News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Diesel

'Fuel-Efficient Car Gap' Growing as U.S. Falls to Two 40mpg+ Vehicles, While Number of Gas-Sipping Cars Unavailable in U.S. Rises to Well Over 100

Feb 14, 2007

Survey: Over 2.5 Million Americans Want Fuel-Efficient Vehicles ... But Have Been Frustrated; Four Out of Five Want Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Now Off Limits to Them, Seek Hill Action. WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- America is now stuck in reverse when it comes to fuel-efficient vehicles and unhappy U.S. consumers want Congress t ... Continue reading

Hyundai Accent and Elantra Earn 'Greenest Vehicles of 2007' Honors

Feb 14, 2007

2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra Receive Environmental Honors From the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14 -- The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra as two of the top 12 "Greenest Vehicles of 2007." ... Continue reading

SUV Lobby Fight Emissions Law

Feb 13, 2007

Ads Call Attention to Adverse Impacts on Millions of Californians WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Farmers, ranchers, small businesses, contractors, boaters, campers, RV owners and families are among the millions of light truck owners in California who will be adversely affected by a new law unless it is ... Continue reading

Enhanced Fuel Economy Remains Top Priority for European Vehicle Owners

Feb 13, 2007

High fuel prices continue to influence European vehicle owner technology preferences LONDON and DETROIT, Feb. 13 -- For the second year in a row, the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) Europe study indicates that vehicle owners(1) in five countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) have chosen enh ... Continue reading

Alternative Fuels Conference: One-stop Shopping That's Fuel, Vehicle, and Technology Neutral

Feb 13, 2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Alternative Fuels Enjoy the Spotlight at North America's Leading Industry Conference One Stop Shopping That's Fuel, Vehicle, and Technology Neutral Las Vegas, NV, February 12, 2007 - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the thir ... Continue reading

CSI/40MPG.ORG: 'Fuel-Efficient Car Gap' Growing, With More Than 100 Car Models Getting 40MPG Now Sold Overseas... But Not Available in U.S.

Feb 13, 2007

America Stuck in Reverse: Ranks of 40MPG or Better Cars Grows Overseas, But Shrinks in U.S.; National Poll to Show Unhappy U.S. Consumers Want Congress to Act. The number of vehicle models sold in the U.S. that get more than 40 miles per gallon (MPG) has dropped from 2005 levels, even as the ranks of highly fuel-effici ... Continue reading

VW Polo Bluemotion Diesel Debuts in UK

Feb 12, 2007

9 February 2007 BlueMotion represents the most efficient and economical vehicle in each of Volkswagen’s car ranges. Set to make its debut on the Polo, the BlueMotion brand will soon expand with the announcement that the Passat BlueMotion is to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Applied to the Polo, Blu ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups

Feb 10, 2007

CONSUMER REPORTS’ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY – If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reports’ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading

Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits

Feb 10, 2007

Updated frequently — last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayer’s tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Review

Feb 9, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Performance and luxury are not incompatible. There is no shortage of vehicles which combine high levels of both, in any form imaginable. But add fuel economy to the mix, and the list gets mighty short. Such a vehicle would have to be a hybrid, right? Not ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Showcases Clean TDI, Biodiesel, and Hydrogen at Sustainability Summit

Feb 9, 2007

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is giving a high profile to vehicles with lower environmental impact at the Designing Sustainable Mobility Summit, being held at Art Center College of Design in Southern California. Here, designers and other transportation experts from many ... Continue reading

Probe's Strategic Initiatives for 2007 Include the Development of Alternative Fuel Technologies

Feb 8, 2007

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 8 -- Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PMFI) -- announced today that its strategic plans for 2007 include the allocation of resources sufficient to allow the Company to become a developer of alternative fuel technologies that enables vehicles and generators to operate on clean-burning ... Continue reading

National AFV Conference: 100% Affordable & Clean Solutions Marketplace

Feb 8, 2007

The winds of change have swept in a new era for fleets and policymakers. Yesterday’s fossil fuel based transportation is swiftly being replaced by clean alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. The opportunity this presents for fleets and policymakers is the focal point of the 13th National Alternative ... Continue reading

Foreign Owned Automakers Top "Green" List

Feb 6, 2007

Washington DC February 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that three gasoline-electric hybrids, the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, and Nissan Altima, were rated among the most environmentally friendly cars of 2007 today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The Honda Civic was ranked number one. The ... Continue reading

Money-Saving Product Tackles Widespread Diesel Abuse

Feb 6, 2007

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--RCAI (OTCBB:RCAA), a world leader in environmentally-friendly industrial release agents and lubricants, announced today that it is launching a new promotion of its eco-friendly release agent to help tackle diesel abuse in asphalt handling. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel are used a ... Continue reading