Toyota Reinforces Efforts for Environmental Technologies and Environmentally Friendly Vehicles
Jun 13, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, June 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC; TSE: 7203) announced today that - to achieve sustainable mobility and help preserve the global environment - it is enhancing its development of environmental technologies and strengthening its efforts to introduce environmentally friendly veh ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fuel Technology Selected for Colorado DieselCNG Program
Jun 12, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--June 12, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:USEI) ("US Energy" or the "Company") a manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology referred to as Hybrid Fuel Systems, today announced the Company has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Motors ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 3
Jun 12, 2006
Challenge Bibendum, Day Three By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel My third day in Paris begins with the totality of the Michelin Challenge Bibendum cars arriving from their test facility to the shadow of Paris most famous landmark, la Tour Eiffel. We take motor coaches from our hotel and it is almost quicke ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2006
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 12 -- On Tuesday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m., House Transportation Chair Richard Geist will join the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Pennsylvania Dealers Association and other state legislators to showcase four alternative fuel vehicles available on the market today. At the State Capitol, t ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 2
Jun 11, 2006
By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Arriving âau Paris,â a jet-lag nap was immediately called for, followed by a walk down the quai de Grenelle to the Tour Eiffel and obligatory tourist photos. Whatâs a trip to Paris without photos of its most famous landmark. On the way I can see quite clear ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2006
FORD SHOWS BROAD ALTERNATIVE POWERTRAIN PORTFOLIO AT LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL RALLY Ford Focus Flexi Fuel (FFV) Bibendum Challenge in Paris on June 11 Paris, June 9, 2006 â Which fuels and powertrains will we see in cars of the future? An insight into Ford's latest developments and potential future technologies can b ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 1
Jun 10, 2006
Boarding a flight to Paris is never an issue. Where and when do I show up with my passport, and can I force myself to adapt to the six-hour time difference ahead of the journey. Getting up at 2 AM to âOfficeâ is never a fun thing, and 0430 is marginally doable. Thus I prepared for the 2006 Challenge Bibendum, ... Continue reading
Hydrogen And Hybrid Vehicles Latest Better-Mousetrap Efforts
Jun 10, 2006
June 9, 2006; Six years after it unveiled its EV1 electric vehicle in 1996, General Motors hauled the cars off to an Arizona desert and pulverized them. Why did GM crush EV1? The firm said it couldn't make any money on the product. ADVERTISEMENT Critics said GM carmakers didn't want the vehicle to succeed, since a big ... Continue reading
Introducing the Volvo V70 Multi-Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 10, 2006
High performance prototype car, optimised for running on five different fuels GOTHENBURG - June 10, 2006: As part of their aim at finding different ways to sustainable mobility, Volvo Car Corporation has developed a system for a multitude of fuels. The Volvo Multi-Fuel is a prototype car, optimised for running on five ... Continue reading
Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, Sen. Hillary Clinton to Speak at Energy Efficiency Forum
Jun 9, 2006
'The Path Toward Independence' is Theme of 17th Annual Forum in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Global decision-makers and influencers will outline and comment on strategies for gaining independence from foreign energy sources at the 17th annual Energy Efficiency Forum, June 14 at the National Press Club in Wash ... Continue reading
VIRGINIA TECH Students Win GM and DOE CHALLENGE X 2006 competition
Jun 9, 2006
Engineering Students Compete to Improve Fuel Economy and Emissions MESA, Ariz. â General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), lead sponsors for the Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility engineering competition, congratulated students from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univer ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Launches New Engine to Support Australian Trucking Market in 2008
Jun 9, 2006
DETROIT, June 8 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that it will offer a new Series 60(R) heavy-duty diesel engine to the Australian market in order to meet the country's emissions certification standards -- ADR 80.1 -- which take effect January 1, 2008. In order to meet the heavier loads, higher vehicle spee ... Continue reading
Automakers Rapidly Expanding Energy Partnerships
Jun 8, 2006
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2006 The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that its member companies are involved in more than 25 distinctive partnership programs with fuel providers to expand the alternative fueling infrastructure, conduct research and development, and to get more alternative fueling pumps inst ... Continue reading
Feel Good Cars, Microcar and ITAQ Participate in the 2006 Michelin Bibendum Challenge
Jun 8, 2006
TORONTO, ONTARIO Jun 7, 2006; Feel Good Cars and its French manufacturing partner MICROCAR S.A., with the engineering support of the Quebec Advanced Transportation Institute (ITAQ), have entered a 2006 ZENN(TM) (Zero-Emission, No-Noise) all-electric vehicle in this year's Michelin Bibendum Challenge to be held in Paris ... Continue reading
Confused by the Barrage of Hybrids, Diesels, Compacts and Flex-Fuel Vehicles?
Jun 8, 2006
Thought I would pass this along-- great survey and pro and con tips for all the fuel saving choices and types of vehicles on the market. Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to speak to one of our automotive anaylsts. Thanks! Joe Joe Foster RBI Communications / Autobytel 323.572.5361 joe@rbicom.co ... Continue reading
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