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Hydrogen, methane created from bread waste successful

Hydrogen, methane created from bread waste successful

TOKYO October 8, 2004; Japan Today reported that Sapporo Breweries Ltd, Shimadzu Corp and Hiroshima University have succeeded in a joint experiment to steadily generate hydrogen and methane gas using waste from the bread-making process, the partners said Thursday. The first technology of its kind, which is also applica ... Continue reading

Nissan enters hydrogen vehicle in China environmental car contest

Nissan enters hydrogen vehicle in China environmental car contest

BEIJING October 9, 2004; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co said Friday it will enter a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle in an international eco-friendly car contest next week in Shanghai as the vehicle's China debut. The Japanese automaker will enter its X-Trail fuel cell vehicle in the Challenge Bibendum, a ... Continue reading

CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES BANQUET 400

CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES BANQUET 400

Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES BANQUET 400 - RACE NOTES KANSAS SPEEDWAY October 10, 2004 KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 GM GOODWRENCH CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: "We blew a water pump gasket. It's too bad because ... Continue reading

Nemechek Holds Off Rudd for NASCAR NexCup Victory

Nemechek Holds Off Rudd for NASCAR NexCup Victory

KANSAS CITY, Kan. October 10, 2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reportred that Joe Nemechek completed a weekend sweep Sunday, holding off a charging Ricky Rudd to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Kansas Speedway. This one was almost as close as his half car-length victory over Greg Biffle in the Busch Series event ... Continue reading

Dodge Cup Quotes from kansas

Dodge Cup Quotes from kansas

Kansas Speedway Ray Cooper Banquet 400. Clear!Blue Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. 704-975-3232 JEREMY MAYFIELD (No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) - Finished Fifth "We're doing the best we can. ... Continue reading

Scelzi wins Reading, Schumacher Racing sweeps three classes

Scelzi wins Reading, Schumacher Racing sweeps three classes

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 21 OF 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY READING, PA. RAIN-POSTPONED RACE DATES: OCT. 8-10, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI WINS READING; DON SCHUMACHER RACING SWEEPS THREE CLASSES REA ... Continue reading

Gray out in Reading first round against Worsham

Gray out in Reading first round against Worsham

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 21 OF 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY READING, PA. RAIN-POSTPONED RACE DATES: OCT. 8-10, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 GRAY OUT IN FIRST ROUND AGAINST WORSHAM READING, Pa. (Oct. 10, 2004 ... Continue reading

Stremme, Team TRIMSPA Finish Strong in First Kansas Speedway Start

Stremme, Team TRIMSPA Finish Strong in First Kansas Speedway Start

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme, Team TRIMSPA Finish Strong in First Kansas Speedway Start Kansas City, KS (October 9, 2004) – David Stremme qualified ninth for the Mr. Goodcents 300, his first start at Kansas Speedway. From the drop o ... Continue reading

Schumacher wins Japanese Formula One Grand Prix

Schumacher wins Japanese Formula One Grand Prix

SUZUKA, Japan Oct. 10 Kyodo - Ferrari's Michael Schumacher of Germany won the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday for his 13th victory of the year and 83rd overall in his career, while local favorite Takuma Sato finished fourth. Ralf Schumacher, younger brother of Michael, came second for Williams and Jenson Butt ... Continue reading

Howe Chassis Approved for ARCA Trucks

Howe Chassis Approved for ARCA Trucks

Howe Chassis Approved For ARCA Truckers TOLEDO OH (10-9-04) ARCA officials announced today a new partnership between it's ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series and renowned stock car racing chassis builder Howe Racing Enterprises beginning with the 2005 season. As per the agreement, Howe Racing Enterprises will become an a ... Continue reading

Sierra Club: Waiting List for Hybrid Vehicles Longer than Wait for Organ Transplants

Sierra Club: Waiting List for Hybrid Vehicles Longer than Wait for Organ Transplants

Sierra Club: Waiting List for Hybrid Vehicles Longer than Wait for Organ Transplants SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 8 -- In the Fall 2004 issue of the Green Car Journal consumer magazine, Sierra Club executive director Carl Pope points out in an interview that, "right now, in many American cities, the waiting list to ge ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon Logs Eighth; To Face Brother Tony

Cruz Pedregon Logs Eighth; To Face Brother Tony

Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Maple Grove Raceway ­ Mohnton, Pa. Final Qualifying Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Improves Time; Maintains Eighth All Pedregon, All of the Time in Round One Tomorrow MOHNTON, Pa. (Oct. 9, 2004) ­ Cruz Pedregon led the Advance Au ... Continue reading

NHRA Summit Racing Series - Saturday from Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.

NHRA Summit Racing Series - Saturday from Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION FINALS FAMOSO RACEWAY, BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. SATURDAY, OCT. 9, 2004 Contact: George Phillips 626-327-0480 FAMOSO HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPION CHILBES TAKES PACIFIC DIVISION 'RACE OF CHAMPIONS' TITLE BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Peter Chillbes III, a recent graduate of B ... Continue reading

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