DOT and EPA Propose National Program to Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Sep 15, 2009
New Interagency Program to Address Climate Change and Energy Security WASHINGTON September 15, 2009; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today jointly proposed a rule establishing an historic national program that woul ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2009
LEBANON, N.H.--Mascoma Corporation today announced that it has entered into a feedstock processing and lignin supply agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), a division of Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Under terms of the agreement, CTV will provide various sources of lignocellulosic feedstock to Mascoma. Mascoma will t ... Continue reading
2010 Green Car of the Year Will Be Announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Sep 10, 2009
Green Car Journal Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement Announced December 3 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 -- The winner of the 2010 Green Car of the Year (GCOY) award will be announced Dec. 3, 2009 during the Los Angeles Auto Show's Press Days. Green Car Journal, the leading automotive environmental magazine, initiat ... Continue reading
A Guide to ... Ethanol and Biodiesel...From One Australian Perspective
Sep 10, 2009
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CASH FOR CLUNKERS Demonstrates the Huge Economic Potential of Alt Fuel and Vehicle Technologies
Sep 4, 2009
Imagine what will happen when we get off gasoline completely By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Authorâs note: This article includes several videos and text links to help illustrate the point raised herein. For a few years now, Bob Gordon and I have been preaching the urgent need for the quick adop ... Continue reading
AE Biofuels, Pearson Fuels Project Awarded $6.9 Million US Department of Energy Grant
Sep 1, 2009
CUPERTINO, Calif.--AE Biofuels, Inc., (OTCBB: AEBF), a global vertically integrated biofuels company, and Pearson Fuels, an alternative fuels provider, today announced that they have been awarded a $6.9 grant from the US Department of Energy (USDOE), through its Clean Cities program. The Southern California Association ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Review
Aug 30, 2009
The Auto Page By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Model: 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 266 hp @ 6200 rpm/245 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 119.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 201.0 x 77.4 x 68.9 in. Tires: P225/60R17 Cargo volume ... Continue reading
Make Your Own Ethanol At Home: the Efuel 100 MicroFueler - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Aug 24, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher About two weeks ago, while Bob Gordon and I were in Las Vegas covering the Alternate Fuels and Vehicles Conference, we coincidentally carried a short TV news story on The Auto Channel about a new home-based ethanol production unit, the E-Fuel 100 MicroFueler. It sou ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2009
NAPOLEON Ohio Aug 12,2009; Jared Orzolek reported that Henry County commissioners on Tuesday approved a revolving loan fund agreement with Revenge Designs Inc., an Indiana-based car company that is seeking to market a high-mileage engine a local firm is developing. The board approved the $300,000 loan agreement with Pe ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Expects 230 mpg in City Driving
Aug 11, 2009
First mass-produced vehicle to claim more than 100 mpg composite fuel economy Tentative EPA methodology results show 25 kilowatt hours/100 miles electrical efficiency in city cycle Plugging in daily is key to high-mileage performance WARREN, Mich. - The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is expected to achi ... Continue reading
GM Claims 200+ MPG City Rating for Chevrolet Volt (Electric Hybrid)
Aug 11, 2009
DETROIT August 11, 2009; Kevin Krolicki and Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that the Chevrolet Volt -- the electric vehicle General Motors Co is counting on to recharge its image with consumers -- is on track to hit an unprecedented fuel economy rating of 230 miles per gallon in city driving, the automaker sai ... Continue reading
Automotive X PRIZE Announces Team of Automotive Experts to Lead Technical Operations for Competition
Aug 6, 2009
Automotive Experts Will Lead Judging Process in Multimillion Dollar Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, t ... Continue reading
Ford Cites Energy Policy as Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet
Aug 6, 2009
- Ford executive Sue Cischke cites need for continued cooperation between the automotive industry and the federal government in pursuit of greener transportation vision, noting the significant role of government in shaping the transportation fleet of the future - Ford remains committed to delivering affordable fuel eff ... Continue reading
Automotive Materials Life Cycle Assessment Model Released for Use
Aug 4, 2009
Updated model evaluates the total vehicle life cycle impact of materials, powertrains, fuels and their sources, total energy consumed SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 4 -- WorldAutoSteel has released a second iteration of the automotive materials parametric Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model, which allows for broader evaluations ... Continue reading
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