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City purchases electric vehicles Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:02PMThe City of Rifle has proven that it's ready to move toward being a more energy efficient community, and now city officials have taken yet another step in increasing the city's had at reducing carbon emissions.
China to have 200 million vehicles by 2020 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:02PMThe number of vehicles on China's roads will more than double to at least 200 million by 2020, a top official was quoted Monday as saying, further straining the nation's environment and energy supply.
Camry a quality hybrid Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:45AMThe Toyota Camry Hybrid not only offers outstanding fuel efficiency but also boasts a solid reputation for quality and long-term durability that makes it the benchmark in its class.
It's not easy being green Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:27AMBy Dan Magazu dmagazu@sentinelandenterprise.com LANCASTER -- Nearly every community in North Central Massachusetts has made some effort to become more environmentally friendly in recent years, but a few have gone further than others toward
Analysts: Auto sales recovery under way, but may take longer Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:09AMLast month's weak auto sales crushed hopes for a rebound in demand this year. But financial analysts sifting through the monthly sales data have spotted trends that may indicate that while the recovery may take longer than anticipated, it's still under way.
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MoDOT Making Adjustments After Budget Cut in Half Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:21PMJEFFERSON CITY - Faced with the loss of half its budget, MoDOT is cutting corners and trying to make do with a budget that has been halved by $500 million dollars.
Labor Day, repo man: He is a people person' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:41PMWith a .30-30 rifle pressed against his forehead, Richmond Russell knew just what to say. “Sir, I must be at the wrong house,” Russell recalled saying. After retreating from the doorway, Russell climbed into his tow truck and drove away.But both men knew there had been no mistake. Russell was there for good reason, to repossess a vehicle on behalf of a creditor.
Giving them the gears: CVT explained Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:26AMAuto makers shifting focus to improving transmissions as stricter emission standards loom
HOW TO BE A GREEN COMMUNITY Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:01AMn A town or city must adopt a local zoning bylaw or ordinance that allows "as-of-right-siting" of renewable energy projects, to eliminate permitting hurdles.
UPS and Electric Vehicles International Begin Demonstration of Fully Electric Walk-In Van Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:15AMSTOCKTON, Calif., Sept. 2 -- Today, Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that UPS has begun a 90-day demonstration trial of their walk-in van (EVI-WI). Over the past year, EVI and UPS have worked together to develop a vehicle to meet the needs of the parcel delivery service industry.
Obama’s Policies Hurt the Working Class Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:02PMThe unintended consequences of Obama's Cash for Clunkers and credit card reform are hurting the working class. Car Allowance Rebate System - United States - Credit card - President - Barack Obama
Bellingham man's car goes from Canada to Mexico on one tank of fuel Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:00PMBellingham resident Craig Henderson has driven the car he built in the 1980s from Canada to Mexico o
New stations unveiled Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:45PMThey’re done, at last. Sausalito’s brand new police and fire stations had a public unveiling last weekend. To commemorate the completion of the multimillion-dollar project, the city organized a pancake breakfast held at the Johnson and Caledonia Street site in conjunction with free public tours of the facilities.
Brea-based automaker among those showing decline Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:35PMMost major automakers this week reported August sales that were down dramatically compared with last year, making it the worst August in 28 years. Ford’s sales were off 11 percent, GM was off 25 percent, and Toyota was down 34 percent. The...
Signs Of A Rebound, Yet The Worst Auto Market Since The 1950s Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:40PMSome of the phrases used in headlines this week, to describe August auto sales, have been brutal: "sales slowing to a crawl," "taking a tumble," or "struggling along" were just a few. But they're pretty appropriate. "We saw the worst August in 28 years," looking at sales altogether, assessed Jesse Toprak, VP of industry trends at the pricing...
GM Launches 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:16PMDETROIT - The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedan, arriving at U.S. dealerships this month, will offer class-leading standard safety features and improved fuel economy.
Auto sales lose some horsepower in August Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:54PMDETROIT — Auto sales, once a bright spot in the economic recovery, grew fainter last month. United States - Business - Salesmanship - Marketing and Advertising - Car Allowance Rebate System
Spot Gold Prices Rise on Spec Buying Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:58PMSpot gold prices are firmer on speculative buying Thursday.
August auto sales hit lowest level since 1983 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:04PMAssociated Press Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Toyota’s U.S. sales fell 34 percent last month vs. August 2009. DETROIT — Americans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms in August, while automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was the worst August for U.S. auto sales since 1983, when the country ...
Chrysler August sales up 7 percent, as GM, Ford report drops Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:39PMChrysler Group LLC on Wednesday reported a 7-percent U.S. sales increase in August, while Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. saw declines for the month compared with a year ago, when products were sold well due to government incentives.
Auto industry has worst August sales month since 1983 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:36PMLast month was the worst August for U.S. auto sales since 1983, when the country was at the end of a double-dip recession. General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Ford all reported declines from the month before and from a year earlier.
U.S.auto sales wilt in August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:32PMAmericans nervous about the drumbeat of bad economic news stayed away from auto showrooms. Automakers nervous about their bottom lines didn't offer deals to lure them in. As a result, it was the worst August for U.S. auto sales since 1983.
Toyota, Honda Lead U.S. Sales Plunge on “Clunkers” Comparison Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:27PMToyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., beneficiaries last year of “cash for clunkers” U.S. incentives, had the steepest August sales declines among large carmakers owing to the program’s end and a slowing economy.
A safe and fuel efficient balik kampung Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:27PMIT was a vehicle safety campaign with a Ramadan touch during the Buka Puasa carnival organised by Shell Malaysia at the Daya Service station in Taman Daya, Johor Baru recently.
Chinese manufacturing, auto sales show rebound Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:58AM(AP:SHANGHAI) Chinese manufacturing growth improved and auto sales rebounded in August, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared.
China Auto Sales Rebound to Grow 56 Percent in Aug Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:28AMChina auto sales rebound to grow 56 percent in August, boosted by subidies for energy savers China - Asia - Travel and Tourism - Business and Economy - Maps and Views
China ouput, auto sales rebound Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:16AMSuggests world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared
Chinese manufacturing, auto sales gain in sign economy slowing less quickly than feared Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:13AMSHANGHAI - Chinese manufacturing and auto sales rebounded in August, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy may not be slowing as quickly as feared.
Chinese manufacturing, auto sales show rebound Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:00AMChinese manufacturing, auto sales gain in sign economy slowing less quickly than feared
China auto sales rebound to grow 56% Aug Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:46AM[AAP] - Auto sales in China, the world s biggest car market, rebounded in August as subsidies for energy-efficient vehicles and a stronger currency spurred demand.Sales rose 55.7 per cent over a year earlier ...
China, Japan Lead Asia’s August Car-Sales Surge on Incentives Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:17AMToyota Motor Corp. led the biggest jump in Japan auto sales in 38 years and China’s purchases surged, signaling Asian consumers are emerging from the global recession in better shape than those in Europe and the U.S.
Economy's Course Puzzling, But Changes in Equipment, Driver Pay Coming, Say Speakers at CV Outlook 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:05AMIt's the economy, stupid. But even the smart guys on the speakers list at the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association's Commercial Vehicle Outlook 2010, held in Dallas Aug. 25-26, didn't know exactly where it's headed, though they tried hard to guestimate its puzzling course.
New California law expands carpool lane use Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:13PMIn other legislative action, salary reforms inspired by the Bell scandal move closer to reality. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure Monday allowing tens of thousands more Californians with environmentally friendly cars to drive solo in carpool lanes, while state lawmakers moved closer to approving reforms inspired by the eye-popping salaries of Bell city officials.
EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:19PMAs a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of every new vehicle in dealer showrooms
Tisbury Hopes To Grow Green Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:13PMTown Seeks to Join State Grant Program That Rewards Green Communities With Funding; Rules Are Quite Stringent
EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels/Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the label?s 30 ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:10PMWASHINGTON ? As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S
Chrysler dealers get crash course in Fiat Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:31PMChrysler dealers from far afield are in Detroit today, eager to hear what's involved in becoming a Fiat dealer, to sell the small Italian cars on this side of the ocean.
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Toyota Motor, Ford, Toyota, Boeing Company and Dollar Financial Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:05PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), Ford (NYSE: F), Toyota (NYSE: TM), Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and Dollar Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: DLLR). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/?id=4579 Here are highlights from Friday’s ...
Roads vital to economic development Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:41PMThe road to attracting business and growing development is just that -- a road.
Let there be light: Just harness hydrogen to make sure Britain keeps the blackouts at bay Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:11PMBritain could find itself in the dark by the end of the decade.
Scholar leading the charge of Obama's electric brigade Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:04PMDavid Sandalow starts his 5-mile commute each day by unplugging an extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet in his carport. His Prius gets more than 80 miles per gallon and lets him drive 30 miles on a single charge. He fills up his car with gas every month or two.
New routes create fast lanes for jets Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:32PMNew navigation technology improves efficiency, but many planes not equipped and air-traffic controllers not trained on upgrades Planes with technology that allows precise maneuvers in and out of airports are taking advantage of new routes, part of an effort to redesign an air-traffic system in which one in five flights is delayed.
Premium air routes aim to put jets in faster lanes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:38AMNew navigation technology improves efficiency, but many planes not equipped and air-traffic controllers not trained on upgrades The equivalent of "Lexus lanes" are being created in the skies above Chicago that should help reduce traffic jams that often block arrivals to a vital runway at Midway Airport.
Premium routes to put jets in faster lanes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:38AMNew navigation technology improves efficiency, but many planes not equipped and air-traffic controllers not trained on upgrades The equivalent of "Lexus lanes" are being created in the skies above Chicago that should help reduce traffic jams that often block arrivals to a vital runway at Midway Airport.
Feds Investigate 'Cash for Clunkers' Car Dealers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:49AMGovernment auditors find $94 million in rebates may be ineligible due to faulty document. Car Allowance Rebate System - United States - Automotive - Business and Economy - Business
Feds Investigate 'Cash for Clunkers' Dealers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:49AMThe government is investigating at least 20 car dealerships it claims violated the rules of last year's cash-for-clunkers program. Government auditors say up to $94 million in rebates may be ineligible because they lack the proper documentation. Car Allowance Rebate System - United States - Business and Economy - Automotive - Sales
Win Diesel Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:02AMHis story may be exaggerated to prove a point. But Scott Firth knows one thing for sure: customers should give diesel-powered vehicles a fair shake. “I put somebody in a (diesel) car, I don’t tell them half the time,” claims Firth, general manager of McDaniels Audi of Charleston.
Public gets a look at plans for Highway 169 upgrade Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:11PMThe good news is that there is a bit over $23 million available to reconstruct Highway 169 between Virginia and Ely. About $18 million of this is federal highway dollars, which were included in the most recent federal highway bill.
Robert Bosch navigation system to go in Nissan vehicles Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:04PMTwo new models from Nissan will utilize a new low-cost navigation system supplied from Robert Bosch Corp. as standard equipment on the 2011 Rogue and 2011 Juke.