State Lawmakers Line-Up to Drive New Clean Diesels at NCSL Convo
Aug 21, 2006
Washington DC August 21, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that more than 100 state legislators from across the country lined up to wait their turn to get behind the wheel of a new clean diesel vehicle during the Diesel Technology Forum's Ride & Drive at the National Conference of State Legislatures convention in Nas ... Continue reading
Fifth Victory for the Audi R10 TDI
Aug 21, 2006
ELKHART LAKE, Wisc., Aug. 20 -- The Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten: Frank Biela (Germany) and Emanuele Pirro (Italy) celebrated together with their team-mates Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) a double victory in the fifth race of Audi's new diesel sportscar. In the seventh round of the American Le Mans ... Continue reading
Both Audi R10 TDI Sportscars on the Front Row
Aug 20, 2006
* Allan McNish claims pole-position in Road America * Championship leader shatters ALMS track record * Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro in second place ELKHART LAKE, Wis., Aug. 19 -- The two Audi R10 TDI sports-prototypes start the seventh race of the American Le Mans Series at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI from the f ... Continue reading
Ricardo Developing World-Leading, Low CO(2) SULEV Diesel Engine Technology
Aug 18, 2006
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Aug. 17 -- Ricardo announced today that the company is working on an advanced research project -- in collaboration with a global manufacturer -- to demonstrate an advanced diesel technology capable of achieving U.S. Super Ultra-Low Emission (SULEV) and Tier II Bin 2 requirements. The objective of ... Continue reading
JCB DIESELMAX Gets Ready To Set A New Land-Speed Record - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Aug 17, 2006
EDITOR'S NOTE: I was fortunate to be in Black Rock, NV on October 15, 1997 and video tape Andy Green's successful runs in Richard Thorne's THRUST SSC car as he drove into history. The Auto Channel was the only Internet entity present and the only website to present video of the two runs. It was a great spectacle; being ... Continue reading
Altwheels Festival To Kick Off With A Two-Day Symposium Sept. 16 & 17
Aug 16, 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
Aug 15, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 15, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40726) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Spark Plugs and Glow Plugs - Forecasts to 2012 to their offering. A number of factors are currently affecting the spark plug and glow plug markets. Engine develop ... Continue reading
First Ever Around-the-World Race for Alternative Fuel Powered Automobiles
Aug 14, 2006
'Great Race World 35,000km, New York to Paris 2008' to Test and Prove Viability of Latest Sustainable Automotive Technology ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 14 -- Alternative fuel and hybrid powered automobiles will be competing in a first ever around-the-world race to prove the viability of the latest sustainable automotive techn ... Continue reading
Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 34% Over Diesel
Aug 14, 2006
S Energy Weekly Fuel Report Week Ending August 11, 2006 Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 34% Over Diesel Tampa, FL - August 14, 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 11, 2006. US Energy manufacturers and market ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2006
CLEVELAND--Aug. 14, 2006--Eaton Corporation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today showcased the first-ever hydraulic hybrid diesel urban delivery vehicle. The EPA's patented hydraulic hybrid diesel technology is achieving a 60 to 70 percent improvement in fuel economy and more than a 40 percent reduc ... Continue reading
First Mercedes-Benz Citaro regular-service buses with Euro-5 engines delivered
Aug 14, 2006
Stuttgart/Mannheim, Aug 10, 2006 Although the Euro-5 emissions standard is not due to come into force in the EU until 2008/2009, the Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Unit has already delivered the first seven Mercedes-Benz Citaro urban regular-service buses equipped with Euro 5-compliant OM 906 hLA horizontally-mounted turb ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2006 Second Quarter Results
Aug 11, 2006
STAMFORD, Conn.--Aug. 11, 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 its results for the 2006 second quarter. Clean Diesel's Platinum Plus fuel borne catalyst ... Continue reading
"This New Car" explores the pros and cons of Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Aug 11, 2006
*This New Car* *Promoting Clean, Mean Driving Machines* <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **August 13 - Pros and Cons of Electric & Plug-In Vehicles* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, August 13 at 10:00 p.m. (EST), WICN/90.5 FM, the NPR affil ... Continue reading
Alternative Energy Touted on Capitol Hill
Aug 9, 2006
Washington DC August 9, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that young people wearing green uniforms with the word "drive" printed across their chests recently mixed with tourists on Capitol Hill as part of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturer's Discover Alternatives advertising campaign. The campaign, which promote ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Performs First In-Use Compliance Testing
Aug 9, 2006
DETROIT, Aug. 9 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that it has performed the first in-use emissions test on its Series 60(R) heavy-duty diesel engine. Results from the tests indicate that the engine is in good standing with the EPA standards. "Our testing really demonstrates that Detroit Diesel is ahead of t ... Continue reading
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