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The latest arms race is being driven by GM,'' said Jack Nerad, an analyst at Irvine, California-based Kelley Blue Book and author of ``The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicles. They one-upped everyone with the Volt, and they are saying they aren't going to be out-greened by anyone anymore. (Bloomberg)
Green Grand Prix Showcases Alternative Fuel Vehicles Jul 14, 2007
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Ford wades its way into plug-in hybrids Jul 10, 2007
Ford's entry in the plug-in race was inevitable, says Jack Nerad of automotive website KBB.com and author of the coming Complete Idiot's Guide to Hybrids and Alternative Fuel Vehicles. "Everyone is moving that same direction," Nerad says. (USA Today -- Money)
Gov. Blunt says bill represents excessive spending that doesn't benefit taxpayers Jul 7, 2007
The legislation contains more than two dozen tax breaks for job creation, beef producers, film makers, alternative fuel vehicles and redevelopers who assemble large tracts of lands in impoverished areas, among other things. It also would have legalized ticket scalping. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Great Racers make their way to Sooner State Jul 6, 2007
The race includes classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods and alternative fuel vehicles dating to 1969 or older. The racers left Concord, North Carolina on June 30th and are scheduled to arrive in Anaheim, California, on July 14th. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
City councilor seeks to flesh out Globe profile Jul 6, 2007
Among the 2007 measures pending in committee are pieces of legislation I have authored on the school dropout crisis, commercial tax breaks, institutional expansion, creating a new city planning department, the redesign of City Hall, alternative fuel vehicles, global warming, recycling, gun safety policies, and youth violence. The committees that I chair, Youth Affairs and Environment and Health, have been active and currently host just a handful of pending matters. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Steady and efficient wins Jul 3, 2007
Gillespie takes this as an encouraging sign that larger car manufacturers are taking a greater interest in alternative fuel vehicles. One of these is a compressed natural gas-powered Honda, driven by Ithacan Rob Cutting, owner of Cutting Motors, who was asked by Honda to represent them in this event. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Youthful offender reform part of legislation package approved by state House lawmakers Jun 29, 2007
Also in the bill are measures to: create new state incentives to encourage production and use of biodiesel fuels; a requirement that 50 percent of all state-purchased cars and light trucks be hybrids as of 2008 and that require that, as of 2012, all new state-purchased cars and light trucks be alternative fuel vehicles. Public safety vehicles could be exempted from that requirement. (New Haven Register, CT)
House Lawmakers Aim to Slash Energy Consumption Jun 22, 2007
The report outlines a series of environmental initiatives such as purchasing electricity generated from renewable sources, installing energy efficient lighting, reducing the use of coal at the Capitol power plant and switching to hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles. "Global warming and climate change are formidable issues that the entire world is confronting, and the United States Congress must lead by example," said Speaker , D-Calif. (Fox News -- Politics)
Stealth bill to boost fees flies through the Assembly Jun 14, 2007
Rushing it through the Legislature doesn't benefit anyone," said David Kline, a spokesman for California Taxpayers' Association. But in crafting the bill, Nez has been quietly meeting with numerous interest groups since earlier this year and has found support from three dozen organizations, including the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the American Lung Association, the Sierra Club, the State Building and Construction Trades Council and the Western States Petroleum Association. The goals... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
GSA - 'We're on It' Jun 6, 2007
GSA provides alternative fuel vehicles, uses wind, solar and other innovative renewable energy sources in its buildings and leads the development of alternative workplace arrangements. -- Renaming of Official Government Portal: In January 2007, GSA renamed the official government web portal of the United States USA.gov and the Spanish language version gobiernoUSA.gov. Administrator Doan said, "Of the many accomplishments GSA witnessed during the past year, I am particularly proud GSA has... (PR Newswire)
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Will Be Tough Sell, But Policy Incentives Will Widen Use May 31, 2007
Imagine a vehicle that runs on hydrogen or biofuels and offers the same features, performance and price as today's gasoline vehicle. Will it capture half the market. (Science Daily)
UPS Hybrid Trucks May 24, 2007
The company already has about 20,000 low-emission, alternative fuel vehicles that they use. In addition to Phoenix, UPS says they will operate the hybrid trucks in Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston. (KOLD.com, AZ)
UPS gives hybrids road test May 23, 2007
Finding cheaper and cleaner alternatives to diesel and gasoline has been a long-term goal for UPS, which says it has nearly 1,400 alternative fuel vehicles. Most are powered by propane or compressed natural gas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
US govt proposes rules for hybrid cars May 20, 2007
Dedicated alternative fuel vehicles could also qualify to use the lanes. To be considered low-emission, the EPA said the vehicles would need to meet federal and California emissions standards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hybrids might no longer breeze by in HOV lane May 18, 2007
Dedicated alternative fuel vehicles could qualify, too, to use the lanes. To be considered low emission, the EPA said the vehicles would need to meet federal and California emissions standards. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Sales for alt. fuel autos statewide grows dramatically in '06 May 13, 2007
But ever-increasing gas prices have made hybrids more attractive, and marketers hope to draw in more buyers -- and their children -- with both the cost-saving and environmental benefits of alternative fuel vehicles. "We're showing people these aren't just for environmentalists or the elites, but everyday people and their kids are seeing what a hybrid is all about," said Cindy Knight, Toyota spokeswoman, whose Prius is the most popular hybrid on the market. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Higher costs driving motorists to alternative-fuel vehicles May 11, 2007
"As gasoline prices continue to increase consumers will look harder at competitively priced alternative fuel vehicles.". Groner and his partner, fellow New Iberian Mike Valls, said they think biodiesel is one of the choices that more and more consumers will make as the fuel becomes available and auto manufacturers begin offering more diesel engine passenger cars to the public. (New Iberia, LA)
This year, be the change: Whole Earth Festival takes its inspiration for '07 from Gandhi May 6, 2007
hole Earth Festival is a beacon for people to see what kind of alternatives are out there for sustainable living, including composting, recycling, reusable dishware and appropriate technologies like solar panels, alternative fuel vehicles and bicycles. Co-director Lindi Houser added that the festival also includes alternative healing in the form of massage and homeopathic healing stations. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Public invited to Sunday open house May 3, 2007 Antarctic drive to push green energy Apr 30, 2007 South Pole trip raises concern about commercializing... Apr 26, 2007 Weekend Hotlist Apr 26, 2007 Santa Marians gather to celebrate Earth Day Apr 22, 2007 Looking for an alternative? Apr 20, 2007 Global Environmental Concerns Increase Focus on Advanced Engine Technologies Apr 16, 2007 Prep students to show power at event Apr 13, 2007 Greenhouse gas study says 1 pct from NYC Apr 13, 2007 Seeing Green at the N.Y. Auto Show Apr 11, 2007 Earth Day On The Promenade Apr 10, 2007 General plan looks at energy, global warming Apr 5, 2007 Remarks by President Bush After Demonstration of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Mar 28, 2007 President Bush Participates in Demonstration of Alternative Fuel Vehicles at U.S. Postal Service Facility Mar 28, 2007 Bush, Automakers to Talk Flex-Fuel Cars Mar 27, 2007 President Bush Participates in Demonstration of Alternative Fuel Vehicles with CEOs of Ford, General Motors and DaimlerChrysler Mar 27, 2007 Tucson Doing Its Part To Reduce Petroleum Use Mar 27, 2007 Bush, Automakers Promote Alternative Fuel Vehicles Mar 27, 2007 Bush to discuss flex-fuel with U.S. auto executives Mar 27, 2007 John Purvis and Mike DiSerio report on the latest news, weather and what's hot on our website. Click here to watch the latest KFOXTV.com Webcast. Mar 27, 2007 The White House: The Week Ahead Mar 24, 2007 All-electric car to hit local roads soon Mar 23, 2007 Bush praises alternative vehicles during plant visits Mar 21, 2007 Cooling Hotlanta Mar 19, 2007 Johnson Controls Executive Promotes Hybrid Battery Technology at White House Feb 24, 2007 Global Green USA Promotes Plug-in Hybrid, All Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Oscars Drive Feb 24, 2007 Proposed 10 percent rebate for buying hybrid vehicles Feb 17, 2007 Quiznos cup guy takes the Subway Feb 15, 2007 Ethanol's boom holds hidden costs: higher food prices Feb 12, 2007 Facts about filing 2006 income tax returns Feb 11, 2007 Ariz. car pool lane rule favors hybrids Feb 11, 2007 Winter courtesy Feb 4, 2007 Tax incentives eyed for Georgia biofuel industry Jan 28, 2007 Over 400 gather to watch film on electric cars hosted by Lodi utility Jan 24, 2007 Governor Backs Low-Carbon Gasoline Jan 20, 2007 'Who killed the electric car?' Jan 20, 2007 PG&E chairman urges climate change action Jan 18, 2007 Driving green: Local construction company converting pickups to hybrids Jan 10, 2007 Auto industry in for better times Jan 5, 2007
People who attend will receive some of the history of the building and NPPD as well as get a glimpse at the future of public power with alternative fuel vehicles on display and employees on hand to provide information on the Electric Transmission Reliability Project for East-Central Nebraska. Comments. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Keen to be Green -- But at What Cost? May 3, 2007
More Than, the direct retail arm of Rves owners of eco-cars -- hybrids, electric and alternative fuel vehicles -- an insurance discount of up to 15 percent. For those with non-eco cars, it will pay to carbon offset their first 3,000 miles' driving. (Planet Ark, United States)
The 1,600 kilometre journey to the South Pole will take 10 days using alternative fuel vehicles driven along a US-developed ice highway, said Nick Baggarly, executive director of the Zero South expedition. The expedition would "demonstrate the viability of these energy alternatives," Baggarly said, without specifying what types of alternative energy sources the group planned to use. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The website noted the trip was "a 10-day, 1,000 mile journey to the South Pole by alternative fuel vehicles (winter 2008).". An adjacent map of the Antarctic shows the U.S. base McMurdo Station on the coast connected by a blue line depicting the ice road across the Ross Ice Shelf and Antarctic plateau to Amundsen-Scott South Pole Base. (USA Today -- Travel)
" It's also suitable for all ages. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through May 6. Tickets are $19.50 to $54.50. Go to or call 412-456-6666. Chewbaca, aka Peter Mayhew, is clearly the biggest star at the Pittsburgh Comicon, standing 7-foot-3. He's joined by artists and illustrators, more characters from "Star Wars" and the "Dead" series and droves of comic geeks this weekend at the Pittsburgh ExpoMart. The David L.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition hosted the event that was expected to display 20 different alternative fuel vehicles. Another Earth Day festival is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in Santa Barbara at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden, at Anacapa and Anapamu streets. (Santa Maria Times)
5 million alternative fuel vehicles nationwide. Source: R.L. Polk and Co.. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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Senior T.J. Scriven said learning about alternative fuel vehicles is important because those type of vehicles are becoming more common. hat's what the world's coming to. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
The study found that the city's focus on environmentally friendly initiatives - including alternative fuel vehicles, energy efficient traffic lights and green buildings - appears to have helped stabilize emissions rates in recent years. "Each one of these things really does make a difference, and they add up," Bloomberg said. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
From hybrids to alternative fuel vehicles to mini models that won't guzzle gas, each manufacturer has its own technological take, says Jack Nerad, executive editorial director for Kelley Blue Book. "Certainly we hear a lot about global warming," he says, "but there's also this pocketbook issue of fuel efficiency. Manufacturers know consumers are looking at a combination of very practical and ethereal, ethical issues." In other words, manufacturers are looking for ways to help the environment,... (SmartMoney)
Alternative fuel vehicles. Earth Day on the Promenade features all kinds of family-oriented activities, exhibits, and demonstrations that help the environment. (NBC4.tv, CA)
-- Encourage the use of renewable energy and alternative fuel vehicles including the city's fleet. Comments. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
WASHINGTON, March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush after a demonstration of alternative fuel vehicles: U.S. Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Facility Washington, D.C. 10:39 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you. I want to thank you all very much. (PR Newswire)
For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary March 27, 2007. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you. (White House News Releases)
Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, rear, looks on as President Bush plugs a power cord into a Ford Vehicle during a demonstration of Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Monday, March 26, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais). (ABC News -- Wire)
For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary March 26, 2007. THE PRESIDENT: I've just spent quite a while talking to our CEOs of American automobile companies. (White House News Releases)
The UA, for its part has an increasing number of alternative fuel vehicles, largely in part because of a mandate by Governor Janet Napolitano that 75% of new vehicle purchases by state agencies be alternative fuel models. Nonetheless, the UA has been working on the issue for a while, with several compressed natural gas vehicles, along with the flex-fuel ones. (KOLD.com, AZ)
The executives from General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group said after meeting with Bush at the White House that he agreed with their plans to significantly increase production of alternative fuel vehicles. The executives have pledged to make half their companies' annual vehicle production by 2012 able to run on fuel made from 85 percent ethanol or biodiesel. (Planet Ark, United States)
WASHINGTON President Bush is getting at look at U.S. automakers latest advances in alternative fuel vehicles as the companies press the case that ethanol and biodiesel blends can help reduce the nation s reliance on foreign oil. Bush scheduled a White House meeting Monday with General Motors Corp. chairman and chief executive Rick Wagoner, Ford Motor Co. chief executive Alan Mulally and DaimlerChrysler AG s Chrysler Group chief executive Tom LaSorda. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Bush, Big 3 Push HybridsPresident George W. Bush meets with Detroit automakers to figure out ways to get more Americans into alternative fuel vehicles. Tillman's Death Ruled AccidentalMilitary investigators say they have found no criminal negligence in the 2004 friendly-fire death of NFL star Pat Tillman in Afghanistan. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Saturday, March 24, 2007 - Sunday, April 1, 2007 WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a White House schedule for the week ahead: -- This Information Subject To Change --- Saturday, March 24 RON: Camp David --- Sunday, March 25 RON: Washington, DC --- Monday, March 26 10:15 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT meets with Automotive CEOs Oval Office, The White House CLOSED PRESS 10:50 a.m. THE PRESIDENT participates in a Demonstration of Alternative Fuel Vehicles South Lawn, The White... (PR Newswire)
Jon Geffen, the General Manager of Tonkin alternative fuel vehicles says, "the market is hungry for smaller cars that use little or no fossil fuel.". He blanches at a comparison between the Miles and a golf cart. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
President Bush peeked under the hoods of hybrid cars and toured two automobile assembly lines Tuesday to urge Americans to buy more alternative fuel vehicles as part of his initiative to reduce the use of gasoline ... Speaking in front of electric hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, Bush praised Ford and General Motors for trying to make trucks and SUVs more energy-efficient ... 5 million alternative fuel vehicles on U.S. roads and reported that sales exceeded expectations last year. (Mail Tribune, OR)
According to McCray, the new programs Franklin will announce could include adding alternative fuel vehicles to the city fleet, installing energy-saving LED traffic lights and streetlights, burning methane from landfills for power, and using other types of renewable energy or buying renewable energy credits, which would let the city offset the fossil fuel-produced electricity it uses. Pages: 1. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Johnson Controls executive met with President George W. Bush and administration officials at the White House today as part of a discussion about alternative fuel vehicles. (Logo: ) Alex Molinaroli, president of Johnson Controls' power solutions business, took part in the meetings this morning, and said that the company is making significant progress on its development of advanced batteries for fuel- efficient, environmentally friendly hybrid... (PR Newswire)
Source: Global Green USA. Stars Skipping Gas Guzzlers; Arriving in Eco-Friendly Vehicles - 5th Year of Global Green's Red Carpet/Green Cars Campaign. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Buyers of hybrid engine or alternative fuel vehicles would be eligible for the rebate based on emissions ratings. Carbon dioxide is the chief gas blamed for global warming. (KSLA.com, LA)
It focuses on students interested in new vehicle design and the development of fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles. Nealon has long been interested in environmental issues and drives a hybrid automobile. (AZCentral -- Business)
He would be even angrier to learn that some of Detroit's alternative fuel vehicles may be partly to blame. They run on ethanol, a fuel made from the corn that also influences the cost of Esquivel's tortilla, feeds the chickens, pigs and cows raised for consumption worldwide and sweetens soft drinks. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Available for certain energy-saving home improvements and for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. FREE E-FILING. (North County Times)
State law has been permitting alternative fuel vehicles to use HOV lanes. But state Department of Transportation spokesman Doug Nintzel said the federal government had been threatening to impose sanctions against Arizona because its authorization for bi-fuel vehicles does not conform with federal restrictions. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
1,433 -- Number of alternative fuel vehicles in Alaska (2003 data). Sources: Wall Street Journal, Jan. 25; U.S. Energy Information Administration; Alaska Department of Revenue. (Anchorage Daily News)
Demand for biofuels is expected to increase due to a combination of factors, including the decision by U.S. refiners to replace MTBE, an oxygenate known to contaminate drinking water, with ethanol and the production and promotion of alternative fuel vehicles by major carmakers. Today's Latest News Stories. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Alternative fuel vehicles. To reduce the dependence on oil, automakers have looked at other ways of powering vehicles, including: Ethanol: A biofuel derived from plants, most commonly sugar cane or corn, it is usually mixed with gasoline. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
"Being dependent on one source of fuel leaves our economy and our national security vulnerable to price shocks and global events beyond our control. Reducing the carbon content of transportation fuels sold in California by just 10 percent means we will replace 20 percent of our gasoline consumption with lower-carbon fuels, more than triple the size of the state's renewable fuels market, and add 7 million alternative fuel vehicles to our roads," Schwarzenegger said. Carbon dioxide is a key cause... (KSBW 8, CA)
"This is a nice opportunity to talk about alternative fuel vehicles," said Rob Lechner, manager of customer service and programs for the utility. "This keeps the issue in the forefront for the community.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
providing financial incentives for individuals and fleet owners to invest in alternative fuel vehicles. establishing greenhouse gas reporting processes, protocols and standards to ensure that businesses in all sectors report and certify their greenhouse gas emissions. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
"There's also been a renewed emphasis on building a positive environmental image for companies and many have used alternative fuel vehicles as a way to demonstrate their environmental commitment.". Copyright. (Greenwich Time)
Mukhtyar said there was growth potential for alternative fuel vehicles although he did not expect it to greatly impact the industry. In line with the global trend, car prices were expected to come down and with the higher cost of fuel, there was a clear shift towards lower maintenance, fuel-efficient vehicles, he added that the trend would be stronger in developing countries where purchasing power and per capita income was considerably lower. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
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