News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Diesel

BMW to Bring Diesels to U.S. in 2008

Mar 6, 2007

Washington DC March 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that BMW AG will begin selling diesel-powered cars in the United States next year, its CEO said today. "Next year we are also going to offer our diesel vehicles in the U.S. -- another step in protecting the environment," CEO Norbert Reithofer said in a speech p ... Continue reading

GM Committed to Energy Diversity in Europe

Mar 6, 2007

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 6 -- - All-New V6 Diesel for European Markets Unveiled - Fuel Cell Demonstration Fleet and New Saab 9-3 BioPower Announced - Further E-Flex Concepts to be Seen at Shanghai and Frankfurt Motor Shows General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner today reinforced GM's commitment to energy diversi ... Continue reading

Cadillac to Debut GM's Powerful New V-6 Clean Diesel in Geneva

Mar 6, 2007

GENEVA, March 6 -- - GM's First Production Application of innovative, Closed-Loop Combustion technology - Cadillac CTS Adds Engine to its Portfolio in 2009 - Low Emissions, High Performance and Excellent Fuel Economy - 184 kW/250 hp, 550 Nm (406 lb.-ft.) Torque, 2.9-Liter Displacement - Compact Design Enables Transvers ... Continue reading

BMW Diesel Powered Models Available in U.S. in 2008

Mar 5, 2007

GENEVA, March 5, 2007; Reuters reported that BMW AG, will begin selling diesel-powered cars in the United States next year, its chief executive said on Monday. "Next year we are also going to offer our diesel vehicles in the U.S. -- another step in protecting the environment," CEO Norbert Reithofer said in a speech to ... Continue reading

Geneva Motor Show Focuses on Fuel Efficiency

Mar 5, 2007

Washington DC March 5, 2007 The AIADA newsletter reported that amid concerns about global warming and the environment, and a debate about auto emission limits in Europe, fuel efficient technology and hybrid vehicles will be featured at this year's Geneva Motor Show. DaimlerChrysler will display a lower-emission diesel ... Continue reading

Geneva Car Show Going Green

Mar 3, 2007

FRANKFURT, March 2, 2007; Michael Shields, European Auto Correspondent writing for Reuters reported that challenged to cut cars' output of climate-warming greenhouse gases, global automakers get the chance at next week's show in Geneva to prove they can make products that are fun to drive but won't wreck the environmen ... Continue reading

Going Green is Going Global

Mar 2, 2007

Washington DC March 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Edward Lapham, Executive Editor of Automotive News, says that for automakers around the world, CO2 emissions, global warming, and the drive to burn less petroleum have become a big product development issue. At the Geneva auto show next week, companies suc ... Continue reading

Regional Efforts to Develop Biorefineries Spotlighted at World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

Mar 2, 2007

WASHINGTON--The 2007 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing will host companies from across the United States on the leading edge of commercializing alternative fuels, chemicals, and biobased products from cellulosic biomass. The Congress’s sessions will feature some of the companies that rec ... Continue reading

Bay Area Finds Novel Way to Save Money on Gas

Mar 1, 2007

Bay Area Firms Encourage Participation as Bond Funds Expand Carpool Network OAKLAND, Calif., March 1 -- The 511 Regional Rideshare Program, the free Web and phone service that helps match commuters for carpools and vanpools, is again offering gas and Safeway gift cards to solo commuters who switch to carpooling. The Ri ... Continue reading

Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference Breaks Previous Records

Mar 1, 2007

History will be made April 1-4 in Anaheim, California, where the largest gathering of alternative fuel professionals will convene for the 13th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo. Records for mobility feats are nothing new. Consider some recent Guinness World Records. - The Casual Lofa is a motorize ... Continue reading

Going Green; Chili Pepper Racing Brings Diesel Power to SPEED World Challenge

Mar 1, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Going Green; Chili Pepper Racing Brings Diesel Power to SPEED World Challenge Ooltewah, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2007) - As the motorsports industry becomes increasingly concerned with cleaner fuel sources, one SPEED World Challenge team has put its money where its mouth is to lead the charge for a product ... Continue reading

SUV Lobby Rails Against Fuel Economy Standards

Feb 28, 2007

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SUV Owners of America, the national non-profit organization representing the rights of SUV and light truck owners, is available to discuss the negative impacts of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) changes currently being debated in Congress. With sustained high gas pri ... Continue reading

Volvo Participates in Global Initiative on Climate Change

Feb 28, 2007

More than 85 companies and organisations around the world - among them the Volvo Group – have recently signed a post-Kyoto framework for clean energy and climate change action. The statement was intended as a way forward for tackling climate change. The initiative is called ‘The Global Roundtable on Climate C ... Continue reading

Honda Racing F1 Team Launches Environmental Concept

Feb 28, 2007

The Honda Racing F1 Team has launched a new initiative to help raise awareness of environmental issues. In place of advertising and sponsor logos that have dominated F1 cars for decades, the RA107 F1 car will simply feature a huge image of the earth. The new livery is a call to action for fans, sponsors, customers and ... Continue reading

Diesel Dangerous for Commuters

Feb 28, 2007

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Diesel fumes pose a major health risk to commuters, according to a new report by the non-profit Clean Air Task Force. The Boston-based environmental research group reported today that even though we spend only a tiny portion of our day commuting, it's during the commute th ... Continue reading