Scania Puts the Spotlight on Greener and Safer Transport in The UK
Jun 27, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--On Tuesday 26 June, Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) brought together leading politicians and industry representatives from the transport and environment sectors to discuss greener and safer transport in the UK. The seminar held in London was attended by over 100 delegates from the transport and environm ... Continue reading
Lancia Partners With MomoDesign to Create New Sports Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 23, 2007
TURIN, Italy - June 23, 2007: The Lancia Ypsilon Sport MomoDesign makes its entrance, with the most powerful diesel engine in its class, a new version with a split personality (a dynamic look and innate elegance), which opens a new chapter in the collaboration between two brands that are famous throughout the world for ... Continue reading
AJC Applauds Senate Comprehensive Energy Bill, Urges House Action
Jun 22, 2007
WASHINGTON, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Jewish Committee applauds the Senate for adopting bipartisan and comprehensive energy legislation. "Greater energy security means greater national security," said AJC Executive Director David A. Harris. "This bill will enhance U.S. energy security by reducing ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Broadens Powertrain Offensive
Jun 21, 2007
Onslaught of New Initiatives to Result in Significantly Improved Fuel Efficiency CHELSEA, Mich., June 21 -- - Mild-hybrid technology to debut in future Chrysler Group vehicle - Chrysler two-mode hybrid program to expand - 2009 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee BLUETEC: another 50-state clean diesel from Chrysler Group - Company t ... Continue reading
Ford To Increase Diesel Vehicles in India
Jun 20, 2007
Mumbai Jun 20, 2007; you wont find this story on ebay autos or edmunds: Ford India, the wholly owned subsidiary, sold 41,797 units in the year to March 2007, an increase of 45 percent from the previous year, and aims to maintain its share of the market that is expected to nearly double to 2 million units by 2010. "We m ... Continue reading
DENSO Establishes New Company in China to Produce Diesel Common Rail Systems
Jun 20, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, June 18, 2007 - DENSO Corporation today announced that on June 1 it established a wholly owned company, DENSO (Changzhou) Fuel Injection System Co., Ltd., to produce common rail systems for diesel vehicles in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. The investment will total approximately four billion yen. Construction ... Continue reading
Google Launches RechargeIT Plug-In Hybrid Car Initiative and Unveils Solar Installation
Jun 19, 2007
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. , today announced the RechargeIT initiative (www.google.org/recharge/) that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil dependence by accelerating the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ("plug-ins"). As part of this initiative, Google ... Continue reading
GM Plans First Light Duty V-8 Clean Diesel for North America
Jun 17, 2007
High-efficiency V-8 scheduled for pickup trucks under 8,600 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight and HUMMER H2 Low emissions, high performance and excellent fuel economy Expected to deliver class-leading torque, power and refinement Manufactured at the GM Powertrain Tonawanda engine plant TONAWANDA, NY - June 17, 2007: General ... Continue reading
Toyota, Isuzu Consider Diesel Partnership
Jun 15, 2007
Washington DC June 15, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has announced it's in talks with Japanese partner Isuzu on developing diesel engines, but no details have been decided. The Nikkei reported in its Friday's editions that Toyota, Japan's top automaker, will outsource diesel engine product ... Continue reading
Automakers Have Different Approaches to Going Green
Jun 14, 2007
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA news letter reported a story that asked what's the powertrain of the future? Hybrid electric? Clean diesel? Gasoline? Biofuels? The Detroit News reports that automakers disagree on the best option and some believe that a combination of choices is best for the environment and the c ... Continue reading
Study Questions If Transportation Biofuels Economically Sustainable?
Jun 11, 2007
LONDON--Many see transportation biofuels as a way of reducing carbon emissions in the face of climate change and of mitigating the volatility of the world energy markets. But the question arises âgiven dependency on high oil prices and political support, are transportation biofuels economically sustainable?â ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2007
Detroit, Mich. - General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), lead sponsors for the Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility engineering competition, congratulated students from Mississippi State University, who took top honors today at the third annual competition. The Mississippi State team was ... Continue reading
The new smart fortwo cdi - The world's most economical production car with the lowest CO2 emissions
Jun 11, 2007
with fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC) and emissions of 88 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre the new smart fortwo cdi is the most economical production car worldwide. A full tank of fuel costs around â¬38.00* and 33 litres of fuel will take the 33 kW/45 bhp two-door car approximately ... Continue reading
GM-Student Challenge X Competition Generates More Than Winning Team - VIDEO STORY
Jun 9, 2007
DETROIT - June 9, 2008: After three-years of competing in the "Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility" challenge, a team from the University of Mississippi has been dubbed the victors. The competition, which is sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy, asked students throughout the U.S. to ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2007
WASHINGTON â A new study by four leading researchers concludes that a significant increase in fuel-economy standards for vehicles is achievable without affecting vehicle safety. The study, which was released at a major policy briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation, provides critical insights ... Continue reading
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