Brazilian Waste Turns Into Fuel
Jun 14, 2011
From Newport Beach, California, the U.S. energy company FirmGreen, Inc. (FirmGreen) is making big waves in green technology as the first international shipment of its proprietary biogas cleaning equipment begins this week, with more shipments to follow. Bound for the Novo Gramacho Landfill near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Responds To GM CEO Promoting Higher Gasoline Taxes
Jun 8, 2011
An Open Letter To GM CEO Dan Akerson From The Auto Channel CEO Bob Gordon Hi Dan; I read your interview in the Detroit News in which you are proposing a gasoline tax increase to push Americans to buy smaller more fuel efficient vehicles. Dan the size of a vehicle is not our problem, which fuel it uses is...there is abs ... Continue reading
U.S. Spent $41.7 Billion on Foreign Oil in Month of May - Is Washington Stupid or What?
Jun 8, 2011
DALLAS--In his monthly update on the level of foreign oil imports in the U.S., energy expert T. Boone Pickens said that based on the latest figures from the Federal Reserve Economic Database, the U.S. imported 62 percent of its oil, or 362 million barrels in May 2011, sending approximately $41.7 billion, or $934,357.63 ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks First to Market LNG Powered Truck for Long-Haul Operations - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 1, 2011
Gothenburg, Sweden - If things go as planned, we expect sales to take off in 6-8 European countries within the next two years, with about 400 Volvo FM MethaneDiesel trucks sold a year. Future sales will naturally depend largely on expansion of liquefied gas filling stations for commercial vehicles. Volvo Trucks (STO:VO ... Continue reading
Compare EPA MPG Estimates With Real World Owner Shared MPG
May 26, 2011
FYI: Rank cars and trucks by MPG FYI: Find Your Exact Fuel Costs For 1997-2011 Vehicles Fuel Economy.Gov is a U.S. government web site that has created very useful tools and collected useful and surprising MPG data. Below you will find comparisons of the EPA estimated MPG compared to the MPG of drivers like you. In thi ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Launches Eco Website Dedicated to Alternative Vehicles
May 23, 2011
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--GE Capital Fleet Services today announced it launched a new interactive eco website, dedicated to alternative vehicles and services. The website provides information, tools and educational materials to serve as a resource to help companies with greening their vehicle fleets. As part of the website, ... Continue reading
Fuel Alternatives: ANGA, AGA to Jointly Promote Natural Gas Vehicles, Infrastructure
May 5, 2011
WASHINGTON--America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) and the American Gas Association (AGA) are working collaboratively to advance the development and utilization of natural gas vehicles and fueling infrastructure in the North American marketplace. âAdvancing our countryââ¬â¢s energy independence is vital ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2011
ASHEVILLE, N.C.--Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for their DEDICATED 2011 Ford E-Series 5.4L compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. The ââ¬ÅDedicatedââ ;¬??? system means that the vehicle ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2011
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a $40-million contract to design and build four new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations to support the transition of DARTââ¬â¢s fixed route and paratransit bus fleet to 100% CNG power. The project will also include tw ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2011
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
Find Greenest Vehicles Here On The Auto Channel
Apr 25, 2011
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
Apr 22, 2011
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--eStarââ¢, the all-electric truck by Navistar, is a sponsor and participant in todayââ¬â¢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 ââ¬ÅEââ ... Continue reading
Josh Tickell's "FUEL" Film Airs Tonight on CNBC - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 21, 2011
If you're interested in alternative fuels and solutions to our energy problems this is one of the most important films to watch* AUTO CENTRAL - April 21, 2011: Josh Tickellâs award winning film "FUEL" is a powerful portrait of Americaâs overwhelming addiction to, and reliance on, oil. The film airs tonight on ... Continue reading
Vehicles Powered by Clean, American Natural Gas (NGVs) "Take the Hill"
Apr 13, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, April 13, 2011 WASHINGTON, April 13, 2011 -- Flanked on either side by more than a dozen natural gas-powered vehiclesââ¬âranging from passenger cars to 18 wheelersââ¬ârenowned entrepreneur and energy icon T. Boone Pickens urged his fellow Americans and Congressional leade ... Continue reading
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