Say It Ain't So - Low Oil Prices May Stall Efficient Auto Future
Mar 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that falling oil prices could hurt investment in fuel efficient vehicles and capital projects designed to promote energy saving technologies, an automotive research firm warned on Thursday. CSM Worldwide told the Environmental Protection Agency that s ... Continue reading
The Biodiesel Industry Is Struggling And We Need Your Help!
Mar 5, 2009
I know you're busy and appreciate the time you are taking to read this. My name is Valerie Church and I am the Director of Marketing for SRS Engineering Corporation in Murrieta, California. We are a biodiesel equipment manufacturer right in your own backyard looking for support from media professionals like yourself to ... Continue reading
Fiat Multiair: The Ultimate Air Management Strategy
Mar 4, 2009
Fiat Group and Fiat Powertrain Technolgy unveiled its new air management technology 'Multiair' at the Geneva Motor Show. Multiair is an electro-hydraulic system of engine valves for dynamic and direct control of air and combustion, cylinder by cylinder and stroke by stroke. Thanks to a direct control of the air through ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Nissan Infiniti To Launch Luxury Diesel Hybrid in 2010
Mar 3, 2009
GENEVA, March 3, 2009; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) unveiled on Tuesday a concept car under its Infiniti luxury brand that it plans to adapt for production as a hybrid car twinned with a diesel engine for the European market next year. Japan's third biggest automaker unveiled ... Continue reading
New Honeywell Turbo Technology Redefines Efficiency and Performance of Diesel V-Engines
Mar 2, 2009
Honeywell has launched a unique groundbreaking turbo technology that is enabling the new Jaguar XF 3.0L V6 Diesel to reduce fuel consumption by 12% and CO2 emissions by 10% compared to its predecessor. In addition, this new boosting system allows the V6 engine to achieve performance levels of current V8 diesel engines. ... Continue reading
Fiat Automobiles is the European Leader for CO2 Emission Reduction for the Second Year Running
Mar 2, 2009
Fiat Automobiles is one of Europe's ten best-selling automotive brands and for the second year running confirmed the lowest average value for CO2 emissions from the vehicles sold in 2008: 133.7 g/km (137.3 g/km in 2007). ... Continue reading
International Agencies Launch 50% Global Fuel Economy Plan at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 28, 2009
LONDON - February 28, 2009: Global automobile fuel use is projected to more than double by 2050. To counter unsustainable CO2 emissions and energy insecurity, four major international organisations will launch the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) at the Geneva Motor Show. It is a â50 by 50â effort callin ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo Presents Seven New Cars with Green DRIVe Badge - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 28, 2009
All with Best-in-Class CO2 Levels GOTHENBURG - February 28, 2009: At next week's Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars is presenting no less than seven fuel-efficient DRIVe models. All with best-in-class CO2 emission levels. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2008 Auto Shows? We Didn't! Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 28, 2009
Even if you were at the 2008 Auto Shows in Los Angeles, London, Geneva and Detroit there was so much to see and the media introduction schedules were so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In ad ... Continue reading
National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy - COMPLETE EVENT VIDEO + MORE
Feb 26, 2009
The Center for American Progress Action Fund and John Podesta hosted a forum entitled "National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy" this past Monday, February 23, 2009 in Washington, DC. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was the Honorary Chair, as he was during last August's National Clean Energy Summit. Th ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2009
The 79th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will take place from March 5-15, 2009 at GENEVA PALEXPO. Among the many different innovations and improvements incorporated into the Show for this year will be the creation of an area reserved for small and large enterprises involved in the development of 'green' ... Continue reading
National Clean Energy Project Summit Webcast
Feb 23, 2009
This coming Monday I will be participating in the National Clean Energy Project Summit hosted by the Center for American Progress Action Fund in Washington, DC. The event will be broadcast on the Pickens Plan website so you can follow the policy discussion - log on to http://www.pickensplan.com/summit at 10:15 am EST o ... Continue reading
Lower CO2 Emissions for Saab 9-3 Diesels
Feb 23, 2009
Saab's most popular 9-3 diesel models now offer reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption. Linear and Vector specification Sport Sedans, powered by the 150 hp/110 kW, single turbo or the 180 hp/132 kW, two-stage turbo 1.9-liter engine, now produce just 139 gm/km CO2 and impressive fuel consumption of 5.3 l/10 ... Continue reading
Renault's Powertrain Range: A Clean Break In Terms Of Co2 Emissions
Feb 17, 2009
Renault knows that dramatically reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is vital in today's world. Renault already ranks among Europe's top three car manufacturers for the lowest CO2 emissions, and its sights are now set on moving to the number one position. To achieve this objective, Renault is currently working o ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Skoda Auto to Present New Yeti Model
Feb 16, 2009
The Skoda Auto will present the upcoming Yeti model at this year's International Motor Show in Geneva. The new model is based on the previously introduced design study of the same name. This trendy car is destined both for urban driving and leisure time and comes with state-of-the-art technologies that ensure not only ... Continue reading
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