California to Continue Air Quality Suit Vs. Automakers
Apr 29, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, April 28, 2007; Reuters reported that California will not drop a lawsuit against automobile manufacturers over greenhouse gas emissions, state Attorney General Jerry Brown said on Saturday, saying the carmakers must change their ways. "I want to sue the automakers and get them to change their ways. In fa ... Continue reading
Auto Industry to Testify on Fuel Bill in Washington DC
Apr 27, 2007
Washington DC April 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers have one last opportunity to soften the impact of a fuel economy bill before it faces a vote in a key Senate committee next month. According to the Detroit News, Sen. Dan Inouye, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, agreed to hold a heari ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Goldman Sachs Annual Alternative Energy Conference
Apr 27, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., April 26 -- On Thursday, May 3, Sue Cischke, Ford Motor Company senior vice president, Sustainability Environment and Safety Engineering, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Annual Alternative Energy Conference. The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. EDT and will last for approximately one hour. A ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2007
IRVINE, CA Apr 25, 2007; BlueFire Ethanol, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Arnold R. Klann will speak Monday, April 30th at 8 a.m. Pacific time in a webinar on "What's Real and What's Not in Cellulosic Biofuels," presented by Inside Greentech. Other participants will include John Howe, Vice President Public Affairs of Cel ... Continue reading
100% Biodegradable NANOIL Ready for Automobiles
Apr 24, 2007
Nano Chemical Systems Holding, Inc. Introduces a Line of Biodegradable Motor Oils That Can Perform as Well as Today's Fossil and Synthetic Oils TAMPA, Fla., April 23 -- Nano Chemical Systems Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NCSH) , (Nanochem or "The Company"), announced today their latest entry into the multi-billion do ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Move Up Introduction of Next-generation Diesel Car Engine
Apr 20, 2007
Tokyo - April 20, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced yesterday that it is to bring forward the introduction of a next-generation 2.0-liter class diesel engine to the European market where demand for such engines is growing. Currently under development, the new diesel engine is to go into production at the Ky ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--A significant majority of Californians are concerned about climate change and the stateâs reliance on imported energy, and they view clean diesel technology a positive solution to both problems, according to the results of a public opinion poll released today. Most Californians believe their pe ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Support For EPA SmartWay
Apr 19, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced that its 2007 clean and fuel-efficient on-highway engines are available in Class 8 tractors, which meet requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs SmartWay-designated highway tractors, part of the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership (www.epa.gov/sma ... Continue reading
Cummins Displays Clean Diesels at Diesel Technology Forum Event
Apr 19, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced that it is displaying clean-diesel technology at the Diesel Technology Forumâs Clean Diesel Technology Tour being held in Sacramento, Calif., on April 18 and 19, 2007. The Cummins display showcases Cummins Emission Solutions retrofit products, including a truck retrofit ... Continue reading
The Top 12 Greenest Vehicles of 2007
Apr 18, 2007
Washington DC April 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that on MSNBC's list of the year's 12 most environmentally friendly 2007-model cars two gas/electric hybrids â Toyota's Prius and Honda's Civic Hybrid â are tied for first place. But half of the cars are just old-fashioned, gas-powered vehicles that ... Continue reading
Nissan Commits To Clean Diesel Engine in Maxima in 2010
Apr 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Nissan today announced its plans to launch its first clean diesel engine in the United States for use in the Nissan Maxima in 2010. The passenger car will be powered by an all-new Alliance engine co-developed with its partner, Renault, and will clear stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc ... Continue reading
Number of Alternative Fuel Autos on California's Roads Increased 17% in 2006
Apr 17, 2007
California Drivers are Discovering the Alternatives: Over 837,000 Alternative Fuel Autos on California's Roads, Ranks Second Nationally SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automakers are celebrating National Alternative Fuel Autos Month by releasing state specific data on the sales of Alternative Fu ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Can Reduce Drivers' Pain at the Pump
Apr 17, 2007
Federal Government Releases Forecast for High Summer Fuel Prices WHAT: Today, the Energy Information Administration will release the federal government's forecast for gasoline and diesel prices throughout the summer driving season. Most observers expect that American drivers will once again take to the roads in unprece ... Continue reading
IRS Ruling Could Leave Promising Biodiesel Industry on a 'Bridge to Nowhere'
Apr 17, 2007
Renewable Fuel Advocates Urge Congress to Close Dangerous and Expensive Loophole JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When he first decided to open a biodiesel plant, Delaware farmer Marty Ross knew that it wouldn't be easy. But he believed in biodiesel's potential for both providing energy security ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum to Unite Automotive Industry, Legislators, Media
Apr 16, 2007
--Diesel Technology Forum: Who: The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), an association of companies that manufacture diesel engines, components, fuel and emissions control systems. What: An event -- The Clean Diesel Technology Tour, the largest-ever gathering of clean diesel executives, vehicles and technologies. Environmen ... Continue reading
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