How To Make Ethanol Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 19, 2006
DETROIT - December 19, 2006: With the recent run up in gas prices and the lingering war in the Middle East, there has been talk of renewable energy sources to power our cars and trucks. Ethanol, a biofuel, can be produced not only from corn, but sugar cane, switch grass, and wood. And using it, instead of gasoline, dec ... Continue reading
Hybrid Tax Credits Spur Detroit Versus International Debate
Dec 18, 2006
Washington DC December 18, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that "with the return to power of Michigan's congressional Democrats â who will head three key committees and have significant say over the agenda on Capitol Hill â lawmakers are expected to revive several proposals aimed at helping the domestic i ... Continue reading
ALT CAR EXPO - Press Pass Coverage Of The Largest Alternative Fuels and Technologies Exposition
Dec 17, 2006
On the weekend of December 9th and 10th, the City of Santa Monica, California hosted the first-ever ALTERNATIVE CAR AND TRANSPORTATION EXPO, a timely and engrossingly informative event. The expo was divided into three distinct arenas within Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger facility: • Speak ... Continue reading
HOW WE BECAME ADDICTED TO OIL AND HOW TO BREAK THE ADDICTION RIGHT NOW
Dec 16, 2006
Edwin Black is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling investigative author of 50 bestselling editions in 13 languages in 60 countries, as well as scores of newspaper and magazine articles in the leading publications of the United States, Europe and Israel. His work focuses on genocide and hate, ... Continue reading
Cadillac; Suzies Prius; Audi; VW Management and More in This Months Letter From Europe.
Dec 14, 2006
A couple of years ago Iâve sent a letter to Bernd Pischetsrieder-boss of VW on the subject of their products. I suggested that maybe they shouldnât have taken on BMW and Mercedes at the top end of the market. I got a very polite letter back saying that VW were determined to be best in every segment. Well, the ... Continue reading
Buying a New Toyota Prius; 24 Hours of LeMons(Sic) In October's Letter from Europe
Dec 14, 2006
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel It took a long, smog-laden summer combined with gasoline at well over 3 dollars a gallon for my wife to ask me to get a Toyota Prius for a road-test. She has been a BMW driver as long as Iâve known her so it never really occurred to me that she was being seri ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13 -- Mazda North American Operations will unveil an all-new concept car, Ryuga, and its all-new Tribute SUV Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. All attending media are invited to the company's formal unveiling on the Mazda show stand at 10:15 A.M. on M ... Continue reading
Gifts Abound at 13th National Alternative Fuels Conference & Expo
Dec 13, 2006
As much as youâll undoubtedly treasure the fruit cake and new pair of gloves, weâve got an idea we think youâll like even better. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) encourages you to be good to yourself this holiday season by signing up for the 13th National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Confer ... Continue reading
EPA Issues New Fuel Economy Window Stickers
Dec 12, 2006
Washington DC December 12, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that new fuel economy estimates on window stickers of new cars and trucks will fall by about 2 to 4 mpg on average under new rules unveiled Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, reports The Detroit Free Press. The new EPA estimates for most ve ... Continue reading
Ghosn Talks Hybrids, Flex Fuels, Diesels, Green Dealerships, and More
Dec 12, 2006
Washington DC December 12, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan-Renault Chief Carlos Ghosn told reporters Tuesday that Nissan still needed to boost its capacity in North America but any increase in production would be long-term with sales expected to remain sluggish in 2007, reports MSNAutos. In his comments ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2006
RICHLAND, Wash. â If all the cars and light trucks in the nation switched from oil to electrons, idle capacity in the existing electric power system could generate most of the electricity consumed by plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. A new study for the Department of Energy finds that "off-peak" electricity produc ... Continue reading
Renault Prepares To Develop A Mobility Solution Using Electricity
Dec 11, 2006
PARIS - December 11, 2006: As part of Renault Commitment 2009, Renault has firmly committed to cutting its vehiclesâ CO2 emissions significantly in order to help reduce the greenhouse effect. Plan "120/140" has a precise target for 2008: to sell one million vehicles emitting less than 140 g of CO2/km, with one thi ... Continue reading
Nissan to Churn Out Hybrids Despite Lack of Profit
Dec 8, 2006
Washington DC December 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan begins production on their new Altima hybrids next week in Tennessee, despite the fact that they will not make a profit on the vehicles. The automaker is introducing the new alternative fuel model to the market to adhere to strict clean air laws ... Continue reading
USABC Awards $15 Million Battery Technology Development Contract to A123Systems
Dec 8, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 8 -- The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), an organization composed of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, today announced the award of a $15 million lithium iron phosphate battery technology development contract to A123Systems of Wate ... Continue reading
Nissan Executive Says the Hybrids Market Remains an Unprofitable Proposition
Dec 8, 2006
WASHINGTON DC December 7, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that a top Nissan Motor Co. executive in North America said Thursday that the hybrid market still remains an unprofitable proposition in the auto industry despite the interest in alternative vehicles. "Hybrids today are not a very viable economic pr ... Continue reading
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