Volvo Trucks Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce CO2-emissions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 4, 2010
STOCKHOLM - November 4, 2010: The Volvo Group will be the world's first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Climate Savers Program. As a WWF partner, the Volvo Group's truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million ton ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2010
AIEA, Hawaii--ClearFuels Technology, Inc. (ClearFuels), headquartered in Aiea, Hawaii, announced today that it has signed a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive the remaining $19.7 million of a $23 million grant award to complete construction of a ClearFuels demonstration scale gasi ... Continue reading
Oct 26, 2010
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Renewable Energy Initiatives to Spur Rural Revitalization Throughout the Country Biomass Crop Assistance Program Will Help Create National Biofuels Industry; New Agreement with the FAA Will Promote Production and Demand for Biofuels; USDA Report Shows Domestic Biofuel Production ... Continue reading
Volvo's First Order for Methane/Diesel Buses
Oct 26, 2010
both biogas and diesel. Using diesel technology increases environmental efficiency compared with current gas-operated buses. Biogas is a renewable fuel that contributes to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Many cities and regions are investing in expanding the production of biogas for heating and vehicle fuel. Many ga ... Continue reading
SAFE: New Truck Efficiency Rules Will Improve American Security
Oct 25, 2010
Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) today applauded the administration's release of proposed rules to put into place the first-ever fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. SAFE worked together with The Accord Group throughout the year to help create and support the Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency ... Continue reading
Navistar Issues Statement on Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Heavy Trucks
Oct 25, 2010
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--In response to the regulatory proposal to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses released today by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Navistar issued the following sta ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2010
Frederick, MD - The Diesel Technology Forum today issued the following statement on the announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a national program on greenhouse gas emissions ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2010
DOT, EPA Propose the Nationâs First Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Trucks and Buses A win for the environment, economy and energy efficiency WASHINGTON October 25, 2010; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the first nation ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI Performs Flawlessly in First-Ever Extended Drive on RenDiesel Synthetic Fuel
Oct 25, 2010
Audi A3 TDI show promise for a clean diesel energy futureâ The endurance drive, part of the ââ¬Ë2010 Green Car of the Year Tourââ¬â¢, started in Eureka, California on Monday, October 18 with the intent of demonstrating that todayââ¬â¢s diesel technology and advanced synthetic fuels ... Continue reading
Navy Demonstrates Solazyme's Soladiesel Renewable F-76 Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 24, 2010
Solazyme's 100% algal derived naval distillate fuel used in ships tested in United States Navy Riverine Command Boat SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 24, 2010 - Solazyme, Inc.'s CEO and co-founder Jonathan Wolfson released the following statement after the United States Navy conducted a full power demonstration of Sol ... Continue reading
2011 Green Car of the Year Finalists Revealed
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 -- Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year®, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2011 Nissan LEAF. For the sixth consecutive year, this incr ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2010
WASHINGTON--Federal biofuels policy should focus on helping companies commercialize promising technologies for advanced biofuels and biobased products. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today commended the Obama administrationââ¬â¢s commitment to helping rural economies and reducing U.S. dependen ... Continue reading
WSJ Reports Bumpy Road for Electrics - A Story That Is a Little Late But Still Welcomed By TACH
Oct 18, 2010
EDITORS NOTE: The auto industry is about to embark on a multibillion-dollar gamble: that battery-powered cars will become big sellers. The Wall Street Journal reports that more than 20 electric models are set to arrive at dealerships over the next three years, led by the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt due by December. ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - October 9, 2010: On Friday, October 15th, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is staging their biennial National AFV Day Odyssey event at select college and training centers across America. This free event provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to discover how the ... Continue reading
Hart Energy Report Outlines Diesel's Role In New Green Economy
Oct 13, 2010
October 13, 2010 Diesel Fuel Poised to Play Expanded Role Meeting New Environmental & Energy Efficiency Requirements of Green Economy, According to New Hart Energy Report ââ¬ÅBecause of diesel fuelââ¬â¢s unique attributes ââ¬â its energy density, low-sulfur content, widespread availabil ... Continue reading
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