Bush's Energy Plan Is Off Track and Unrealistic, by James Dunn
Jan 26, 2007
*Bush's Energy Plan Is Off Track and Unrealistic* *By James Dunn* **President Bush's energy policy, presented in his State of the Union address, projected a 20 percent reduction in U.S. gasoline usage in 10 years, primarily through a massive expansion of ethanol production. This is to be augmented, to a smaller degree, ... Continue reading
National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference Program Announced
Jan 26, 2007
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National CONFERENCE PROGRAM Announced Focus is on Funding, Fueling and Fleets Las Vegas, NV-January 26, 2007 - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) announces the concurrent sessions that will be offered as ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Lexus RX 400h debuted early in model year 2006 as the premium model of the RX lineup, in an interesting, and unusual, part-time all-wheel drive form. While a 3.3-liter, 208-horsepower gasoline engine and 167-horsepower electric motor drove the front wheels, the rear wheels were ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2007
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems, one of the worldâs leading suppliers of high-power lithium-ion batteries, today announced it has completed a $40 million round of funding, bringing the total capital invested in the company to $102 million. A123Systems will use these funds to scale its technology development and manu ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Bush's State of the Union address set important and laudable goals for decreased gasoline consumption to be achieved in part through increasing the fuel economy of passenger and light duty vehicles. The goal is set; the challenge now is to establish the programs ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2007
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporationâs (OTCBB:ODYC) long term business strategy encompasses key strategic policy initiatives articulated by President Bush to diversify the nationâs energy supply. The companyâs development of plug-in hybrid drive train technology, as well as its innovative proprietary batte ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica Applauds President’s Petroleum Displacement Initiative
Jan 25, 2007
WASHINGTON--Last night in his State of the Union address, President Bush called for increasing the use of renewable and non-petroleum alternative fuels to 35 billion gallons, and reducing U.S. transportation reliance on gasoline 20 percent by 2017. The White House also issued an executive order calling upon federal age ... Continue reading
DCX' Zetsche Cautions Against Governmental Interference
Jan 24, 2007
January 24, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Washington Auto Show Tuesday, DaimlerChrysler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche's speech warned the audience that the goal of greater fuel efficiency could be hampered by government incentives that single out one preferred technological solution. "What we need to avoid in ... Continue reading
AIADA Responds to State of the Union Address
Jan 24, 2007
Alexandria, VA January 24, 2007; American International Automobile Dealers Association President Cody Lusk today issued the following statement in response to President Bushâs State of the Union address: Twenty in 10 Energy Plan, Increase in CAFE Standards President Bush announced a goal of 20% reduction of gas us ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Sets the Pace in Renewable Fuels
Jan 24, 2007
INDIANAPOLIS--In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush called for a significant increase in ethanol production as he outlined steps to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. "Itâs in our vital interest to diversify Americaâs energy supply, and the way forward is through technology,â Pr ... Continue reading
Flexcar; A Convenient Solution to an Inconvenient Truth
Jan 24, 2007
WASHINGTON--While Congress debates the future policy solutions to climate change, members of Flexcar, the popular national car-sharing program, are making a positive impact in real time. In the last year, Flexcar members reduced vehicle miles traveled by 40 percent while driving environmentally friendly hybrids and oth ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Exclusive Agreement for Advanced Lithium Battery Management System
Jan 24, 2007
Electric car technology maximizes performance and safety of lithium batteries, delivering up to five times the range of lead-acid SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a sophisticated new lithium battery management sy ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal: National Strategy Required to Mainstream E85 Ethanol
Jan 23, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Jan 22, 2007; Today, with 30 new car, truck, van, and SUV models offering the ability to run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel, there's a pressing question on the minds of many: Why aren't more people driving on this domestically produced alternative fuel? "There's a disconnect that goes beyond ... Continue reading
Largest Nat'l Alternative Fuels, Vehicles & Technology Expo Announced
Jan 22, 2007
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org LARGEST NATIONAL FUELS, VEHICLES & TECHNOLOGY EXPO Announced for April 1-4 in Anaheim, California Las Vegas, NV-January 23, 2007 - The largest alternative fuel and vehicle Expo in the country comes to Anaheim, California, April 1-4 - the 13th ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2007
Washington DC January 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Alan Caruba, founder of the National Anxiety Center, is questioning the notion promoted by Congressional Democrats that Americans can save the environment if they just fill up their tanks with ethanol. He says the world is not running out of oil, and su ... Continue reading
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