| Natural Gas Group Wants You to “Get It” |
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5.11.2010
The folks behind the group NGVsNow.com have just released a video intended to spark interest in natural gas and, specifically, compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles. I watched the video at home with my wife and kids looking over my shoulder, and let’s just say my wife asked me to turn it off 20 seconds into it.
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| Honda to Sell Natural Gas-Powered Civic GX to Consumers in Oklahoma |
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Honda dealers in Oklahoma have the option of selling the compressed natural gas version of the Civic, the Civic GX, to consumers. Three of the 13 Honda dealers in Oklahoma are currently selling the Civic GX as a fleet model; now, every Honda dealer in the state can sell it to consumers. (more)
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| Ford unveils Transit Connect Electric and CNG/LPG taxi |
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| Ford Transit Connect Electric |
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Ford unveils two new versions of its Transit Connect small van at the Chicago Auto Show. The Transit Connect Electric that was announced at this show one year ago is now approaching production late this year with a powertrain supplied by Azure Dynamics. The second is a taxi variant with optional natural gas or propane fuel systems.
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| Paolo Ferraro outlines Chrysler powertrain plans |
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A lineup of Chrysler executives took the stage in Auburn Hills to outline, the company's plans for the next five years. The tie up with Fiat will allow Chrysler to significantly upgrade its powertrain lineup by adding small engines from Italy, dual clutch gearboxes and new diesel engines. Powertrain SVP Paolo Ferraro didn't give any specific timing for the introduction of diesels to the US market but did emphasize that after-treatment systems would allow Fiat diesels to meet US and EU emissions standards.
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| Honda discusses CAFE, diesel, biofuels |
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| The four-cylinder, 2.2L i-DTEC |
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While supporting increased efficiency requirements, Honda executives sounded less than thrilled with the structure of the new rules during a conference call this week to discuss automotive fuel economy. John German acknowledged that the regulations will lead to higher vehicle costs to pay for new technology that is needed. On the technology front, Honda is persuing a number of fronts including hybrids, CNG, and biofuels but remained non-commital on plans to introduce its diesel engines to the US market in 2009. (more)
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| Ford outlines European Sustainability Strategy |
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| Ford ECOnetic badge |
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In the leadup to the 2008 Geneva Motor Show Ford has outlined it's European Sustainability Strategy. The company plans to follow a number of paths in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The heart of its plans is cost effectiveness. (more)
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