On this page the following entries were made in the “January, 2008” time-frame.
Archive for “January, 2008”
Ford Vehicles to Employ the Fuel-Saving “EcoBoost” Engine
Ford unveiled a new fuel-efficient gasoline engine at the Detroit Auto Show. Called the “EcoBoost,” the new engine combines direct injection and turbocharging to achieve a 20% improvement in fuel economy, 15% lower carbon dioxide emissions, and superior driving performance. The engine injects gasoline directly into each cylinder, and because the fuel charge is cooler […]
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Chrysler Unveils Electric-Drive Concepts and Diesels in Detroit
Chrysler LLC brought a wide range of green vehicles to the Detroit Auto Show, including three concept vehicles that incorporate electric drive technologies. The Dodge ZEO concept—short for “Zero Emissions Operation”—is an all-electric sport wagon combining a 64-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack with a 200-kilowatt (268 horsepower) electric motor. The rear-wheel-drive vehicle accelerates to 60 miles […]
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GM, Toyota, and Fisker to Launch Plug-In Hybrids by 2010
Domestic, foreign, and specialty automakers arrived at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, with plans to launch a commercial version of their plug-in hybrid concepts by 2010. The Saturn division of General Motors Corporation (GM) is the latest to join the plug-in hybrid bandwagon and plans to be the first with […]
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Grants Will Protect Thousands of Acres of Coastal Wetlands
Department of the Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced on Wednesday that twenty-nine conservation projects encompassing nearly 10,000 acres of coastal wetlands will be funded with $20.5 million from 2008 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants.
The grants will be used to acquire, restore or enhance coastal wetlands to provide long-term conservation benefits to fish, wildlife and habitat. […]
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Student Energy Competitions and Contests
Here you’ll find resources for students of all ages on competitions and contests that promote awareness about energy technologies and issues, including energy efficiency and renewable energy.
American Solar Challenge
University teams, companies, and clubs from around the world build solar-powered cars and race them across the country. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy Challenge
Teams of […]
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