(February 16, 2012) MORRISVILLE, N.C. —Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless recharging equipment for electric vehicles, will host a launch event for its Apollo Program on Feb. 23 in Richmond, Va., to increase awareness and demonstrate the capabilities of wireless charging for electric vehicles.

(February 15, 2012) The latest hot-rod wagon from Audi, the 2013 RS 4 Avant, were revealed today nearly a month before the car’s scheduled debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

The “RS” prefix signifies a performance version of a regular Audi model, Audi’s version of BMW’s M Division and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG in-house tuner. To show that the RS4 is more than an ordinary station wagon, Audi gave it some more aggressive exterior styling, including a new front fascia with larger, lower air intakes, flared wheel arches, and a rear diffuser with cannon-sized tailpipes.

(February 15, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — The road to the new Ford Fusion Hybrid’s 47 mpg — expected to be America’s most fuel-efficient non-rechargeable sedan — can be traced back to Ford’s electrified vehicle team and the nearly 500 patents Ford now holds for its hybrid technology.
 
“Ford continued to invest to develop new products like our new Fusion hybrids during the depths of the economic downturn,” said Chuck Gray, Ford chief engineer of Global Core Engineering Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. “We succeeded in transforming our lineup with leading fuel efficiency, thanks in part to the many Ford inventors who are helping make our Fusion Hybrid America’s most fuel-efficient sedan.”

(February 14, 2012) ZURICH — The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon, the third variant of Chevrolet’s most-popular car, will make its global premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show early next month.

The station wagon  complements the Cruze sedan and hatchback, which together have combined sales of more than 1 million vehicles globally since launch in 2009. Unfortunately for U.S. customers, Chevrolet has no plans to bring the wagon to North America.