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Despite Rising Fuel Prices, the Outlook for "Green" Vehicles Remains Limited for the Foreseeable Future

Despite Rising Fuel Prices, the Outlook for "Green" Vehicles Remains Limited for the Foreseeable Future

Growth of alternative powertrain vehicles sales will be limited by consumer concerns about costs as well as functionality, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Green Automotive Study(SM) released today. Despite a rapid increase in the number of alternative powertrain vehicle models projected for the nex ... Continue reading

New Bi-Fuel System Brings Propane's Cost and Environmental Benefits to Diesel Vehicles

New Bi-Fuel System Brings Propane's Cost and Environmental Benefits to Diesel Vehicles

NEW HUDSON, Mich., April 26, 2011 NEW HUDSON, Mich., April 26, 2011 -- Icom North America is bringing the fuel economy and environmental benefits of its liquid-injection propane system to diesel-powered vehicles in the United States this year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101216/DE18795LOGO) Icom's new JT ... Continue reading

Find Greenest Vehicles Here On The Auto Channel

Find Greenest Vehicles Here On The Auto Channel

Search and find the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles HERE Search and find your perfect automotive match - HERE Search and find Car and Truck Reviews 1993-2012 - HERE The Green Vehicle Guide will help you find the most fuel-efficient vehicle for your needs. Select the state where you plan to use the vehicle or ... Continue reading

Navistar's eStar Sponsors Earth Day New York's CO2 E Drive

Navistar's eStar Sponsors Earth Day New York's CO2 E Drive

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--eStarâ„¢, the all-electric truck by Navistar, is a sponsor and participant in today’s Earth Day New York CO2 E Drive. The event is helping raise climate change awareness and will feature a parade of environmentally-friendly vehicles painting a virtual “Eâ₠... Continue reading

Research and Markets: United Kingdom Agribusiness Report Q2 2011 - Investment Firm Future Capital Partners In Process Of Raising GBP220mn for Huge Bioethanol Plant to be Run by Vireol

Research and Markets: United Kingdom Agribusiness Report Q2 2011 - Investment Firm Future Capital Partners In Process Of Raising GBP220mn for Huge Bioethanol Plant to be Run by Vireol

DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/504d42/united_kingdo m_agr) has announced the addition of the "United Kingdom Agribusiness Report Q2 2011" report to their offering. United Kingdom Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including ... Continue reading

Congress Must Adopt a Fuel Neutral Energy Policy Approach, says CleanFUEL USA

Congress Must Adopt a Fuel Neutral Energy Policy Approach, says CleanFUEL USA

PR Newswire GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 13, 2011 GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 13, 2011 -- Last week, The New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS) Act of 2011 was introduced to the U.S. Congress by a bipartisan set of sponsors in an effort to boost consumption of alternative fuels. The new bill, aggr ... Continue reading

Green Grand Prix April 15 - Something For All

Green Grand Prix April 15 - Something For All

WATKINS GLEN, Apr. 8, 2011: In the market for a new car and want to learn a little more? Or are you a techno-geek eager for conversation about real results of the latest vehicle developments? Whatever the level of your interest in today’s alternate-fuel driving options, the Green Grand Prix should be on your sched ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Next Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Management - Next-generation Biofuels Supplant Fossil Fuels in the Transportation Sector

Research and Markets: Next Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Management - Next-generation Biofuels Supplant Fossil Fuels in the Transportation Sector

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/abe40b/next_generation_bi) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Next Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Management - Technical Insights" to their offering. “Next Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Managemen ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Analysis of Diesel Powertrain Outlook and Technology Roadmap in North America

Research and Markets: Analysis of Diesel Powertrain Outlook and Technology Roadmap in North America

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8752bc/analysis_of_diesel) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Analysis of Diesel Powertrain Outlook and Technology Roadmap in North America" to their offering. “Analysis of Diesel Powertrain Outlook and Technology Ro ... Continue reading

National Truck Protection Supports Green Initiatives and Partners with Cascade Sierra Solutions

National Truck Protection Supports Green Initiatives and Partners with Cascade Sierra Solutions

CRANFORD, N.J.--National Truck Protection (NTP), the leading independent provider of used truck warranties today announced that the company has formed a partnership with Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS), a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing fuel consumption and harmful exhaust emissions from heavy-duty diesel ... Continue reading

X Prize Cars, Electrathon Teams Part Of Green Grand Prix At Watkins Glen International

X Prize Cars, Electrathon Teams Part Of Green Grand Prix At Watkins Glen International

WATKINS GLEN, March, 20, 2011: Automotive X Prize teams from New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana will compete at the 7th Annual Green Grand Prix Friday, April 15, at Watkins Glen International. Two of the vehicles are educational entries from Cornell University and West Philadelphia High School. The X Prize ca ... Continue reading

Ethanol and Flex Fuel Opponents Half-Truths Exposed By Governor's Biofuel Coalition

Ethanol and Flex Fuel Opponents Half-Truths Exposed By Governor's Biofuel Coalition

The Governor's Biofuels Coalition is to be commended for pointing out that the way corn use is counted in the United States leaves a great deal on the table, uncounted, in the form of Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs) from ethanol. More than a third of all corn that goes into ethanol production is returned to the food cha ... Continue reading

U.S. Car Buyers Still Unclear on How Hybrids Work

U.S. Car Buyers Still Unclear on How Hybrids Work

Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the differences between various alternative fuel cars are confusing consumers, according to a new survey of some 1,900 new car buyers and browsers in the U.S. That lack of knowledge could mean fewer hybrids are purchased according to Synovate, the market ... Continue reading

House Panel Clears Bill to Stop EPA from Regulating Vehicle Emissions

House Panel Clears Bill to Stop EPA from Regulating Vehicle Emissions

Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that house committee on Tuesday cleared a bill to block the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions, including vehicles from the 2017-2025 model years – sending it to the House floor. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.), ... Continue reading

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