Florida Flexible Fuel Vehicle Awareness Project Announced at Farm-to-Fuel Summit
Jul 30, 2009
Florida selected as Pilot Project to Mobilize Millions of FFV Owners ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A national consumer awareness campaign aimed at owners of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) was officially launched here today at the Farm-to-Fuel Summit. The project is a cooperative effort between key Fl ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2009
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Joule Biotechnologies, Inc., an innovative bioengineering startup developing game-changing alternative energy solutions, today unveiled its breakthrough Helioculture⢠technologyâa revolutionary process that harnesses sunlight to directly convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into SolarFuel⢠liqu ... Continue reading
AAA Calls for the EPA to Reject Petition to Increase Ethanol Content in Gasoline to 15 Percent
Jul 22, 2009
Still unknown are the long-term potential consequences of an increased ethanol blend in gasoline on vehicle engine performance, fuel efficiency and emissions WASHINGTON, July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA, the nation's largest automobile club, is calling for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a pet ... Continue reading
Automakers Against More Ethanol in US Gasoline
Jul 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2009; Tom Doggett writing for Reuters reported that major automakers asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency not to approve higher blends of ethanol in gasoline until the agency has adequate test results showing the fuel would not damage vehicles. Ethanol is now approved to make up 10 percen ... Continue reading
Comments by AIAM on E15 EPA Petition
Jul 21, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va., July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) filed comments today with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing a waiver request that would allow the ethanol content of gasoline to be increased from 10% (E10) to 15% (E15). The following st ... Continue reading
OriginOil Announces Breakthrough Dynamic Lighting Process For Algae to Fuel
Jul 15, 2009
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced a breakthrough Dynamic Control System designed to respond continuously to the algaeâs behavior. This invention improves energ ... Continue reading
Politicians to Drive on Straw-Based Bioethanol at the Climate Change Conference
Jul 15, 2009
COPENHAGEN, July 14 -- When world political leaders are being transported all over Copenhagen during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December 2009, environmentally friendly fuel will power their vehicles. Members of the Partnership for Biofuels, a co-operation between Danisco's biotech division Genencor ... Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service to Receive Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Jul 9, 2009
Agency to Participate in Federal Fleet Upgrade Strategy WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One of the greenest civilian fleets in the world just got a little greener. The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hyb ... Continue reading
X Rider Becomes First Electric Highway Motorcycle to Receive EPA Certification
Jul 9, 2009
Las Vegas, July 09, 2009: Xtreme Green Products, Inc. (XGP), an eco-vehicle company specializing in the development of electric land vehicles and personal watercraft, has announced today that the X Rider has become the first electric highway motorcycle to receive a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate ... Continue reading
U.S. to Invest $3.9 Billion on "Smart" Power Grid
Jun 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2009; Braden Reddall writing for Reuters reported that U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced on Thursday $3.9 billion in "smart grid" funding aimed at making power transmission around the country more flexible. Addressing utility executives at an industry meeting, Chu said the funds would h ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2009
DETROIT June 22, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that U.S. automakers have underestimated the importance of fuel efficiency to consumers, but new federal standards are expected to help the companies turn a profit, according to the results of a University of Michigan study released Monday. Research ... Continue reading
Eco-Engineers from Ohio State University Win Gold at 2009 EcoCAR Competition
Jun 15, 2009
Engineering Students Design 'Green' Vehicles of the Future University of Victoria and Mississippi State University Finish Second and Third Download this image TORONTO (June 12, 2009) Today university students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge competiti ... Continue reading
The Fox is Now Guarding the GM Henhouse
Jun 12, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL General Motors is in need of a complete overhaulâ¦obviously. They need to get rid of the dead-weight in both product and personnel, which they appear to be trying to do if you donât count Buick and Pontiac. They have to regain the trust of inv ... Continue reading
Congress to Consider 'Cash for Clunkers' Plan Today
Jun 9, 2009
Washington DC June 9, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that consumers could receive rebates of up to $4,500 for turning in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles under a House proposal. The Detroit Free Press reports that the House proposal set for a floor vote Tuesday is aimed at stimul ... Continue reading
Horse Power Sales officially withdraws 110 mpg HP2g from Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition
Jun 4, 2009
Napoleon, OH: June 4, 2009; Horse Power Sales.net, Inc. has officially withdrawn their team and their 1987 Mustang, powered by the revolutionary, 110MPG, V-8, HP2g engine, from the upcoming Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition, effective June 4, 2009. Horse Powerâs Team HP2g was initially accepted as an offi ... Continue reading
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