News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: CNG-Methane

NACS Reports COVID-19 Sets Back Pace of Auto Industry Trends

May 22, 2020

Deloitte surveyed more than 35,000 consumers in 20 countries to explore their opinions on emerging connected, autonomous, shared and electrified automotive technologies for its 2020 Global Automotive Consumer Study. As you can imagine, those insights have shifted since the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis. ... Continue reading

Methanol Made From Coal For Liquid Auto Fuel Has Grown Rapidly In China Since 2000 (But Not In USA) - The Methanol Economy

May 16, 2020

China is the global leader in methanol use and has recently expanded methanol production capacity. ... Continue reading

COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Analysis- Autogas Market 2020-2024 | Rising Need for Cleaner Fuel to Boost Growth | Technavio

May 12, 2020

Technavio has been monitoring the autogas market and it is poised to grow by 2.91 million tonnes during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of about 2% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. ... Continue reading

YEA! Consumer Sentiment on Future Mobility Technologies Declines Even Before the New Normal Hits, J.D. Power and SurveyMonkey Find

Apr 22, 2020

This may be the only good thing to come out of our plague...there is nothing wrong and most things right about the Internaal Combustion Engine its only problem is the fuel it ubiquetously burns... change the fuel to Ethanol and stop the silicon valley technology bullshit....Oh yeah virtually every car owner in the U.S ... Continue reading

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2020

Jan 29, 2020

January 29, 2020 EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2020 explores the changing U.S. energy mix through 2050 as consumption grows more slowly than production, particularly of oil, natural gas, and renewables, resulting in increasing exports and relatively stable CO2 emissions The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) ... Continue reading

Strategic Partnership to Develop Cow Poop To Fuel

Dec 12, 2019

- More than $200 million strategic partnership will capture methane from U.S. dairy farms and convert it into clean, renewable energy for U.S. consumers- Strategic partnership will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. dairy farms, equivalent to taking nearly 100,000 cars off the road or planting 7.5 ... Continue reading

Hyundai to Expand Its Eco-focused Product Lines to 13 by 2022

Nov 7, 2019

Hyundai today announced its commitment to introduce 13 alternatively fueled vehicles by 2022, including six sedans and seven SUVs. • Hyundai will introduce six alternatively-fueled sedans and seven SUVs • Alternative fuel powertrains include Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid systems • Benefitting the U.S. Envir ... Continue reading

A Final Message From Our Friend T.Boone Pickens

Oct 7, 2019

The following message from T. Boone Pickens was written prior to his passing on September 11, 2019. Mr. Pickens’ website and social media accounts are now being maintained by T. Boone Pickens Foundation team members. ... Continue reading

SEAT participates in a new European project to generate biomethane from waste

Sep 19, 2019

SEAT is going to participate until 2023 in the Life Landfill Biofuel project, which was recently approved by the European Commission, whose goal is to obtain renewable gas from municipal landfills. ... Continue reading

SHIFT Automotive: A Roadmap to Make the Future of Mobility Smart and Sustainable

Aug 6, 2019

SHIFT Automotive returns to IFA Berlin, exploring how the latest technologies are shaping the way we live, work and drive. The two-day convention brings together start-ups and tech giants, car manufacturers and city planners. ... Continue reading

Renewable Natural Gas Continues to Move Passengers on the Big Blue Bus and at Los Angeles International Airport

Aug 6, 2019

The demand is growing for Redeem™ renewable natural gas which reduces carbon emissions at least 70% when fueling buses, trucks, waste, and other vehicles. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Opens the 2019 Automobile Information Service for Elementary School Students

Jul 22, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today opened the 2019 Automobile Information Service for Elementary School Students, which will be available until December 10, 2019. This service has been offered to children for 27 years, and answers various questions related to the automobile industry via a toll-free number, websi ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday July 6, 2019 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Jul 6, 2019

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

The Future of Biofuels

May 24, 2019

DALLAS May 24, 2019; NACS Fuels Institute kicked off the FUELS2019 conference this week, bringing together leaders within the transportation and energy markets to discuss the evolution of fuels such as biofuels. Leading the discussion, Dr. ... Continue reading

SEAT CNG Power Lineup (USA?)

Apr 8, 2019

SEAT continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency.The brand’s range includes the Mii Ecofuel, Ibiza TGI, Arona TGI and Leon TGI, meaning there is a CNG-powered veh ... Continue reading