New Renault Symbol: Renault Symbol Eco-C Gets 74.67 MPG (3.15 litres/100km)
Sep 22, 2008
Renault's commitment to the development of ecological, economical cars for markets across the world has led to low running costs being built into New Renault Symbol's DNA. This was showcased particularly eloquently by the recent Renault Symbol Eco-Challenge in Turkey which saw New Renault Symbol 1.5 dCi 85 return fuel ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Diesel, the 65 MPG Car the U.S. Can't Have
Sep 22, 2008
by David Kiley Friday, September 19, 2008 provided by If ever there was a car made for the times, this would seem to be it: a sporty subcompact that seats five, offers a navigation system, and gets a whopping 65 miles to the gallon. Oh yes, and the car is made by Ford Motor, known widely for lumbering gas hogs. The ECO ... Continue reading
Linear Technology Product Eases Design of Hybrid Vehicle Battery Systems
Sep 22, 2008
MILPITAS, Calif.--A new, highly integrated battery stack monitor from Linear Technology Corporation significantly eases the design of battery monitoring systems for hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles and a range of battery backup systems. The new product unveiled today, the LTC6802 Battery Stack Monitor, is a ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Octillion Corp. (OTCBB: OCTL), a next-generation alternative and renewable energy technology incubator, today announced the appointment of Mr. Meetesh V. Patel, Esq. to the Companyâs Board of Directors, and as the new President of Kinetic Power Corp., a recently formed wholly-owned subsidiary ... Continue reading
Reaction Design Launches ENERGICO
Sep 22, 2008
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, today announced the release of ENERGICOâ¢, a revolutionary new simulation package for the gas turbine industry that uses the power of detailed chemistry to accurately model combustion in a virtual environment. By using ENERGICO to model and test new ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
DENVER & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Intermap Technologies, a leading 3D digital mapping company, today announced they have opened a Detroit-area office to support and accelerate advanced automotive technologies in the industry. The new office expands the Companyâs commitment to the industry beyond its Munich, Germany of ... Continue reading
China works with Canada on hydrogen fuel cell tech
Sep 22, 2008
China works with Canada on hydrogen fuel cell tech http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007827/China-works-with-Canada-on-hydr ogen- fuel-cell-tech.html Shanghai, September 22 (Gasgoo.com) China¡¯s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of four-year validation on ... Continue reading
Philippe Bourguignon Joins Zipcar Board of Directors
Sep 22, 2008
Former CEO of Euro Disney and Club Med Joins Zipcar At Time of Unprecedented Membership Growth CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22 -- Zipcar, the world's largest provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, announced today that Philippe Bourguignon, international business leader and market visionary, will join Zipcar's Board ... Continue reading
All-New Eco Watch Study From Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research Tracks, Trends Shoppers' Opinions
Sep 22, 2008
New-Vehicle Shoppers' Environmental Concerns Influence Purchase Decisions, Perceptions of Auto Brands, Alternative-Fuel-Related Technologies IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22 -- According to Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) Marketing Research's all-new Eco Watch study, in-market new-vehicle shoppers are not only increasin ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - September 22, 2008: It will come as a shock to most Americans and the media, but as the election reaches a crescendo on the issue of preparedness and energy, neither candidateânor local, state or federal governmentâhas developed a contingency plan in the event of an oil cut-off. It is not eve ... Continue reading
Boone Casting on the Internet - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 22, 2008
DALLAS, TX - September 21, 2008: T. Boone Pickens has launched a new feature on his Pickens Plan website: regular video updates on his plan to help the U.S. get out from under foreign oil. The first episode can be watched by clicking PLAY below. New episodes will also be available on The Auto Channel or through the Pic ... Continue reading
Zipcar Takes Lead in Making Services Accessible to People With Disabilities
Sep 21, 2008
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Today Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing company, is taking the lead in making their car-sharing services accessible to people with disabilities. These efforts are the result of an agreement reached between Zipcar, the Equal Rights Center (ERC), a non-profit civil rights organization, and R ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2008
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBR) www.hybridtechnologies.com, an emerging leader in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, made quite an impression to media during their coverage of the all-electric vehicle line-up being showcased at the NASAâs annual Launchfe ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *42 New Performance Track Members Set Environmental Improvement Goals Going Above and Beyond Environmental Regulations "Dallas First Major City to Join "*Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 19, 2008)The City of Dallas, facilities fr ... Continue reading
Emissions Expert Integer Announces Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum in San Diego, USA, November 11-12
Sep 20, 2008
LONDON, September 19 -- Integer, a leading business consultancy in the area of global emissions regulations, today announced its latest speaker lineup for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum (DEFF '08) to be held in San Diego, California, on November 11-12. The aim of this independent forum is to give exclusive insight into ... Continue reading
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