Do Spark Plugs Matter With Alternative Fuels? (VIDEO)
When switching to an alternative fuel, make changes with the fuel mixture and ignition timing. Sponsored by Autolite.
Miramar College To Offer Alternative Fuels Auto Training Program
San Diego Miramar College will receive $2 million over the next three years to work with community colleges in California to train students and faculty about clean fuels technology.
Fueling the Future: The Engine Building Industry’s Take on Alternative Fuels
For engine builders looking for a way to go green, alternative fuels offer a lot of promise, but currently, some of the limitations may make it a challenge to build engines for some alternative-fuel platforms. It is important to know what you can and cannot do from a legal standpoint.
Special Report: Alternative Fuel: Diesel Vehicles Available in the U.S.
In 2008, 12 auto manufacturers have announced or introduced at least 13 diesel models to the U.S. market and unveiled four concept cars with a diesel powertrain. Thus, the growing resurgence of clean diesel technology in the U.S., coupled with the additional environmental and economic benefits of biodiesel, are giving American consumers more options to “drive green” than ever before.
According to the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, there are now more than 4.8 million diesel cars, pickups and SUVs registered in the United States.
Most analysts expect continued growth in the diesel market. Researchers at J.D. Power and Associates predict that diesel sales will approximately triple in the next 10 years, accounting for more than 10 percent of U.S. vehicle sales by 2015 – up from 3.6 percent in 2005.
Special Report: Alternative Fuels – Diesel Vehicle Growth in the U.S.
According to the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, there are now more than 4.8 million diesel cars, pickups and SUVs registered in the United States.
Most analysts expect continued growth in the diesel market. Researchers at J.D. Power and Associates predict that diesel sales will approximately triple in the next 10 years, accounting for more than 10 percent of U.S. vehicle sales by 2015 – up from 3.6 percent in 2005.
Fueling this rapid growth is the fact that diesel vehicles are now much cleaner and incredibly fuel efficient, typically getting 20 to 40 percent more miles to the gallon
than a comparable gasoline engine. So far in 2008, 12 auto manufacturers have announced or introduced at least 13 diesel models to the U.S. market and unveiled four concept cars with a diesel powertrain. Thus, the growing resurgence of clean diesel technology in the U.S., coupled with the additional environmental and economic benefits of biodiesel, are giving American consumers more options to “drive green.”
Special Report: Alternative Fuel – Honda Announces First FCX Clarity Customers and World’s First Fuel Cell Vehicle
Breakthrough zero emissions electric vehicle to be delivered in July
Special Report: Alternative Fuel – Johnson Controls-Saft Named as Battery Supplier for Ford Test Fleet of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The 20-vehicle fleet will be tested first in California by SCE and later by other utilities in the New York/ New Jersey area, to help determine regional differences in vehicle usage and performance, as well as how PHEVs will affect the electric grid system and associated infrastructure requirements
Special Report: Alternative Fuel – EVcast.com’s Daily Podcast on Electric Cars Takes Off
The EVcast’s daily broadcasts (Monday through Friday) are usually about 30 minutes long, and consist of headlines in the EV world.
Special Report: Alternative Fuel – Delphi Team Receives U.S. DOE Funding to Help Lower Cost of Power Electronics for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Delphi Aims at a 50% Cost and Size Reduction in Electric Propulsion Inverters
Special Report: Alternative Fuel: Mitsubishi Motors Provides i MiEV Electric Vehicles for Use at G8 Summit
MMC will bring the i MiEV electric vehicle to market next year (2009) in Japan, as part of its plan to help reduce global warming and reduce dependence on fossil fuels