U of M Report ; U.S. Drivers Using Less Fuel
Apr 5, 2014
Contact Bernie DeGroat ANN ARBOR April 1, 2014; Despite U.S. population growth, fuel consumption by American drivers of light-duty vehicles is now lower than it was 15 years ago, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a follow-up to a series of reports released last year, Michael Sivak of the U-M Transportation R ... Continue reading
Ride & Drive Vehicles Announced For AltCar Expo March 14-15
Mar 7, 2014
AltCar Expo, the nation's leading forum for green car ride and drive, public education and demonstration of the latest green technology vehicles, will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 14 - 15, 2014, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. Showcasing the area's largest selection of electric, ... Continue reading
Reduced Oil Imports Helping Deficit - Imagine If USA Used No Gasoline - WOW!
Feb 25, 2014
Oil net imports have declined since 2011, with their value falling slower than volume Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Foreign Trade Division The drop in net imports of oil (crude and petroleum products combined) was the major contributor to the United States reaching its lowest net trade deficit in November 2013 since 2009 ... Continue reading
"Future of Fuels" Report - Americans To Continue Their Gasoline Addiction
Feb 19, 2014
NACS âFuture of Fuel ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2014
Fleet operators planning for the future can save time this year by trying out 23 sustainable technology vehicles in one place during the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive at The Work Truck Show® 2014. Every vehicle is available for test-drives on city streets and in a new closed-access course, providing Show attendees with ... Continue reading
Hyundai Developing Diesel Engine That Runs On Gasoline!
Jan 24, 2014
Hyundai is researching a different direction, searching along the theoretical fringes of alternatives like HCCI (Homogeneous Charged Compression Ignition), which is very temperamental and hard to achieve, for more efficient transportation motors. ... Continue reading
Diesel Owners Feast on Fuel Economy
Nov 26, 2013
As American's take to the road this week to kick-off the 2013 holiday travel season, more drivers than ever before will be doing so in a new generation of clean diesel cars. "For this year's holiday road trip, drivers are taking to the road in more fuel efficient clean diesel choices than ever before; they've got 23 ca ... Continue reading
Most American Drivers have Never Driven A Diesel
Nov 11, 2013
Millennials point to fuel economy among top factors that make a car fun to drive PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 11, 2013; Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, announced today a recently conducted survey revealing 70 percent of Americans have never driven a diesel-powered vehicl ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Keeping You Informed About Automotive News Nov 4-10, 2013
Nov 10, 2013
* There was some wringing of hands in Washington and Detroit last week as the government's General Accounting Office released an in-depth report on the state of health of General Motors. The government recently reduced its stake in the world's second largest automaker to just 7.3%, down from the 60.8% after the bankrup ... Continue reading
Bently Biofuels Acquires Bay Area Grease Collection Company
Sep 7, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO--In August 2013, Nevada-based biodiesel producer Bently Biofuels Company expanded their used cooking oil collection program by purchasing the assets of Got Grease?, a Bay Area waste oil and grease trap pumping company. Got Grease? collected used cooking oil throughout the San Francisco peninsula, East Bay ... Continue reading
USA Alt Fuel Auto Loans Resume
Aug 28, 2013
U.S. to Revive $25 Billion Auto Loan Program A U.S. alternative-vehicle loan program criticized by Republican lawmakers for financing two failed startups will resume marketing to industry groups and possible applicants, an Energy Department spokeswoman said yesterday. Bloomberg reports that the $25 billion Advanced Tec ... Continue reading
Who's Supply, Who's Demand? World Petroleum Use Sets Record High In 2012
Aug 26, 2013
The world's consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2012, as declining consumption in North America and Europe was more than outpaced by growth in Asia and other regions (see animated map). A previous arti ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars 2013 - Day Two
Aug 6, 2013
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS - DAY TWO By Steve Purdy Photos By Bob Benko The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau [ Photo Dr. McAlinden] Just when we think our work day is done and weâre relaxing over dinner we find ourselves drawn in to another demonstration of automotive technology. The s ... Continue reading
Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
May 9, 2013
3 *Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants **WASHINGTON* -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $9 million through the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program (DERA) for Fiscal Year 2013 for new projects to reduce emission ... Continue reading
Mazda 6 Diesel Wins in the Rolex Grand-Am GX
Apr 22, 2013
In only its fourth race, the all-new Mazda6, powered by a production-based SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel engine, scored a win in the Rolex Grand-Am GX race at Road Atlanta. Joel Miller and Andrew Carbonell drove the #00 Visit Florida Racing Mazda6 to the win, with team-mates Sylvain Tremblay and Tom Long finishing third in t ... Continue reading
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