AIADA Responds to State of the Union Address
Jan 24, 2007
Alexandria, VA January 24, 2007; American International Automobile Dealers Association President Cody Lusk today issued the following statement in response to President Bushâs State of the Union address: Twenty in 10 Energy Plan, Increase in CAFE Standards President Bush announced a goal of 20% reduction of gas us ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Sets the Pace in Renewable Fuels
Jan 24, 2007
INDIANAPOLIS--In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush called for a significant increase in ethanol production as he outlined steps to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. "Itâs in our vital interest to diversify Americaâs energy supply, and the way forward is through technology,â Pr ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Exclusive Agreement for Advanced Lithium Battery Management System
Jan 24, 2007
Electric car technology maximizes performance and safety of lithium batteries, delivering up to five times the range of lead-acid SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a sophisticated new lithium battery management sy ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal: National Strategy Required to Mainstream E85 Ethanol
Jan 23, 2007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Jan 22, 2007; Today, with 30 new car, truck, van, and SUV models offering the ability to run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel, there's a pressing question on the minds of many: Why aren't more people driving on this domestically produced alternative fuel? "There's a disconnect that goes beyond ... Continue reading
Largest Nat'l Alternative Fuels, Vehicles & Technology Expo Announced
Jan 22, 2007
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org LARGEST NATIONAL FUELS, VEHICLES & TECHNOLOGY EXPO Announced for April 1-4 in Anaheim, California Las Vegas, NV-January 23, 2007 - The largest alternative fuel and vehicle Expo in the country comes to Anaheim, California, April 1-4 - the 13th ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2007
Washington DC January 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Alan Caruba, founder of the National Anxiety Center, is questioning the notion promoted by Congressional Democrats that Americans can save the environment if they just fill up their tanks with ethanol. He says the world is not running out of oil, and su ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation Powers US Hybrid Electric Vehicle Project
Jan 22, 2007
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (OTC: LTHU), a global provider of large lithium-ion rechargeable power solutions, is powering the Chevy Equinox being re-engineered by the University of California, Davis Hybrid Electric Vehicle Group as part of the Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobi ... Continue reading
Dual Mode Vehicle Unveiled by Gakunan Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture
Jan 22, 2007
Tokyo January 22, 2007; Japan Today reported that a dual mode vehicle (DMV), which runs on both the road and train tracks, was unveiled by Gakunan Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture. The vehicle, developed by JR Hokkaido, switches between rubber tires and steel wheels. Its fuel cost is 25% of a diesel vehicle, JR says. ... Continue reading
Happy Fleet: Clean Energy Provides Discounts for Fleet Registrations for National Conference
Jan 20, 2007
Weâre not talking about penguins flocking to Southern California. Not yet. However, we are pleased to announce that Clean Energy Fuels is providing a $200 discount off the regular registration fee for any fleet professionals to attend the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Anaheim, Californ ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2007
- Lithium-ion battery research will accelerate future hybrid development - DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet - Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 real-world miles on electric-only power - Industry first PHEV combined with diesel for maximum fuel effici ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2007
- Lithium-ion battery research will accelerate future hybrid development - DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet - Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 real-world miles on electric-only power - Industry first PHEV combined with diesel for maximum fuel effici ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Wins Top Award At Annual Motoring 'Oscars'
Jan 19, 2007
What Car? Car of The Year - Vauxhall's Corsa scoops top award ⢠First Vauxhall winner since 1980 ⢠Toyota and Lexus win Green Award ⢠British success for Mini and Land Rover MIDDLESEX, England - January 19, 2007: The all-new Vauxhall Corsa was last night named Car of the Year at the 30th annual motoring ... Continue reading
GM Chief Calls for Help from Washington to Grow Alternative Fuel Technologies
Jan 17, 2007
During a speech Tuesday night at the Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI, General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner called on Washington to "promote energy diversity" by "proactively" supporting the development of alternative fuel technology and "incentiviz[ing] consumers through tax credits, fuel subsidi ... Continue reading
ZAP and Lotus Engineering to Carry Out Feasibility Study for New Electric Car Concepts
Jan 16, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 16 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) announced today that a feasibility study is being carried out in its joint development of new electric car designs with Lotus Engineering. ZAP is moving forward with an aggressive programme to stay at the forefront of advanced transportation ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Review of the Chevrolet VOLT Unveiling - 3 Videos
Jan 14, 2007
DETROIT - January 14, 2007: As automakers look to curb fuel consumption, the North American International Auto Show saw the unveiling of a new electric-powered concept car by General Motors (GM) - Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt is a battery-powered electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity. T ... Continue reading
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