Volkswagen Presented with Automotive News Pace Collaborator Award for EcoConcept Plant
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. —Volkswagen of America, Inc. was presented with the PACE Collaborator Award on Monday evening, April 16, 2007 at the 13th Annual Automotive News PACE Awards for its EcoConcept paint process partnership with DuPont Automotive Systems. This breakthrough technology was recognized for reducing the number of paint processing steps, cost and time efficiency, [...]
Renault launches its ‘Renault eco²’ line of vehicles
Renault introduces its new ‘Renault eco²’ appellation which is intended to inform customers about its commitment to offering ecological, economical vehicles as part of its contribution to safeguarding the environment. True to Renault’s ambitious policy of curbing the impact of its business on the environment, this new appellation guarantees the environmental credentials of the vehicles [...]
Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Declared “2007 World Green Car”
International Award Recognizes BLUETEC Clean Diesel System at New York International Auto Show MONTVALE, NJ- The Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC was named the “2007 World Green Car” today at a breakfast awards ceremony during the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Mercedes-Benz BLUETEC, distinguished as the world’s cleanest diesel technology, is able to meet the world’s [...]
Volkswagen Showcases Clean TDI, Biodiesel, and Hydrogen at Sustainability Summit
PASADENA, CA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is giving a high profile to vehicles with lower environmental impact at the Designing Sustainable Mobility Summit, being held at Art Center College of Design in Southern California. Here, designers and other transportation experts from many countries are sharing ideas on ways to make future mobility more environmentally [...]