BIO: RFS is the Pathway to Energy Security Today and In the Future
Aug 11, 2012
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) sets a path for U.S. energy security, reduced reliance on foreign oil and a cleaner environment; and it's working said the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today in response to the United Nations call to temporarily suspend the RFS. 'The United Nations call for a suspension of ... Continue reading
Rentech Reports Results for Second Quarter 2012
Aug 11, 2012
Rentech, Inc. (NYSE MKT:RTK) today announced its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. Rentech owns and develops technologies that enable the production of certified synthetic fuels, renewable power and hydrogen. The Company also owns the general partner interest and a majority of the common units o ... Continue reading
Leading The Charge in California, Frito-Lay Rolls Out Growing Fleet of All-electric Delivery Trucks
Aug 10, 2012
Senior leadership from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division was joined today by California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Matt Rodriquez, secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency and Gregory Winterbottom, chairman of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee to announce the grow ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Market in North America 2011-2015
Aug 10, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Market in North America 2011-2015" report to their offering. 'Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Market in North America 2011-2015' TechNavio launched its report Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Market in North America 2011-2015 based on a ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2012
EVTV, producers of the highly successful weekly "Friday Show", will host its Second Annual Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention (EVCCON) in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Sept. 26 -- 30, 2012. This year the conference will be held at the Show Me Center, 1333 N. Sprigg St., on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's Variable Cam Timing Technologies Help Boost Fuel Economy For The 2012 Subaru Impreza
Aug 9, 2012
BorgWarner's Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology with new mid position lock system helps improve fuel economy for the 2012 Subaru Impreza, the most fuel-efficient all-wheel drive vehicle available in the United States. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza offers 30 percent better fuel econom ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturers Converge in Oklahoma to Discuss CNG Vehicles for State Fleets
Aug 8, 2012
Representatives from the nation's auto manufacturers, including the Big Three, are in Oklahoma City today to meet with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and procurement experts to ask questions surrounding a recently issued multistate request for proposal. The RFP, which comes as a result of a nationwide, bi-partisan effor ... Continue reading
17 New EPA Certifications For Propane Liquid Injection Bi-fuel Systems For GM Vehicles
Aug 8, 2012
Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received 17 new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. The new certifications cover approx ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2012
This announcement is made by BYD Company Limited on a voluntary basis. The Company and all members of its Board of Directors hereby warrant the truth, accuracy, completeness of the contents in this announcement, and the absence of any false information, misleading statements or material omissions. ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2012
All-new Ford C-MAX Energi delivers the top electric-only speed of any plug-in hybrid -- 85 mph -- more than 20 mph higher than Toyota Prius plug-in; unique EV mode button allows customers to deliver electric power on-demand C-MAX Energi -- Ford's first plug-in hybrid -- also tops Prius plug-in in overall range (550 mil ... Continue reading
UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 Powering Zero Emission Taxicabs During London 2012 Summer Olympics
Aug 7, 2012
During the London 2012 Summer Olympics, many athletes and dignitaries are experiencing the efficient power of UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) electric drive systems in a fleet of specially prepared London taxicabs. We are excited that our PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive system was selected to power a fleet of ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in alternative fuel systems and clean propulsion technologies for automotive applications, including natural gas, hybrid/electric and hydrogen systems, today announced that during the year-to-date period ending July 31, orders for its CNG fuel systems ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2012
During the London 2012 Summer Olympics, one of the vehicles people will see is an Audi A1 e-tron dressed in German colors and propelled by the efficient power of an UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) electric drive system. ... Continue reading
Design of Hybrid Powertrains for use in Commercial Vehicles Detailed in New SAE International Book
Jul 31, 2012
The recent development of hybrid powertrain components and system integration technologies can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50 percent compared to conventional internal combustion engines. However, energy consumption still outpaces production, and worsening air quality and traffic congestion demand that sustainable ... Continue reading
BMW Partners with Green Mountain Energy Company to Support Clean Energy
Jul 31, 2012
BMW and Green Mountain Energy Company today announced their partnership to offer drivers of the BMW ActiveE the choice to support renewable energy for their cars. The ActiveE drivers, known as “Electronauts,' now have the opportunity to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Green Mountain to cover the est ... Continue reading
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