Awa Paper and Finetex Technology Jointly Develop a High Performance Nano Filter Media
Sep 20, 2008
SEOUL, South Korea--Awa Paper Co., Ltd, a manufacturer of various specialty paper products in Tokushima, Japan, announced that they have jointly developed a new filter media with Finetex Technology Global Limited (âFinetex Technologyâ) from Hong Kong. The new filter media is coated with Finetex Technologyâ ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Clean Diesels Eligible for Alternative Motor Vehicle Federal Tax Credit
Sep 19, 2008
Buyers of Volkswagen Jetta TDI vehicles eligible for a $1300 Federal Tax Credit HERNDON, Va., Sept. 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that buyers of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter affi ... Continue reading
Mascoma Names GM Executive to Scientific Advisory Board
Sep 19, 2008
BOSTON--Dr. Andreas M. Lippert, director of Global Energy Systems for General Motors Corporation, will join Mascoma Corporationâs Scientific Advisory Board, expanding the automakerâs involvement with Mascoma as it moves closer to commercial production of cellulosic fuels. Mascoma Chairman and Chief Executive ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing revisions to certain regulatory requirements for hazardous waste shipments between countries to ensure that recovery is done in an environmentally sound and economically efficient manner. These changes would make the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's (RCRA) h ... Continue reading
Valeo Presents Safe4U, its New Front End Module With Improved Pedestrian Protection
Sep 19, 2008
PARIS, September 19 -- Valeo presents Safe4U(TM), an innovative new front end module that reduces the severity of pedestrian injury by 20-40%. Made of energy-absorbing materials such as malleable steel, its architecture optimizes the passive protection of the vehicle's occupants and pedestrians, and allows automakers t ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. Switches to the NASDAQ Stock Market
Sep 19, 2008
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. (Amex symbol TO) switches to the NASDAQ Stock Market: Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has approved a decision to switch the listing of its common stock from the American Stock Exchange to the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC. The Company expects to com ... Continue reading
ZAP Electric Car Sets Sales Record in August
Sep 19, 2008
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC:ZAAP) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) announced that increasing demand has resulted in record August 2008 sales (unaudited) for its Advanced Technology Vehicle division, the most since ZAP's Xebra sedan and truck were launched in 2006. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines CEO Travels to China
Sep 19, 2008
DELAND, Fla.--Mr. Michael Rouse, CEO of Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (âTTEâ) (OTCBB:TTEG) has departed on a business trip in response to requests from leading Asian automotive manufacturers to conduct advanced discussions concerning TTEâs unique technology. Executive level meetings have been arranged by V ... Continue reading
Luxury Limousines of Sacramento Becomes a Climate Leader
Sep 18, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Luxury Limousines of Sacramento is pleased to announce that it is one of the first five limousine companies in the nation to have qualified for partnership in the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Leaders Program. âVery few companies from the transportation industry are part of t ... Continue reading
NADA's Energy Star Challenge Recognizes 20 Dealerships
Sep 18, 2008
New Car Dealers Cut More Than 1,200 Tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions McLEAN, Va., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) recognized 20 dealerships that took part in the NADA Energy Star Challenge. Each dealership reduced electricity or natural gas consumption by at least ... Continue reading
Students Unveil 'Green Steel' Concept Vehicles at the American Iron and Steel Institute
Sep 18, 2008
Students offer glimpse of vehicles of 2040 DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) is helping Detroit-based College for Creative Studies (CCS) students lead the way in designing environmentally friendly vehicles of the future. CCS design students unveiled their "Green Steel" concept vehicles, ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2008
CHICAGO, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition brings together, in one place, a global assembly of both on and off-road professionals, providing three days of solid, profitable interaction with engineers, supply managers and executives. And, all of these expe ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft Awarded Grant for Development of Hybrid Battery Technology
Sep 18, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18 -- As a part of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle's Clean Energy Wisconsin Plan, Johnson Controls-Saft was awarded a $500,000 Bio Energy Grant. The company was chosen for this grant due to its leadership in developing innovative, clean energy projects, specifically for the advanced technology R&D and com ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Makes Employee Pricing Available for Key Customer Groups
Sep 18, 2008
-- Employee pricing offered to eligible military personnel, returning lessees, supplier and affiliate employees; and current incentives apply -- Chrysler U.S. employees and retirees receive one additional employee price discount for a friend or neighbor -- Nearly all 2008 and 2009 model-year vehicles in stock are eligi ... Continue reading
Plug-in Your Truck; Envia FORD F150 Hybrid Conversion Gets 48 MPG
Sep 18, 2008
Plug-in Your Truck; Envia¹s REV-H Plug-in FORD F150 Hybrid Conversion Gets 48 MPG, While Reducing Carbon Emissions by 63% Sept 18, Today Electric Vehicle conversion company Envia announced that it¹s REV-H Plug-in FORD F150 Hybrid conversion offers fleet customers up to 48 miles per gallon, while reducing carbon emiss ... Continue reading
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