Industry Insider: Bush Administration Put Ethanol Cart Before the Horse
Feb 21, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C.--Feb. 21, 2006--Ken Hurwitz, former Executive Director of the Maryland Public Service Commission and a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP says President Bush's continued rhetoric on research and development as to alternative energy sources is doing little to help wean the country from foreign sources of o ... Continue reading
Renault Unveils Sporty Wagon Concept
Feb 19, 2006
“Altica strikes a successful balance between flowing and sporty lines. This car is an original and futuristic vision of the estate car, while its graphic identity is both bold and innovative.” Patrick le Quément, Renault’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Design. Watch the February 9th Mid-term Busin ... Continue reading
Alternative-Fuel Vehicles to Race Around the World in 2008
Feb 16, 2006
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Alternative fuel and hybrid powered automobiles are going to compete in the only event of its kind, an around the world rally-race, from New York City, U.S.A., to Paris, France, for a $1-million purse, according to Rally Partners, Inc., the event organizers. "Great Race 2008" will start in ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Introduces Europe's First Commercially Available Airless SCR Urea Dosing Units
Feb 16, 2006
STAMFORD, Conn.--Feb. 16, 2006--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ('Clean Diesel' or "The Company") (EBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it is introducing integrated urea dosing units into Europe to work with existing Sel ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2006
LONDON, 15 February 2006 – Ford Motor Company has today spoken about its "mindset" change in tackling CO2 emissions from vehicles, and has called for greater support from all key stakeholders – vehicle manufacturers, customers, national governments, fuel suppliers and the European Commission – in adop ... Continue reading
Alternative-Fuel Vehicles to Race Around the World in 2008
Feb 16, 2006
SAN MARCOS, Texas, February 16 -- Alternative fuel and hybrid powered automobiles are going to compete in the only event of its kind, an around the world rally-race, from New York City, U.S.A., to Paris, France, for a US$1-million purse, according to Rally Partners, Inc., the event organizers. "Great Race 2008" will st ... Continue reading
Small Films With Big Messages Mean More Cars With a Conscience at the Red Carpet
Feb 15, 2006
Hollywood's Brightest Stars to Join Global Green's 'Red Carpet, Green Cars' Campaign to Promote Smart Transportation Solutions LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 -- Oscar(R) luminaries George Clooney, Joaquin Phoenix, Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston are expected to clear the air at the 78th Annual Academy Awards(R) by arrivin ... Continue reading
Ford Will Be First To Build Hybrids In Canada
Feb 15, 2006
*Volume hybrid production of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX by 2010 *By 2010, Ford will sell 250,000 hybrids globally and offer the option in up to half of its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury nameplates *Ford will have five hybrid vehicles on the road by 2008 OAKVILLE, Ont. - February 15, 2006: Ford of Canada will become the firs ... Continue reading
Mazda Senku Concept Makes N.A. Debut at Canadian International Autoshow
Feb 15, 2006
RICHMOND HILL, ON - Feb. 15, 2006: The Mazda Senku concept car made its North American debut today at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. Designed in Mazda's advanced design studio in Yokohama, Japan, it is one of three design concepts developed for the 2005-2006 international auto show circuit and made its ... Continue reading
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor Begins 7th Year of Publication
Feb 15, 2006
DETROIT--Feb. 15, 2006--The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor ("H2FC"), an independent weekly newsletter covering fuel cell and hydrogen related companies, stocks and technologies, completed its sixth year of publication with its February 5th issue. "The past few years have been very difficult for some fuel cell stocks, es ... Continue reading
Volvo Presents a New Engine Family That Meets Very Stringent US Environmental Standards
Feb 14, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 14, 2006--Volvo Trucks North America is presenting an entirely new engine family to meet the more stringent environmental requirements that come into force in North America on January 1, 2007. Not only are the new engines cleaner, their fuel consumption is on a par with that of the current engin ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Readiness for 2007 On-Highway Engines
Feb 13, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2006--Cummins Inc. announced today the readiness of its on-highway engine product line to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards for 2007 during the American Trucking Associations Annual Leadership Meeting in Tampa, Fla. Cu ... Continue reading
Cleaner fuels for Robin Subaru engines
Feb 13, 2006
On 3 March, 2005, the South Africa Cabinet approved cleaner fuels for South Africa. This legislation has been effective 1 January 2006. Traditionally, Robin Subaru petrol engines users have been using leaded fuel. In this article we take a look at unleaded (ULP) and Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) and the changes needed ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2006
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 13, 2006--Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson delivered the keynote address to the General Session of the National Biodiesel Board 2006 Conference & Expo in San Diego February 5th thru 8th. Johnson said, "Our country is on the verge of a dramatic change for how we powe ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
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