Chevy Sequel Drives Into History Books
May 16, 2007
First hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to go 300 miles without refueling is a success. TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 15 -- General Motors Corp. made history today as its Chevy Sequel - the world's most technologically advanced automobile - became the first electrically-driven fuel cell vehicle to achieve 300 miles on one tank of hydr ... Continue reading
UPS Hybrid Electric Vehicle Seen By President Bush at White House
Mar 27, 2007
--Delivering cleaner air through innovation. President George W. Bush learns about hydraulic hybrid technology from Robert Hall, Fleet Environmental Manager for UPS. UPSâs hydraulic hybrid delivery vehicle (HHV) is the first of its kind and is part of the companyâs 1,500-vehicle alternative fuel fleet â ... Continue reading
ZAP CEO Returns from Europe Confirming Meetings with Lotus Engineering
Mar 21, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Steve Schneider, CEO for electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP), is hinting at new developments following a visit to Europe last week in which he confirms meeting with Lotus Engineering. Recently, ZAP and Lotus Engineering announced plans to develop a new electric car based on the APX (Aluminum Per ... Continue reading
Pure Biofuels Confirms Callao Port Facility Annual Capacity at Fifty (plus) Million Gallons
Mar 19, 2007
LOS ANGELES--Pure Biofuels (OTCBB:PBOF) today confirmed its decision to increase its planned capacity at its primary Callao Port facility near the capital city of Lima, Peru. Consisting of three 17.5 million gallon per year modules, the facility will be capable of an annual production capacity of 52.5 million gallons o ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2007
* News Brief * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, March 14, 2007) *First Batch of EPA Testing Shows Nonroad Diesel Equipment Meets Tough New Pollution Limits *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov EPA has finis ... Continue reading
Hyundai Accent and Elantra Earn 'Greenest Vehicles of 2007' Honors
Feb 14, 2007
2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra Receive Environmental Honors From the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14 -- The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra as two of the top 12 "Greenest Vehicles of 2007." ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits
Feb 10, 2007
Updated frequently â last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayerâs tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading
National AFV Conference: 100% Affordable & Clean Solutions Marketplace
Feb 8, 2007
The winds of change have swept in a new era for fleets and policymakers. Yesterdayâs fossil fuel based transportation is swiftly being replaced by clean alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. The opportunity this presents for fleets and policymakers is the focal point of the 13th National Alternative ... Continue reading
ZAP Receives Orders for 2,300 Electric Cars at NADA 2007
Feb 8, 2007
ZAP recruits 19 electric car dealers, receives hundreds of inquiries at nation's largest auto dealer conference SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 8 -- Electric car maker ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) received signed, non-cancelable purchase orders for 2,300 electric cars from 19 dealers at the National Automobile Dealers Associati ... Continue reading
New Electric Car From ZAP 'Greens' 2007 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 6, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Horsepower is usually the hot topic at the Chicago Auto Show, but get ready for this: 'zebra-power.' An innovative electric car called the XEBRA from California automotive pioneer ZAP debuts this week at the 99th annual Chicago Auto Show, booth number NH20A. The show runs February 9 - 18 at McCormick ... Continue reading
Product Innovation Crucial to Combat Increasing Commoditisation of Fuel Additives
Jan 23, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48925) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: EMEA Automotive and Marine Performance Fuel Additives Markets to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled EMEA Automotive and Marine Performance Fuel ... Continue reading
Quantum Supplies Ford With Hydrogen Fuel Injection Systems for E450 Hydrogen Shuttle Buses
Jan 23, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it is the supplier of the hydrogen fuel injectors to Ford Motor Company for its hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) powered shuttle bus program, including the three vehicles delivered December 7th to Parliament Hil ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic 1/09/06
Jan 22, 2007
At the time of this writing we are in the midst of the warmest winter on record across North America. Many people think that a warmer winter would be better for their car. Nothing could be further form the truth. Itâs on the days when everything warms up and then freezes at night that your car will corrode the mos ... Continue reading
Daytonabrands,Acquires Exclusive Retail Rights to Nanotechnology Engine Treatment Formula
Jan 19, 2007
Daytonabrands, Inc. Announces Exclusive Rights to the Only Engine Treatment Formula Tested and Approved by Southwest Research Institute for the U.S. Government IRVINE, Calif. and ORANGE CITY, Fla., Jan. 18 -- Daytonabrands, Inc. , a manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer products for the automobile and home a ... Continue reading
GM Chief Calls for Help from Washington to Grow Alternative Fuel Technologies
Jan 17, 2007
During a speech Tuesday night at the Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI, General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner called on Washington to "promote energy diversity" by "proactively" supporting the development of alternative fuel technology and "incentiviz[ing] consumers through tax credits, fuel subsidi ... Continue reading
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