Electrifying Times at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe With Debut of E-mobility Demonstration run
May 6, 2010
LAUSITZ, Germany, May 5, 2010 -- - 06-07 May Event at EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Germany Will See Introduction of E-mobility Demonstration run; First Step to Possible Introduction of new E-mobility Category at Future Editions - 17 Teams Scheduled to Participate - In Total, 213 Teams From 22 European Nations and Beyond are U ... Continue reading
EPA Establishes Web site on BP Oil Spill
Apr 30, 2010
EPA launches site to inform the public about health, environmental impacts of spill WASHINGTON â As part of the ongoing federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, EPA today established a website to inform the public about the spillâs impact on the environment and the health of nearby resident ... Continue reading
Vice President Joe Biden to Speak at UQM Technologies New Manufacturing Facility on April 30, 2010
Apr 29, 2010
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that the Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, will be speaking at the Companyââ¬â¢s new manufacturing facility on Friday, April 30, 2010. Also speaking at the event will be UQ ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2010
*CONTACT: *EPA Press Office press@epa.gov 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *April 28, 2010 *Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ** **Legislative Hearing on Clean Energy Policies That Reduce Our Dependence on Oil ** **House Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment ** WAS ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2010
Apr 28, 2010
Featuring the Leading Fuel and Technology Neutral Experts in the Nation Las Vegas, NV - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) presents the 16th annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo, May 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. International fleet, government and industry professionals will gather for fo ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2010
BROOKLYN, MI (April 26, 2010; Today, 28 teams, representing 36 super fuel efficient vehicles from across the globe will begin arriving at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, MI to officially start on-track performance testing for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multi-million dollar compet ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2010
MCLEAN, Va.--Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new survey by Capital One Auto Finance (www.capitalone.com/auto) finds that when it comes to Americansââ¬â¢ auto preferences, bigger may not always be better and fuel efficiency is in the driverââ¬â¢s seat. The survey, which examined driversà ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., April 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , announced today that its Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV), developed for and in cooperation with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), is on display at the 2010 SAE World Congress at Co ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2010
BorgWarner's New Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Turbochargers Boost Performance and Lower Emissions for New Diesel Engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- BorgWarner will supply its new generation of variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine featured i ... Continue reading
ClearFuels Signs Cooperative Agreement for $7.7 Million First Round of DOE Biorefinery Funding
Apr 15, 2010
AIEA, Hawaii--ClearFuels Technology, Inc. (ClearFuels), headquartered in Aiea, Hawaii, announced today that it has signed a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive its first $7.7 million of a $22.6 million grant award to construct its biomass gasifier at Rentechââ¬â¢s (NYSE ... Continue reading
Alkane Files for Patent on New Synthetic Fuel
Apr 14, 2010
BALTIMORE--Alkane, Inc. (ALKN.PK) announced today it has filed for a patent for a newly developed synthetic fuel for use as an additive, blend or fuel in gasoline powered engines. The fuel is not petroleum based, so it requires no crude oil to produce. It delivers more power to the engine than gasoline and is expected ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2010
DETROIT, April 12 -- Leading authorities on sustainable mobility from Torino, Italy's automotive capitol, will be presenting a half-day seminar at the SAE World Congress 2010 in Detroit on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Sponsored by the Torino Chamber of Commerce and organized by the Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export a ... Continue reading
Test Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles at First So Cal Green Solutions Expo
Apr 2, 2010
IRVINE, Calif.--Orange Countyââ¬â¢s Great Park will host the first So Cal Green Solutions Expo June 5-6, 2010. The nationââ¬â¢s premier green expo for all-things green including transportation selected the Great Park based on its sustainable design, expansive area and the diversity of the communit ... Continue reading
Consumers Want Green Vehicles to Offer More Than Fuel Savings, Accenture Finds
Mar 9, 2010
NEW YORK--While interest in alternative vehicles may be growing, consumers do not see âgreenâ as the only purchasing factor and are demanding more from automakers, according to an Accenture study released today. âBoth OEMs and suppliers need to start building strategic partnerships that will lead to dist ... Continue reading
E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: The First Diesel Hybrid from Mercedes-Benz
Mar 2, 2010
With the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID being presented at the Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is offering a look ahead to Western Europe's first diesel hybrid. It pairs a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a powerful hybrid module. Its 15 kW electric motor, positioned between the internal com ... Continue reading
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