Mar 14, 2012
Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has appointed product development expert Karl Petersen to the Company's Technical Board of Advisors. Mr. Petersen has over 45 years of experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, an ... Continue reading
NatGas Is Rolling...In Chrysler, GM Pickups Fueled by 'CNG In A Box,' NGI Reports
Mar 12, 2012
The swing toward natural gas vehicles (NGV) took on aspects of a bandwagon last week as two major automakers paraded out new natural gas-powered pickup trucks, and General Electric (GE) and Chesapeake Energy Corp. heralded a new "CNG In A Box" fueling station design, Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI) reports. ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2012
Colorado School of Mines, Penn State University and the University of Texas at Austin today announced a new training initiative to support the rapidly growing shale natural gas and oil development sector. The training programs created under the initiative will be led by the faculty at each academic institution and are ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2012
WASHINGTON--Global Automakers commends President Obama for taking steps to encourage consumer purchases of various advanced technology clean vehicles through tax incentives and credits. Our Association has long believed that the U.S. government should take a technology and fuel neutral approach to incentivizing alterna ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2012
President Barack Obama proposed expanded tax credits and community research grants to make alternative-energy cars and trucks more attractive to buyers. According to Automotive News, electric, natural gas, and hydrogen-powered vehicles would be covered by the plan, which Obama announced Wednesday in North Carolina. Oba ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2012
GE and Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced a collaboration to develop infrastructure solutions that will help accelerate the adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel. This groundbreaking technology and services project marks a significant milestone toward increasing energy independence in the United S ... Continue reading
Ram to Build North America's Only OEM Compressed Natural Gas-powered Pickup
Mar 6, 2012
Today, Ram Truck announced it will become the only manufacturer in North America to offer a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup is designed for fleet and commercial customers and offers cost and emissions benefits, using an abundant, domestically sourced f ... Continue reading
Andersen Corporation Announces Fleet Conversion to Compressed Natural Gas
Mar 1, 2012
Andersen Corporation today celebrates the grand opening of a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station near the company's Menomonie, Wisconsin plant. Located at the Cedar County Cooperative Cenex, this station provides a new alternative fuel source for Andersen as it begins to convert its transportation fleet to ... Continue reading
Obama's Green-Car Plan Runs Into Limited Alternative-Fuel Choices (Like All Americans)
Feb 29, 2012
President Barack Obamaâs administration is buying fewer hybrid and electric cars and more vehicles that can consume both ethanol and gasoline to meet 2015 environmental goals, favoring older technology over new. Washington DC February 24, 2012; The NADA newsletter reported that a Bloomberg article stated that Pres ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2012
BOULDER, Colo.--The clean energy industry is dynamic and evolving, as the future of energy in the United States continues to be a topic of intense focus, particularly in this election year. However, according to a new survey from Pike Research, consumer support for clean energy concepts ââ¬â ranging from re ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2012
Encana Corporation has completed the announced Cutbank Ridge Partnership agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation. On February 17, 2012, Encana announced an agreement with Mitsubishi that sees the Japanese global integrated business enterprise invest approximately C$2.9 billion for a 40 percent interest in the Cutbank Rid ... Continue reading
Yes Mr. President There IS a Silver Bullet Solution For "No More Gasoline Now"
Feb 25, 2012
SEE ALSO: Big Oil Benefits From Divide and Conquer (orig published 5/09/2006) SEE ALSO: Sorry to Say It Mr. President But You Are Supporting The Bad Guys With Your "All Of The Above" Energy Plan Co-publishers Note: Auto Central February 25, 2012; In the President's radio address this morning (see complete video below a ... Continue reading
Commentary - CNG-Powered Vehicles - What's The Problem Here?
Feb 25, 2012
<i>This is a reprise of a January 2011 piece I did on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and its advantages in the case of consumer vehicle fuels. Given today's average per per gallon (PPG) price of $3.62 and climbing (as of Feb 25, 2012), one might think that one of the 'rocket scientists' in the Obama administration could ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2012
February 23, 2012 Remarks by the President on Energy University of Miami Miami, Florida THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) The U! (Applause.) It is good to see all of you here today. (Applause.) I want to thank Erica for that outstanding introduction. She said her parents were tweeting. (Laughter.) Weâre so ... Continue reading
AP Fact Check - Gingrich Energy Ads Err on Facts
Feb 24, 2012
DINA CAPPIELLO, Associated Press â 25 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) â A 28-minute political ad offers a candidate something sound bites can never capture â a chance to explore a subject in depth. But in the case of Newt Gingrich's unusual extended commercial on American energy policy, it just means more ti ... Continue reading
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