U.S. Set to Propose New Auto Fuel and Emissions Rules
Sep 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, Sept 27, 2010; John Crawley and Tom Doggett writing for Reuters reorted that the Obama administration this week will propose new fuel efficiency and emissions requirements for cars and light trucks for model years 2017 and beyond. The plan, a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's energy agenda geared towa ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 23 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reports the results of two kbb.com home page quick polls. The latest polls show that not only are a majority of car shoppers unaware of the new fuel economy and emissions letter grade (A+ to D) rati ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2010
Prize Awarded Today at Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Edison2 takes home $5M; Li-ion Motors and X-Tracer receive $2.5M each WASHINGTON DC September 16, 2010: The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize organization, and Progressive Insurance, the country's fourth largest auto insurance group, today, at the His ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Completes Acquisition of IMW
Sep 7, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of IMW Industries, Ltd. (IMW). IMW manufactures and services advanced natural gas fueling compressors and related equipment that is sold to station operators and commercial fleets and has provided more than 1,0 ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2010
Awards Ceremony Culminates Multiyear Challenge to Deliver Production-Capable, Super, Fuel Efficient Vehicles; All Finalist Vehicles will be on Site Progressive Insurance, the country's fourth largest auto insurance group, and The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize organization, will announce the winners ... Continue reading
$16,000 Up Charge Announced for CNG Powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Full-Size Vans
Aug 31, 2010
Comprehensive pricing offers a one-stop shop for a complete CNG system DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- The fully integrated and dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option, available this fall for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, will be priced at $15,910 MSRP, General Motors announced Tuesday. The all-inclusive ... Continue reading
More Diversions! EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels
Aug 31, 2010
Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the labelâs 30-year history WASHINGTON August 30, 2010; As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing chan ... Continue reading
Jasper Alternate Fuels Adds Icom JTG Propane Engine System
Aug 24, 2010
JASPER, Ind. & NEW HUDSON, Mich.--Jasper Alternate Fuels, a division of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, has signed an agreement with Icom North America to install and service Icomââ¬â¢s patented JTG propane liquid-injection fuel system on commercial fleet vehicles in North America. âInstallation is non- ... Continue reading
Autogas for America Continues Push for Equitable Alternative Fuel Incentives
Aug 3, 2010
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Autogas for America continues to petition for propane's inclusion in the Senate's Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act legislation. "The organization is urging the Senate to include propane Autogas in the definition of natural gas for all legislation". Sen. Reid's pared-down energy ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
Red Top Cab of Arlington, Va. deploys the first propane Autogas vehicle under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program July 29, 2010 â Harrisonburg, Va. â The first vehicle converted to propane Autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program is on the road, with thirty more program ve ... Continue reading
Energy Bill Moves Country in the Right Direction Says NGVAmerica
Jul 28, 2010
WASHINGTON--Senator Majority Leader Harry Reidââ¬â¢s proposed Energy Bill will help move the country off its addiction to oil by accelerating the introduction and use of natural gas vehicles, according to the president of NGVAmerica. âThe proposed incentives will encourage even more individual consumers ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2010
Nine Vehicles from Seven Teams Continue in their Pursuit of a Multimillion Dollar Prize for Super Fuel-Efficient Cars BROOKLYN, Mich., July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10 million competition to inspire a new generation of super fuel efficient vehicles, announced today ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Report On Fuel Technologies
Jul 20, 2010
By Thom Cannell and Allene Stark The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Detroit June 10, 2010; Perhaps you, like we at The Auto Channel, love cars, trucks and anything that offers mobility on wheels. Yes, bicycles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, scooters, and unicycles are included but we are talking about cars and their future. R ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2010
ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 15 -- This morning, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack participated in a media briefing and facility tour at Baker Equipment in Richmond, VA, as part of a White House effort to highlight its support of alternative fuel vehicles. Today's briefing outlined the progress of the Southeast Propane A ... Continue reading
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