CASH FOR CLUNKERS Demonstrates the Huge Economic Potential of Alt Fuel and Vehicle Technologies
Sep 4, 2009
Imagine what will happen when we get off gasoline completely By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Authorâs note: This article includes several videos and text links to help illustrate the point raised herein. For a few years now, Bob Gordon and I have been preaching the urgent need for the quick adop ... Continue reading
Audi, BMW Sell the Sizzle of Diesel, Not the Soot
Sep 4, 2009
Washington DC September 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Dan Neil at the Los Angeles Times, Diesel is about 25 to 40 percent more fuel-efficient than gasoline, with commensurate per-mile reductions in carbon. The German luxury automakers â Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, and BMW â are ma ... Continue reading
Audi Sets Pricing for 2010 MY A3 TDI Clean Diesel
Sep 3, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- -- Second U.S. clean diesel offering from Audi within a year -- EPA estimated highway 42 mpg offers unmatched efficiency in luxury car segment -- Luxurious features and amenities without compromise Audi today announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second U.S. clean diesel offering launched ... Continue reading
BMW Concept Car for the EfficientDynamics Philosophy Unveiled
Aug 30, 2009
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, 29 August 2009, 6pm Eastern⦠For decades, BMW has made the reduction of emissions and fuel consumption a key part of its product development strategy, just as enhancements to the dynamic ability of each BMW have been a lasting, sustained brand value. BMWâs EfficientDynamics enginee ... Continue reading
Jumpstarting U.S. Biodiesel Industry for Less than 3 Cents Per Gallon
Aug 14, 2009
SEATTLE--Imperium Renewables today applauded U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) for their continued support of the U.S. biodiesel industry. The senators co-signed a letter from U.S. Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) which asked President Obama to enforce the consumption of ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2009
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - August 5, 2009: Founded by self-described "everyday person" Diana Morgan, DMC Green unveiled their newest "green fuels" filling in conjunction with an existing gasoline station in West Sacramento. is in the business of the research, development and installation of proprietary alternative/renewable ... Continue reading
Automotive X PRIZE Announces Team of Automotive Experts to Lead Technical Operations for Competition
Aug 6, 2009
Automotive Experts Will Lead Judging Process in Multimillion Dollar Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, t ... Continue reading
Ford Cites Energy Policy as Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet
Aug 6, 2009
- Ford executive Sue Cischke cites need for continued cooperation between the automotive industry and the federal government in pursuit of greener transportation vision, noting the significant role of government in shaping the transportation fleet of the future - Ford remains committed to delivering affordable fuel eff ... Continue reading
U.S. Awards $600 Million In Electric Car Battery Grants
Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug 5, 2009; John Crawley and Jasmin Melvin writing for Reuters reported that Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2. ... Continue reading
Automotive Materials Life Cycle Assessment Model Released for Use
Aug 4, 2009
Updated model evaluates the total vehicle life cycle impact of materials, powertrains, fuels and their sources, total energy consumed SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 4 -- WorldAutoSteel has released a second iteration of the automotive materials parametric Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model, which allows for broader evaluations ... Continue reading
Florida Flexible Fuel Vehicle Awareness Project Announced at Farm-to-Fuel Summit
Jul 30, 2009
Florida selected as Pilot Project to Mobilize Millions of FFV Owners ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A national consumer awareness campaign aimed at owners of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) was officially launched here today at the Farm-to-Fuel Summit. The project is a cooperative effort between key Fl ... Continue reading
Oil Rises Above $68 For No Reason At All ...Well, There is Greed
Jul 27, 2009
SINGAPORE - July 27, 2009: Oil prices rose above $68 a barrel Monday in Asia as blah blah blah blah blah. Then blah, blah, blah, blah blah. In other oil and gasoline news, yadda yadda yadda, yack, yack yack. Which means that the filthy pig OPEC ministers and their buddies at the gasoline companies decided to screw the ... Continue reading
OriginOil Announces Breakthrough Dynamic Lighting Process For Algae to Fuel
Jul 15, 2009
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced a breakthrough Dynamic Control System designed to respond continuously to the algaeâs behavior. This invention improves energ ... Continue reading
Politicians to Drive on Straw-Based Bioethanol at the Climate Change Conference
Jul 15, 2009
COPENHAGEN, July 14 -- When world political leaders are being transported all over Copenhagen during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December 2009, environmentally friendly fuel will power their vehicles. Members of the Partnership for Biofuels, a co-operation between Danisco's biotech division Genencor ... Continue reading
Carillion Calls in the Frying Squad For Biofuel Vehicle Trial at Catterick Garrison
Jun 26, 2009
Carillion has launched an innovative six-month trial to recycle waste cooking oil into vehicle fuel at its Regional Prime Contract on Catterick Garrison. ... Continue reading
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