Bently Biofuels Acquires Bay Area Grease Collection Company
Sep 7, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO--In August 2013, Nevada-based biodiesel producer Bently Biofuels Company expanded their used cooking oil collection program by purchasing the assets of Got Grease?, a Bay Area waste oil and grease trap pumping company. Got Grease? collected used cooking oil throughout the San Francisco peninsula, East Bay ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 MAZDA6 REVIEW
Aug 30, 2013
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2014 BMW X5 xDrive30d First Drive | 2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i First Drive | Production Specs
Aug 29, 2013
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2014 Mercedes GLK-Class BlueTEC (Diesel) Review By Thom Cannell
Aug 29, 2013
2013 GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC_ (14) No one has offered diesel cars in the US longer than Mercedes. Their latest diesel, the 2014 GLK-Class, gets an updated exterior, interior, and a diesel engine that costs less than the premium V-6âwhile delivering better fuel economy and more torque. Weâre very excited about t ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Review By Carey Russ
Aug 28, 2013
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USA Alt Fuel Auto Loans Resume
Aug 28, 2013
U.S. to Revive $25 Billion Auto Loan Program A U.S. alternative-vehicle loan program criticized by Republican lawmakers for financing two failed startups will resume marketing to industry groups and possible applicants, an Energy Department spokeswoman said yesterday. Bloomberg reports that the $25 billion Advanced Tec ... Continue reading
Where Can You Find Diesel? A New App Points the Way
Aug 28, 2013
Find Diesel: Locator Apps, QR Codes & Search Services Provide One-Stop Shop to Aide Diesel Car Drivers As Clean Diesel Vehicle Availability Increases in U.S, the Diesel Technology Forum Is Providing Quick & Easy Diesel Fuel Locators ... Continue reading
American Car Buyer's Wise Up Diesel's Gain Momenteum
Aug 26, 2013
Washington DC August 26, 2013; NADAnews wrote that USA Today reported diesel vehicle sales could explode the next few years, hitting as much as 10% of new vehicle sales by 2018, according to an expert panel here. That's several times the current diesel sales pace, a huge jump for an engine that's heavier, costlier and ... Continue reading
Who's Supply, Who's Demand? World Petroleum Use Sets Record High In 2012
Aug 26, 2013
The world's consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2012, as declining consumption in North America and Europe was more than outpaced by growth in Asia and other regions (see animated map). A previous arti ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Struggling To Meet High Demand for Passat Diesel Powered Models
Aug 23, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 19, 2013; The Volkswagen plant in Tennessee is pulling out all stops to meet the increasing demand for diesel versions of the Passat. The rising popularity of diesel engines is mainly due to the longer range than of cars with gas ... Continue reading
2014 Volkswagen Golf R Unveiled At IAA Show in Frankfurt
Aug 22, 2013
The new Golf R Golf R â the new Flagship Power of the Golf R increased to 300 PS Fuel consumption with DSG reduced to 6.9 litres per 100 km Wolfsburg, 21 August 2013 - It is the year of the Golf. The first six months of 2013 have already seen the debuts of the new Golf GTI, Golf GTD, Golf Estate and Golf TDI BlueM ... Continue reading
Mazda to Add Engine Machining Factory to Mexican Plant
Aug 16, 2013
Hiroshima, Japan, Aug 8, 2013; Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it will construct an engine machining factory at its new vehicle production facility in Mexico, Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM). MMMdM is a joint venture between Mazda and Sumitomo Corporation. The new factory will make SKYAC ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars 2013 - Day Two
Aug 6, 2013
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS - DAY TWO By Steve Purdy Photos By Bob Benko The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau [ Photo Dr. McAlinden] Just when we think our work day is done and weâre relaxing over dinner we find ourselves drawn in to another demonstration of automotive technology. The s ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel High MPG Topic For C.A.R. Management Seminars
Aug 2, 2013
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel High MPG , Front-wheel-drive five-passenger compact sedan Base price: $24,885 Price as tested: $25,590 (excluding destination charge) Safety equipment: Antilock brakes; stability control; curtain air bags; driver and front and rear seat side air bags; front knee air bags; power locks, window ... Continue reading
Benefits of New Clean Diesel Technology Presented to California Energy Commission Panel
Aug 1, 2013
New fuel-efficient heavy duty diesel trucks have saved 13.3 million barrels and 560 million gallons nationwide from 2010-2012 WASHINGTON, The increasing market acceptance of advanced clean diesel technology in passenger vehicles and heavy duty trucks will play a major role in helping California achieve future fuel savi ... Continue reading
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