SPECIAL EARTH DAY COMPILATION REPORT from The Auto Channel
Apr 22, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 22, 2010: In celebration of this year's Earth Day, we would like to re-present for your consideration some of what we believe is our best work in reporting and commenting on alternative fuels, energy and technology. In addition, while we strongly believe in the economic viability and healthful bene ... Continue reading
Tesla Announces Japan Will Be First Destination in Asia
Apr 21, 2010
PORT HUENEME, Calif.--Responding to growing demand, Tesla Motors - the Silicon Valley-basedà automaker of the worldââ¬â¢s fastest highway-capable electric vehicle - today shipped a dozen Japan Signature Series Roadsters from Port Hueneme, California. The well-appointed right-hand drive Roadsters will arri ... Continue reading
Peugeot Demonstrates Excellence in Eco2fficiency
Apr 21, 2010
Peugeot is running a unique event at Durham University (Queens Campus) to showcase its prowess in eco-efficient technology, design and expertise in electric and hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2010
MCLEAN, Va.--Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new survey by Capital One Auto Finance (www.capitalone.com/auto) finds that when it comes to Americansââ¬â¢ auto preferences, bigger may not always be better and fuel efficiency is in the driverââ¬â¢s seat. The survey, which examined driversà ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Luxury Sedan Setting New Eco-Chic Standards in Hollywood - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 19, 2010
BlueTEC Clean Diesel, S400 HYBRID luxury sedan & ML450 HYBRID SUV make it Earth Day every day for Hollywood's elite LOS ANGELES, April 19 -- Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC clean diesel technology, a Hollywood veteran for luxury eco-chic transportation, is getting support from a cast of new environmentally friendly vehicles incl ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., April 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , announced today that its Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV), developed for and in cooperation with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), is on display at the 2010 SAE World Congress at Co ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2010
BorgWarner's New Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Turbochargers Boost Performance and Lower Emissions for New Diesel Engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- BorgWarner will supply its new generation of variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine featured i ... Continue reading
Diesel Forum Comments on Natural Gas Truck Study
Apr 15, 2010
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today in response to the Center for American Progress Analysis advocating natural gas use in heavy vehicles. âa complete consideration of all emissions from using natural gas seems likely to make natural gas far less attractive than other fossi ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2010
WASHINGTON--The American Public Gas Association (APGA), NGVAmerica, and Hybrid Kinetic Motors Corporation (HK Motors) announced today the formation of a strategic collaboration to promote the mass production and sales of natural gas-powered hybrid passenger vehicles. âNatural gas provides an immediate, responsible ... Continue reading
GM and SAIC Debut World Expo 2010 Pavilion - The Road to 2030
Apr 13, 2010
SHANGHAI - April 13, 2010: General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. opened their joint pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai to the public for the first time Monday during an event attended by media and Expo 2010 officials. Reflecting the Expo 2010 theme of âBetter City, Better Life,â GM and SAIC ... Continue reading
EDTA to Hold Capitol Hill Briefing on Changing a Century of Transportation in 10 Years
Apr 12, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory was issued today by the Electric Drive Transportation Association: When: Wednesday, April 21, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. What: Electric Drive Transportation Association Capitol Hill Briefing: Electric Drive Turning Points: Changing a Century of Transportation in ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2010
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure (www.coulombtech.com) today announced that Whole Foods Market has installed their first ChargePointî Networked Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EV). The charging station is located at Whole Foods Market ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2010
DETROIT, April 12 -- Leading authorities on sustainable mobility from Torino, Italy's automotive capitol, will be presenting a half-day seminar at the SAE World Congress 2010 in Detroit on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Sponsored by the Torino Chamber of Commerce and organized by the Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export a ... Continue reading
Along With Alt Fuels Should We Be Changing Our Entire Transportation Culture
Apr 11, 2010
Jeffrey Seisler - CEO - Clean Fuels Consulting1.03.10The search for alternatives to liquid petroleum â gasoline and diesel â already represents a paradigm change of the status quo âtransportation culture.â Changing the âtransportation cultureâ involves a different combination of fuels, tec ... Continue reading
2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI Review
Apr 11, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI First, a definition: Cult car: a non-mainstream vehicle supported by a small but rabidly fanatic group of owners who would never even think of buying anything except the new version when theirs finally gives up the ghost. Here in the USA, small ... Continue reading
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