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Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standards

In total, the Administration’s national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will save consumers more than $1.7 trillion at the gas pump and reduce U.S. oil consumption by 12 billion barrels.

Alignment Specs: 1999-2006 Honda Insight Hybrid

You may not see many Honda Insights in your alignment bay, but don’t let the strange styling and hybrid badge scare you away from doing any chassis repairs.

Ford Wins International Engine of the Year Awards 2012 in Dominant Style

The small but powerful 999cc, three-cylinder turbo unit wins Ford its first ever Engine of the Year Award

Tech Talk – Engine Innovations to Reach Government Fuel Standards

In recent years, the primary driving force behind engine innovation has been the never-ending quest for better fuel economy with little or no sacrifice in performance. Government regulations and rising fuel prices are forcing automakers to develop new technologies and powertrains that squeeze more power out of every drop of fuel while producing less pollution and greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide) emissions.

Cadillac Announces an Electrified Coupe

Cadillac ELR, the luxury brand’s upcoming extended range electric car, will share Volt’s powertrain. The ELR will launch as a 2014 model year vehicle, but production will not begin until very late 2013 calendar year, meaning this will be a late arrival for the 2014 model year.

Honda Civic Hybrid Service

Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses servicing the Honda Civic Hybrid, now in its third generation, with more than 200,000 cars sold to date since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002 as a model year 2003, and highlights repair opportunities in diagnosing battery problems and various maintenance items.

DENSO’s New Inline E-Compressor to Debut on Ford EVs

DENSO’s new inline electric (e) compressor will make its global debut on Ford’s Focus Electric, which began production this past December with retail production ramping up the first half of the year. The inline e-compressor also will appear on the Fusion and C-MAX Hybrids and Energi Plug-in Hybrids, due to hit North American roads in 2012.

Driving Technology: The Quest for Improved Battery Output

The search is on for new materials to boost battery energy storage and output.

Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey

The spacious and elegant concept car Ciel is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6-liter Direct Injection V-6 engine, paired with a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology. The Ciel – pronounced “C-L,” the French translation for sky – is a four-seat convertible that opens a new chapter in Cadillac’s design and product ascent, pushing the brand’s Art & Science philosophy into a new stratum.

Launching the Ford Evos Concept

Making its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Ford Evos Concept represents the ultimate expression of Ford’s new global design language, and explores key future powertrain and vehicle technologies. Created as a bespoke concept vehicle, the fastback introduces Ford’s first truly global design language as the momentum of the company’s One Ford product plan continues to build.

AVI Offers Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems Training Video

In the Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems training video, instructor Dave Hobbs teaches you hands-on fundamentals to servicing Hybrid A/C systems. Advance your diagnostic strategies by understanding these complex systems through live on-car demonstrations.

Tech Tip: Toyota Matrix MIL ON/DTC’s P0011, P0012 or P0016 Set

Under certain conditions, customers may experience an MIL On condition with DTC P0011, P0012 or P0016 stored in the Engine Control Module/ECM.