Mar 8, 2012
WASHINGTON--Global Automakers commends President Obama for taking steps to encourage consumer purchases of various advanced technology clean vehicles through tax incentives and credits. Our Association has long believed that the U.S. government should take a technology and fuel neutral approach to incentivizing alterna ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2012
President Barack Obama proposed expanded tax credits and community research grants to make alternative-energy cars and trucks more attractive to buyers. According to Automotive News, electric, natural gas, and hydrogen-powered vehicles would be covered by the plan, which Obama announced Wednesday in North Carolina. Oba ... Continue reading
Obama's Green-Car Plan Runs Into Limited Alternative-Fuel Choices (Like All Americans)
Feb 29, 2012
President Barack Obamaâs administration is buying fewer hybrid and electric cars and more vehicles that can consume both ethanol and gasoline to meet 2015 environmental goals, favoring older technology over new. Washington DC February 24, 2012; The NADA newsletter reported that a Bloomberg article stated that Pres ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2012
Eco-friendly vehicles were top of mind for the 84th Academy Awards and Mercedes-Benz, as red carpet arrivals translated to red taillight delays due to a myriad of street closures and traffic snarls. When it comes to Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Hollywood, there is no shortage of ties especially with the availability of B ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2012
BOULDER, Colo.--The clean energy industry is dynamic and evolving, as the future of energy in the United States continues to be a topic of intense focus, particularly in this election year. However, according to a new survey from Pike Research, consumer support for clean energy concepts ââ¬â ranging from re ... Continue reading
Yes Mr. President There IS a Silver Bullet Solution For "No More Gasoline Now"
Feb 25, 2012
SEE ALSO: Big Oil Benefits From Divide and Conquer (orig published 5/09/2006) SEE ALSO: Sorry to Say It Mr. President But You Are Supporting The Bad Guys With Your "All Of The Above" Energy Plan Co-publishers Note: Auto Central February 25, 2012; In the President's radio address this morning (see complete video below a ... 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
AP Fact Check - Gingrich Energy Ads Err on Facts
Feb 24, 2012
DINA CAPPIELLO, Associated Press â 25 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) â A 28-minute political ad offers a candidate something sound bites can never capture â a chance to explore a subject in depth. But in the case of Newt Gingrich's unusual extended commercial on American energy policy, it just means more ti ... Continue reading
EPA Rejects Palm-Based Biodiesel To Replace Imported Oil Diesel
Jan 30, 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency said that biodiesel cannot be added to the federal renewable fuels program because its greenhouse-gas emissions are too high. WASHINGTON January 30, 2012; The NACS newsletter reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week that biodiesel made from palm oil ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2012
The U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars will honor Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) as the first annual Champion for Technology Neutrality on Thursday, January 26. The award recognizes leaders who support outcome-based federal automotive policy that fosters innovation and achieves real-world results. ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2012
To highlight clean diesel technology's role in increasing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) will participate and exhibit in the "Advanced Technology SuperHighway" program at the 2012 Washington Auto Show. In addition, DTF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer will be ... Continue reading
If Iran Moves, the USA Has No Plan for an Oil Interruption +VIDEO
Dec 29, 2011
How to Save America When the Oil Stops - or the Day Before (Dialog Press). Buy it here. It will come as a shock to most Americans, but no presidential candidate -- nor any candidate, nor any local, state or federal government -- has developed a contingency plan in the event of a protracted oil cut-off. It is not even b ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Provides Update on London Low Emission Zone
Dec 27, 2011
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Provides Update on London Low Emission Zone Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions reduction company, announced today that Transport for London (TfL), the executive agency responsible for administration and regulation of the Greater London Low Emission Zo ... Continue reading
The National Security Case For Higher Fuel Standards - It's About Time
Nov 17, 2011
Retired military generals and admirals make a compelling case for how to decrease America's dependence on oil. WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Today, the American Security Project released an open letter to Congress and the American public highlighting the need for the U.S. to reduce its dependence on oil for transport ... Continue reading
CNG-Powered Vehicles - What's The Problem Here?
Nov 17, 2011
Commentary by Rick Carlton <p> With gasoline point of sale prices averaging $3 per gallon nationally, and with spot oil costs remaining between $88 - $93 per barrel (based on 1/7/2011 Bloomberg energy metrics) the question becomes, at what point do we get serious about alternative fuels? <p> Granted, there's considerab ... Continue reading
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