News By Topic: Fuel System

Bing Energy, Inc. Wins $1.9 Million State Job Creation Award; Announces Relocation of Headquarters to Florida

Feb 10, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--The race to develop a commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell just got a boost from a $1.9 million state award to a high-tech company that is planning to turn breakthrough nanotechnology pioneered at Florida State University into a better, faster, more economical fuel cell. In a news conference today ... Continue reading

just-auto.com Launches Buyers' Guide to Electric Drive Technology

Feb 9, 2011

PR Newswire BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 9, 2011 BROMSGROVE, England, Feb. 9, 2011 -- An all new, business information portal dedicated to electric drive technology (EDT) within the global automotive industry is to be launched by just-auto.com. Aimed at executives and decision makers from automotive manufacturers and tier ... Continue reading

Toyota Unintended Acceleration: NHTSA-NASA Study - No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles

Feb 9, 2011

The U.S. Department of Transportation released results from an unprecedented ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers wit ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Review

Jan 6, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Malibu ( Rated four-stars by most. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Change for the sake of change is usually non-productive. However, the change that took place four years ago with the Chevrolet Malibu was radical. If you’re in the market today for a front-wheel-drive, ... Continue reading

Growth Energy Responds to Anti E15 Lawsuit

Dec 20, 2010

Washington DC December 29, 2010; Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis released the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by engine manufacturers against the EPA’s partial approval of Growth Energy’s Green Jobs Waiver. “The scientific evidence demonstrates clearly that E15 is safe not only for newer ve ... Continue reading

Northern Lights Energy Commits to Purchase 1,000 AMP Electric Vehicles

Nov 29, 2010

AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy (NLE) to introduce all-electric SUVs to Iceland as part of its national electric vehicle (EV) project. Under terms of the lett ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Supplies R2S® Turbocharging Technology for Volkswagen's Top Performance Diesel Engines

Nov 18, 2010

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18, 2010 -- BorgWarner's award-winning regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbocharging technology boosts the performance and helps lower emissions for the newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder common-rail diesel engine featured in Volkswagen's 180 HP ... Continue reading

Rentech's Synthetic RenDiesel® Fuels Audi A3 TDI During L.A. Auto Show Green Cars Ride & Drive Event

Nov 18, 2010

LOS ANGELES--Rentech, Inc. announced that its synthetic RenDiesel® fuel will power an Audi A3 TDI during today’s Green Cars LA Auto Show Ride & Drive event, hosted by Green Car Journal. During the event, credentialed journalists will experience the performance of synthetic RenDiesel fuel in Green ... Continue reading

2012 LaCrosse Comes Standard With New eAssist; Fuel-Saving Technology, for 37 MPG Highway Fuel Economy in a Full-Size Sedan

Nov 15, 2010

eAssist "light electrification" system produces 25-percent increase in fuel economy eAssist technology is standard on all 2012 models with the 2.4L four-cylinder engine Provides customers with a full-size luxury sedan featuring 37 mpg highway and 25 mpg city for about $30,000 (exact pricing has not yet been set) Boost ... Continue reading

Conventional Engines Still Going Strong at Paris Motor Show

Oct 1, 2010

Washington DC October 1, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that hybrids and electric cars may get top billing. But at the Paris Motor Show, conventional engines are showing they have plenty of mileage left. The Detroit News reports that new gas and diesel models have carbon emissions very close to leading hybrids, an ... Continue reading

BMW Announces Markets for BMW ActiveE Field Trial

Sep 23, 2010

BMW Announces Markets for BMW ActiveE Field Trial PR Newswire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 23 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 23 -- Later today at Opportunity Green in Los Angeles, BMW will announce the markets which will participate in the BMW ActiveE field trial when it begins in summer 2011. The New York metro market and ... Continue reading

Collaboration Critical to the Success of Electric Vehicle Industry

Sep 15, 2010

Regional differences apparent in market drivers MONTREAL, Sept. 15 -- Collaboration is critical if the global electric vehicles industry is to fulfill its potential, according to participants of Ernst & Young's 'Ignition Sessions' - a global series of executive roundtables attended by key stakeholders from across the e ... Continue reading

EDTA - Electric Drive Transportation Association Weekly Media Round-up

Aug 13, 2010

VW: '500-mile EVs by 2020' AutoCar (UK) August 13, 2010 -- Electric vehicles will have a range of more than 500 miles within the next 10 years. That is the view of Martin Eberhard, a man who sprang to prominence when he co-founded the Tesla electric sports car company in July 2003. ARTICLE HERE Charging Your Electric C ... Continue reading

Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #6

Aug 9, 2010

Dear Tom, I own a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 33,000 miles. A Toyota dealer told me that “it is recommended” that I have the serpentine belt changed and the thuttle box serviced. These are dealer recommended services. My mechanic friend looked at the car and told me not to worry about changing the belt or ser ... Continue reading

Clean Cities DOE-funded Propane Autogas Vehicle Conversion Program Rolls Out First of 1,189 Emission-Cutting Cars

Jul 29, 2010

Red Top Cab of Arlington, Va. deploys the first propane Autogas vehicle under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program July 29, 2010 – Harrisonburg, Va. – The first vehicle converted to propane Autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program is on the road, with thirty more program ve ... Continue reading