Gain an Insight into the World's Major Diesel Car & Engine Manufacturers
Jul 22, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 21, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39571) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Diesel Technology and Markets - Forecasts to 2011, 2006 edition to their offering. Its very rare that you will hear the US referred to as an emerging market, but ... Continue reading
UK: BMW eyes US launch for diesel-powered cars
Jul 20, 2006
BMW already has a vast range of diesels in Europe from the entry level 1-series hatchback to the luxury 7-series sedan pictured view image BMW is looking to launch diesel-powered cars in the US by 2008, according to a report in the UK. The Financial Times, reporting from the British International Motor Show, said the c ... Continue reading
Soya Summit 2006 Presents Workshop on Evaluating Biodiesel Investments
Jul 19, 2006
BAR HARBOR, Maine--July 18, 2006--Over the past three years, billions of dollars have been poured into the development of bio-based energy fuels such as biodiesel from soybeans and ethanol from corn. This investment is causing people to look for a new generation of conversion technologies and feedstocks from plant and ... Continue reading
Toyota Optimistic About Future of U.S. Auto Industry
Jul 18, 2006
Toyota Announces Plans to Pursue 'Plug-In' Hybrid & Flex-Fuel Programs WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Jim Press, president of Toyota Motor North America, today said that despite recent headlines, the U.S. automotive industry continues to be vibrant, citing global demand, demographic trends and a growing consumer desire for hyb ... Continue reading
Jaguar Debuts Three New Models At The British International Motor Show 2006
Jul 18, 2006
LONDON - July 18, 2006: Today at the British International Motor Show, Jaguar unveiled three new models including the top-of-the-range XK sports car â the all-aluminium XKR. This uprated 420bhp V8 supercharged sports car shared its debut with a new XJ Long Wheelbase Diesel and another flagship model, the XJR Portf ... Continue reading
Third Start, Third Pole for the Audi R10 TDI
Jul 15, 2006
- Both Audi R10 TDI sportscars on front row at Salt Lake - Frank Biela fastest in qualifying - First international race on new racetrack in Utah SALT LAKE CITY, July 14 -- The new Audi R10 TDI remains the sportscar to beat at its first race after its historic victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans: The two diesel sportscar ... Continue reading
Green Car and Transportation Festival in Ipswich July 29, 2006
Jul 13, 2006
IPSWICH, Mass.--July 13, 2006-- Final Event Schedule for Fuel Efficiency Expo The Green Car and Transportation Festival will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2006, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Town Hall in Ipswich, Massachusetts. In one convenient location, the festival will showcase a variety of familiar hybrid-electr ... Continue reading
Calendar Listing - AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival
Jul 13, 2006
Calendar/Event Listing AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival Dates/Locations: Friday & Saturday, September 22-23, 2006, City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA Sunday, September 24, 2006, Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation, Brookline, MA The largest Alternative Transportation Festival in the Northeast! One stop to see ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation 'Steps Up' Engine Overhaul Capability
Jul 10, 2006
Company Offering Various Options for Engine Overhauls DETROIT, July 10 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation is making it easier for fleet managers and owner/operators to understand the options available to overhaul their heavy-duty Series 60(R) engine through a program called StepUP(TM). The company's StepUP(TM) Overhaul Prog ... Continue reading
The 2006 Global CO2 Cap-and-Trade Forum Brings Industry Leaders to Washington DC
Jul 7, 2006
NEW YORK, July 7 -- The Strategic Research Institute presents the 2006 Global CO2 Cap-and-Trade Forum: Investment Opportunities and Business Critical Issues in CO2 Markets and Carbon Emissions Reduction Strategies. This 2-day conference, scheduled for September 18 & 19 in Washington DC, will traverse beyond the traditi ... Continue reading
Pikes Peak - The Race To The Clouds
Jul 6, 2006
Pikes Peak Colorado July 5, 2006; The race to the clouds, the race of 156 turns, the 12.4-mile race to 14,100â. Has the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb become less renowned than when Louis Unser ruled the hill? Even in 2006 Leonard Vahsholtz and David Donner, hardly household names outside Colorado, define the ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Fuso Launches Cleanest Light Truck in the World
Jul 6, 2006
Mitsubishi Fuso Launches Cleanest Light Truck in the WorldCanter Eco Hybrid features top fuel efficiency and will be the first light-duty truck to meet Japanâs stringent, new long term emissions regulationsComprehensive concept Ecology/Economy/Easy Drive combining benefits for both customers and societyDaimlerChry ... Continue reading
Volkswagen V10 TDI Toureg Climbs Pikes Peak Sipping on Low Sulfer Diesel
Jul 6, 2006
PIKES PEAK, Colo. 06 July 2006; Mark Miller, driving a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI, conquered the treacherous 12.4-mile course at the 84th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Miller finished the Race to the Clouds in 14 minutes 8 seconds, followed by teammates Ryan Arciero and Danny Sullivan. The th ... Continue reading
Senate Committee Includes $20 Million for National Diesel Retrofit Program
Jul 6, 2006
WASHINGTON July 5, 2006 - The $20.127 million for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program included in the Senate Appropriations Committee 2007 Interior Appropriations Bill is a symbolic starting point, but the program should be fully funded at the President's initial request of $49.5 million, the diesel industry urged t ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2006
Future Promises Continued Ability to Meet Rising Global Demand for Energy NEW YORK, July 5 -- The load on consumers from higher oil prices will be bearable, though not pleasant, especially for farmers, truckers, and other people in energy-intensive industries, says Standard & Poor's in a special energy report published ... Continue reading
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