2010 Chicago Auto Show: A Look at What Chevrolet is Bringing to the Party - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 10, 2010
CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- -- New 2011 Silverado HD delivers segment-best towing (20,000 lb. / 9,072 kg) and payload (6,335 lb. / 2,873 kg) capability -- All-new, stronger frames and strengthened suspensions -- Available powertrains include new, more powerful 6.6L Duramax diesel that delivers class-leading torque with at leas ... Continue reading
Enterprise Holdings Shifts 600 Airport Buses to B5 Biodiesel
Feb 10, 2010
DALLAS, TX February 9, 2010; Enterprise Holdings today announced plans for its entire fleet of more than 600 Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental airport shuttle buses across more than 50 North American markets to begin using at least 5 percent biodiesel (B5). Further, the company will immedi ... Continue reading
General Motors Announces B20 Biofuel Capability for New, 2011 Duramax 6.6l Turbo Diesel
Feb 8, 2010
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb. 8 -- GM announced today that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at ... Continue reading
Michigan Tech Partner In Three Major Biofuel Projects
Feb 5, 2010
Biofuels hold promise for cutting civilizationâs carbon footprint while reducing dependence on petroleum. But how plant-based biofuels really work, including the extent to which they sop up atmospheric carbon dioxide during their growth cycle, is still poorly understood. Michigan Technological university has sever ... Continue reading
BIOFUEL: EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Program
Feb 4, 2010
SEE ALSO: Complete EPA BIOFUEL Details Washington DC February 3, 2010; EPA, under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), is responsible for revising and implementing regulations to ensure that transportation fuel sold in the United States contains a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The Renewable Fuel ... Continue reading
BIOFUEL: The White House Blog Speaks
Feb 4, 2010
Posted by Heather Zichal on February 03, 2010 at 07:05 PM EST In his State of the Union Address last month, the President promised that this Administration would move aggressively to catalyze American innovation and economic growth, especially in a competitive global environment -- and he pointed out that, "no area is ... Continue reading
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
Feb 4, 2010
WASHINGTON â President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs. At a meeting with a bi ... Continue reading
BIOFUEL: NRDC Says EPA Biofuel Rule Keeps Real Renewables in Energy Mix
Feb 4, 2010
WASHINGTON February 3, 2010; President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency finalized the countryâs renewable fuel standard today. The following is a statement from Nathanael Greene, NRDCâs director of renewable energy policy: âThe final rule confirms that some biofuels reduce global warming and ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2010
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal WASHINGTON February 3, 2010; â President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its ... Continue reading
Imperium Renewables Applauds Obama Biofuels Strategy
Feb 3, 2010
SEATTLE--Imperium Renewables, one of the nationâs largest producers of biodiesel, today released the following statement in support of President Obamaâs biofuels strategy, announced earlier today. Its founder and CEO John Plaza said the following: âWe applaud the Obama administration for its strong show ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technology Helps Meet Current and Any Future Ozone Clean Air Standards
Feb 2, 2010
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs first public hearing on proposed revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, held in Arlington, VA. âLow-emissions clean diesel technology is not limite ... Continue reading
Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces $6 Billion Profit Fourth Quarter 2009
Feb 1, 2010
IRVING, Texas--Exxon Mobil Corporation 1,160 Earnings 1 $ Millions 6,050 7,820 -23 19,280 45,220 -57 $ Per Common Share Assuming Dilution 1 1.27 1.54 -18 3.98 8.66 -54 Capital and Exploration Expenditures - $ Millions 8,263 6,829 21 27,092 26,143 4 1 See Accounting guidance adopted in first quarter 2009 EXXONMOBIL'S CH ... Continue reading
BIO Welcomes President Obama's Remarks on Advanced Biofuels
Jan 28, 2010
WASHINGTON--The United States can lead the world in deploying advanced biotechnology for biofuels and create thousands of new jobs by implementing policies to support the emerging industry. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded President Obamaâs call in the State of the Union address to enc ... Continue reading
NRC Chairman Jaczko to Keynote USA's Largest Energy & Environment Conference February 1 in Phoenix
Jan 27, 2010
PHOENIX--The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will keynote the 13th annual Energy & Environment Conference (EUEC) to be held February 1 to 3, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Convention Center. Chairman Jaczko will join a record number of over 650 senior level speakers at ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
WASHINGTON--Look for some of the latest clean diesel cars and pick-up trucks in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway display at the Washington, DC Auto Show, which runs January 27-31 at the Washington, DC convention center. The Diesel Technology Forum â an educational group representing diesel manufacturers, suppl ... Continue reading
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