In Europe a Survey Predicts Shortage of Edible Barley as Farmers Switch to Biofuels
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DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c56648) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst – May 2007 Issue to their offering.
Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive industry’s quest to improve emissions and air quality. Covered topics include:
- Alternative fuels
- Business models
- Conventional engines
- Corporate strategy
- Fuel cells
- Government policy
- Hybrids
- Joint ventures
- Key personnel
- Manufacturing
- New technology
- New products
- Research and development
Automotive Environment Analyst speaks of the current trends in alternative fuel development. More and more vehicle manufacturers are coming out with models that run on greener fuels like ethanol and CNG. The report covers the latest car launches, the latest fuels and vehicle upgrades. With gasoline prices skyrocketing, buyers are increasingly demanding greener cars. The report also talks of the changes occurring in the emerging markets as they try to keep up with the fast pace of the developed countries.
Newly drafted emission laws the world over also find a place in the report. Components and technologies essential for curbing pollution are also covered. As well as all this, the report gives updates on hybrid sales, keeping track of the performance of major vehicle manufacturers globally.
Automotive Environment Analyst provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to vehicle or supplier level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest developments in the automotive industry and how this affects and is formed by our global environment.
Who relies on this report?
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Suppliers
- Consultants
- Investment Banks/Finance/Venture capital
Methodology
Our reporting is based on 15 years experience in automotive publishing. We use a respected network of leading economists, engineers and analysts, allowing us to probe the core fundamentals of the automotive industry. In this way we establish the underlying factors behind the events and trends that shape the auto industry today and tomorrow.
Content Outline:
China: Chevrolet Volt fuel cell concept world premiere at Shanghai motor show
Europe: Ballard receives fuel cell bus service contract extensions
Germany: General Motors to base FCV mass production decision on worldwide market test
Greece: Scientists to convert public bus to run on hydrogen
Japan: Toyota to deliver FCV for commercial transport demonstration project
Netherlands: Amsterdam extends hydrogen bus trials till January 2008
US: First hydrogen fuel cell bus introduced in Connecticut
US: Department of Energy to invest US$8.2m on hydrogen storage research projects
US: University of Delaware to operate hydrogen fuel cell bus on campus
US: Las Vegas Valley launches hydrogen refuelling station
China: Roewe 750 hybrid debuts at Shanghai motor show
China: Chery A3 ISG diesel hybrid unveiled at Shanghai motor show
China: Chang’an reveals Jiexun hybrid at Shanghai motor show
Germany: Continental blames failure to meet hybrid system demand on lack of engineers
Jamaica: Government announces 63% tax cut for hybrid imports
US: Ricardo to display micro hybrid powertrain at New York auto show
US: New York Times adds Sprinter plug-in hybrid to fleet
US: UQM to jointly develop plug-in hybrid SUT with Phoenix
US: Pennsylvania receives first hybrid school bus
US: Odyne signs marketing agreement with FAB Holdings for plug-in hybrid systems
US: GM to use two-mode hybrid powertrain for new Silverado and Sierra hybrid versions
US: Chrysler announces the Aspen Hybrid
US: GM claims 25% fuel saving for Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon hybrids
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Iranian firm to build ethanol fuel facility
Brazil: Government aims to double ethanol production by 2017
Brazil: Ford launches flex-fuel Focus
Canada: Private firms planning North America’s biggest biofuel facility
Canada: Industry must prove biodiesel quality in cold weather, says Shell executive
China: Sinoenergy acquires 60% stake in Jiaxing Lixun Automotive Electronic
Europe: Survey predicts shortage of edible barley as farmers switch to biofuels
Finland: Neste to work with paper maker on BTL fuel project
Germany: FEV to display prototype gasoline/E85 turbocharged engine at SAE
Germany: CNG vehicle numbers on the rise
India: CWI to supply 500 BGI engines for Tata buses ordered by Delhi transit agency
India: Quantum signs CNG, LPG fuel systems distribution agreement
India: Southern state transit agency to trial biodiesel in fleet
India: Pakistan keen to tap CNG expertise
Netherlands: Scientists discover fungus in elephant dung can process biofuel from grain
Netherlands: UK firm to build biodiesel plant in Rotterdam
New Zealand: US venture firm invests US$3.5m in gas-to-ethanol process
Pakistan: Consignment of 250 CNG buses from India delayed till July
Taiwan: Revised law mandates 1% biodiesel blend from 2008
UK: Vauxhall launches biodiesel B30 fleet trial
UK: Greenergy’s biodiesel plant begins commercial production
UK: Ethanol-fuelled Scania bus trial to begin
US and Brazil: Presidents meet again to discuss alternative fuel promotion
US: Ford to offer flex-fuel version of Crown Victoria police vehicle
US: HyPower and Middle Tennessee State University in hydrogen research partnership
US: Kenworth recognised for alternative fuel trucks
US: EPA introduces renewable fuel programme
US: Weyerhaeuser and Chevron to study biofuels feasibility
US: Missouri Senate endorses biodiesel fuel legislation
US: Roush introduces first propane-powered Ford F-150 pickup
US: ConocoPhillips and Tyson to process biodiesel from animal fat
US: Menifee Union School District receives US$2.6m grant for CNG school buses
China: Volkswagen planning €500m investment in cleaner engines
India: Maruti to use Euro IV and V-compliant engines for new models
Japan: Mitsubishi to bring forward new diesel engine project; European launch now planned for 2009
South Korea: Hyundai to start Veracruz diesel exports to US
US: Nissan to launch first diesel model in 2010
US: Cummins offers 2007 on-highway engines for Class 8 tractors
US: Caterpillar C9 engine receives EPA certification
US: Peterbilt 387 and 386 become EPA SmartWay compliant
US: Freightliner selected for EPA SmartWay Programme
US: Kenworth T660 and T2000 models recognised by EPA as SmartWay eligible trucks
China: Quantum announces lithium-ion battery partnership with Chinese OEM
France: Fuel efficiency goals create challenges for sheet moulding compounds
Japan: Nissan, NEC form lithium-ion battery joint venture
Mexico: Azure Dynamics signs supply deal with Electro Autos Eficaces
US: Cobasys expanding Orion centre, again
US: Odyne signs plug-in hybrid battery supply agreement with EnerSys
US: New bill proposed to reduce gasoline use by 20% by 2017
US: Supreme Court rules that EPA has authority to regulate emissions
US: UQM to supply generators and motor controllers for additional Denver hybrid mall shuttle buses
US: Cummins Filtration wins award from American Filtration & Separations Society
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