| Increasing truck GVW limits in Maine |
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Nov 21, 2009 - 12:25 PM - by xcel
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 14 – 21% better_FE plus lower emissions while reducing transportation costs but what about decreased safety and damage to Interstate I-95?
Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 21, 2009
20,000 additional pounds spread over another axle.
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the findings of its analysis on the potential energy and emissions impacts of expanding the federal gross vehicle weight (GVW) exemption to additional portions of the Maine Interstate system. As part of TEA-21, the Maine Turnpike and a portion of I-95 in Kittery were provided an exemption from the federal... [Read More]
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| Honda leads in fuel efficiency |
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Nov 21, 2009 - 11:13 AM - by ALS
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Honda had a fleetwide 23.6 mpg fuel economy average in the 2009 model year
David Shepardson - DETNEWS - November 21, 2008
More pressure on Detroit Manufactures --Ed.
Washington --Honda Motor Co. has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai Motor Co., the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday in releasing preliminary figures for 2009.
All vehicles sold in the 2009 model year are expected to average 21.1 miles per gallon in "real world" driving, which is one-tenth of a mile better than in the 2008 model year.
Final 2009 figures... [Read More]
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| Union Pacific Honored by the Harbor Association of Industry & Commerce |
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Nov 21, 2009 - 9:47 AM - by msirach
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Environmental Stewardship Efforts by U.P.
Mike Sirach - CleanMPG - Nov. 21, 2009
The Harbor Association of Industry & Commerce (HAIC) of Southern California has honored Union Pacific Railroad with its "Salute to Industry" award. Union Pacific was recognized for its air pollution reduction and environmental stewardship efforts, along with the railroad's significant contribution to the improvement of the business environment with the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach.
"We are grateful to the HAIC for recognizing us with this award," said Scott Moore, Union Pacific vice president, public affairs. "In addition, we are proud to be a partner with the... [Read More]
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| Green Cars - LA Auto Show Ride & Drive |
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Nov 21, 2009 - 3:06 AM - by xcel
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An all-star cast so which would you drive?
Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 21, 2009
2010 VW 1.2L TDI BlueMotion – Most fuel efficient automobile in the world. And one will be in LA.
VW’s BlueMotion models set the benchmark for high fuel economy, low emissions and total cost of ownership within their own segment. One in particular is the second generation Polo BlueMotion with a combined fuel economy rating of 71.3 mpgUS on the NEDC. When it is released to the public in early 2010, it will be the most economical five-seater in the world. With its 11.9 gallon rated fuel tank, an all-highway driving range shold exceed well over 1,100... [Read More]
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| Chevrolet, Michelin, Renault and Shell work together on Car/Bike safety initiative |
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Nov 21, 2009 - 1:35 AM - by xcel
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Global Road Safety second phase funded.
Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 21, 2009
The initiative will not be able to supply over $2,000 worth of protective bike gear but they sure could make a dent in accident prevention with less expensive gear and MSF training.
Four leading energy and transport companies have pledged to fund a further, five-year second phase of the of the Global Road Safety Initiative (GRSI), the world’s largest joint commitment of private sector resources toward road safety in low and middle income countries. The Initiative will be managed by the... [Read More]
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| Weird & Sad: Prius driver with pellet gun nearly paralyzes cyclist |
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Nov 21, 2009 - 12:41 AM - by Chuck
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He could get $4000/1yr in jail
Allen Y Chen - AUSTINIST - Nov 19, 2009
"Keep Austin Weird" : no kidding!  --Ed.
Authorities believe they have identified the suspect responsible for the errant drive-by pellet gun shooting on Southwest Parkway in May that nearly paralyzed a cyclist.
Former Austin High School student Hollan... [Read More]
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| Toyota ad boasting it's the most FE automaker no longer true in US |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 10:58 PM - by Chuck
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Average US fuel economy is still 21 miles per gallon
Rolfe Winkler - REUTERS - Nov 20, 2009
Honda is still competitive in this department --Ed.
Japan's Honda Motor Co Ltd has again produced the most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicles on American roads, the U.S. government projections for 2009 showed on Friday.
South Korea's Hyundai-Kia (005380.KS) and Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), also based in Japan, followed closely behind, respectively, for the second straight year, according to preliminary performance data released by the Environmental Protection Agency... [Read More]
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| Study Says Air Cars Are Inefficient |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 8:44 PM - by Chuck
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“Electric cars are about three times more efficient than compressed-air cars.”
Jim Motavalli - BLOGS - Nov 20, 2009
Must be the moving parts and seals --Ed.
There’s no question that people love the idea of compressed-air cars, which have long been under development by the French company Motor Development International and, according to a company spokesman, could be on American roads (after many delays) by 2012.
“It sounds ideal, like we could be free from the... [Read More]
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| For the Volt, How’s Life After 40 (Miles)? |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 7:23 PM - by Chuck
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Unlike many electrics, including the Tesla Roadster, the Volt’s electric drive has no whine. The car feels solid and planted on the road.
Lindsay Brooke - NYTIMES - Nov 19, 2009
The real concern is the life/reliability of the battery pack, purchase price, overall quality --Ed.
SITTING behind the wheel of a 2011 Chevrolet Volt prototype on Wednesday, I found myself confronting what may be the greatest fear that future owners of electric vehicles will face: a battery-charge indicator showing just a few miles of remaining range.
If I were out on a desolate Interstate in a vehicle... [Read More]
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| Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires destined for 2010 Toyota Prius |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 5:03 PM - by xcel
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Standard on the Prius today and an excellent future replacement for most everything else.
Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 20, 2009
2010 Toyota Prius-III - $22,400 to start and 50 mpgUS combined on the 08 EPA.
The 2010 Toyota Prius, with its excellent fuel economy and low emissions, now comes standard with Goodyear's new fuel-efficient tire, the Assurance Fuel Max.
The fitment for the popular Prius will be Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires in size P195/65R15. The 2010 Toyota Prius is recognized as the most fuel efficient automobile available in North America.
The Assurance Fuel Max features a fuel-saving tread compound that helps reduce energy... [Read More]
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| Crude oil, gasoline and diesel fall again |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 4:35 PM - by xcel
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Crude inventories are coming back in line with natural supply/demand norms.
Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 20, 2009
Californian’s receive a little break with an average price for a gallon of regular unleaded at $2.96.
Crude Oil
Oil prices fell for the second straight day amid the US dollars rise as speculators moved to the sidelines with renewed doubts about a sustainable global economic recovery.
NYMEX Crude oil futures closed at $77.71, down $0.34 this afternoon with US economic activity driving this weeks trading. As has been the standard routine for almost 4 weeks running, a run though the $80 per barrel price... [Read More]
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| Volt Racks Up Test Results |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 3:35 PM - by msirach
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One Year to Regular Production
Mike Sirach - CleanMPG - November 20, 2009
The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle is getting closer to production by the day.
The Volt has completed numerous development program milestones and durability development tests this year.
By the numbers:
· 80 pre-production Volt vehicles have been built.
· Approximately 250,000 miles of the road testing has been conducted
· The Volt has been tested in extreme heat and height, such as Death Valley, Calif. and Pike's Peak, Colo.
· 300 battery packs have been manufactured by Compact Power Inc.
· ... [Read More]
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| 20 years of “TDI” thanks to Audi |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 2:21 PM - by xcel
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 Fuel efficient and powerful technology with a future.
Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Nov. 20, 2009
Lone 1.6L equipped Audi A3 in Norway while crossing the European continent from north to south at over 70 mpgUS!
Audi is celebrating the 20th birthday of TDI technology
In the fall of 1989, the Audi 100 2.5 TDI – the first Audi with a direct-injection turbocharged diesel engine – was exhibited at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Ever since, the four rings has continued to set reach new milestones. Since 1989, Audi has produced over five million combining excellent power and exemplary efficiency.[Read More]
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| Ethanol fuel and antibiotics |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 12:39 PM - by drimportracing
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Technology has not advanced if it's unsafe
David Guiterrez - NATURALNEWS - Nov 7th, 2009
Remember Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! --Ed.
By products from the production of corn for ethanol bio-fuels have been found to be contaminated with antibiotics.
"Ethanol's drug problem is just the latest of many reasons to impose a moratorium on production of fuels from grains," wrote Stan Cox for the Land Institute's Prairie Writers Circle. "If industry cannot supply sufficient quantities of alternative fuels without risking an even deeper medical crisis, it might just be another sign that our thirst for vehicle fuel has... [Read More]
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| Dynamic little fuel miser likely to be a hit |
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Nov 20, 2009 - 12:14 PM - by seftonm
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 Lightweight Mazda2 has excellent ride and handling, and is sure to be popular in Canada.
Jeremy Cato - THEGLOBEANDMAIL - Nov. 20, 2009
Sounds promising, I just hope Mazda can keep the Mazda3's smiling front end treatment away from the Mazda2. --Ed.
The slow, official rollout of the 2011 Mazda2 will finally begin in earnest next month.
In early December at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda will begin parcelling out certain details about the North American version of the Mazda2. We'll get the full nuts and bolts story on content, pricing and on-sale timing later... [Read More]
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