2007 Alternative Fuel Autos Sales Up by 15 Percent
Apr 7, 2008
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal a record number of Alternative Fuel Automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in 2007. In total, close to 1.8 million AFAs were sold last year, roughly 250,000 more than were sold in 2006. Sales of E-85 capable/flexi ... Continue reading
Blue Sun Biodiesel Raises Capital: Closes $3 Million Unsecured Term Loan
Apr 4, 2008
GOLDEN, Colo., April 4, 2008 -- Blue Sun Biodiesel recently closed on an unsecured $3 million dollar loan. The loan was made by a private individual. Blue Sun is also in the process of finalizing a separate credit instrument to support continued infrastructure development. "With the failed M-Wave merger and its attenda ... Continue reading
Diesel Industry Applauds EPA Funding for Diesel Retrofits
Apr 3, 2008
WASHINGTON April 2, 2008; The Diesel Technology Forum (the Forum), a non-profit organization representing companies across the diesel industry, applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for making almost $50 million in grant funding available for retrofitting diesel vehicles and equipment. Because of their efficienc ... Continue reading
News Release (HQ): EPA Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide
Apr 2, 2008
News for Release: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide * Contact Information: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - April 2, 2008) EPA is announcing the availability of almost $50 million in ... Continue reading
40 MPG VW Tiguan Mixes Power with Economy - How Come Not For North Americans!
Apr 1, 2008
London April 1, 2008; The most powerful Tiguan yet, equipped with a new 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS common rail diesel engine, has now been released for ordering. Combining greater torque than a Golf GTI with the efficiency, lower emissions and refinement youâd expect from a modern diesel, the Tiguan strikes a balance be ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2008
<http://www.japancorp.net> Hitachi Maxell Develops New Highly-Active Catalyst for Higher Performance Fuel Cells; Achieves 4.8x More Oxygen-Reduction Current than Platinum Tokyo, Japan, Apr 1, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. has announced development of a new catalyst used for oxygen-reduction reactions at ... Continue reading
Toyota Establishes Research Institute in North America
Apr 1, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 1, 2008 -- Toyota Technical Center (TTC) a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, today announced the establishment of the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA). Toyota plans to spend $100 million during the next four years on advanced research activity ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., March 31 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been selected for final negotiations for a contract to develop next-generation manufacturing technologies for hydrogen storage vessels. The total value of this proje ... Continue reading
ZENN Motor Company Details Plans for Highway Capable ZENN Powered by EEStor!
Mar 29, 2008
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--ZENN Motor Company Inc. (CDNX:ZNN.V - News) (the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders at which time management updated shareholders with Company progress in 2007 and detailed future plans for EEStor implementation i ... Continue reading
GM Wins 1st Green Leaf Award at NY Auto Show
Mar 29, 2008
For Immediate Release: March 30, 2008 Jacob Javits Convention Center (Chevrolet Pavilion â Level 3) Time: 2:00 PM Attention: Daybook, Business, Health, Automotive, Sports, and Environmental Editors Lisa Samuels, MWG Phone: 206-339-3814 Email: gcmedia@gmail.com Scott Fosgard GM, Global Auto Shows & Events Phone: 31 ... Continue reading
California clean-vehicle goals may be cut
Mar 28, 2008
SACRAMENTO March 27, 2008; Samantha Young writing for the AP reported that California air regulators on Thursday were considering a major cutback to the state's clean-vehicle program, a move that would delay a large deployment of battery-powdered and hydrogen vehicles. The decision also will affect efforts to promote z ... Continue reading
California Amps Down Battery Car Rule - Again
Mar 28, 2008
Washington DC March 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that California's clean air regulators voted Thursday to revise state rules that originally directed automakers to put hundreds of thousands of zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2003. First adopted in 1990, the program was modified in 1996, 1998, 2001, and ... Continue reading
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel Review
Mar 27, 2008
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel More economy and more power make green sense. By: Rex Roy "Don't judge a book by its cover." You know this adage, and sometimes it even means somethingâ¦like learning the tattooed girl from Starbucks is a Rhodes Scholar. The old saying applies to the 2008 Jeep Grand Cheroke ... Continue reading
Top Technologically-Advanced Green Cars
Mar 26, 2008
Washington DC March 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers are responding to a rise in demand for fuel efficient vehicles with cars that are light on gas but heavy on power. According to Forbes, we can expect to see some of these next-generation hybrid systems, clean diesel engines, and hydrogen fuel c ... Continue reading
Diesels Look to Rev Up Their Reputations
Mar 26, 2008
Washington DC March 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that diesel-powered vehicles haven't enjoyed the best reputation in the United States, despite the well-known benefit of impressive fuel efficiency. Consumers have long been unimpressed by other traits, such as their black clouds of exhaust soot, ear-rattling ... Continue reading
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