EPA Establishes Web site on BP Oil Spill
Apr 30, 2010
EPA launches site to inform the public about health, environmental impacts of spill WASHINGTON â As part of the ongoing federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, EPA today established a website to inform the public about the spillâs impact on the environment and the health of nearby resident ... Continue reading
2010 Volkswagen TDI Makes Solid Case for Diesels
Apr 29, 2010
Washington DC April 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Germany's largest automaker, Volkswagen, is an evangelist for the clean and fuel-efficient powertrains. According to Mark Phelan at the Detroit Free Press, the 2010 Golf TDI diesel helps explain why. Click here for a photo. With an EPA rating of 30 mpg in ... Continue reading
Honda Presents the 2010 CR-V with Revised Styling and First-Time Diesel Automatic - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 29, 2010
2010 HONDA CR-V WITH REVISED STYLING AND DIESEL AUTOMATIC FOR THE FIRST TIME LONDON - April 29, 2010: The 2010 year model CR-V has received an interior and exterior facelift with a host of upgrades and enhancements in all areas, including the combination of a diesel engine and automatic transmission. Overview of Change ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2010
*CONTACT: *EPA Press Office press@epa.gov 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *April 28, 2010 *Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ** **Legislative Hearing on Clean Energy Policies That Reduce Our Dependence on Oil ** **House Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment ** WAS ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2010
Apr 28, 2010
Featuring the Leading Fuel and Technology Neutral Experts in the Nation Las Vegas, NV - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) presents the 16th annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo, May 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. International fleet, government and industry professionals will gather for fo ... Continue reading
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
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup & Safety-Kleen Systems Team Up
Apr 21, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeremy Riffle (310) 210-1336 jeremyriffle@sbcglobal.net Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup & Safety-Kleen Systems Team Up For ³Earth Week² Season-Opener at VIR -- ³Green² Racing at its Best in Virginia as 25 Young, Up-and-Coming Drivers Hit the Track Herndon, Va. (April 21, 2010) This weeken ... 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
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 40d - First Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 18, 2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 40d Fresh looks do not tell it all By Henny Hemmes, Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel Miami FL April 18, 2010; Most times, a problem never comes alone. Yes. Mr. Murphy⦠we know, thanks! This time he crossed BMWâs path during the event for the mediaâs first drive ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., April 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , announced today that its Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV), developed for and in cooperation with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), is on display at the 2010 SAE World Congress at Co ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2010
BorgWarner's New Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Turbochargers Boost Performance and Lower Emissions for New Diesel Engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- BorgWarner will supply its new generation of variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine featured i ... Continue reading
ClearFuels Signs Cooperative Agreement for $7.7 Million First Round of DOE Biorefinery Funding
Apr 15, 2010
AIEA, Hawaii--ClearFuels Technology, Inc. (ClearFuels), headquartered in Aiea, Hawaii, announced today that it has signed a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive its first $7.7 million of a $22.6 million grant award to construct its biomass gasifier at Rentechââ¬â¢s (NYSE ... Continue reading
Diesel Forum Comments on Natural Gas Truck Study
Apr 15, 2010
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today in response to the Center for American Progress Analysis advocating natural gas use in heavy vehicles. âa complete consideration of all emissions from using natural gas seems likely to make natural gas far less attractive than other fossi ... Continue reading
Alkane Files for Patent on New Synthetic Fuel
Apr 14, 2010
BALTIMORE--Alkane, Inc. (ALKN.PK) announced today it has filed for a patent for a newly developed synthetic fuel for use as an additive, blend or fuel in gasoline powered engines. The fuel is not petroleum based, so it requires no crude oil to produce. It delivers more power to the engine than gasoline and is expected ... Continue reading
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