Jan 7, 2011
Research released today by Maritz Research demonstrates that while consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are ââ¬Åvery familiarââ¬??? with any alternative-fuel technologies. The research also indicates that consumers have relati ... Continue reading
U.S. Projected to Reduce Gasoline Use Levels Just 20% in 20 Years, WTF?
Dec 30, 2010
Washington DC December 21, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that after seven decades of mostly uninterrupted growth, U.S. gasoline demand is at the start of a long-term decline. By 2030, Americans will burn at least 20 percent less gasoline than today, experts say, even as millions of more cars clog the roads. The D ... Continue reading
Advanced Biofuels Would Receive Critical Support from Proposed Legislation, BIO Says
Dec 22, 2010
advanced biofuel producers secure financing for construction of first-of-a-kind projects. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Reps. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) and Mike Castle (R-Del.) for introducing the ââ¬ÅOil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2010,ââ¬??? which will help th ... Continue reading
Oil Prices Hit $90, again - A Commitment to Eliminate Gasoline Can End This Nonsense
Dec 7, 2010
High oil prices is good news if you're a fan of global terrorism and evil dictators NEW YORK - December 7, 2010: For the first time in two years oil prices moved above $90 a barrel. Wall Street 'analysts' say tightening supplies will eventually send prices above the $100 mark next year. The recent surge in oil pushed g ... Continue reading
Auto Execs Say Car of the Future Won't Be Cheap
Dec 6, 2010
Washington DC December 6, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that it all sounds so easy: Impose higher average gas mileage standards on the auto industry. Motorists will not only save money, but America will wean itself off oil. Thereâs just one problem. In meeting the new regulations, cars could cost thousands m ... Continue reading
Energy Vision Presents Energy Vision Awards at Its Fourth Anniversary Celebration
Nov 26, 2010
NEW YORK--Energy Vision, a national non-profit organization that promotes the benefits of clean, renewable petroleum-free transportation fuels, presented its 2010 Energy Vision Leadership Awards to Andrew J. Littlefair, President and CEO of Clean Energy , and to Smithtown, New Yorkââ¬â¢s Environmental Direct ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Under-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems - 2011 Edition
Nov 19, 2010
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a0bd86/underthehood_aut) has announced the addition of the "Under-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems - 2011 Edition" report to their offering. âUnder-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems - 2011 Editionâ Global and regional trends f ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: New Kia Optima Hybrid Debuts At LA Auto Show
Nov 17, 2010
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), Deputy General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 New Kia Optima Hybrid debuts at LA Auto Show - Promises unique blend of high performance and fuel economy - Zero-emissions, electric mode up to 62 mph (100 kph ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Scion Announces Pricing for xB Release Series 8.0
Nov 17, 2010
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2010 -- Scion announced today that it will be displaying its latest limited-production vehicle, the 2011 xB Release Series 8.0 (xB RS 8.0), in the Scion booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nov. 17-28, 2010. The xB RS 8.0 will begin arriving in deale ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce CO2-emissions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 4, 2010
STOCKHOLM - November 4, 2010: The Volvo Group will be the world's first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Climate Savers Program. As a WWF partner, the Volvo Group's truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million ton ... Continue reading
2011 Green Car of the Year Finalists Revealed
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 -- Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year®, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2011 Nissan LEAF. For the sixth consecutive year, this incr ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - October 9, 2010: On Friday, October 15th, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is staging their biennial National AFV Day Odyssey event at select college and training centers across America. This free event provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to discover how the ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL ⢠Economic growth and prosperity will not come about by doling out more welfare. ⢠It will not come about because we make temporary repairs to our nationâs roads. ⢠And it will certainly not come about because we have tried to fix a ... Continue reading
New Survey Finds Majority of Americans Are Confused About Alternative Fuel Options - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 11, 2010
MONTVALE, NJ For 50 years, Americans focused on things like horsepower, color, and design when deciding which car to buy. Today, that decision includes even more mystifying choices, including how the vehicle is powered â Is it a hybrid? Is it electric? Does it take regular gasoline or diesel fuel? A new survey fro ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2010
PR Newswire HOUSTON, Oct. 7 HOUSTON, Oct. 7 -- For the fifth year in a row, high school, university, and college students from across North and South America are designing and testing their vehicles to get ready for the ultimate fuel efficiency challenge. Their goal? To see who can go the farthest distance using the le ... Continue reading
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