Mercedes-Benz Unveils "DiesOtto" - The Future of The Gasoline Engine
Aug 10, 2007
Stuttgart â The performance of a gasoline engine, the high torque and fuel economy of a state-of-the-art diesel together with extremely clean emissions: Mercedes-Benz has combined all the advantages of both engine types in its DiesOtto powertrain. The new technology package, which stands for the future of the gaso ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars - Thursday
Aug 10, 2007
CAR MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2007 Thursdayâs Insights in Traverse City By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Traverse City, MI â August 9, 2007 â Dr. Cole and his team really know how to throw a conference - dining, dancing, networking, schmoozing, and enough meeting and conferring to make ... Continue reading
Xi'an Cummins Engine Company Starts Production of Cummins ISM 11-Liter Engine
Aug 9, 2007
XI'AN, China--Xiâan Cummins Engine Company Limited (XCEC), a 50/50 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and China's Shaanxi Automobile Group Company Limited (Shaanqi Group) today officially began production of the Cummins ISM 11-liter heavy-duty engine. The ISM is one of the flagship engines of Cumminsâ heavy-d ... Continue reading
Automakers Highlight Low-CO2 Vehicles
Aug 8, 2007
Wasghington DC August 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers are putting a new emphasis on cars and trucks that excel at cutting carbon-dioxide emissions to reduce global warming. USA Today reports that in the past, CO2 was treated as just a component of the noxious vapors spewing from tailpipes. Now, i ... Continue reading
Bosch Clean Diesel Technology: Proven Success On, Off the Track
Aug 7, 2007
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Bosch is realizing success with its advanced clean diesel technologies both on the track, with endurance race cars, and off the track, with passenger vehicles. Over Labor Day weekend, consumers will have a chance to see the advantages of clean diesel technology for themselves. On Sept ... Continue reading
NISSAN DEVELOPS ADVANCED SULEV-STANDARD CLEAN DIESEL
Aug 6, 2007
TOKYO (August 6, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that a new clean diesel technology using high-performance catalysts shows great promise and may be able to meet the State of California's standard for super-ultra-low emission vehicles (SULEVs), equivalent to the Tier2Bin2 emissions requirements. Nissan pla ... Continue reading
Nissan To X-Trail Debut Clean Diesel SUV Japan in 2008
Aug 6, 2007
TOKYO (August 6, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to launch a new clean diesel engine for use in the X-TRAIL sport-utility-vehicle, to be introduced in Japan in the fall of 2008. Based on the M9R engine co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault, the Nissan version will adopt original clean diesel te ... Continue reading
AIADA Lists Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Rides, New and Used
Aug 3, 2007
AIADA Affinity Partner NADAguides.com recently conducted an analysis of vehicles on its website to determine which yielded the highest fuel efficiency of all new and used cars listed. Results of the fuel efficiency analysis show Toyota and Honda vehicles listed on NADAguides.com are at the top in fuel efficiency in bot ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--The Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo featuring AltCar (AltCar Expo), is a rare opportunity for the public to test drive the latest and most technologically advanced electric, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen, fuel cell and ethanol carsâsome which are being unveiled for the first tim ... Continue reading
Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 2, 2007
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading
Earthcars.com Launches; Comprehensive Green Car Website for US Consumers
Aug 1, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt.--Americans tired of rising gas prices, as well as those environmentally conscientious now have a national resource to learn more about âgreenâ transportation. Earthcars.com, the only national website providing consumers with all the tools they need to learn, browse, compare and buy their fuel ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Launches Magazine for 'Green' Automobiles
Jul 31, 2007
ATLANTA, July 31 -- AutoTrader Publishing, the nation's No. 1 automotive classified magazine company launched a new publication dedicated to vehicles that get 30 miles per gallon (mpg) or more. AutoTrader Green will be the first publication focusing exclusively on fuel-efficient vehicles. The new magazine will also inc ... Continue reading
Green Plan Helps General Motors Save More Than 2 Million Yuan in China
Jul 31, 2007
Green plan helps GM save more than 2 million yuan in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2783/Green-plan-helps-GM-save-more-than-2 -million-yuan-in-China.html GENERAL Motors Corp said yesterday its "green supply chain" plan introduced in China two years ago, has helped to save more than two million yuan (US$264,000) ov ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 30 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has set a new record with its Touareg V10 TDI driven by Ryan Arciero at the 2007 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) race. Arciero's time of 13:17:70 was officially declared the new record holder for the alternative fuel diesel truck high performance s ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Concept-cX To Be Unveiled at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Jul 30, 2007
TOKYO - July 30, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its European unit Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. will unveil The MITSUBISHI Concept-cX* at the 62nd Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA; commonly known as the Frankfurt Motor Show) in September. Held at the Frankfurt Messe Complex, the 2007 Frankfurt Motor S ... Continue reading
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