511 Offers Tips to Help People Manage Rising Gas Prices
Mar 4, 2012
With gas prices continuing to rise in the Bay Area, 511 is reminding travelers about the numerous transportation options available to help cut their commute costs. Recent surveys and news articles are reporting that Californians are paying almost $5 for a gallon of regular gas. To help alleviate the cost of driving alo ... Continue reading
For Lower Gasoline Prices, We Need E100 Engines, Not the Keystone XL Pipeline
Mar 2, 2012
That was the message the E100 Ethanol Group (E100EG) gave to a panel of EPA/NHTSA officials at a hearing on the proposed 2017-2025 fuel economy standards in San Francisco on January 24th. Throughout recorded history, the only force that has lowered the price of a monopoly priced commodity is competition. Gasoline is su ... Continue reading
The Swift Sport - 'Best Hot Hatchback' At The 2012 Carbuyer Awards
Mar 2, 2012
Suzuki is pleased to announce the new Swift Sport that went on sale just six weeks ago has been awarded the 'Best Hot Hatchback' at the Carbuyer.co.uk Awards. The new performance flagship of the Swift model range was comprehensively judged by the editorial team and was the clear winner against some strong competition. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Volatile February Gas Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year
Mar 1, 2012
AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.07 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.57 per gallon for the month of February, which is $.27 higher per gallon than last year. In northern Indiana, gas prices average $3.50, whic ... Continue reading
Californians Tighten Their Wallets as Gasoline Prices Soar
Feb 29, 2012
Californians are feeling the pinch at the pump as gasoline prices jumped 20 percent in November prompting consumer consumption to dip 2.6 percent, according to a report released today by Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the Board of Equalization (BOE). "I'm keenly aware of the negative impact higher gas prices have on hard ... Continue reading
Feb 29, 2012
The stakes are high in Houston as four high schools and universities prepare for Shell Eco-marathon Americas. St. John's High School and the University of Houston are competing again this year and for the first time, Westside High School and Rice University are also getting ready to compete. ... Continue reading
NACS Reports Fuel Retailers Not Ready to Embrace E15
Feb 29, 2012
Many fear liability concerns for engine damage if they offer the higher-ethanol blend. ORLANDO, Fla. Feb 29, 2012; The NACS newsletter reported that while the nationâs ethanol industry applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) decision to begin E15 registration, gasoline retailers are indicati ... Continue reading
Protean Electric Receives Multiple Patents; Leads Industry for In-Wheel Electric Drive
Feb 28, 2012
Protean Electric, the global leader in advanced in-wheel motors for the automotive industry, has been awarded 17 patents for the unique technology and design of its Protean Drive system. More than 60 additional patent applications have been filed internationally and with specific countries in North America, Europe and ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Sales on Pace to Double in February
Feb 27, 2012
Ford Focus sales expected to double in February, pushing through the 20,000 vehicle mark February on track to be best sales month in more than a decade Share of high-end SEL and Titanium Focus models up to 26 percent Ford Focus sales are on pace to double in February, giving the stylish compact hatchback and sedan its ... Continue reading
With Gas Prices on the Rise, Smart Driving Means $avings
Feb 25, 2012
An unseasonable spike in gasoline prices is putting a premium on fuel-efficiency for cost-conscious drivers, says the Alliance to Save Energy. According to AAA, regular unleaded gas has hit $3.61 a gallon nationally, a jump of 23 cents since a month ago and 42 cents in the last year. "We cannot control the many factors ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2012
February 23, 2012 Remarks by the President on Energy University of Miami Miami, Florida THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) The U! (Applause.) It is good to see all of you here today. (Applause.) I want to thank Erica for that outstanding introduction. She said her parents were tweeting. (Laughter.) Weâre so ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2012
Panasonic Corporation today announced that it will supply lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company's hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The upcoming models of the Ford Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids will use Panasonic battery ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Engineers Encourage Girls to Envision Careers in Science and Math
Feb 22, 2012
Fifty middle school girls were innovators for a day as they learned about the exciting aspects of engineering careers during the ninth annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering" program at ExxonMobil headquarters on February 21, supported by ExxonMobil employees and the ExxonMobil Foundation. 'We want to demonstrate to ... Continue reading
Small and Fuel-Efficient Cars Make Big Gains as Gas Prices Increase
Feb 22, 2012
As gas prices crept up to a national average of nearly $3.40 per gallon in January, shoppers quickly turned their attention to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to the New Car Insights Report, which provides analysis of consumer shopping behavior on the AutoTrader.com site. The report shows that compa ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC has decided to withdraw its application for an Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan from the Department of Energy. The Company remains confident in its strategy to bring competitive, fuel-efficient vehicles and technologies to market on schedule. This decision will not impact Chrysler's ab ... Continue reading
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