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
Along With Alt Fuels Should We Be Changing Our Entire Transportation Culture
Apr 11, 2010
Jeffrey Seisler - CEO - Clean Fuels Consulting1.03.10The search for alternatives to liquid petroleum â gasoline and diesel â already represents a paradigm change of the status quo âtransportation culture.â Changing the âtransportation cultureâ involves a different combination of fuels, tec ... Continue reading
2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI Review
Apr 11, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI First, a definition: Cult car: a non-mainstream vehicle supported by a small but rabidly fanatic group of owners who would never even think of buying anything except the new version when theirs finally gives up the ghost. Here in the USA, small ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2010
Bosch will be sponsoring a Ride and Drive event at SAE with 3 diesel vehicles and one vehicle featuring Bosch's iBolt(TM) seat sensor technology. We encourage you to stop by- several Bosch subject matter experts will be available to discuss Bosch's technologies at this time. ... Continue reading
General Motors Commits to Biodiesel
Apr 7, 2010
Detroit April 6, 2010; The National Biodiesel Board's The Biodiesel Bulletin reported that General Motors is the latest OEM to show support for a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20) in its diesel vehicles. Company officials announced to biodiesel supporters at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo that its 2011 mode ... Continue reading
Peugeot 207 Gets New 6-Speed Gearbox and New Euro 5 HDi Diesel Engine
Apr 7, 2010
The Peugeot 207 hatchback and SW now have extra "six appeal" with the introduction of a new 6-Speed manual gearbox and a new Euro 5 HDi diesel engine. ... Continue reading
Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 3, 2010: Will it be good for consumers and car makers or will it be bad? How will it affect the struggling U.S. car makers? Is this simply another charade at addressing our gasoline problems? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the new mandated fuel economy rules. Here's two diff ... 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
National Clean Car Standards Rev Up State Programs
Apr 1, 2010
New Yorkers will save thousands of dollars at the pump NEW YORK, April 1 The Obama administration today announced new fuel economy benchmarks for automobiles and the first national standards for greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. history that will save New York car owners approximately $3,000 in fuel costs over the life ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2010
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today on the occasion of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyââ¬â¢s (EPA) announcement of 2016 new light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. âTodayââ¬â¢ ;s announcement ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces 41 Percent Increase for March 2010 Sales
Apr 1, 2010
TDI® Clean Diesel, Tiguan and Routan Models Drive the Brand HERNDON, Va., April 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported March 2010 sales of 22,148 total units, for a 40.9% increase over March 2009, and its ninth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 38.4% versus ... Continue reading
Energy Efficient Diesel Engines Noted For Future Energy-Savings Potential
Apr 1, 2010
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today on the release of the National Research Council report ââ¬ÅTechnologies and approaches to Reducing Fuel Consumption of Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles.ââ¬??? âThis report highlights the immense number of variables, complex ... Continue reading
Mazda to Bring New Fuel-Efficient Gas and Diesel Powertrains to the U.S. Market in 2011 and 2012
Mar 31, 2010
SKY-G* and SKY-Drive* to launch in U.S. in 2011; SKY-D* and SKY-Drive in 2012 NEW YORK, March 31 -- At its press conference at the New York International Auto Show, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced it plans to launch its all-new SKY Concept* powertrains into the U.S. market, beginning as early as ... Continue reading
New Mondeo Diesel Wagon Headlines Revised Ford Model Range
Mar 25, 2010
The introduction of a new, fuel efficient diesel powertrain for the Mondeo wagon range headlines a number of upcoming changes to Ford Australia's vehicle line-up ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2010
Cooperation with US homeland security company Expansion of industry customer business in the field of power-trains Substantial reduction in US government fleet's CO2 emissions MUNICH and WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The BMW Group has received a major order from the American law enforcement vehicle manufacturer, Carbon Motor ... Continue reading
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