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Sir Richard Branson Gives Green Light to Saab BioPower

Sir Richard Branson Gives Green Light to Saab BioPower

DETROIT — Move over fossil fuel – that’s just so passé – or that’s the message as the UK ’s most high-profile and best-known businessman Sir Richard Branson takes delivery of a Saab 9-5 BioPower. Sir Richard’s switch to his Saab flex-fuel car, which runs on the eco-friendly and ren ... Continue reading

The Growth of the Small Car & Colin McCullough of VegAcross America on "This New Car"

The Growth of the Small Car & Colin McCullough of VegAcross America on "This New Car"

*This New Car* *Exploring Transportation Alternatives * <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **November 19: The Growth of the Small Car & Colin McCullough of VegAcrossAmerica* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, November 19 from 9:30-10:30 p.m. (E ... Continue reading

More & More Vehicle Manufacturers Are Developing Models That Run on Greener Fuels Like Ethanol & CNG

More & More Vehicle Manufacturers Are Developing Models That Run on Greener Fuels Like Ethanol & CNG

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45462) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - November 2006 Issue to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotiv ... Continue reading

Volvo Engines Certified to New US Environmental Standard

Volvo Engines Certified to New US Environmental Standard

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Volvo Group’s (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) new engine family to the more restrictive emission standards that go into effect in North America on January 1, 2007. Accordingly, the Volvo Group is one of the first truck manufacturers to have ... Continue reading

Washington Biodiesel Schedules Early 2007 Construction Start on New Plant

Washington Biodiesel Schedules Early 2007 Construction Start on New Plant

SUGAR LAND, Texas--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Shareholder start-up biodiesel venture Washington Biodiesel, LLC has scheduled early 2007 as the target construction start date for a new biodiesel plant. The company has secured financing, a site for the plant and has a biodiesel technolog ... Continue reading

National AFVI Conference: Top Ten Reasons to Attend

National AFVI Conference: Top Ten Reasons to Attend

Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Largest Alternative Fuels Conference in the World: Gain a full understanding of the many cost saving provisions of the 2005 Energy Bill · Explore documented ways to save significant operational costs · Meet the people and hear the perspectives that matter most · Receive informatio ... Continue reading

World's Largest Alternative Fuel Car & Transportation Show Set For December 9-10 In Santa Monica

World's Largest Alternative Fuel Car & Transportation Show Set For December 9-10 In Santa Monica

Groundbreaking AltCar Expo to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Vehicles and Feature Ride-and-Drive Opportunities for the Public. Recent National Poll Shows One-Third of U.S. Adults Interested in Owning or Leasing an Alternative Fuel Vehicle SANTA MONICA, CA - November 14, 2006: The City of Santa Monica will sponsor and host ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuels Could Account for 25 Percent of U.S. Energy in 2025

Renewable Fuels Could Account for 25 Percent of U.S. Energy in 2025

Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a new Rand Corp. study showing the falling costs of ethanol, wind power and other forms of renewable energy predicts such sources could furnish as much as 25 percent of the U.S.'s conventional energy by 2025 at little or no additional expense, reports ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2006 Third Quarter Results

Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2006 Third Quarter Results

STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (“Clean Diesel” or “The Company”) (EBB: CDTI, AIM: CDT/CDTS & XETRA: CDI), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announces its results for the third quarter to September 30, 2006. Highlights - Revenue doubled ... Continue reading

Toyota, Isuzu Plan Joint Bio-Diesel Engine

Toyota, Isuzu Plan Joint Bio-Diesel Engine

Wahington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota plans to propose joint development of a new diesel engine, powered by biofuel, with Isuzu Motors Ltd under a tie-up accord they recently agreed to conclude, Toyota officials said Thursday. According to KeralaNext.com, Toyota is aiming to make the ... Continue reading

This New Car: Biodiesel -- Is Willie Nelson Singing the Right Song? -- Sunday, 9:30 p.m. (Eastern) -- WICN/90.5 FM & WICN.org

This New Car: Biodiesel -- Is Willie Nelson Singing the Right Song? -- Sunday, 9:30 p.m. (Eastern) -- WICN/90.5 FM & WICN.org

*This New Car* *Exploring Transportation Alternatives * <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **November 12 - Biodiesel: Is Willie Nelson Singing the Right Song?* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, November 12 from 9:30-10:30 p.m. (Eastern), WICN/ ... Continue reading

Action Pursuit Group Launches 'Diesel World' Website

Action Pursuit Group Launches 'Diesel World' Website

Apprise Enthusiast Media unit expands role in fastest-growing automotive category ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- The Action Pursuit Group (APG), an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC, today announced the launch of http://www.dieselworldmag.com/, a fully interactive digital extension of APG's Diesel World maga ... Continue reading

Cummins Emission Solutions Unveils Exhaust Aftertreatment Facility Equipped to Meet 2007 U.S. EPA Emissions Regulations

Cummins Emission Solutions Unveils Exhaust Aftertreatment Facility Equipped to Meet 2007 U.S. EPA Emissions Regulations

MINERAL POINT, Wis.--Cummins Emission Solutions (CES) today announced that its North American exhaust aftertreatment manufacturing facility has begun producing the diesel particulate filters that will play a key role in enabling engine manufacturers to meet the 2007 U.S. EPA emissions standards. The Mineral Point facil ... Continue reading

Toyota and Lexus Salute 'Green' Celebrities at the 16th Annual Environmental Media Awards

Toyota and Lexus Salute 'Green' Celebrities at the 16th Annual Environmental Media Awards

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2006; Toyota and Lexus are proud to be Presenting Sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards. This star-studded gala event recognizes the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that raise public awareness of environmental issues by incorporating positive environmental mes ... Continue reading

Volvo Expanding Range Of Bioethanol-Powered FlexiFuel Cars

Volvo Expanding Range Of Bioethanol-Powered FlexiFuel Cars

GOTHENBURG - November 8, 2006: Volvo Cars is launching FlexiFuel models powered by renewable bioethanol on several European markets this autumn. The green model range is also being extended and even Volvo’s new C30 will be offered with eco-optimised FlexiFuel power. Eight new markets “Interest in ethanol as a ... Continue reading

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