Cleaner Vehicles Create Opportunities for Jobs, Economic Growth, Study Shows
Aug 9, 2011
Report Names Top 15 States That Employ Autoworkers in Clean, Efficient Technologies: MI, OH, IN, NC, KY, PA, TX, AL, CA, SC, TN, NY, IL, VA, AZ More than 155,000 American workers already are making components for clean, fuel-efficient vehicles, and that number could grow significantly as the United States continues to ... Continue reading
AVL Launches First Compliant Part 1965 FTIR Engine Exhaust Emission Measurement System
Aug 9, 2011
AVL announced today its newest member to the family of iGeneration Emission Products, the SESAM i60 FT. New measurement requirements incorporated into the Euro VI and EPA 40 CFR part 1065 emission testing regulations have driven the design of the AVL SESAM i60 FT. This successor to the well known SESAM-FTIR will be the ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Intent to Meet New Fuel-Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Standards Early
Aug 9, 2011
Upon release of the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel-efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, Cummins Inc. affirmed its support for the regulation and announced plans to certify its engines early to meet these standards. The Company has worked proactively on the regulation ... Continue reading
Navistar Statement on Final GHG/Fuel Efficiency Regulations from EPA and NHTSA
Aug 9, 2011
Following is a statement from Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and chief executive officer, about the recent announcement of final Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and fuel efficiency regulations for commercial vehicles: With this rule, EPA and NHTSA have now set an example for what could be a worldwide GHG and fuel ... Continue reading
AAA Arizona Partners with Pricelock to Protect Fleet from Rising Fuel Prices
Aug 9, 2011
AAA Arizona, the Arizona affiliate of AAA, has recently partnered with Pricelock, the online leader in fuel hedging and fuel price protection programs for U.S. businesses, to help control fuel costs for the club's towing services in Arizona. ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Sees Strong Interest in Electric-Drive Vehicle Systems
Aug 9, 2011
GKN Driveline has nearly 40 electric and hybrid-electric vehicle projects currently underway for major automakers around the world, signaling a major push within the industry to speed development of electric cars and light trucks. "Interest is especially high among vehicle manufacturers hoping to convert an existing fr ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2011
Cogenra Solar a provider of distributed solar cogeneration systems and renewable energy service solutions, will be exhibiting its hybrid solar technology at the United States Marine Corps Experimental Forward Operating Base 2011 (ExFOB) event. The demonstration will focus on âConcentrated Solar Harvesting Technolo ... Continue reading
SunPower and Ford Team Up to Provide Clean, Sustainable Energy for the Ford Focus Electric Car
Aug 8, 2011
SunPower Corp. and Ford Motor Company , will unveil their new partnership that will bring consumers the latest innovation in electric vehicles and the opportunity to charge them exclusively with solar power. ... Continue reading
New Fuel Standards Hold Potential for Jobs Opportunities, Economic Growth
Aug 8, 2011
UAW, NRDC, NWF Report Highlights Top 15 States That Employ Autoworkers in Clean, Efficient Technologies: AL, AZ, CA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA A new report that underscores the vital link between strong fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks and their potential impact on local jobs wil ... Continue reading
GT Solar transforms into GT Advanced Technologies
Aug 8, 2011
GT Advanced Technologies Inc., , today announced that the name change from GT Solar to its new name, GT Advanced Technologies Inc., is now complete. As part of the rebranding and new corporate identity, the company is now trading under its new GTAT stock ticker symbol on NASDAQ. ... Continue reading
ChargePoint EV Charging Network Arrives in Chicago's Soldier's Field
Aug 8, 2011
Coulomb Technologies, Inc. the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of independently-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, today announced that Chicago's famed Soldier Field stadium is the latest business to join the ChargePoint Network. ... Continue reading
Augrid Global Holdings Signs Acquisition Letter of Intent with Red Roadster
Aug 8, 2011
Augrid Global Holdings Corp. (OTCBBO: AGHD) and Red Roadster Corporation Corp. has announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent ["LOI"] to explore the acquisition by Augrid of Red Roadster Corporation. Red Roadster Corporation is a privately-held Nevada corporation which created and sells the unique three-wh ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review By James Healy
Aug 8, 2011
Flaws Can't Erode Diesel Jetta TDI's Basic Appeal The VW Jetta TDI provides a good opportunity to revisit the Jetta and check out the diesel, popular among VW buyers because it is rated 30 miles per gallon in town and 42 mpg on the highway. According to USA Todayâs James Healey, that fuel mileage is about 25 perce ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2011
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has secured a purchase contract for 200 additional ultra-light weight high capacity compressed natural gas (CNG) storage systems from a large US natural gas vehicle integrator of light-duty trucks. With the price of natural gas projected to stay ... Continue reading
Comparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy
Aug 8, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Comparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy and Product and Price Positioning" to their offering. âComparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy and Product and Price ... Continue reading
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