Jul 15, 2010
<font face="Arial">Chairman Mikulski, Ranking Member Shelby and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill response. My testimony today will provide you with an overview of EPAâs role and ... Continue reading
Daimler receives further orders for natural gas and hybrid commercial vehicles in the U.S.
Jul 14, 2010
High Point, N.C. July 14, 2010; Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Daimler Buses have once again received orders for low-emission vehicles. Thomas Built Buses, Daimler Trucks North Americaâs school bus manufacturer, has received an order for 130 compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses. Thatâs the bigge ... Continue reading
Honda Civic GX and FCX Clarity Retain California HOV Lane Access Until 2015
Jul 13, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., July 12, 2010 â California drivers of the compressed natural gas (CNG) - powered Civic GX and zero-emissions FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle will continue to have access to the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) highway lane until January 2015. The recently passed California Assembly Bill 1500 e ... Continue reading
Florida's First Natural Gas Vehicle Fueling Station Opens to Public Announces Wise Gas
Jul 10, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Wise Gas today announced the official opening of Florida's first compressed natural gas (CNG) alternative fuel station open to the public. "Through our partnership with Natural Drive, we offer natural gas conversion for a number of General Motors 6-liter models for roughly $10,000, with an $8,000 ... Continue reading
Jul 4, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has secured a new 10-year contract from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) to upgrade, operate and maintain CNG bus fueling facilities supporting two METRO operating divisions. Over the next 12 months, Clean Energy will reconfigure and upgrade CNG ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels and the Roles They are Destined to Play in the Automotive Scheme of Things
Jul 4, 2010
Alternative Fuels and the Roles They are Destined to Play in the Automotive Scheme of Things What is an alternative fuel? "Alternative fuels" are vehicle fuels that aren't made from petroleum. There are many kinds of fuels that vehicles can run on that aren't made from petroleum. The United States Department of Energy ... Continue reading
South Florida To Welcome Its First Public CNG Fueling Station Just In Time For $4,000 Tax Credit
Jul 3, 2010
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--May was a month of "firsts" for natural gas transportation initiatives on both a federal and state level. In addition to announcing a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit for the 2010 Ford Focus natural gas converted vehicle, construction of South Florida's first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) public fueli ... Continue reading
FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership Given 'Thumbs Up' Review Plus Support for Multiple Technologies R&D
Jul 1, 2010
National Research Council report says continued near- and long-term Government /Industry R&D is needed to reduce petroleum dependence and greenhouse gases SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In its third report on the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership (FC&FP), the National Research Council (NRC) of the ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2010
15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue in Pursuit of Ten Million Dollars in Prize Money for Super Fuel-Efficient Cars BROOKLYN, Mich., June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10 million competition to inspire a new generation of vehicles capable of achieving 100 MPGe (mile ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2010
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles-Solution or Diversion? Hertfordshire UK June 16, 2010; Long-term limitations in battery technology could restrict electric cars to under a 100-mile range â while rapid charging is likely to limit battery life to just two years An investigation by E&T magazine has raised serious question ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2010
THE MV-1 WHEELS ACROSS AMERICA TOUR to Visit 27 Cities MIAMI, June 28 -- For the more than 14 million Americans who must use wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers or other mobility devices, routine activities such as traveling in a vehicle present a significant obstacle in their daily lives. These individuals, as well ... Continue reading
American Jianye Greentech Holdings Ltd. Begins Construction of Second Clean Fuels Production Plant
Jun 28, 2010
NEW YORK, June 28 -- American Jianye Greentech Holdings Ltd. (OTC:AJGH) (BULLETIN BOARD: AJGH) (the "Company"), which is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing and distributing alcohol-based automobile fuel products in the People's Republic of China, manufactured by its affiliate Tieling Jianye Greentech ... Continue reading
Rule Change Should Expand Market for Natural Gas Vehicles, According to NGVAmerica
Jun 24, 2010
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--EPA's proposal to streamline the process for certifying natural gas vehicle aftermarket conversions is one of the most important steps government can take to expand the use of non-petroleum fuels, NGVAmerica told the agency today. "It has been a long time in coming and is welcomed." Natural gas vehi ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2010
LIVONIA, Mich., June 23 -- Prime Time Shuttle has been offering quality ride-share transportation to major Southern California airports since 1984. Beginning today, the company energizes their environmentally friendly growth by making the switch to an alternative fuel -- propane -- with the addition of ROUSH® liquid p ... Continue reading
Korea Approves Patent on Critical Component of Cyclone Power Technologies Green Engine
Jun 23, 2010
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets:CYPW) announced today that the Korean Intellectual Property Office has issued a notice of decision to grant the company a patent on the steam generator of its award-winning, heat regenerative external combustion engine. âThis is very rare for such a smal ... Continue reading
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