NC Public Power Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle on Display at NC State Fair
Oct 21, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new NC Public Power plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will be on display at the NC State Fair from October 20-24. The vehicle is included as part of the SMARTT Challenge mobile classroom exhibit. The NC Public Power plug-in hybrid electric vehicle debuted in mid-Septe ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2008
LAS VEGAS-- Headline of release dated October 21, 2008 should read: Leo Motors Signs a Major Contract with the Philippines Government to Supply $15 Million in Electric Vehicles, Parts and Batteries (sted Leo Motors Signs a Major Contract with the Philippines Government to Supply $5 Million in Electric Vehicles, Parts a ... Continue reading
International Study from Continental: French Open to Alternative Drive Systems
Oct 21, 2008
Although very few French motorists (10.2%) know the hybrid drive as a fuel-saving drive system, 46.2% of them would be very likely to consider buying one - nearly 10% of which would most certainly buy such a vehicle. "Although in France at present the number of hybrid vehicles on the road is the lowest in the world, we ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2008
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 19, 2008: Best selling author Edwin Black was the key speaker at the Western Automotive Journalists' annual Future Fuels Symposium in the San Francisco Bay Area this past Wednesday night. Edwin discussed his latest book, The Plan, and a possible catastrophic oil crisis that awaits the ... Continue reading
Cobalt Biofuels Raises $25 Million to Commercialize Next Generation Biofuel -- Biobutanol
Oct 20, 2008
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Cobalt Biofuels announced today it raised $25 million in equity to accelerate the commercialization of biobutanol, an advanced biofuel. The Series C equity round was co-led by LSP and Pinnacle Ventures and included both new and existing investors. "With this round of funding Cobalt Biofuels will ... Continue reading
CleanTech Biofuels Places First Equipment Orders
Oct 20, 2008
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20 -- CleanTech Biofuels, Inc. (OTC:CLTH) (BULLETIN BOARD: CLTH) announces that it has placed its initial orders for equipment to be used at its first commercial site located in Chicago, Illinois. CleanTech expects to begin producing biomass from municipal solid waste for the production of renewable ene ... Continue reading
Odyne Corporation to Evaluate Strategic Alternatives and Retain Financial Advisor
Oct 20, 2008
HAPPAUGUE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC), a clean technology company that develops advanced hybrid electric vehicle propulsion systems, announced today that the Company has retained Matrix USA, LLC as its financial advisor to evaluate the companyâs strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the co ... Continue reading
CleanTech Biofuels Achieves First Milestone in Developing Ethanol Production Technology
Oct 19, 2008
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 15 -- CleanTech Biofuels, Inc. (OTC:CLTH) (BULLETIN BOARD: CLTH) announces that it has fulfilled its first milestone pursuant to its exclusive worldwide sublicense agreement for technology developed at the University of California, Berkeley for converting cellulose to ethanol. (Logo: http://www.newscom. ... Continue reading
Alt Car Expo 2008: Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage
Oct 18, 2008
The Auto Channel's cameras captured speakers and exhibitors (see links below) throughout this event. <p> The free, two-day expo was held for the third consecutive year in Santa Monica, CA on Sept. 26 & 27 (and for the first time this year in Austin, TX on Oct. 17 & 18). The event typically draws 10,000 in Santa Monica, ... Continue reading
The MINI E: A New Experience - Driving Pleasure Without Emissions
Oct 18, 2008
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 18 -- The BMW Group will be the world's first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, tr ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2008
Washington, D.C. - Oct. 15, 2008; To help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles, EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) have unveiled the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. âWith the new Fuel Economy Guide in hand, Americans now have the information they need to buy greener and cleaner cars and t ... Continue reading
Bosch Powers Audi Clean Diesel Across the U.S. and Around the World
Oct 16, 2008
Audi Mileage Marathon Provides Real-World Demonstration Q7 3.0 TDI FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 16 -- A 4,800 mile real-world test track is showcasing the capabilities, fuel efficiency and low-emissions system of the 2009 Audi clean diesel Q7 3.0 TDI. As more than 184 drivers travel across the country in the new vehic ... Continue reading
Fiat Introduces the Grande Punto Natural Power (Gasoline/Methane Dual Fuel) - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 16, 2008
Fiat presents the Grande Punto Natural Power, a new dual fuel (petrol/methane) version of the original Grande Punto that confirms the brandâs commitment to protecting the environment. The methane-driven Grande Punto is a financial alternative to cars that run on conventional fuels (diesel and petrol), which are in ... Continue reading
Most Powerful Hybrid SUVs Now Offer Best-in-Class Fuel Economy
Oct 16, 2008
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Announced for 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango Hybrids: Best-in-Class 20 city/22 highway AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 16 -- -- Chrysler and Dodge hybrid SUVs boast fuel economy improvement of more than 53 percent in city, 40 percent overall; offer better city fuel economy than a V-6 ... Continue reading
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