Energy technologies

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2008 -- Clean diesel technology powered the top three winning vehicles and 12 of 17 entries overall in a national engineering competition known as Challenge X to design the green cars of the future.

The Martorell factory, one of the world’s largest solar energy generators

Martorell, 28-01-2008 -- SEAT’s factory in Martorell has been chosen by the Spanish maker as the location for one of its most ambitious environmental conservation projects, where the installation of solar panels will make it possible to generate clean electrical energy and therefore avoid the emission of more than 11,700 tonnes of CO2.

Lexus heralds a new era of eco-luxury with America's fashion innovators

January 25, 2008 - New York - Proving luxury and eco-consciousness go hand in hand, Lexus Hybrid Living presents two of New York's most exciting 2008 fall fashion events. Starting January 31st, thirty of the world's top designers will come together to present cutting edge, eco-friendly fashions at Manhattan's Gotham Hall.

Everything from renewable to reusable will be transformed by fashion's most groundbreaking designers into couture for the exceptional FutureFashion event by Earth Pledge.

Lexus Hybrid Living's fashion presence continues on February 5th with the sponsorship of one of fashion's most anticipated ready-to-wear collections-Rodarte.

TOKYO, Jan. 17, 2008 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that its eco-driving service available on its CARWINGS navigation system has won the ANRE (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy) Director-General's award in the 18th annual Energy Conservation Prize. The award is bestowed by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Energy Conservation Center, Japan.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal is presenting its inaugural Green Car Summit at the 2008 Washington Auto Show, scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 22, International Media Day, at the Washington Convention Center.

Two panels comprised of automotive, energy, and government leaders will tackle such topics as reducing CO2 greenhouse gas emissions and exploring strategies for oil displacement and long-term sustainability.

Process Makes Ethanol from Renewables Including Trash and Old Tires

2008-01-13, DETROIT – General Motors announced a partnership Sunday with Coskata Inc. to use the company’s breakthrough technology that affordably and efficiently makes ethanol from practically any renewable source, including garbage, old tires and plant waste.

Coskata, which was formally introduced at GM’s opening press conference at the North American International Auto Show, uses a proprietary process that leverages patented microorganisms and bioreactor designs to produce ethanol for less than $1 a gallon, about half of today’s cost of producing gasoline.

01/08/2008, Munich/Las Vegas -- BMW has joined forces with telematics service providers Connexis LLC and WirelessCar to establish a more stable and uniform interface infrastructure for delivering end-to-end telematics services. BMW's objective in the collaboration was to create a flexible protocol platform open to all telematics providers and vehicle manufacturers, and capable of meeting rapidly changing industry needs. The Next Generation Telematics Protocol (NGTP) is presented at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Customer benefits of NGTP.

Ford Becomes Inaugural Sustaining Member of MIT Energy Initiative

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 – Ford Motor Company and MIT today announce a major new energy research partnership that will focus on new powertrain, fuel and energy technologies to deliver sustainable transportation for consumers.

“Energy related issues pose some of society’s greatest challenges,” said Sue Cischke, Ford’s senior vice president – Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. “We are delighted to work with MIT toward sustainable solutions.”