Toyota Top Engineer Talks Diesel and Other Power for U.S. Market
Jan 8, 2007
DETROIT, Jan 8, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s top engineer said on Monday that diesel-powered vehicles that would clear strict clean-air regulations in the United States would be too pricey to be worth the fuel savings. "I won't deny that we might be offering a diesel in the United States some time i ... Continue reading
Toyota, Calty Unveil Student Concepts for 2012
Jan 8, 2007
Student-Designed Vehicles Bridge Transitional Lifestyles NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) and Calty Design Research, a Toyota design studio, have unveiled student-designed vehicle concepts as part of the Bridge Project, a Toyota-sponsored program for the College for Creative Studies ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - Volvo Unveils Bio Fuel XC60 Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 8, 2007
Detroit January 7, 2007; The Volvo XC60 Concept, part of the Small Premium Utility segment, combines elements of a coupé with those of an SUV. It features a six-cylinder bio ethanol engine, designed to cut emissions of fossil carbon dioxide by up to 80 percent. The XC60 Concept maintains Volvoâs focus on safety ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Round-Up: New Fuels, New Plans and an Unclear Future
Jan 8, 2007
Washington DC January 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that several automakers this week including Toyota, Mercedes, Audi, Honda and others are showcasing their latest alternative fuel technologies from hybrids to flex-fuel (E85), clean diesel and even electricity at the Detroit Auto Show. One thing is apparent, ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show; Audi V12 Diesel-powered SUV Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT -- Three-time Grammy winner Seal sang at todayâs Audi press conference as the Q7 V12 TDI concept made its worldwide debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The German automaker also showed a production Q7 fitted with a 3.0-liter diesel engine that uses Bluetec technology, which Audi share ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT - January 7, 2007: At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mercedes-Benz presented its broad range of all-wheel drive cars and SUVs on a 7,250 sq. ft. (570 sq. meter ice rink). This yearâs show celebrates two important centennials: the 100th anniversary of the Detroit Auto Show, as well a ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2007
FREEDOM FROM OIL CAMPAIGN: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY BEGINS IN DETROIT Former Jumpstart Ford Campaign Now Challenging Entire Auto Industry to Create Jobs by Meeting 21st Century Demands for Fuel Efficient Cars DETROIT â With the North American International Auto Show about to kick into high gear, concerned consumers ar ... Continue reading
Oil Prices Change Auto-Sales Landscape Permanently, KPMG Survey Of Automotive Executives Says
Jan 5, 2007
Fuel efficiency and quality seen as consumers' most important car-buying criteria; Cars outpacing minivans and SUVs in market share DETROIT, Jan 4. -- Automotive executives worldwide strongly agree that high oil prices have permanently changed consumers' purchasing habits globally, driving them toward more fuel-efficie ... Continue reading
New Year Ushers in New Era of Clean Diesel Trucks
Jan 5, 2007
New 90% Cleaner Trucks Set to Roll Off Assembly Lines WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With new clean diesel heavy- duty engines set to roll off of assembly lines nationwide this year, the diesel industry demonstrated today it has met the technological and regulatory challenges of manufacturing trucks that ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With gas prices again on the upswing, the Alliance to Save Energy has called on the new 110th Congress, convening today, to focus on enacting cost-effective policies for achieving greater vehicle fuel economy. The Alliance noted that in just two short months, from the end o ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Completes $9.5 Million Private Placement
Jan 4, 2007
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB:CDTI, AIM:CDT/CDTS & XETRA:CDI), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it has secured commitments totaling US$9.5 million in gross proceeds from new and existing individual and institutional shar ... Continue reading
Charlie Rose Show on Alternative Energy and Internet Technology - VIDEO
Jan 3, 2007
AUTO CENTRAL - January 3, 2007: On December 22 Charlie Rose's show focused on two issues of great interest to The Auto Channel, and we believe you, our audience. So, through the magic of Internet video, we present the show in its entirety (via Google Video and CharlieRose.com) in case you missed the original broadcast. ... Continue reading
Renault Launches Trafic and Master Models That Run On B30 Biodiesel
Dec 26, 2006
Trafic 2.0 dCi B30 and Master 2.5 dCi B30 are the first expressions of Renault's commitment to biofuels. Renault Commits to all diesel engines sold in Europe by 2009 will be able to run on fuel blends containing 30% biofuel. PARIS - December 26, 2006: Trafic and Master vehicles fitted with diesel engines running on B30 ... Continue reading
Solar Power Making A Comeback For Use In Corporate Installations - VIDEO
Dec 21, 2006
DETROIT - December 21, 2006: Energy conservation and high fuel prices seem to go hand-in-hand. However, oil and natural gas are not the only expensive sources of energy â on average, solar powered panels are not economically reasonable for most consumers. To help drive down these costs and become environmentally-c ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel signs up first UK road transport fleet
Dec 19, 2006
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel International, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, is pleased to announce today the win of its first UK commercial fleet contract for Platinum Plus® DFX wi ... Continue reading
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