Chevy Volt Battery Production Halted at LG
After receiving over $150 million in federal funds and $175 million in tax breaks, the LG Chem/GM Chevy Volt battery plant in Holland, MI was set to begin production this month after several, long...
View ArticlePresident Obama's Alt-fuel Finder App is Here, and it's Free!
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to expand access to alternative fuels and give American consumers more fuel options that save money and reduce harmful carbon emissions, the US...
View ArticleDOE Backs Hydrogen Cars With Cash
The US Department of Energy announced this week it is awarding $7 million dollars to promote improvements in hydrogen storage and distribution systems. The post DOE Backs Hydrogen Cars With Cash...
View ArticleOSU Wins 2014 DOE EcoCAR Challenge
OSU is asserting itself as THE go-to school for aspiring motorsports engineers by once again winning a major competition - this time, it's the DOE's Eco The post OSU Wins 2014 DOE EcoCAR Challenge...
View ArticleDOE Spending $20 Million For $4 A Gallon Hydrogen, But Why?
The Department of Energy has announced a round of grants totaling $20 million with the goal of bringing hydrogen fuel costs down below $4 a gallon equivalent. That’s frankly a stupid idea, because...
View ArticleDownsized Cummins Diesel Delivering 40% Better Fuel Economy
Cummins reports that its downsized T2B2 delivers 40% better fuel economy than comparable gasoline V8s, surpassing expectations The post Downsized Cummins Diesel Delivering 40% Better Fuel Economy...
View ArticleElio Passes First Phase of DOE Loan Approval
Elio Motors may be getting the $200 million it needs to start production from American taxpayers in the form of a DOE loan The post Elio Passes First Phase of DOE Loan Approval appeared first on Gas 2.
View ArticleEnergy Department Offering $55 Million For Efficient Vehicle Advances
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $55 million for fuel efficient vehicles, EV batteries and drivetrains, lightweight materials, and efficient engines. The post Energy Department Offering $55...
View Article$11 Million For Hardcore Vehicle Electrification
Via EV Obsession: Up to $11 million in new funding will be available to projects demonstrating medium + heavy-duty power train electrification or dual fuel fleets, via a new funding opportunity...
View ArticleAuto Transport On The Move To A Better Environment
By Angela Caito Transportation in general is responsible for nearly 24% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions and air pollutants. Interstate transport alone accounts for almost 75% of all carbon...
View ArticleCummins Plug-in Hybrid System For Heavy Trucks Will Boost MPG By 50%
Thanks to a $4.5 million grant from DOE, Cummins will begin research on a plug-in hybrid powertrain for Class 6 trucks that cuts fuel consumption by 50% The post Cummins Plug-in Hybrid System For Heavy...
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