Oil Producers Admit to Sabotaging Alt Fuel Efforts
Feb 19, 2011
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Producer There was supposed to be $25 billion for the American car makers to tool up for future fuel/vehicle production. It's what the auto companies asked for, it's what Congress approved. Then, as if they suddenly realized that if they took that money that they would actually ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2011
Washington DC February 15, 2011; Jeff Plungis and Angela Greiling Keane writing for Bloomberg reported that the Obama administration proposed ending a clean-diesel grant program and cutting research for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles while spurring the market for electric cars. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâ ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2011
EPA Rated - 2011EPA Rated - All Years Real World - All Years Misconceptions 2011 vehicles are ranked by city, then highway MPG. In the event of a tie, multiple vehicles may share the same ranking. Electric vehicles are not considered for this list. 1. 2011 Toyota Prius City 51 Highway 48 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (variab ... Continue reading
Come Back For Diesel Powered Passenger Cars
Feb 5, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, In 2009, there were some indications that after its record high of the year before, the popularity in Europe of diesel powered passenger cars was diminishing. But the first nine months of 2010 showed an increase of 5,5 per cent. From Ja ... Continue reading
Latest Clean Diesel Cars and Pickup Trucks Showcased At Washington D.C. Auto Show
Jan 31, 2011
Latest Clean Diesel Cars and Pickup Trucks Showcased At Washington D.C. Auto Show; Over A Dozen Fuel-Efficient Diesel Car, Truck and SUV Choices Now Available Washington, D.C. ââ¬â The newest and most advanced clean diesel cars are being showed at the 10-day Washington D.C. Auto Show which opened on last we ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2011 Report on Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel
Jan 31, 2011
"Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel" report to their offering. âAnalyzing Algae as a Source of Fuelâ Algae are a large and diverse group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms, ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms. The largest and most complex marine forms are called seaweeds. Though the proka ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2011
WASHINGTON--When considering how to advance the nationââ¬â¢s environmental and energy goals, the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) believes that good public policy should encourage all promising advanced technologies and alternative fuels. âHybrids are just one of the many technologie ... Continue reading
EPA, DOT and California Align Timeframe for Proposing Standards for Next Generation of Clean Cars
Jan 24, 2011
*CONTACTS:* Cathy Milbourn (EPA) Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 Enesta Jones (EPA) Jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 Karen Aldana (DOT) Karen.Aldana@dot.gov 202-366-9550 * * Stanley Young (CARB) syoung@arb.ca.gov 916-322-2990 916-956-9409 cell * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* January 24, 2011 ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies' Licensee in China Completes Initial Milestones in Prototyping Stage
Jan 14, 2011
Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced that its licensee Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. has completed the first important milestones in the prototyping stages of its License Agreement. These targets include completing the design and IP transition work, and assembling their engineering ... Continue reading
Bright Future for Biodiesel Gains Focus at NAIAS
Jan 11, 2011
Automakers Back Biodiesel, Americaâs First Commercially Available âAdvanced Biofuelâ DETROIT, Mich., January 10, 2011 â The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit has long been known as THE event of the year for the latest vehicle technologies and innovations, setting the pace and ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2011
German Brands Increase Shares of US Market Again DETROIT and BERLIN, January 10, 2011 -- Statement by Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), at the VDA press conference in Detroit on Monday, January 10, 2011: The most important automotive trade show in North America is ... Continue reading
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
Diesel Technology Forum Welcomes Chrysler Group As Its Newest Member
Dec 22, 2010
Diesel Technology Forum Welcomes Chrysler Group LLC As Its Newest Member Washington, D.C. ââ¬â Chrysler Group LLC has become the newest member of the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), the nationââ¬â¢s leading advocate for the use of clean diesel technologies. ââ¬ÅWe are extremely pleased t ... Continue reading
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