Tag Archives: Alternative fuel
Volkswagen presents sporty new model at the AMI in Leipzig
Posted on31. Mar, 2009 by webmestre.
Volkswagen presents sporty new model at the AMI in Leipzig Wolfsburg/Leipzig, 27 March 2009 – Following the Polo, the BlueMotion initiative and the Golf GTI, Volkswagen is now spanning its next arrow in the bow: this time, the Golf GTD. With a powerful 125 kW (170 PS) TDI engine, it is aimed at diesel drivers [...]
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BMW HYDROGEN ENGINE REACHES TOP LEVEL EFFICIENCY
Posted on12. Mar, 2009 by webmestre.
BMW HYDROGEN ENGINE REACHES TOP LEVEL EFFICIENCY 03/12/2009 Specialists from BMW, HOERBIGER, the Graz University of Technology, and HyCentA develop a hydrogen combustion process which achieves remarkable efficiency for internal combustion engines for passenger cars. Munich. The BMW Group Forschung und Technik, in cooperation with researchers in Graz and Vienna, Austria, has succeeded in developing [...]
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GM Statement Regarding the Duramax 4.5L V-8 Diesel
Posted on11. Mar, 2009 by webmestre.
GM Statement Regarding the Duramax 4.5L V-8 Diesel Given the current economic climate, GM has reviewed and updated its U.S. product portfolio and has decided to place on indefinite hold its previously announced plan to add a Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel engine in 2010 to its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty trucks. Chevrolet and [...]
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Lotus Omnivore Research Engine Unveiled
Posted on25. Feb, 2009 by webmestre.
Lotus Omnivore Research Engine Unveiled Lotus reveals flex-fuel engine concept to maximise fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels or gasoline. Lotus Engineering, the world-renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus Cars Limited, unveils its latest research into engine efficiency at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show. The Omnivore engine concept has the potential to significantly [...]
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BMW ADVANCED DIESEL MODELS QUALIFY FOR IRS ADVANCED LEAN BURN TECHNOLOGY MOTOR VEHICLE TAX CREDIT
Posted on04. Feb, 2009 by webmestre.
BMW ADVANCED DIESEL MODELS QUALIFY FOR IRS ADVANCED LEAN BURN TECHNOLOGY MOTOR VEHICLE TAX CREDIT 02/04/2009 Purchasers of 335d Sedan and X5 xDrive35d Sports Activity Vehicle® qualify for to $900 and $1,800 tax credit respectively Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 4, 2009… BMW of North America, LLC confirmed today that both of its BMW Advanced [...]
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BlueMotionTechnologies – Volkswagen presents a new world of efficiency
Posted on03. Feb, 2009 by webmestre.
BlueMotionTechnologies – Volkswagen presents a new world of efficiency Wolfsburg, 02 February 2009 – BlueMotionTechnologies bundles Volkswagen’s best environmental technologies of today to fulfill the automotive aspirations of tomorrow. These are developments such as the new start-stop system and energy recovery by regenerative braking, electric drives and hybrid systems as well as clever drive systems [...]
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FlexFuel Supercar…
Posted on28. Jan, 2009 by webmestre.
On March 3rd, Bentley will reveal its fastest and most powerful production car ever at the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show. This new model is very much the extreme Bentley, delivering the performance of a supercar. Importantly, it pioneers FlexFuel technology, running seamlessly on biofuel, gasoline or a mix of the two, thereby underpinning Bentley’s [...]
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BMW ENGINES EARN TWO PLACES ON WARD’S ANNUAL 10 BEST ENGINES LIST
Posted on16. Jan, 2009 by webmestre.
BMW ENGINES EARN TWO PLACES ON WARD’S ANNUAL 10 BEST ENGINES LIST 01/15/2009 Diesel and Gasoline Engines Make BMW the Only Double Winner for 2009 Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 15, 2009… BMW of North America yesterday accepted two 10 Best Engines awards from Ward’s Automotive Group. As the only double winner this year, two [...]
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Volkswagen celebrates comeback of the compact roadster
Posted on11. Jan, 2009 by webmestre.
Volkswagen celebrates comeback of the compact roadster Wolfsburg/ Detroit, 11 January 2009 – Maximum driving fun with minimal fuel consumption: This is the standard by which Volkswagen is starting the new car year 2009 and is presenting the roadster Concept BlueSport at the North American International Auto Show. “The BlueSport proves to be a compact [...]
