Alt Fuel News Daily- A Channel to Discovery
Channel to Discovery, Hybrid Cars; Hybrid Trucks; Hydrogen Power; Electric Power; APV; All About APV's ... Continue reading
SHOWERS POSTPONE OUTLAWS AT LEBANON VALLEY May 31, 2004 West Lebanon, NY-A capacity crowd was on hand Monday night to see the World of Outlaw sprint cars on the high banks of the Lebanon Valley Speedway. Unfortunately the weatherman did not cooperate as showers came into the area just as racing was set to begin. A full ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ (c) 2004 In some parts of Europe, 40 percent of new cars sold are powered by diesel engines. In the United States, about 0.4 percent of cars are diesel-powered. Diesels have never been popular here, with relatively low-priced gasoline and different emissions regulations seeing to the triumph of the spark- ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ Much has been said of late about the future evolution of the automobile. Low-emission vehicles, ultra-low-emission vehicles, zero-emission vehicles, and alternative fuels are being considered by government and industry as solutions to pollution problems. You've probably heard some of the talk and may be w ... Continue reading
Is This The Future? Fuel Cell Technology and Driving the General Motors Hy-Wire
By Carey Russ (c) 2003 According to industry pundits, within the next 25 years we will all be driving hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. And, unlike the pie-in-the-sky predictions of nuclear-powered vehicles in the 1950s, this prophecy has a reasonably high likelihood of coming true. Oil reserves are finite, and much ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ (c) 2003 I recently spent a long, intense day at the ``Challenge Bibendum,'' held this year at the track formerly known as Sears Point, now as Infineon Raceway, near Sonoma, California. As might be surmised from the name, it was sponsored by tire maker Michelin. However, it focused not on tires but on fut ... Continue reading
Is There A Diesel In Your Future?
By Carey Russ When someone mentions ``diesel'', what comes to mind? If you are a typical American driver, it probably won't be pretty. ``Diesel'' is that smelly, smoky bus you got stuck behind the other day, or the noisy semi next to you in traffic. Although diesel is the norm for heavy trucks, and not unheard of in fu ... Continue reading
Internal Combustion-Electric Hybrids
By Carey Russ (c) 2003 One automotive ``technology of the future'' is an accepted technology of the present. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, if not commonplace, are readily available from several manufacturers. They combine an internal-combustion engine with batteries and an electric motor to produce motive power. D ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels: Diesel By Carey Russ (c) 2003 Ten or twenty years in the future, cars and trucks are likely to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Until then, expect internal combustion (IC) to continue to provide power, but it will not be business as usual. While gasoline will continue to be used, it will continue t ... Continue reading
MILAN, May 31 Jane Barrett writing for Reuters reported that Fiat will fill the sudden vacancy in its top management by picking Sergio Marchionne, the head of Swiss inspection group SGS and a Fiat director, to take over as its CEO, a source close to the Italian group said on Monday. Fiat had to scramble to find a new c ... Continue reading
The Top 10 Reasons Why Letterman Won Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS May 30, 2004; Jim Litke AP Sports Columnist published his top 10 reasons why David Letterman got into auto racing and wound up as the first celebrity co-owner to win the Indy 500: No. 10. -- Johnny Carson was a tennis fan, and never considered buying part of a team. No. 9 -- Paul Newman, who has partnered ... Continue reading
Another Indy Heartbreak for Andretti
INDIANAPOLIS May 30, 2004; Paul Newberry writing for the AP reported that Michael Andretti propped himself up on the pit wall, staring glumly at the storm clouds collecting overhead. Another Indy heartbreak? You bet. Another case of the abysmal "Andretti Luck?" Michael wasn't buying it. "It's not like luck beat us," An ... Continue reading
Indy 500: Fan Chatter Intercepts Fisher's Race Radio
INDIANAPOLIS May 30, 2004; Mark Jewell writing for the AP reported that as Sarah Fisher slowed with the rest of the Indianapolis 500 field during an early race caution, an unfamiliar but encouraging voice in her radio earpiece suggested she move up in the race. The advice wasn't from her pit crew. It came from a man cl ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BARRON TOP CHEVY FINISHER IN RAIN-SHORTENED INDY 500 INDIANAPOLIS, May 30, 2004 - Alex Barron was the highest finishing Chevrolet driver in the rain-delayed and rain-shortened Indianapolis 500, placing 12th in Red Bull Cheever R ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Top 10 for Stremme and Team TRIMSPA at Loweâ™s Concord, NC (May 30, 2004) â“ Team TRIMSPA driver David Stremme qualified 15th for Saturdayâ™s Carquest Auto Parts 300. From the drop of the green, ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck Tri-City Results, Release, Top-10 Points
In Tri-City ARCA Trucks, Rowe Brothers Battle; Brett Holds Off Brian in Michigan Memorial Weekend Thriller AUBURN MI (5-30-04) Rookie Brett Rowe, making his ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series debut in his own unsponsored Chevy S-10, stepped up big by holding off his veteran brother Brian Rowe to win the action-packed Gr ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Rallies to Fourth-Place Finish in Coca-Cola 600
Media Contact: Jason Wise, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (704) 500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> -For Immediate Release- Jamie McMurray Rallies to Fourth-Place Finish in Coca-Cola 600 CONCORD, N.C., (May 30, 2004) --- Jamie McMurray has a love affair with Lowe's Motor Speedway. McMurray ro ... Continue reading
Sunday, May 30, 2004 Ray Cooper Lowe's Motor Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. Coca-Cola 600. 704-975-3232 JAMIE McMURRAY (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) - Finished Fourth "Chip is always on us to take chances to try to win races, and that's pretty much what we did today. The 48 car was pretty fast today. He was pretty much in ... Continue reading
Chevy NASCAR NEXCUP Notes - Lowe's Motor Speedway, May 30
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES COCA COLA 600 Race Notes LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY May 30, 2004 ROBBY GORDON, NO. 31 CINGULAR WIRELESS CHEVROLET - Note: Gordon's Indy 500 efforts ended in ... Continue reading
European Grand Prix Press Conference
Schumacher, Barrichello and Button face the media Schumacher wins the European Grand Prix Michael Schumacher dominated the European Grand Prix to win from Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button. Here’s what the top three had to say. You are wearing a black armband, I guess, in tribute to the passing of Umberto Agne ... Continue reading
NHTSA 24-04Thursday, May 27, 2004 Contact: Tim HurdTelephone: (202) 366-9550 NHTSA Publishes List of April 2004 Recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in April 2004 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list ident ... Continue reading
Long-time Ford Customer Turns 100, Buys Taurus
Ford of Canada Helps Celebrate his Loyalty Featured Stories Press Releases By: Gary Hoffman | Ford Communications Network Wilfrid Creighton was honored recently for his loyalty to the company. DEARBORN, Mich., May 28, 2004 -- Most centennial observances arrive like a train barreling into a station, with noise, steam an ... Continue reading
Fiat CEO Resigns After Ferrari Boss Montezemolo Is Named New Chairman, Replacing Late Agnelli
ROME May 30, 2004; The AP repoerted that Fiat SpA chief executive Giuseppe Morchio handed in his resignation Sunday, shortly after the auto conglomerate announced it had named Ferrari chief Luca Cordero di Montezemolo its new chairman. Morchio also had been considered a candidate for the chairman's position. The Italia ... Continue reading
Pre-Race INDY 500 Celebrity Quotes
Sunday, May 30, 2004 MORGAN FREEMAN (Actor, Pace Car driver): “This is one of those times in your life when you realize you’re involved in something just a little bit bigger than awesome.” (Are your nerves up at all?): “It’s building. With me it builds slowly, and I usually don’t get ... Continue reading
Post Indy 500 Press Quotes - In the "Old Days You Could Watch the Press Conferences LIVE on TACH"
SCOTT DIXON (No. 1 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Panoz G Force/Toyota/Firestone): “Guys on the team did a great job. Didn't have all the pieces this Indy.” ROBBY McGEHEE (No. 18 PDM Racing Dallara/Chevrolet/Firestone): “The rain delayed things. Every time this track was fresh, it was deadly loose in ever ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Lime Rock Qualifying Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO Lime Rock Qualifying Report Hayner’s time continues to improve Lakeville, Conn – May 29, 2004 In an extremely fast field of 30+ GT cars, breaking the track GT qualifying record was only enough for Stu Hayn ... Continue reading
BRAD MCCLELLAND WINS TRAIL MOTORS 358/360 SPRINT CAR OPEN CHALLENGE RACE AT SSP NEWBERRYTOWN
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRAD MCCLELLAND WINS TRAIL MOTORS 358/360 SPRINT CAR OPEN CHALLENGE RACE AT SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (May 27, 2004) â“ Brad McClelland picked up the Trail Motors 358/360 Sprint Car Open Challenge event over 43 other strong competitors at the Susquehanna Sp ... Continue reading
Top 3 Divisional Winners from Amelia Motor Raceway
Attached are the top three divisional winners from the R&R Kart Shop 300 held last night at Amelia Motor Raceway. There is only one more race, the Briggs & Stratton 300/Community Weekly Night, before the World Karting Association Grand National comes to Amelia. The Briggs & Stratton 300 will be this Saturday, June 5. T ... Continue reading
TOUGH DAY AT INDIANAPOLIS ENDS WITH 14TH FOR FRANCHITTI
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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, Pa.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2004 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NORTHEAST OPENER READING, Pa. - Champions were crowned today in six classes of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Maple Grove Raceway f ... Continue reading
All Shell and Texaco Gas Stations in New Orleans Open for Service
As of Saturday evening, all Shell and Texaco-Branded stations in the New Orleans area are open and selling quality gasoline to customers. Of 210 stations originally affected, 194 are selling all three grades of gasoline. Sixteen stations are selling premium grade gasoline only while awaiting supplies of regular and mid ... Continue reading
Bazemore wins second of year, extends Funny Car points lead
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA (Kan.) RACE DATES: MAY 28-30, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE WINS HIS SECOND RACE OF 2004, EXTENDS POINTS LEAD TOPEKA, Kan. (May 30, ... Continue reading
Scelzi goes five strong laps, exits early in Topeka
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA (Kan.) RACE DATES: MAY 28-30, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI RUNS FIVE STOUT LAPS, GOES OUT IN FIRST ROUND TOPEKA, Kan. (May 30, 2004) ... Continue reading
TEAM 7-ELEVEN'S KANAAN SCORES RUNNER-UP FINISH AT INDY
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Klein Tools/Jim Beam Driver Dan Wheldon Third in Rain-Shortened Indy 500
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XM Satellite Radio Driver Bryan Herta Finishes Fourth in Rain
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