150 MPG SUV Ride and Drives 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 With AFS Trinity Power Corporation
Apr 14, 2008
Reporters and editors in Philadelphia are invited to drive the XH-150 150 mpg SUV at Penn Treaty Park along the river on Delaware Avenue at E. Columbia Ave. This will be the first and only opportunity to drive the XH-150 anywhere on the East Coast before it is featured on the Capital Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday ... Continue reading
Flying High With Turbo Diesel - MBtech at the SAE World Congress in Detroit
Apr 9, 2008
TROY, Mich., April 9, 2008 -- In addition to innovative automotive projects MBtech also presents a turbo diesel as a light aircraft engine concept. "A climate for change" is the motto of the SAE 2008 World Congress taking place from April 14th to 17th at the Cobo Center in Detroit, MI, USA. The event serves as a forum ... Continue reading
Toyota Establishes Research Institute in North America
Apr 1, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 1, 2008 -- Toyota Technical Center (TTC) a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, today announced the establishment of the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA). Toyota plans to spend $100 million during the next four years on advanced research activity ... Continue reading
Marathon to Offer Only Ethanol Blended Gasoline at 16 Midwest Terminals Effective May 1, 2008
Mar 19, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, March 19 -- Marathon Oil Corporation today announced that the Company will convert to 100 percent ethanol blended fuel (E-10 gasohol) at 16 of its Midwest terminals beginning May 1, 2008. Unblended gasoline products will no longer be available at the following terminals; Indianapolis (86th Street) and Mu ... Continue reading
Chevron Launches Premium Diesel Pilot Program in Sacramento
Mar 19, 2008
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Global Marketing today announced the launch of Chevron Diesel with Techron D, the companyâs advanced cleaning additive specially formulated for diesel vehicles. Over the next few weeks, the product will be introduced in a total of 48 Chevron-branded stations throughout the Sacramento are ... Continue reading
GM recalls 207,000 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix Sedans
Mar 14, 2008
DETROIT March 14, 2008; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. said it is recalling more than 207,000 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans because they can develop oil leaks that can cause fires. GM says the cars are safe to drive, but drivers should not park them in garages or carports. The automaker said Frid ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil and Corvette Celebrate 15 Years of Collaboration
Mar 13, 2008
IRVING, Texas--In recognition of its longstanding collaboration with one of the worldâs most storied high performance automobiles, ExxonMobil is proud to announce the 15th anniversary of the relationship between the companyâs flagship Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil and Corvette. Since 1992, Mobil 1 has been the ... Continue reading
Honeywell Turbocharges 28 of the New Vehicles Launched at the Geneva Motor Show
Mar 7, 2008
Honeywell technology redefines performance, fuel efficiency and emissions reduction standards GENEVA, March 6 -- Honeywell announced that its turbocharging technologies are featured on 28 of the vehicles being launched at the 78th International Motor Show of Geneva. All together these launches represent a total of 40 n ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Issue Statement in Support of EPA Ruling That Denies Calif. Waiver
Mar 2, 2008
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) fully supports EPA's recognition that any regulation of motor vehicle greenhouse gases should be done at the federal, not state, level. By acknowledging the global nature of greenhouse gases, EPA correctly determined that no 'compelling and extraordinary' conditions ex ... Continue reading
Lotus Announces Introduction of Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Group
Feb 25, 2008
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has created a new research and development group solely for electric and hybrid vehicles. The formation of this group recognises the increasing global importance of hybrid and electric vehicles, and the increasing amount of consultancy proj ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2008
Demand for Turbochargers Continues to Boost Production AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Driven by growing European demand for turbochargers, BorgWarner expanded its facility in Oroszlany, Hungary, about 50 miles (80 km) from Budapest. The new 50,000-square-foot (4,650-square-meter) building will provide added manufactur ... Continue reading
GMnext: Answering Your Diesel Questions
Feb 21, 2008
There have been a lot of comments and questions on the GMnext site regarding diesel fuel and its part in GM's alternative energy strategy. To continue the conversation, Charlie Freese, Executive Director of GM's Diesel Engineering and the members of GM's Powertrain Diesel Engineering team have some answers to your most ... Continue reading
Diesels Weighed for Fuel-Saving Potential
Feb 21, 2008
Washington DC February 21, 2008; The AIADA newslettter reported that a panel of outside experts advising federal regulators about available technologies for improving fuel economy will include light-duty diesel engines in its final report. The panel was asked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to upd ... Continue reading
Detroit Electric Appoints Former CEO of Lotus Engineering to Top Job for Electric Car Brand
Feb 19, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19 -- Detroit Electric today announces the appointment of Mr. Albert Lam, former CEO of Lotus Engineering, as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Lam recently accepted the job as the Chairman of the company, but this latest appointment will enable him to focus full time on managing and g ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Hydrogen-Powered RC Car From Corgi International Wins 2008 ToyAward
Feb 7, 2008
NUREMBERG, Germany, February 7 -- Corgi International (NASDAQ GM: CRGI), one of the leading listed toy manufacturers worldwide, today announced that its H2Go hydrogen-powered RC car has won the 2008 ToyAward in the Electronics & Technology category. A total of 24 products in eight categories were nominated for the inno ... Continue reading
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