May 10, 2010
ASHEVILLE, N.C.--In connection with the Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Conference in Las Vegas this week, Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina separately announced today that they have obtained Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for their CNG BI-FUELED & DEDICATED conversion systems for all the ... Continue reading
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
Propane AutoGas: American-Made Alternative Fuel Powers Pittsburgh Paratransit Fleets
May 6, 2010
Proud father, American veteran and business owner Bob Delucia is answering his country's call to action, again. Only this time he gets to do so right here on U.S. soil. Delucia began Star Limousine Service, Inc. in 1985 with the help of his daughter Angela - they had one car. Now, with a quartet of Pennsylvania taxicab ... 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
Apr 30, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted with SuperShuttle International, a leading shared-ride ground transportation operator, to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling services to SuperShuttle vans operating at major US airports nationwide. âSuperShuttle first deployed natural gas shared ... 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
Oil-Producing Countries to be the Largest Markets for Natural Gas Vehicles, Says Pike Research
Apr 26, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) offer a variety of economic and environmental benefits over conventional gasoline vehicles, but their adoption has been slow in most developed countries.Ã However, according to a recent report from Pike Research, acceptance of NGVs is actually quite strong in other parts o ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EARTH DAY COMPILATION REPORT from The Auto Channel
Apr 22, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 22, 2010: In celebration of this year's Earth Day, we would like to re-present for your consideration some of what we believe is our best work in reporting and commenting on alternative fuels, energy and technology. In addition, while we strongly believe in the economic viability and healthful bene ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--BAF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , has received an order from Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) to convert 501 new Ford E-250 Series vans to compressed natural gas (CNG) power. The vans are scheduled for deployment later this year. âBecause it is abundant and renewable, cleane ... 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 19, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Moving to expand its New York City network of CNG fueling facilities, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted to build and operate two new CNG stations in the area. The first station will be located in Queens, and the second CNG station will open adjacent to Newarkââ¬â¢s Liberty Internati ... Continue reading
Edge Products and Go Natural CNG Announce Joint Development Project
Apr 15, 2010
Edge Products and Go Natural CNG Announce Joint Development Project Edge Products and Go Natural CNG recently formalized a joint development agreement. The two companies are collaborating on the creation of vehicle programming, electronics, sensors, monitors and controls for dedicated compressed natural gas vehicles an ... Continue reading
Diesel Forum Comments on Natural Gas Truck Study
Apr 15, 2010
WASHINGTON--The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today in response to the Center for American Progress Analysis advocating natural gas use in heavy vehicles. âa complete consideration of all emissions from using natural gas seems likely to make natural gas far less attractive than other fossi ... Continue reading
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