report claims electric vehicles to reach 7.5 million units by 2020

Electric vehicles have been gaining significant attention among the automobile manufacturers worldwide due to rapidly growing environmental concerns coupled with highly volatile oil prices.