Apr 26, 2010
BROOKLYN, MI (April 26, 2010; Today, 28 teams, representing 36 super fuel efficient vehicles from across the globe will begin arriving at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, MI to officially start on-track performance testing for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multi-million dollar compet ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EARTH DAY COMPILATION REPORT from The Auto Channel
Apr 22, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 22, 2010: In celebration of this year's Earth Day, we would like to re-present for your consideration some of what we believe is our best work in reporting and commenting on alternative fuels, energy and technology. In addition, while we strongly believe in the economic viability and healthful bene ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2010
MCLEAN, Va.--Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new survey by Capital One Auto Finance (www.capitalone.com/auto) finds that when it comes to Americansââ¬â¢ auto preferences, bigger may not always be better and fuel efficiency is in the driverââ¬â¢s seat. The survey, which examined driversà ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Moving to expand its New York City network of CNG fueling facilities, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted to build and operate two new CNG stations in the area. The first station will be located in Queens, and the second CNG station will open adjacent to Newarkââ¬â¢s Liberty Internati ... Continue reading
Edge Products and Go Natural CNG Announce Joint Development Project
Apr 15, 2010
Edge Products and Go Natural CNG Announce Joint Development Project Edge Products and Go Natural CNG recently formalized a joint development agreement. The two companies are collaborating on the creation of vehicle programming, electronics, sensors, monitors and controls for dedicated compressed natural gas vehicles an ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2010
WASHINGTON--The American Public Gas Association (APGA), NGVAmerica, and Hybrid Kinetic Motors Corporation (HK Motors) announced today the formation of a strategic collaboration to promote the mass production and sales of natural gas-powered hybrid passenger vehicles. âNatural gas provides an immediate, responsible ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2010
DETROIT, April 12 -- Leading authorities on sustainable mobility from Torino, Italy's automotive capitol, will be presenting a half-day seminar at the SAE World Congress 2010 in Detroit on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Sponsored by the Torino Chamber of Commerce and organized by the Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export a ... Continue reading
Test Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles at First So Cal Green Solutions Expo
Apr 2, 2010
IRVINE, Calif.--Orange Countyââ¬â¢s Great Park will host the first So Cal Green Solutions Expo June 5-6, 2010. The nationââ¬â¢s premier green expo for all-things green including transportation selected the Great Park based on its sustainable design, expansive area and the diversity of the communit ... Continue reading
Composite CNG Tank Market to Witness Double Digit Growth Rates in 2010-15
Mar 24, 2010
DALLAS--The CNG tank market has witnessed double digit growths during the last decade and is expected to grow at a similar rate for the next five years (2010-15). According to Lucintel, the global composite CNG tank market for automotive industry is forecast to reach $368.8 million by 2015. âGrowth Opportunities i ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens to Deliver Keynote Address at the National Natural Gas Vehicle Fleet Summit
Mar 23, 2010
Summit to discuss natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucking. LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 23 -- T. Boone Pickens, Founder and Chairman of BP Capital Management and author of "The Pickens Plan" will be in Louisville, KY on March 24 to address the National Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fleet Summit. Mr. Pickens, arguably the n ... Continue reading
Lexus Upgrades The Ultimate Luxury Hybrid
Mar 18, 2010
Lexus's full hybrid LS 600h limousine gains more advanced technology and more passenger comfort for 2010, reinforcing its position as one of the most sophisticated and luxurious cars on the market. The revised range now centres on the five-seat LS 600h L long-wheelbase model, equipped with a Rear Seat Relaxation Packag ... Continue reading
Consumers Want Green Vehicles to Offer More Than Fuel Savings, Accenture Finds
Mar 9, 2010
NEW YORK--While interest in alternative vehicles may be growing, consumers do not see âgreenâ as the only purchasing factor and are demanding more from automakers, according to an Accenture study released today. âBoth OEMs and suppliers need to start building strategic partnerships that will lead to dist ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2010
February 19, 2010 Media Watch: Electric car lets drivers sell back unused watts Irish Times February 19, 2010 --Researchers have come up with the ultimate vehicle â an environmentally friendly electric car that plugs into the wall to sell power back to the electricity company. The delights of a car that lets you g ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens to Meet with Media Today at the NADA Convention in Orlando
Feb 15, 2010
Barring any travel delays, T. Boone Pickens, founder and chairman of BP Capital Management, is scheduled to meet with media today at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in Orlando, Fla. Later, Pickens will make a keynote address to the nation's new car dealers at the NADA convention, which run ... Continue reading
Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces $6 Billion Profit Fourth Quarter 2009
Feb 1, 2010
IRVING, Texas--Exxon Mobil Corporation 1,160 Earnings 1 $ Millions 6,050 7,820 -23 19,280 45,220 -57 $ Per Common Share Assuming Dilution 1 1.27 1.54 -18 3.98 8.66 -54 Capital and Exploration Expenditures - $ Millions 8,263 6,829 21 27,092 26,143 4 1 See Accounting guidance adopted in first quarter 2009 EXXONMOBIL'S CH ... Continue reading
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