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NHTSA adds front suspension to Ford Windstar investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a probe and subsequent recall into excessive rust issues on the rear axle housing of the 1998-2003 Ford Windstars and now the NHTSA has taken it one step further, adding the front suspension to the list of corrosion concerns for the aging Ford minivans.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 to be largest energy conference in 22 years

More information is pouring in, as Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) takes full advantage after its visionary move to merge the National Hydrogen Association with the US Fuel Cell Council. Their combined strengths will now attempt to move this industry forward by meeting in Washington, DC from Feb 13 -16.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Hyundai teases the 2011 Veloster before the Detroit debut

Over the past few months we have been privy to great many spyshots of the upcoming sporty compact from Hyundai and yesterday, the up-and-coming Korean automaker issued a new teaser video; making official the debut date and the official name of the 2011 Hyundai Veloster.
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DOE announces up to $74M for fuel cell R&D

Less than one week after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NHTSA announced up to $184M for advance vehicle development, the DOE announced it is accepting applications for a total of up to $74 million to support the research and development of clean, reliable fuel cells for two separate but related applications: stationary and transportation.
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Allstate’s X the TXT Program Has 100,000 Fans

Allstate, a leading automotive insurer, obviously doesn’t want to pay out claims, which is why it has launched the fairly successful ‘X the TXT’ program that seeks to end texting while driving. It has attracted more than 100,000 fans at Facebook.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Dual fuel upgrades on the rise for heavy trucks

GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:GMTI) announced that its subsidiary, American Power Group Inc. (APG), has received a Vehicular Memorandum of Exemption from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It includes eleven initial Test Exemptions of testing and verification of APG’s unique, non-invasive, dual fuel upgrade system for aftermarket diesel truck and tractor engines.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Edmunds Predicts 11.5 Million in Vehicle Sales for 2010

Edmunds.com in an effort to beat the end-of-the-year rush has come out with a prediction of 11.5 million in new vehicle sales for 2010. That would be a healthy increase of 10.5 percent from 2010.
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Chrysler recalling 76,000 diesel Ram trucks over braking concern

Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of 76,122 2010-2011 Ram HD pickups equipped with the Cummins diesel engine and a hydroboost braking system over a concern of slow pedal return.
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