Jan 12, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Parking shuttle and ground transportation operators at major international airports in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Las Vegas have contracted with Clean Energy Fuels to design, build and maintain three new airport-adjacent CNG fueling stations. The new public access CNG stations, built on operato ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars
Jan 10, 2010
Correction/additions are in RED. Yes, on reviewing the new book. The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher This past week Ford Motor Company's president and CEO Alan Mulally gave the opening keynote speech at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The p ... Continue reading
National AF&V Conference Speakers Announced
Jan 8, 2010
FINAL-logo--AFVI2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org National AF&V Conference Speakers Announced The Latest Information on Funding, Policies, Vehicles & Technologies Las Vegas, NV - January 7, 2010: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the sixteenth Alternative Fu ... Continue reading
Cars Shrink Under Pressure from Government, Consumers
Jan 7, 2010
Washington DC January 7, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that it's a small world after all. That is one message automakers are sending, loud and clear, to consumers and politicians judging by the vehicles that will be on display at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to The Detr ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2010
Execs cite fuel efficiency as extremely important to new car buyers DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- In response to consumer demand, senior automotive executives are expected to increase their investment in new technologies to produce more environmentally-friendly, fuel-efficient vehicles, according to the 11th annual global automot ... Continue reading
Green Car Summit Coming to Capitol Hill
Jan 6, 2010
Industry Leaders to Discuss Pathways to Electric and Advanced Vehicles WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- The Washington Auto Show (WAS) and Green Car Journal will host the third annual Green Car Summit(TM) on Monday, January 25, sharing important insights from industry and environmental leaders including Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volk ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2009 LA Auto Show? We Didn't. Experience It Here - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 2, 2010
While the 2009 LA Auto Show took place less than one month ago it feels so much longer. Despite the show being rather subdued compared to earlier glitzy glory days, there were many interesting moments, such as Bob Lutz' surprise replacement as keynote speaker for deposed GM CEO Fritz Henderson and the exciting Ford and ... Continue reading
Taiwan EPA Encourages Use of Eco-Friendly Vehicles - Wish We Had Them In The U.S. Too
Dec 29, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan--Taiwanâs Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has been promoting the use of vehicles using clean energies or causing a lower level of pollution, including electricity-powered buses, liquefied natural gas (LNG) cars, hybrid vehicles, dual-fuel vehicles and electricity-powered bicycles. â ... Continue reading
Dec 28, 2009
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The City of Austin, Texas has awarded a 10-year contract to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to design, build, and maintain a new public access compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station located adjacent to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. âThe station adds to the airportâs ongoing effort ... Continue reading
Nippon Oil to build LNG import base in Aomori Prefecture
Dec 27, 2009
TOKYO December 27, 2009; Japan Today reported that Nippon Oil Corp will build an import base for liquefied natural gas in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2010, company officials said Saturday. The base, which will be large enough for an LNG tanker to dock, will serve as a ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2009
As show opening draws near, attention turns to Detroit for unveilings and exciting new features at this global event DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- The North American International Auto Show will open its doors in less than 30 days with excitement and anticipation continuing to build for the auto industry's flagship. On Jan 11th ... Continue reading
Clean Energy's BAF Subsidiary Receives Second 463-CNG-Vehicle Conversion Order from AT&T for 2010
Dec 21, 2009
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--AT&T has awarded to BAF Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , an order to convert 463 Ford E-250 vans to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) to be fulfilled during the second quarter of 2010. The new order is in addition to a 463-unit order from AT&T for vehicle ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Speaking at the Hopenhagen Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke let the âcat out of the bagâ and inadvertently admitted that we can kiss our economy goodbye for at least the next generation. As the accompanying video ... Continue reading
Green Vehicles and Technology Electrify 2010 North American International Auto Show
Dec 18, 2009
Detroit, MI - December 18, 2009 - Media, government officials, the global auto industry and the public will see fresh exhibits highlighting "green" technology at the 2010 NAIAS. The show marks the debut of Electric Avenue presented by The Dow Chemical Company on the main show floor, a 37,000 square-foot area dedicated ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle News This Week - EDTA
Dec 18, 2009
EDTA Media Watch: Renault drives down a new avenue with electric cars Financial Times December 18 2009 --Like its peers, Renault is betting heavily on the development of electric cars and other low-emission vehicles. While it has been cutting back research and development and other spending in the face of the industry ... 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.
