The mostly reconstituted AT&T operates a huge fleet of vehicles nationwide in order to keep its communications infrastructure in working order. As such, it has a very strong financial incentive to cut petroleum use as fuel prices keep rising. To help…
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Holland, MI may get algae biofuel pilot plant
Bloomfield Hills, MI-based Sequest LLC is contemplating building a pilot algae biodiesel plant in Holland (on Michigan's west side). Holland has a number of attributes that make it a good location for this particular project. Sequest wants the plant…
More details on the construction and production of the Volt battery
Chevrolet Volt battery pack – Click above for high-res image gallery
While we were at the General Motors battery plant in Brownstown, MI yesterday, we learned more about the Chevrolet Volt battery pack from newly promoted director of global battery…
Mercedes' new BlueTEC diesels will not start if urea runs out
Click for a high res gallery of the new ML320 Bluetec
Those of you planning to buy the new Bluetec diesel SUVs from Mercedes Benz will want to make sure you don't miss your regular service intervals or ignore warning lights. If you do, you might find…
WaPo writer thinks Mercury is still alive because of women buyers
For years analysts have been recommending to Ford that they shut down the Mercury division unless they actually create some unique vehicles for the brand. With few exceptions like the 1998-2002 Cougar, Mercury has had few vehicles that weren't just…
ACO reveals 2010 Le Mans rules, diesels get more weight, less air
The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), which sanctions the 24 Hours of Le Mans and provides the basis for the rules used in the American Le Mans Series, has just published its rules changes for 2010. The updates for next year are mainly targeted at…
Spy Shots: Has Acura gone mad? X6 competitor spotted on the 'Ring
There is no doubt that Honda moves to the beat of its own percussionist, especially compared to its Japanese competitors. Of late, however, the Acura side of the house seems to be making some very odd decisions. There is the most obvious front and…
Toyota president confirms Tundra diesel shelved
Toyota has apparently seen the light and given up the idea of competing head on with the Detroit 3 for big truck supremacy. Toyota America president Jim Lentz told Automotive News that his company no longer plans to challenge for the top spot in the…
Volkswagen expands DSG availability on Seat models
The Volkswagen Group's Spanish division Seat is getting expanded availability of DSG gearboxes. DSG is VW's branding for the dual clutch transmissions which have proved popular on various VW and Audi models. The DSG has been available for some time…
Mercedes adds efficient four cylinders to E-Class, 45 mpg (U.S.) diesel
Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz is adding to the engine line-up for the new E-Class by introducing two economical four-cylinder models. The E 200 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY developing 100 kW/136 hp consumes 5.2 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres, while the new E…