Jetta TDI greener in 2009 – B5 Biodiesel

After first introducing its clean diesel technology on the race track in 2008, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced it will use B5 biodiesel to power its race cars, transport vehicles and generators during the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup season. Houston-based HYPERFUELS will supply B5 biodiesel for the series, which is sanctioned by the Sports Car [...]

Honda Recognizes Environmentally Responsible Battery Chargers

ALTEN Battery Chargers Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an OEM partner with Honda Inc., as it introduces the first full line of portable DC battery chargers to the North American market. Powered by Honda’s environmentally responsible, advanced four-stroke engines, ALTEN’s portable battery chargers can save up to four hours [...]

Toyota Reduces Air Emissions with Bio-Reaction’s Bio-Oxidation Technology

Bio-Reaction Industries(R) evolutionary technology is helping environmentally conscious Toyota to significantly reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions within one of its painting operations. As shown in Toyota’s 2008 North America Environmental Report, (http://www.toyota.com/about/enviroreport2008/05_air.html ) Toyota’s aluminum wheel plant in Delta, British Columbia recently added a third paint booth to meet growing demand. As a result, [...]

Porsche releases more Cayenne Hybrid Details

Porsche AG, the Stuttgart, Germany-based high-performance car and SUV manufacturer, shared more information about its Cayenne S Hybrid, which will debut next year. Using a parallel full hybrid design with the electric motor between the combustion engine and the transmission, Porsche engineers have been able to drive at speeds up to 86 mph without at [...]

GM Named ‘Laggard’ on 2009 Climate Watch List by Major U.S. Investors

Leading U.S. investors today named nine companies to a Climate Watch List, citing concerns that the firms are lagging behind their industry peers and are potentially undermining their long-term competitiveness in responding to the business challenges from global climate change. Investors filed shareholder resolutions with eight of the nine companies – and 49 other businesses [...]

Jetta TDI Named ‘Best Of The Year’ in MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Award Competition

The Jetta TDI clean diesel was named “Best of the Year” by MotorWeek in its 2009 Drivers’ Choice Award competition, taking the top spot in the annual contest. The honor was bestowed on the Jetta TDI clean diesel in ceremonies at the Chicago Auto Show. MotorWeek, the long-running television automotive news magazine, looks at vehicles [...]

New Goodyear Tire Contributes to Efficiency of Chevrolet Volt

With uncertainty around fluctuating fuel prices, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) offers tire technology that helps provide drivers with an opportunity to save at the pump — or, in the case of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt — added driving efficiency even before they get to a gas pump. As the chosen exclusive [...]

MBtech Pioneers Hybrid Technology in the USA

At the beginning of February 2009 MBtech is participating in the “SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technology Symposium” as a premier partner. With its own exhibition stand, MBtech presents its competencies in hybrid development as a globally active engineering and consulting company. The Hybrid Project House, under the management of Martin Ott, coordinates the MBtech’s interdisciplinary know-how [...]