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
Yanmar America Announces New Lx HST Series Compact Utility Tractor
Mar 7, 2012
Yanmar America, a major supplier of compact utility tractors, compact construction equipment and diesel engines, today announced the rollout of its new Lx HST Series tractors, featuring a state-of-the-art hydrostatic (HST) transmission. 'The hydrostatic transmission makes our Lx HST Series tractors both powerful and ea ... 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
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
First Drive Review: 2012 BMW M550d xDrive by Henny Hemmes
Feb 24, 2012
The Devilish Diesel By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH - February 24, 2012: M GmbH, the daughter of BMW AG, has added another product category to its portfolio: M Performance Automobiles, which will be placed in between the standard line-up and the M cars. The first Performance models will m ... Continue reading
BMW to Unveil New Sub Category at 2012 Geneva Motor Show: The BMW M Performance Automobiles
Feb 24, 2012
Agility, precision and emotion, M-style MUNICH - February 24, 2012: The new BMW M GmbH product range offers customers more ways to experience Sheer Driving Pleasure with an even sharper sporting edge. The BMW M Performance Automobiles stand out with their exceptionally powerful engines, enhanced agility and precision h ... Continue reading
Decision to Weigh Inadequacy of 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids Settlement
Feb 16, 2012
SEATTLE--Today, attorneys representing owners of 2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrids applauded five states that have asked the judge overseeing a proposed class-action settlement to grant the states more time to weigh the fairness of the agreement, says Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman. âWhat is puzzling is that it ... Continue reading
Mercedes 906 Engine Diesel to CNG Coversion Available
Feb 14, 2012
Leading CNG vehicle companies partner to bring the first EPA-certified, diesel to CNG conversion package for the Mercedes 906 Engine to market. Alexandria, Virginia & New Brunswick, New Jersey --February 14, 2012; Sunny DeWakar, CEO of NGV Motori, USA and Dean Sloane, Founder and Managing Director of Clean Vehicle Solu ... Continue reading
RECALL: Volkswagen Diesel Models
Feb 9, 2012
Possible fuel leakage in Volkswagen diesels By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, February 9, 2012. The Volkswagen Group is recalling some three hundred thousand cars equipped with the 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine because of a possible fuel leakage. In the plant it had been noticed hat this ... 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
Boone Pickens: Washington Politicians Are Supporting Big Oil In Cheating Americans
Jan 23, 2012
In 2011, the U.S. imported 4.1 billion barrels of petroleum accounting for 60% of the U.S. supply. The total cost of those imports was $453.6 billion. That represents an increase in cost of 34.6% over 2010 and a whopping increase of 71.8% over 2009. In the election cycle of 2008, virtually every candidate for every fed ... Continue reading
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