Volvo Begins Selling Heavy Hybrid Trucks in Europe
Volvo AB said Tuesday it has begun selling heavy-duty hybrid trucks in European markets.
America! And Japan: Silverado and RX hybrids on USAA Top Buy List
The best truck for those in the military?
Have USAA insurance? Consider these hybrids
USAA Insurance company has put together a list of its top automotive buys.
However, Cars.com warns “Of course, USAA inserts its insurance rates into the equation al…
Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year Low
Consumer confidence reached a three-year low in March, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
AT&T Adds 101 CNG-powered Chevy Vans to New Commercial Fleet
The addition of over 100 new SULEV-ii compliant commercial Chevy Express vans to AT&T’s service fleet is a great way to generate some positive PR for the company – especially after last week, when the telecom giant announced it had bought TMobile’s …
Pew: global clean energy investment reached record $243B in 2010
2010 investment by country and sector. Click to enlarge.
Global clean energy finance and investment grew significantly in 2010 to $243 billion, a 30% increase from the previous year. China, Germany, Italy and India were among the nations that…
Peugeot Scooters launches new e-Vivacity scooter with Saft Li-ion batteries
Saft has developed new modules of lithium-ion batteries for Peugeot’ latest scooter, the e-Vivacity.
By integrating two Saft lithium-ion battery modules each developing 1 kWh, Peugeot Scooters has been able to provide its latest model with total…
Peugeot Scooters launches new e-Vivacity scooter with Saft Li-ion batteries
Saft has developed new modules of lithium-ion batteries for Peugeot’ latest scooter, the e-Vivacity.
By integrating two Saft lithium-ion battery modules each developing 1 kWh, Peugeot Scooters has been able to provide its latest model with total…
Calif. Ruling Not Expected to Halt Diesel Emissions Plan, ATA Says
A California judge late last week temporarily halted the state’s cap-and-trade plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gases emitted by large stationary sources.
New microwave-based pyrolysis process for recycling waste automotive engine oil to fuels
Researchers from the University of Cambridge (UK) have developed a new high-yield process for recycling waste crankcase oil into gasoline-like fuel based on microwave pyrolysis—i.e., using microwave energy as the heat source.
The recovered pyrolysi…
New microwave-based pyrolysis process for recycling waste automotive engine oil to fuels
Researchers from the University of Cambridge (UK) have developed a new high-yield process for recycling waste crankcase oil into gasoline-like fuel based on microwave pyrolysis—i.e., using microwave energy as the heat source.
The recovered pyrolysi…