May 12, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 "Every dollar invested in diesel retrofits and replacements yields at least $13 in environmental and public health benefits. It's hard to find a better investment in public health." ââ¬â Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A U ... Continue reading
Dow Automotive Systems Joins Diesel Technology Forum
May 10, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2011 "Dow Automotive System's success in increasing energy efficiency in automobiles and large commercial trucks while also reducing exhaust emissions has contributed significantly to the growing improvements in today's clean diesel technology." - Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director WASHINGTON, ... Continue reading
May 10, 2011
CANTON, Mich.--Rising interest in electric vehicles and solar power has sparked a Michigan manufacturerââ¬â¢s development of solar-powered charging stations for cars, bikes, scooters, carts and motorcycles. Duo-Gard Industries Inc. today announced its new line of solar stations, including standard and custom ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
May 10, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/512682/electric_vehicle_c) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure" report to their offering. This is the first and only report to analyse all forms of electric flying vehicle from robot insects to new solar air ... Continue reading
AAA Helps More Motorists Compare Gas Prices with Launch of TripTik Mobile app for Android
May 10, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla., May 10, 2011 With the summer driving season approaching and gas prices near $4 per gallon, AAA expands mobile offerings to help plan road trips and compare costs ORLANDO, Fla., May 10, 2011 -- In just a few weeks millions of Americans will kick off the summer driving season with a Memorial Day getaway. W ... Continue reading
Volatile Fuel Prices Are Top Fleet Manager Concern
May 9, 2011
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Corporate fleet managers rate higher and more volatile fuel prices as their top concern in 2011, according to a recent survey conducted by GE Capital Fleet Services. More than a quarter of respondents (29 percent) said the recent spike in fuel prices has made this issue their top concern, up from 1 ... Continue reading
Bosch Clean Diesel Technology Offers Real-World Cost Savings in Time of High Fuel Prices
May 7, 2011
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 5, 2011 -- Sales of clean diesel cars and pickup trucks outpace market Clean diesel total cost of ownership lower than competing technologies Many clean diesels now offered in the U.S. Rising fuel prices are prompting consumers to seek out highly efficient vehicles in the marketplace, with clean ... Continue reading
Autocar E3 Advanced Series Hydraulic Hybrid
May 7, 2011
HAGERSTOWN, Ind.--Further strengthening Autocarââ¬â¢s position as the ââ¬ËGreen Leaderââ¬â¢ for the refuse industry, Autocar is pleased to announce the commercial launch of the E3 Advanced Series Hybrid cab/chassis at Waste Expo 2011. This commercial launch is the culmination of a rigoro ... Continue reading
GreenField Ethanol Launches G2 BioChem
May 7, 2011
PR Newswire TORONTO, May 6 G2 BioChem is unlocking the future TORONTO, May 6 -- On Monday, May 9, 2011, GreenField Ethanol will announce the launch of G2 BioChem, a collaborative partnership committed to the acceleration of commercializing cellulosic ethanol. This launch will be the first time the partners and collabor ... Continue reading
Breathing Right Helps Chevrolets Get More From Less
May 6, 2011
PONTIAC, Mich., May 6, 2011 -- Athletes understand that proper breathing is critical to maintaining peak performance under all conditions and so do Chevrolet powertrain engineers. Getting air in and exhaust gases out of the combustion chamber under all speeds and driving conditions is essential to outstanding drivabili ... Continue reading
Relief Within Reach: Upcoming Obama Decision Can Push Down Drivers' Fuel Costs
May 6, 2011
May 6 Leaders to Urge President to Ignore Bogus Drilling "Solutions," Focus on Real Solutions to Lower Gas Bills, Protect Clean Air and Reduce Oil Dependence With gas prices nearing a national average of $4 a gallon, Congress continues to debate on the false solution of drilling for more domestic oil. Top leaders of na ... Continue reading
The New Fuels: NCCR Welcomes Bill to End Ethanol Tax Credit and Tariff
May 4, 2011
WASHINGTON--The National Council of Chain Restaurants today welcomed the introduction of legislation that would repeal a 45 cents-per-gallon tax credit for ethanol producers and a tariff on imported ethanol. âThis tax credit and the ethanol import tariff are outdated and no longer necessary for an industry that ca ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Brings You Innovation News: Advanced Tire Saves Big Bucks for Chevy Cruze Drivers
May 4, 2011
DETROIT, May 4, 2011 DETROIT, May 4, 2011 -- With gas prices near or exceeding $4 a gallon, the efforts of GM engineers to boost fuel economy on the Chevrolet Cruze Eco compact are adding up. GM tire development engineer Chuck Lantz and his team worked with tire manufacturers to produce an industry benchmark tire that ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Automotive OEMs to Make Electric and Hybrid Vehicles More Affordable
May 3, 2011
BOSTON--In looking at the latest car maker strategies for electric and hybrid vehicles, Strategy Analytics predicts that 6.5 million mild, full and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be manufactured by 2018, while 1.1 million battery electric vehicles will be manufactured, as described in the report, ââ¬ÅEconomies ... Continue reading
Michigan Gas Price Hits All-Time High
May 3, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2011 -- Michigan gas prices today reached the highest price ever with the average price for an unleaded gallon of gasoline at $4.217, according to AAA's today's fuel gauge report. The previous record was $4.21, set on July 17, 2008. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.co ... Continue reading
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