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Cummins Announces Opening of First Technical Center in China

Cummins Announces Opening of First Technical Center in China

WUHAN, China--Aug. 8, 2006--Cummins Inc. further strengthened its engine research and development capability in China by officially opening its first technical center in central China's Wuhan City today. The East Asia Technical Center, a 55-45 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company Limit ... Continue reading

TACH Reader Questions Lack Of Diesels in U.S.

TACH Reader Questions Lack Of Diesels in U.S.

Reader John Hendrick of Alaska comments on our story that questioned why there is a lack of diesel powered cars here in the U.S. Yes, I agree with you that diesel cars, if they were available would cut back dramatically on how much fuel we use. It also shouldn't cost $4000.00 more for a diesel engine vs. a gasoline eng ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Engine Center Believes Their Foresight Is Affirmed by Ford's Introduction of a Hydrogen-Fueled Engine

Hydrogen Engine Center Believes Their Foresight Is Affirmed by Ford's Introduction of a Hydrogen-Fueled Engine

ALGONA, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HYEG) (HEC) was incorporated in June of 2003. It was shortly thereafter that the naysayers began to cast their doubts about HEC president, Ted Hollinger's vision to create a hydrogen fueled power source using an internal combustion engine. "They all ... Continue reading

Infinite Networks CET Technology (Solaroli Engine) is Now Proven

Infinite Networks CET Technology (Solaroli Engine) is Now Proven

LAS VEGAS Aug. 6, 2006; Infinite Networks Corporation CET, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, announced today that the first engine test was very successful. The announcement was made by John W. Bush, President of Infinite Networks Corporation. In an interview Bush stated, "This is the news we have been waiting for that p ... Continue reading

Ricardo Powers JCB DIESELMAX Through 200 MPH

Ricardo Powers JCB DIESELMAX Through 200 MPH

The 200 mph barrier has been broken by the JCB DIESELMAX - in UK testing - for an attempt on the land speed record for diesel-powered vehicles on the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA in August. During two weeks of testing at RAF Wittering, Peterborough, the diesel-powered JCB car achieved a top speed of 201 mph and sev ... Continue reading

Green Car Makers and Fans Rally at Wisconsin Hybridfest - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Green Car Makers and Fans Rally at Wisconsin Hybridfest - VIDEO NEWS STORY

MADISON, WI - August 2, 2006: The First Annual HybridFest took place on the weekend of July 21st at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. About 180 hybrid vehicles were on hand and more than 800 people attended. ... Continue reading

Green Power Inc. Announces Successful Demonstration of Waste-to-Fuel Technology Creating NanoDiesel

Green Power Inc. Announces Successful Demonstration of Waste-to-Fuel Technology Creating NanoDiesel

Green Power Inc. Announces Successful Demonstration of Waste-to-Fuel Technology Creating NanoDiesel Issaquah, WA - - August 2, 2006 - - Green Power, Inc., a Washington based company, thrilled spectators at their demonstration on Wednesday, July 26. Green Power, Inc. demonstrated their new technology of turning everyday ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel's Series 60(R) Rates No. 2 on '10 Best Diesel Engines Ever' List

Detroit Diesel's Series 60(R) Rates No. 2 on '10 Best Diesel Engines Ever' List

Publication Gives Kudos to Industry-Leading Engine DETROIT, July 31 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation's flagship Series 60 heavy-duty diesel engine was recently recognized by Diesel Power Magazine as the No. 2 ranked "Best Diesel Engine Ever" on a list compiled by the publication. The No. 1 ranking went to Rudolph Diesel's ... Continue reading

Isuzu Launches New Web Site For Diesel Engines, Updates Commercial Vehicle Site

Isuzu Launches New Web Site For Diesel Engines, Updates Commercial Vehicle Site

CERRITOS , Calif. – To keep consumers’ up to date with changes resulting from the 2007 emissions standards, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has launched a new Web site, isuzudieselengine.com, and enhanced its current commercial vehicle site, isuzucv.com. The isuzudieselengine.com Web site provides visi ... Continue reading

Torvec Picks Up Pace Toward Commercialization

Torvec Picks Up Pace Toward Commercialization

Company declares 90-day quiet period ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 27 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) As promised in our last update, we have successfully installed our modular, infinitely variable transmission in our 2004, diesel-fueled Dodge Ram 4 x 4. In order to implement our school bus program, we have begun tes ... Continue reading

Strong Sales and Margins Fuel Another Record Quarter for Cummins

Strong Sales and Margins Fuel Another Record Quarter for Cummins

COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 27, 2006--Cummins Inc. continued to deliver on its commitment to produce strong returns for its shareholders, reporting record sales and profits for the second quarter. Sales volumes remain robust across all operating segments and gross margin was at its highest level in 10 years. Second-quarter sa ... Continue reading

Tomorrow's Energy ... Today! Attracts Worldwide Interest

Tomorrow's Energy ... Today! Attracts Worldwide Interest

DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- The alternative energy event, Tomorrow's Energy ... Today!, is attracting worldwide interest. Among the international early adopters of alternative energy presenting during the October 23-25 event are Professor Zongqiang Mao of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, Ho Hiang Kwee, Associate ... Continue reading

Cummins Partners With Auto Manufacturer To Supply Light-duty Clean Diesels

Cummins Partners With Auto Manufacturer To Supply Light-duty Clean Diesels

COLUMBUS, Ind July 26, 2006; Cummins Inc. today announced it has reached agreement with a major automotive manufacturer serving the North American market to produce and market a light-duty, diesel-powered engine. For competitive reasons, Cummins' original equipment manufacturer partner in the venture has asked to remai ... Continue reading

2006 AltWheels Festival on September 22-24 in Boston and Brookline

2006 AltWheels Festival on September 22-24 in Boston and Brookline

* *AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org> *2006 AltWheels Festival on September 22-24 in Boston and Brookline* Boston, MA - July 24, 2006 - The 2006 AltWheels Festival is the largest alternative-transportation event in the Northeast! On September 22 to 24 in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts, you will be able see a ... Continue reading

Audi R10 TDI Remains Unbeaten Once More

Audi R10 TDI Remains Unbeaten Once More

PORTLAND, Ore., July 23 -- After its fourth race, the Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten: The prototype which became the first diesel-powered sportscar to win the Le Mans 24 Hour race, added another victory in the sixth round of the American Le Mans Series in Portland. In the third race for the Audi R10 TDI in the US, Dindo ... Continue reading

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