American Car Buyer's Wise Up Diesel's Gain Momenteum
Aug 26, 2013
Washington DC August 26, 2013; NADAnews wrote that USA Today reported diesel vehicle sales could explode the next few years, hitting as much as 10% of new vehicle sales by 2018, according to an expert panel here. That's several times the current diesel sales pace, a huge jump for an engine that's heavier, costlier and ... Continue reading
Who's Supply, Who's Demand? World Petroleum Use Sets Record High In 2012
Aug 26, 2013
The world's consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2012, as declining consumption in North America and Europe was more than outpaced by growth in Asia and other regions (see animated map). A previous arti ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars 2013 - Day Two
Aug 6, 2013
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS - DAY TWO By Steve Purdy Photos By Bob Benko The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau [ Photo Dr. McAlinden] Just when we think our work day is done and weâre relaxing over dinner we find ourselves drawn in to another demonstration of automotive technology. The s ... Continue reading
NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing
Jul 23, 2013
Washington Report: NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing A two-day hearing in a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is putting the RFS in the hot seat, where panelists are sharing their insights on whether the mandate should be repealed or restructured. ​ WASHINGTON July 23, 2013; ... Continue reading
REG Celebrates Biodiesel Production Start-Up and New Jobs at New Boston, Texas
Jul 6, 2013
-Renewable Energy Group, Inc. celebrated biodiesel production start-up and welcomed new employees at its newest biorefinery in Northeast Texas Friday, June 28th. Diesel engines can use a B20 biodiesel blend produced right here in New Boston, Texas by your neighbors ... Continue reading
Hoe Hoe Hoe - It's Time For Americans To Plant Victory (Over OPEC) Gardens
Jun 24, 2013
In WWII every neighborhood in our country had Victory Gardens, which were planted in backyards and on apartment-building rooftops, even vacant lots were "commandeered for the war effort!" and put to use as a cornfield or a squash patch. Sections of lawns were publicly plowed for plots in Hyde Park, London to publicize ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2013
Car manufacturers are under pressure to meet Californiaâs sales target of having electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered cars account for 15% of new-car purchases by 2025. ​ WASHINGTON June 18, 2013; NACSDaily reported Bloomberg.com said that automakers are coming under âincreasing pressureâ ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2013
CAMARILLO, Calif.--Cool Planet Energy Systems today announced it closed on $29.9 Million of its anticipated $100 Million D series financing that will fund construction of its first commercial production facility. Cool Planet is currently operating a pilot facility in Camarillo, CA. This next round of funding represents ... Continue reading
BIO Urges Congress to Include Renewable Chemicals in Farm Bill Energy Title Programs
May 3, 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today wrote leaders of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees urging reauthorization and mandatory funding of the Farm Bill Energy Title programs and eligibility for renewable chemicals. In a letter praising the thoughtful, bipartisan support of these programs in the ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Biofuel Industry in the United States
May 3, 2013
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biofuel Industry in the United States" report to their offering. Biofuels are liquid, solid, or gaseous fuels derived from renewable biological sources. Biomass can be burned directly for thermal energy or converted to other high-value energy sources including eth ... Continue reading
BIO Responds to House Energy & Commerce White Paper on Renewable Fuel Standard
Apr 30, 2013
WASHINGTON--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today submitted comments to the House Energy & Commerce Committeeââ¬â¢s Bipartisan Review of the Renewable Fuel Standard with Examination of Agricultural Impacts. In a letter addressing the committeeââ¬â¢s second white paper, ââ¬Å ... Continue reading
US Auto Shopper Interest in Turbo Diesels Growing
Apr 29, 2013
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--US auto shoppers with positive preference for Diesel indicate strong preference for turbochargers, according to Market Insight Corporation. Based on a sample of almost 13,000 active, in market auto shoppers in Q1 2013, almost 30% of these ââ¬ÅDiesel Preferrersââ¬??? also had a positi ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Review
Apr 24, 2013
THIS BEETLE SURE CAN FLY By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel The VW Beetle, aka âThe Bugâ, was originally introduced in the 1950âs and over the years it has grown to become an iconic car whose decidedly different styling combined with its dependability and relatively low price created a ... Continue reading
Compression Tests Successful On RadMax™ 375 HP Diesel Engine
Apr 2, 2013
REGI U.S., Inc. (OTC BB: RGUS, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: RGJ) and Reg Technologies Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange: RRE.V, OTC BB: REGRF) wish to announce successful tests were completed for the RadMaxâ⢠engine.à Paul Porter, Chief Engineer, reports as follows: Prototype Support Assembly and Testing of the Di ... Continue reading
Newly Formed "Fuels Institute" Names Inaugural Directors
Feb 20, 2013
The Fuels Instituteâs inaugural directors are: Bill Douglass, managing partner, Douglass Distributing Co. (Sherman, TX) Norman Herrera, manager of corporate development, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Oklahoma City, OK) Jay Ricker, chair/owner, Rickerâs (Anderson, IN) Ron Sabia, president & COO, Gulf Oil, Cum ... Continue reading
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