Levin Gears Up Mileage Proposal Amid pressure, automakers have chosen to back a less onerous compromise bill than the Senate proposal. Michigan Sen. Carl Levin earlier released the language of his 46-page bill to raise fuel economy mandates. Meanwhile, automakers are preparing to mount a grassroots effort to support Levin's ... Similar Editorial : by Marcia Henin. | Source : Improve Fuel Efficiency
Chevrolets Domination To Be Challenged At the ongoing Nextel Cup Series, Chevrolets have been dominating by winning thirteen out of the fourteen point races so far. This domination is what Ford, Dodge and Toyota are planning to challenge at the upcoming Citizens Bank 400 which is scheduled to take place on the 17th of this month at ... Similar Editorial : by KatieJones. | Source : Nissan Sales Figures
Porsche Snubs Detroit Auto Show Porsche AG said last Monday it will pull out of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the largest in the United States industry, in favor of marketing efforts that more directly reach potential buyers. The luxury sports car manufacturer intends to concentrate on shows where it h... Similar Editorial : by Dustin Smiley. | Source : Buying a Sports Car
Levins Fuel Economy Mandate Builds Support Detroit auto executives went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to urge undecided lawmakers to support Sen. Carl Levin's compromise fuel economy proposal that would raise fuel economy standards but not as drastically as a bill on the Senate floor.Troy Clarke, the president of General Motors... Similar Editorial : by David Smith. | Source : Improve Fuel Efficiency
Fomoco Delivers E85 For Demonstration Dearborn-based Ford Motor Company took months to develop and test a vehicle that will be able to run on E85 - a combination of gasoline and bioethanol - and will have a hybrid powertrain. Recently, the company announced that they have completed the rigorous testing of the Ford Escape E85 Hybrid... Similar Editorial : by Robert F. Abbott. | Source : Save on Fuel
Under Pressure, Big 3 Support Fuel Mandates Automakers decided to endorse a compromise proposal to increase fuel efficiency requirements last Tuesday despite the fact that Detroit's Big Three got a fresh hammering on the Senate floor.The endorsement is a remarkable departure for the automakers, which have long refuted moment... Similar Editorial : by Steve Alan. | Source : Save on Fuel
Levins Bill Includes Hybrids U.S. Sen. Carl Levin said that an alternative fuel efficiency proposal he is drafting will include at least $1 billion for advanced battery research to help auto companies make plug-in hybrids a reality. The proposal which will give car manufacturers the opportunity to comply with emission manda... Similar Editorial : by Thomas Jones. | Source : Fuel Cell Technology
Calif. Wants Nations Strictest Emissions Rules California state officials demanded federal permission Tuesday to impose the nation's strictest controls on tailpipe emissions. This move would force automakers to spend billions to bring their vehicle fleets to 40 miles per gallon on average within the next decade.California adopte... Source : Engine Oil
California Asks Epa To Tighten Emissions Rules California state officials asked the federal government to impose the strictest controls on tailpipe emissions in the country reducing carbon dioxide by 30 percent by 2016. This move is expected to force automakers to average more than 40 miles per gallon in the next decade. Eleven states, inclu... Similar Editorial : by Ken Flegel. | Source : Fuel Cell Technology
Fuel Economy Dispute Looms Auto Industry Automakers face their biggest challenge in 16 years as the Senate taps efficiency rules. As the dispute between automakers and lawmakers continues, the industry becomes increasingly gloomy. Vagueness and rage loom like dark clouds trying to blur the entire system.The dispute...... Similar Editorial : by David Smith. | Source : Improve Petrol Mileage
Automakers Balk At New Fuel Bill; Compromise Expected Automakers described as 'unattainable' the revised fuel economy proposal unveiled last Friday by a Senate committee chairman. The new bill, when approved, would force the automakers to significantly increase the fuel economy standards to a fleetwide average of 28.5 miles per gallon by 2015 a... Similar Editorial : by Evander Klum. | Source : Improve Petrol Mileage
The Chevrolet Avalanche The Chevrolet Avalanche is a version of the remarkable re-engineered full-size pickups and SUVs that General Motors has started selling late last year. It has such a charming appearance and has a lot of potentials of becoming a terrific truck. With the addition of some truck accessories here and... Similar Editorial : by Thomas Jones. | Source : Jaguar XK
Daimler Receives Production Technology Award The DaimlerChrysler Procurement Truck Group (PTG) earlier received this year's Successful Practice in Purchasing award from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT). The award is given by the institute in recognition of the German automaker's impressive achievements in procur... Similar Editorial : by Lauren Woods. | Source : Volvo Sales
Daimlerchrysler Receives Purchasing Award DaimlerChrysler Truck Group, a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG has recently received the 2007 Successful Practice in Purchasing award, given by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT). The award was specifically handed to Procurement Truck Group and Buses (PTG) of the Stuttgart... Similar Editorial : by Dwyane Thomas. | Source : Volvo Sales
Chrysler Dealers, Workers Face Uncertainty Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda asks the company’s workers to concentrate on recovery amidst rumors. This is because the uncertainty that challenges both Chrysler’s dealers and workers could be reflected on their faces and expressions. They are uncertain about the future of Chrysler Group hence als... Similar Editorial : by Alex Baumm. | Source : Chrysler Cars
