Feb 20, 2013
BOULDER, Colo.--With a cost per gallon significantly lower than gasoline or diesel in many countries, and at least an initial existing infrastructure, the vehicle market for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), otherwise known as propane or autogas, seems poised for growth. However, increasing interest in compressed natural ... 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
NGVAmerica - Natural Gas Vehicles Can Achieve President Obama's Goal of Energy Independence
Feb 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 13, 2013 -- In this evening's State of the Union address, President Obama recognized yet again the impact that America's huge natural gas supply is having on our country. The President said "We produce more natural gas than ever before' and "the natural gas boom has led to ... greater energy i ... Continue reading
2013 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WRAP-UP
Feb 13, 2013
By Steve Purdy, Thom Cannell and Larry Nutson The Auto Channelâs intrepid auto show coverage team The Chicago Auto Show claims the distinction of being the oldest new car show (this is the 105th), and the largest in square footage and numbers of attendees. We certainly canât dispute either. We enjoy covering ... Continue reading
Commentary - CNG Is Here Now, Its Cheap, We Own It, But No One Seems To Care In DC
Feb 4, 2013
With today's NADA report on the dismal EV sale report, it might be worth remembering this editorial I did in January 2011, regarding the viablity of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and its price advantages when it comes to commercial/POV vehicles. Since today's average price per gallon (PPG) price of $3.523 for regular, $ ... Continue reading
2013 RAM 2500 CNG Pickup Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2013
Compressed Natural Gas RAM 2500 The only OEM-built CNG pickup in North America By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1552) I donât consider myself a trucker. Therefore, I donât drive and review pickups and usually turn them down when offered. I initially declined to drive a new 2 ... Continue reading
Audi Partners With Joule To Make Future Mobility Fuels With Micro-organisms
Jan 9, 2013
</p><p>By Henny Hemmes <br>Senior European Editor <br>The Auto Channel </p><p>THE HAGUE, January 9, 2013; In the quest to reduce fuel consumption and thus CO2 emissions of cars, Audi is developing synthetic natural gas, which the German car manufacturer refers to as Audi e-gas, (<a href=http://www.theautochannel.com/ne ... Continue reading
Car Maker Audi To Synthesize Sustainable Fuels
Jan 8, 2013
SEE ALSO: Real Patriots Use Flex-Fuel Vehicles By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, January 8, 2013. In Northern Germany, Audi has an e-gas facility under construction together with system builder SolarFuel. It will be the worldâs first facility to convert renewable electricity and CO ... Continue reading
Big Idea 2013: Governors Take Energy Into Their Own Hands
Dec 12, 2012
By T. Boone Pickens December 11, 2012 The development of new sources of energy â at the state level â will be the big idea for 2013. Whether there is a grand bargain, a petite bargain, or no bargain at all on ways to decrease the national debt and avoid the fiscal cliff, one thing is clear: The American spiri ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2012
DOHA, Qatar--The Middle East may soon overtake other nations and become the global role model in developing sustainable energy, according to an author of a new report released today by the World Energy Council and Oliver Wyman at the COP 18 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar. The World Energy Trile ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2012
BOULDER, Colo.--The global market for light-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs), which produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional gasoline engines and which run on fuel that is much cheaper than gasoline, varies significantly depending on the region and country. While many markets in Europe and Latin America ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and GMC CNG Bi-Fuel Pickup Production Begins +VIDEO
Nov 9, 2012
DETROIT - November 9, 2012: Production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers. The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec 6.0L V8 engine runs ... Continue reading
Calysta Energy Targets Natural Gas as Advantaged Feedstock for Transportation Fuels and Chemicals
Oct 22, 2012
Calysta Energy, a new company, today announced it has been established to use natural gas, an advantaged feedstock, to develop new liquid transportation fuels and high value chemicals that are cost-effective, scalable and reduce environmental impact. Current technology approaches to creating new fuels and chemicals hav ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens Comments on Energy in The Debate
Oct 17, 2012
T. Boone Pickens, the architect of The Pickens Plan to achieve greater energy security in the U.S., released the following statement on the energy comments by Governor Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama during last night's second presidential debate: "After four long years of helping candidates and public officials ... Continue reading
New "CNG In A Box" Fueling System Makes U.S. Debut Says NACS
Oct 9, 2012
NACS retailers will get the first glimpse at a new compressed natural gas system available for convenience stores. October 8 LAS VEGAS October 8, 2012; The NACS newsletter reported that convience store retailers will get their first glimpse today at the NACS Show expo of a new CNG retailing system that will allow them ... Continue reading
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