Collins Bus Provides Portland Schools with First Factory-Direct Propane Buses
Oct 31, 2010
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS TAKE NEXT STEP IN GREEN OPERATIONS WITH NEXBUS PROPANE BUSES FROM COLLINS BUS CORP First factory-installed, propane powered small school buses delivered by Western Bus Sales PORTLAND, OR - Portland Public Schools, a national leader in the deployment of clean, safe and cost-effective propane-powe ... 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
Natural Gas-Powered 2011 Honda Civic GX Remains Smart, Green Choice
Oct 25, 2010
Alternative-energy vehicle based on popular Civic TORRANCE, Calif. October 22, 2010 First introduced in 1998 and based on the Honda Civic LX Sedan, the Civic GX runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and produces inherently low emissions. Previously targeted primarily to government and fleet customers, individual retail ... 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
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
General Motors Offers 'Green' CNG Options for Business Fleets
Oct 19, 2010
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19 -- The first public showing this week of the industry's only fully integrated compressed natural gas cargo van leads General Motors' commitment to helping commercial customers decrease the environmental impact of their fleets. The Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana CNG vans, as well ... 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
Oct 13, 2010
EUREKA, Calif., Oct. 12 EUREKA, Calif., Oct. 12 -- A pair of 2010 Audi A3 TDI cars are scheduled to embark on a four day, 1,000 mile journey beginning October 18, 2010 driving exclusively on synthetic RenDiesel fuel produced from natural gas by Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK). The Audi A3 TDI is Green Car Journal's 2010 ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL ⢠Economic growth and prosperity will not come about by doling out more welfare. ⢠It will not come about because we make temporary repairs to our nationâs roads. ⢠And it will certainly not come about because we have tried to fix a ... Continue reading
New Survey Finds Majority of Americans Are Confused About Alternative Fuel Options - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 11, 2010
MONTVALE, NJ For 50 years, Americans focused on things like horsepower, color, and design when deciding which car to buy. Today, that decision includes even more mystifying choices, including how the vehicle is powered â Is it a hybrid? Is it electric? Does it take regular gasoline or diesel fuel? A new survey fro ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2010
PR Newswire HOUSTON, Oct. 7 HOUSTON, Oct. 7 -- For the fifth year in a row, high school, university, and college students from across North and South America are designing and testing their vehicles to get ready for the ultimate fuel efficiency challenge. Their goal? To see who can go the farthest distance using the le ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--To support the growing demand for natural gas-fueled trucking in the United States, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed an agreement with Pilot Travel Centers LLC (Pilot) to build, own and operate public access, compressed and liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG) fueling facilities at agreed-upon Pilot F ... Continue reading
President Obama Eyes Fuel Economy Target Near 60 mpg (of what?)
Oct 1, 2010
Washington DC October 1, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that automotive News reports that the Obama administration may recommend that automakers increase the fuel economy of their vehicles to as much as 62 miles per gallon, almost double the current goals, by 2025. The U.S. may announce as soon as Friday a goal to ... Continue reading
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