EPA Hails Dodge for Developing Cleanest Heavy-Duty Diesel Pickup Truck
Jan 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- New 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 with Cummins 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine is first Chrysler Group BLUETEC vehicle and first to meet stringent 2010 truck emissions standards in all 50 states. - 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine achieves 2010 NOx emission standards three years early, making it ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal: National Strategy Required to Mainstream E85 Ethanol
Jan 23, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Jan 22, 2007; Today, with 30 new car, truck, van, and SUV models offering the ability to run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel, there's a pressing question on the minds of many: Why aren't more people driving on this domestically produced alternative fuel? "There's a disconnect that goes beyond ... Continue reading
Sealing Solutions (ISS) Offers Affordable Durability for Automotive and H.D. Diesel Applications
Jan 23, 2007
LANCASTER, Pa., Jan. 22 -- A new Tier One business called Interface Sealing Solutions (ISS) was launched today by parent company Interface Solutions Inc. (ISI). The business, which delivers engineered sealing solutions for the heavy- duty diesel, automotive drive train and other key market segments, enters the marketpl ... Continue reading
Largest Nat'l Alternative Fuels, Vehicles & Technology Expo Announced
Jan 22, 2007
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org LARGEST NATIONAL FUELS, VEHICLES & TECHNOLOGY EXPO Announced for April 1-4 in Anaheim, California Las Vegas, NV-January 23, 2007 - The largest alternative fuel and vehicle Expo in the country comes to Anaheim, California, April 1-4 - the 13th ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2007
Washington DC January 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Alan Caruba, founder of the National Anxiety Center, is questioning the notion promoted by Congressional Democrats that Americans can save the environment if they just fill up their tanks with ethanol. He says the world is not running out of oil, and su ... Continue reading
Happy Fleet: Clean Energy Provides Discounts for Fleet Registrations for National Conference
Jan 20, 2007
Weâre not talking about penguins flocking to Southern California. Not yet. However, we are pleased to announce that Clean Energy Fuels is providing a $200 discount off the regular registration fee for any fleet professionals to attend the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Anaheim, Californ ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Wins Top Award At Annual Motoring 'Oscars'
Jan 19, 2007
What Car? Car of The Year - Vauxhall's Corsa scoops top award ⢠First Vauxhall winner since 1980 ⢠Toyota and Lexus win Green Award ⢠British success for Mini and Land Rover MIDDLESEX, England - January 19, 2007: The all-new Vauxhall Corsa was last night named Car of the Year at the 30th annual motoring ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Engine Group Powers Hyundai Veracruz
Jan 18, 2007
Hyundai's First V6 Diesel features BorgWarner Turbocharger and Cold Start Technology AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18 -- Hyundai's first- ever V6 diesel, the S-engine, powers the new Veracruz luxury utility vehicle (LUV) with a boost from the BorgWarner Engine Group's turbocharging and cold- start technology. Hyundai's S-e ... Continue reading
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec(Diesel) Review
Jan 18, 2007
Road test: Mercedes 320 Bluetec Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It couldnât have been more appropriate. I had an invitation to the film premiere of The Good German in Hollywoodâs Egyptian Theatre. Starring Kate Blanchett. George Clooney and Tobey Maguire it was about events in Berlin just after the end of ... Continue reading
GM Chief Calls for Help from Washington to Grow Alternative Fuel Technologies
Jan 17, 2007
During a speech Tuesday night at the Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI, General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner called on Washington to "promote energy diversity" by "proactively" supporting the development of alternative fuel technology and "incentiviz[ing] consumers through tax credits, fuel subsidi ... Continue reading
ZAP and Lotus Engineering to Carry Out Feasibility Study for New Electric Car Concepts
Jan 16, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 16 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) announced today that a feasibility study is being carried out in its joint development of new electric car designs with Lotus Engineering. ZAP is moving forward with an aggressive programme to stay at the forefront of advanced transportation ... Continue reading
Shoppers Want Greener Cars, J.D. Power Says They'll Get 'Em
Jan 12, 2007
Washington DC January 12, 2007; Thew AIADA newsletter reported that a panel of automotive and environmental experts met yesterday in Detroit before a crowd of several hundred guests to outline the need for increased investment in alternative fuel solutions, reports The Detroit News. Representatives from companies inclu ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2007
Development vehicle offers reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs, fewer emissions TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation, Bentonville, Ark., have agreed to development of a dual-mode, diesel-electric drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor. The vehicle, which is believed to be the f ... Continue reading
'The Future of Racing' Unveiled to Auto Industry Leaders and Motorsport Dignitaries in Detroit
Jan 11, 2007
The Hydrogen Electric Racing Federation Introduces the 'Hydrogen 500'(TM) and a New Racing Series That Will Boast the Most Technologically Advanced Racing Machines in the World DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- In a potentially historic occasion for the automobile industry and international motor sport, a new racing entity -- the Hy ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) first of three Press Days at Cobo Center kicked off today with a host of blockbuster product debuts. "The first day of Press Preview sets the tone for the entire show and we're off to a great start," said Robert Thibodeau, Jr., senior co-chair ... Continue reading
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