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Carbon Revolution -- The World's First One Piece Carbon Fiber Wheels

Ground breaking technology that truly moves the global automotive industry doesn't come along often. In such a massive and highly sophisticated sector, serious innovations are almost always the work of the major players in Europe or the USA. Anomalies and exceptions to this are rare, particularly in the areas of light-weighting and true performance enhancement.

22 Jun 2012

car2go North America Expands Carsharing Operations in Canada and USA

Daimler North America’s wholly-owned subsidiary, car2go North America has reported that the company will extend its carsharing operations in the United States and Canada this summer, making urban transportation easier, more flexible, and more accessible.

15 Jun 2012

Siemens Elfa Hybrid Drive Technology for Vietnam City Buses

Siemens Vietnam has entered into an agreement with the Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor) to provide its Elfa hybrid drive technology for city buses.

14 Jun 2012

American Jianye Greentech Gets Approval to Promote Clean Fuel Use in Qinhuangdao City

American Jianye Greentech has reported that Qinhuangdao City has granted approval to the company for its proposal to produce and promote 3 Mt of clean fuel per year.

1 Jun 2012

Sustainable Stamps Promote Fuel Conservation

With the largest civilian fleet in the world — nearly 214,000 vehicles traveling nearly 1.3 billion miles each year — the U.S. Postal Service knows a lot about vehicles and tire pressure. Summer driving season is approaching and the Maintain Tire Pressure postage stamp helps remind motorists that proper tire pressure can help improve gas mileage. It's one of the 16 Go Green Forever stamps issued by USPS.

26 May 2012

Volvo Trucks to Introduce 13-L Natural Gas Engine Featuring Westport HPDI Technology

Westport Innovations, a natural gas engine provider, revealed that Volvo Trucks has announced plans to introduce a 13-L heavy-duty natural gas engine that will feature Westport high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology.

21 May 2012

Industry Experts Demonstrate Clean Autogas Technology at 2012 ACT Expo

Industry experts such as Blue Star Gas, an Alliance AutoGas partner, have provided insights into green transit technology like propane autogas technology at the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo conducted from May 15 to 17 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

19 May 2012