IntelliChoice.com Selects Top Ten Most Significant New Cars for 2007
Sep 6, 2006
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its top selections for the most significant cars to watch for the 2007 model year. "This new car model year is seeing some extremely important vehicles that will be vital t ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Gets 75 MPG Diesel and 52 MPG Gasoline
Sep 2, 2006
August 31, 2006: Autocar India and Ford Fiesta have entered the Limca Book of Records in a first-of-its-kind Max Mileage Marathon, recording the longest distance ever traveled on a single tank of diesel and petrol. The Max Mileage Marathon, held on 29 th and 30 th July featured Fiesta 1.4 litre Duratorq TDCi Diesel and ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2006
While More Than One-Half of Consumers Are Considering a Hybrid Vehicle, Many Traditional Vehicles Provide Consumers With Similar Environmental Performance WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Fifteen out of 37 automotive brands are represented in the top 30 list of environmentally friendly vehicles, according to the J. ... Continue reading
ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL Unites Broad Coalition
Aug 30, 2006
/ <http://www.altwheels.org/>/ *//* */For Immediate Release/* *Contacts: */Event Founder: /Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:info@altwheels.org> / Event Press:/ Janice Halpern 508-698-6810 classic.pr@verizon.net <file:///C:%5CLocal%20Settings%5CTemporary%20Internet%20Files%5COLKB 8%5Cclassic.pr@veri ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Signs Distribution Agreement with Nordic Supplier Broste A/S
Aug 30, 2006
LONDON--Aug. 30, 2006--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 that it has signed a distribution agreement for Clean Diesel's Platinum Plus FBC with Broste A/S, pa ... Continue reading
US Energy Weekly Fuel Report Week Ending August 25, 2006; Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 35% over Diesel
Aug 29, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 28, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB:USEI) issued the Company's Weekly Fuel Price Report for the week ending August 25, 2006. US Energy is an ISO9001-2000 manufacturer of a patent, dual-fuel, diesel to natural gas conversion system. The Weekly Price Report ... Continue reading
Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Continue to Rise
Aug 28, 2006
Over 700,000 Sold in First Half of 2006 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Facing rising gas prices, Americans are buying more alternative fuel autos, including hybrids, diesel and ethanol- capable vehicles, according to automakers. "Our priority is to get the word out that alternative fuel autos are on sale now, and these vehicle ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2006
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France - August 28, 2006: At the time of its launch at end-2001, Renault Trafic stood out as a market benchmark. Today, New Trafic Passenger and New Trafic Generation go even further by offering a host of comfort and safety features more commonly associated with the world of passenger cars. The sw ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2006
MILFORD, MI - August 25, 2006: GM Powertrain's powerful Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel engine is revised to meet new, stringent 2007 federal emissions regulations and continues to deliver the outstanding power and torque ratings customers expect. Upgrades to the engine and a new diesel particulate filter system help ens ... Continue reading
Navistar, Caterpillar Set Framework for on-Going Business Collaboration
Aug 25, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 24, 2006-- Pending Litigation Between The Companies Will Be Dismissed Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Caterpillar Inc. on a new ongoing business relatio ... Continue reading
GM to Introduce New Light-Duty Diesel for North America
Aug 25, 2006
High-efficiency V-8 scheduled for pickup trucks under 8,600 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight MILFORD, MI - August 25, 2006: General Motors Corp. will introduce a new V-8 turbo-diesel that improves engine fuel efficiency by 25 percent for North American light duty trucks after 2009. The premium V-8 diesel is expected to deli ... Continue reading
Ricardo-Developed Engines Perform Flawlessly as JCB DIESELMAX Sets New 350 mph Speed Record
Aug 24, 2006
Returning to the Bonneville Salt Flats with its FIA sealed engines, the JCB DIESELMAX yesterday broke the FIA international land speed record for a diesel vehicle for the second time in two days with a speed of 350.092 mph VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Aug. 24 -- The third speed record achieved by the JCB DIESELMAX in only si ... Continue reading
Ricardo Diesel Expertise Helps JCB DIESELMAX to FIA International Land Speed Record
Aug 23, 2006
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Aug. 22 -- The JCB DIESELMAX today secured the FIA international land speed record for diesel-powered vehicles with speed of 328.767 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. Powered by two state-of-the-art JCB444-LSR engines developed by Ricardo, the JCB DIESELMAX beat the existing record by almos ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation to Supply Ford Motor Company with New Diesel Engine
Aug 22, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Aug. 22 -- International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company, today announced that it will supply Ford Motor Company with a new 6.4-liter Ford Power Stroke(R) Diesel engine for the 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty. The new Power Stroke diesel engine will displace 6.4-liters, which is an inc ... Continue reading
Ford Super Duty To Lead Diesel Revolution With Cleanest, Quietest Power Stroke Engine Ever
Aug 22, 2006
All-new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup will go on sale in early 2007 with a new 6.4-liter Power Stroke(R) Diesel that is Ford's cleanest and quietest diesel ever sold in America. New ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel and advanced diesel particulate filter will provide particulate emissions levels that are equivalent t ... Continue reading
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