Posts Tagged ‘Cars’

Used cars top official complaints list, says OFT
Filed under: alternative fuel cars for sale
Earier this week, the OFT took enforcement action against car supermarket group Carcraft after it found the firm was failing to carry out pre-sale vehicle inspections, had refused to repair or replace faulty vehicles, and was not clearly explaining the … Read more on The Guardian

Automakers nixing spare tires, drivers unaware
Filed under: alternative fuel cars for sale
A spare, its jack, and tools add about 25 pounds on to a car's weight. Reuters says that removing these helps a car's fuel efficiency by 1 MPG. The downside is, dealerships aren't required to publish the spare tire omission on the new car stickers and … Read more on Newsday

New Jersey works to offer more charging stations for electric cars …
Filed under: types of alternative fuel vehicles
… Pittsburgh Regional Clean Cities will receive a $ 238467 alternative-fuels incentive grant to install 45 charging stations along Interstate 376 and in surrounding areas. According to Friedman, New Jersey's DEP will look into installing two types of … Read more on Philadelphia Inquirer

Balqon Corporation Enters European Electric Yard Tractor Market
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"High fuel costs and environmental laws that are favorable to clean energy make Europe an attractive market for Balqon Corporation's heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems," said Mr. Balwinder Samra, President and CEO of Balqon Corporation. … Read more on MarketWatch (press release)

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When Will Fisker Build Cars in the US?
Filed under: alternative fuel tax credit 2009
We reported that back in 2009, and it was always part of the plan. The Karma, which is about to arrive in showrooms, is a plug-in hybrid sedan that costs $ 88400 (after the $ 7500 federal tax credit). This is a luxury ride that will never sell at high … Read more on Popular Mechanics

Australian political crisis deepens over pro-business carbon tax
Filed under: alternative fuel tax credit 2009
He has come under intense fire, however, from other major corporate interests, notably finance houses and “green industry” investment funds, which stand to make super-profits from carbon trading markets and alternative energy enterprises. … Read more on World Socialist Web Site

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Plastics boost range of electric cars
Filed under: alternative fuel car
By PlasticsToday Staff The need to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions is driving the development of alternative drive systems for vehicles. One example is electric mobility, which makes it possible to eliminate the use of fossil fuels … Read more on Plastics Today

Average Fuel Economy for New Cars Sold in September Rises Dramatically …
Filed under: alternative fuel car
TrueCar.com is seeking to provide transparency and truth in average fuel economy, providing an alternative view to Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) ratings that can be confusing and misleading. TrueMPG™ helps keep in perspective what each … Read more on NEWS.GNOM.ES (press release)

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Cost-value comparisons of conventional, alternative-fuel cars
Filed under: alternative fuel for automobiles
It's an important finding considering the use of government incentives to encourage consumers to opt for alternative-fuel vehicles in the effort to reduce dependency on oil and reduce polluting emissions. The team's research results show that the … Read more on Arizona State University

Make A Hummer An Environment-Friendly Vehicle
Filed under: alternative fuel for automobiles
These Hummers use less crude oil than hybrid automobiles since they are powered by biodiesel fuel. These vehicles can run wholly on vegetable oil; actually, using only Crisco, you can run one of these alternative fuel Hummers. What's impressive is that … Read more on Eva-News (press release)

Tax breaks, perks eyed for hybrid car owners
Filed under: alternative fuel for automobiles
The House committee on ways and means has consolidated several measures on the proposed “Electric, Hybrid and Other Alternative Fuel Vehicles Incentives Act of 2011” seeking to promote the use of alternative sources of energy for automobiles. … Read more on Manila Standard Today

Live from the AltCar Expo – What's holding back green cars?
Filed under: hydrogen as alternative fuel
A driver fills his car with gasoline near a hydrogen fuel pump in Los Angeles, California. Development of alternative fuel vehicles in the last several years has been spurred in large part by the federal government—through tax credits and exemptions, … Read more on 89.3 KPCC

MagneGas Strengthens Foundation for National Expansion With Third Midwestern …
Filed under: hydrogen as alternative fuel
The Company's patented Plasma Arc Flow(TM) process gasifies liquid waste, creating a clean burning hydrogen based fuel that is essentially interchangeable with natural gas, but with lower green house gas emissions. MagneGas(TM) can be used for metal … Read more on MarketWatch (press release)