Jan 20, 2012
Private companies continue to make progress in building advanced biofuel biorefineries. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today congratulates Fiberight and its technology partner Novozymes, a member of BIO, on their progress. BIO additionally thanks the U.S. Department of Agriculture for moving forward with ... Continue reading
U.S. Clean Diesel Auto Sales Soar To 27 Percent Increase In 2011
Jan 10, 2012
Consumer Confidence in New Generation of Clean Diesels and New Fuel Efficiency Standards In U.S. to Drive Future Growth The sales of new clean diesel automobiles in the U.S. increased by an impressive 27.4 percent in 2011 over 2010, according to updated sales information compiled by HybridCars.Com and the market resear ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editoe Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Last week Chrysler dropped a bomb on diesel enthusiasts announcing it would bring back diesel power to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and that was all they would tell The Auto Channel other than it would be built at the Jefferson North facility in Detroit. A bit o ... Continue reading
German Auto Makers To Promote Clean Diesel Models For North American Buyers
Jan 10, 2012
Complete 2012 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Find All Diesels - Prefect New Car Match By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 9, 2012.; In a press conference at the North American International Auto Show that opened its doors to the media this morning, the VDA, the German car manufacturers ... 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
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Clean Diesel) Review
Dec 18, 2011
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI Engine: 2.0-liter Clean diesel turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,75 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 165.4 x 70.3 x 58.2 in. Tires: P225/45R17 H Cargo volume: 15.2/46 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
BMW Diesel Engines For Toyota Europe, Toyota Batteries To BMW Group +VIDEO
Dec 2, 2011
BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announce that they today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. ... Continue reading
CNN Money's 12 Great Cars (You Can't Get in the U.S.)
Dec 1, 2011
But First Snide's Remarks: Virtually all cars from all manufacturers sold around the world deliver much greater MPG, are all available with an efficient and clean Diesel engine and many offer a CNG option...WTF we ask WTF? Could the car makers be in cahoots with the oil companies to keep Americans gasoline poor... HMMM ... 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
Former Secretary Norm Mineta Responds to The Administration's CAFE Standards Announcement
Nov 17, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2011 WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Secretary Norman Mineta, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, issued the following statement in response to the Administration's announcement of its CAFE standards requiring cars a ... Continue reading
2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Road Trip and Review By Steve Purdy
Nov 14, 2011
2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG TDI LAKE TAHOE ROAD TRIP REVIEW Exploring the Mountains in a Luxurious SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [DSC 8391] If youâre following these stories youâll know this is our second of three road trips of the fall season. The first was last month, the Wisconsin Dells ... Continue reading
L.A. Auto Show Green Cars Ride & Drive Offers Media Test Drives of Newest Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Nov 8, 2011
the Los Angeles Auto Show will host a unique opportunity for media to drive some of the most advanced electric, hybrid, high mileage and alternative fuel vehicles on the market. Fifteen brands and more than 20 vehicles representing North American, European and Asian automakers are participating, making it the L.A. Auto ... Continue reading
SAE International to Host Light Duty Diesel Emissions Symposium, Nov. 2-3, in Michigan
Oct 25, 2011
SAE International will hold the SAE 2011 Light Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium, Nov. 2-3, 2011, at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti, Mich. With more vehicles being driven, considerable attention continues to be paid to rising emission levels and global warming due to growing amounts of ... Continue reading
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