EPA Approves First Applications for Registration of Ethanol to Make E15
Apr 2, 2012
Agency approves first applications for registration of ethanol to make E15 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol--known as E15. Ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be mixed with gasoli ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2012
New Ford Fusion is the first non-hybrid midsize sedan available with Auto Start-Stop; this fuel-saving technology offered in the U.S. for only $295 With Fusion's 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine, Ford Auto Start-Stop will help drivers save as much as $1,100 over five years at today's fuel prices versus midsize competitors Aut ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2012
ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, BP and TransCanada, through its participation in the Alaska Pipeline Project, announced today that they are working together on the next generation of resource development in Alaska. Commercializing Alaska natural gas resources will not be easy. There are many challenges and issues that must ... Continue reading
Governor Pat Quinn Rolls Out Nation's Largest Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network
Mar 30, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven, Inc. announced yesterday the availability of the nation's largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations. As part of Governor Quinn's commitment to increasing sustainability across Illinois, the initiative will ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans to Charge Up Cities Across Europe
Mar 30, 2012
Nissan sets out to 'turn on' one million people to electric driving and reward one city with help to improve infrastructure - 100-day campaign driven by massive digital social movement - Winning city to be awarded 30 Nissan electric vehicle Quick Chargers for the city to install - Call to action: one million 'eco-consc ... Continue reading
EVI Launches 500 Zero Emission Medium Duty Truck Deployment Initiative
Mar 29, 2012
Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a leader in electric and hybrid vehicle development and sales, today announced a major initiative that will help implement Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s recently issued Executive Order to achieve widespread deployment of zero-emission vehicles throughout California. EVI is launch ... Continue reading
Mazda Bringing the Takeri Concept with SKYACTIVE Diesel to New York Auto Show +VIDEO
Mar 28, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the TAKERI Concept will make its North American debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. TAKERI is the third concept vehicle to feature the brand's KODO ("Soul of Motion") design theme and the second to fully embrace SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. TAKERI is th ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2012
Ford doubles size of vehicle development teams focused on fuel-saving technologies globally versus five years ago; dozens of additional engineers to be hired this year Ford is converting its Advanced Engineering Center a 285,000-square-foot building for its newly centralized team of engineers working on hybrid and elec ... Continue reading
Li-ion Battery Costs Fall to $397/kWh in 2020; Not Enough for Mass Adoption of Electric Vehicles
Mar 27, 2012
Early demand for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has fallen short of optimistic projections, as vehicles like the Chevy Volt have missed sales targets. The key to growing the market is reducing the cost of Li-ion batteries, according to a Lux Research report. While larger-scale production will he ... Continue reading
Biofuels Are the Long-Term Solution to Gas Prices; the Renewable Fuel Standard Is Key, BIO Says
Mar 27, 2012
The Renewable Fuel Standard is the bedrock policy encouraging continued investment in production of biofuels, which have helped to check fuel prices at the pump. Today, a group of biofuel and renewable energy organizations released a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to continue to fully support the Renewable ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2012
The makers of Quaker State, the motor oil well known for providing durable protection, have announced the first Quaker State Cash Back Program recipient of 2012. Honored for his dedication to the brand and its products, Paul King of Louisville, Kentucky, has been awarded $3,000, the maximum payout amount under the prog ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2012
Medical Alarm Concepts Holding, Inc. (OTCQB: MDHI.PK), today announced that it will begin a radio advertising campaign in selected U.S. cities that will enable consumers to try the Company's unique, patented and EPA registered combustion chamber fuel catalyst product called MotorBooster. The new advertisement, which wi ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Receives Follow-on Order for T3 Electric Vehicles From France
Mar 26, 2012
T3 Motion, Inc. announced that it has received a follow-on order for fourteen T3 Electric Stand-up Vehicles from France. Ten of the vehicles are anticipated to be used by the security team patrols at the Eurosatory tradeshow conference at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, France with over 50,000 attendees from 1 ... Continue reading
Cummins Inaugurates New Parts and Service Operation in Belgium
Mar 26, 2012
Cummins Inc. today officially inaugurated its Rumst campus in the Industrial Zone in Rumst, Belgium with a ceremony that focused on the Company's commitment to provide high quality parts and service to customers in the region while being a vital part of the local community. 'Working with U.S. companies as they expand t ... Continue reading
Chevron Introduces Delo 400 NG SAE 15W-40
Mar 26, 2012
Chevron Lubricants, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today introduced the latest member of its product family, Delo 400 NG SAE 15W-40. The new product, formulated with Chevron.s ISOSYNTM Technology, is a premium oil for use in compressed natural gas (CNG) and liq ... Continue reading
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