National Federation of the Blind to Testify at Hearing on Hybrid Vehicles
Feb 11, 2008
BALTIMORE--Members of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) will testify before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee regarding the extreme danger silent hybrid cars pose to the blind, as well as other pedestrians, cyclists, and small children. Date: February 19, 2008 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Miller Senate Of ... Continue reading
Gulf Ethanol Sees Growing Investment In Alternative Energy
Feb 11, 2008
HOUSTON--Gulf Ethanol Corporation, (OTC:GFET). Cambridge Research announced this week that an estimated $7 Trillion in new investment is expected to flow into the alternative energy industry before 2030. Gulf Ethanol is positioning itself to ride this rising tide as it seeks to develop cellulosic ethanol technologies. ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Lexus LS600h L For an automaker, a top-of-the-line premium luxury car is a statement of prowess in desirability, style, comfort, and technology. For an upscale European brand, that means a long-wheelbase V12-powered sedan built with the finest materials, and as much by the han ... Continue reading
Going to the 2008 Chicago Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop! - VIDEO GALORE
Feb 8, 2008
Each year, it seems like the Chicago Auto Show gets better and better, and more important - in terms of a national stage. This year's exposition is right on target, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of ye ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai's i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Revealed - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 7, 2008
Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology Chicago, 02/06/2008 Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundaiâs Design and Technical Center in Chiba, J ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Makes North American Debut
Feb 6, 2008
Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan, ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut
Feb 6, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines from its very roots the idea of what i ... Continue reading
116,000 Jobs at Risk If Renewable Energy Credits Not Extended: Study
Feb 5, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2008 New Study: Delay in Extending Renewable Energy Incentives Risks Loss of Over 116,000 American Jobs A new economic study by Navigant Consulting finds that over 116,000 U.S. jobs and nearly $19 billion in U.S. investment could be lost in just one year if renewable energy tax credit ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: GMC to Introduce Denali XT - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 4, 2008
Detroit February 3, 2008; General Motorâs GMC division will unveil its Denali XT, a sport-utility hybrid truck concept, at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The four-door Denali XT concept features a 2-mode hybrid propulsion system, E-85 capabilities and direct-injection technology. By using this technology, GM official ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show - GMC Intoduces Sierra Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 4, 2008
[03-Feb-2008] GMCâs 2009 Sierra Hybrid is a full-size pickup truck designed to be fuel-efficient. GMC indicates that using General Motorâs two-mode hybrid system, the vehicle has a 40 percent greater city fuel economy and a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy, compared to other trucks. The Sierra H ... Continue reading
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review
Feb 3, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid The Highlander has been a mainstay of the Toyota line since its debut in 2001, and for good reasons. One of the first car-based "crossover" SUVs, it provided a more comfortable and more everyday use-oriented alternative to the traditional truck-based S ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports January 2008 Sales
Feb 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 171,849 vehicles, a decrease of 2.3 percent from last January. "On the retail front, consumers are sitting in the catbird's seat, with falling interest rates and a competitive market giving rise to showroom values," said ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE FIRST TIME SPY PHOTOS: Peugeot 3008
Feb 1, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL â February 1, 2008: Our man in the frozen north went deep under cover to capture this very heavily concealed Peugeot 3008. These photos are believed to be the first (among the first) day-light pics of the masked-car. A couple of European-based websites only have some pics taken at night (although ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2008
NERSAC, France, Jan. 31 -- Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions announced today the official opening of its new lithium-ion automotive battery manufacturing facility. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) The plant, based in Nersac, France, is dedicated to the manufacture of advance ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
