World debut for new SEAT Leon FR at Madrid Motor Show
May 22, 2006
Eagerly anticipated Leon FR available with 170 hp 2.0 TDI and 200 hp 2.0 TFSI engines Altea FR also available with 200 hp 2.0 TFSI New bi-xenon headlights with Advanced Front Lighting System (AFS), plus new connectivity options for MP3 and external audio devices BARCELONA - May 22, 2006; The city of Madrid will set the ... Continue reading
Domestic Auto Industry CEOs Visit Congressional Leadership to Pledge Support for Energy Security
May 19, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC - In meetings today with Congressional leadership, the CEOs of America's top automotive companies pledged their support toward developing more advanced technology and building more flexible fuel vehicles to promote energy security. The CEOs discussed how alternative fuels like ethanol and advanced diesel ... Continue reading
May 18, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--May 18, 2006--USEIC/Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (HYFS) manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology, today announced the Company has completed development of one (1) 60 Series Detroit System for Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio's (SWACO) 200 ... Continue reading
Interest in Alternative Fuel Sources Rising as Gas Prices Escalate
May 18, 2006
NEW YORK--May 18, 2006--As the average national gas price approaches three dollars per gallon for the second time since September 2005, consumers are turning to the Internet to research alternative fuel options such as ethanol and biodiesel. According to Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service, the ... Continue reading
NextEnergy Leadership Explores Alternative Energy as an Area of Investment with Panel of Experts
May 11, 2006
What: 2006 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Chris Rizik, NextEnergy board member and co-founder, Ardesta LLC Ryan Waddington, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs, NextEnergy Waddington and Rizik will take part in a panel discussion on why alternative energy has become one of the hottest areas of investment, both in t ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2006 First Quarter Results
May 11, 2006
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 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 first quarter. Clean Diesel achieved a 40% increase in revenue com ... Continue reading
May 11, 2006
JCB recently unveiled the JCB DIESELMAX vehicle with which it aims to break the world land speed record for a diesel-powered automobile in August 2006 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Powered by a pair of advanced four- cylinder, five-liter JCB444-LSR diesels and developed with the support of Ricardo, the JCB DIES ... Continue reading
May 11, 2006
WASHINGTON--May 10, 2006--International Truck and Engine Corporation's engine technology for meeting 2007 diesel emissions standards - engineered into the company's new, fuel-efficient International(R) ProStar(TM) Class 8 truck - made its Washington debut with Congressional and U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP ... Continue reading
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Hypes Existing Alternate Fuel Autos
May 11, 2006
A New Initiative By the Auto Industry Says There Are Many To Choose From ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/24428/press.html NEW YORK, May 10 -- THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT. AS INSTABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUES AND ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Fuel-Efficient TDI Diesels Provide Some Relief From Summer's Escalating Fuel Prices
May 9, 2006
EPA, Department of Energy recognize New Beetle, Golf and Jetta as fuel economy leader AUBURN HILLS, MI â May 9, 2006: Travel season is quickly approaching â a time when millions of people will take to their cars for the annual family vacation and trips to the beach. This summer, however, recent spikes in fuel ... Continue reading
May 8, 2006
WASHINGTON--May 8, 2006--Cummins Inc. today once again demonstrated its commitment to clean diesel technology by joining other leading engine-makers, industry groups and the EPA at an event designed to display the industry's readiness to meet the 2007 U.S. EPA on-highway emissions regulations. Ed Pence, Vice President ... Continue reading
Leading Engine and Truck Makers Demonstrate Readiness to Deliver Clean Diesel
May 8, 2006
Exhaust From New Diesel Trucks so Clean It Passes the 'White Handkerchief Test' WASHINGTON, May 8 -- "We're ready" was the message echoed today by all six leading diesel engine and truck manufacturers, as they declared themselves on-track to deliver the next generation of clean diesel technology beginning in January 20 ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Demonstrates 2007 On-Highway Engine for EPA Administrator
May 8, 2006
Caterpillar Executive Says the Company Is Ready to Meet the Challenges of 2007 Emissions Standards WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Caterpillar Inc. today committed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will be ready to provide customers with on-highway truck engines that will meet the EPA's stringent 2007 emissions ... Continue reading
Diverse Coalition to Meet Clean Diesel at EPA Headquarters
May 8, 2006
Government, Industry, Trucking Community and Environmental Groups Herald the Arrival of Clean Diesel WHAT: Join EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson -- along with leaders from the Natural Resources Defense Council and American Trucking Associations -- in an opportunity to Meet Clean Diesel * View the new generation of tru ... Continue reading
2006 Clean Cities Congress and Expo Opens Today
May 8, 2006
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute is joined by Valley of the Sun and Tucson Regional Clean Cities in presenting the Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006. Fueling Economic Solutions is both the theme and focal point as our presenters and exhibitors drive home the business case for alternative fuels. This Congress fe ... Continue reading
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