As the Price of Gasoline Skyrockets, Consumer Demand for Greener Cars Increases.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33496) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - February Issue to their offering Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive industry's quest to improve emissions and air quality. Covered topics include: - Alternative fuels - Business models - Conventional engines - Corporate strategy - Fuel cells - Government policy - Hybrids - Joint ventures - Key personnel - Manufacturing - New technology - New products - Research and development Automotive Environment Analyst speaks of the current trends in alternative fuel development. More and more vehicle manufacturers are coming out with models that run on greener fuels like ethanol and CNG CNG Compressed Natural Gas CNG Calling (Tone) CNG Comfort Noise Generation CNG Cryptography Next Generation (Microsoft Windows Vista) CNG Centre National de Génotypage . The report covers the latest car launches, the latest fuels and vehicle upgrades. With gasoline prices skyrocketing, buyers are increasingly demanding greener cars. The report also talks of the changes occurring in the emerging markets as they try to keep up with the fast pace of the developed countries. Newly drafted emission laws the world over also find a place in the report. Components and technologies essential for curbing pollution are also covered. As well as all this, the report gives updates on hybrid sales, keeping track of the performance of major vehicle manufacturers globally. Automotive Environment Analyst provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to vehicle or supplier level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest developments in the automotive industry and how this affects and is formed by our global environment. Methodology Our reporting is based on 15 years experience in automotive publishing. Using our global bases in the UK, China, India & Detroit, we use a respected network of leading economists, engineers and analysts, allowing us to probe the core fundamentals of the automotive industry. In this way we establish the underlying factors behind the events and trends that shape the auto industry today and tomorrow. Topics Covered UK: Intelligent Energy and PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. Peugeot Citroen collaborate on fuel cell project Canada: Taxis go the hybrid route Canada: Honda Civic Hybrid
For the 2003 model of the Civic, Honda added a continuously variable transmission and an Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to named "Best Alternative Power" China: Chang'an to release hybrid vehicle in 2008 France: PSA Peugeot Citroen unveils new diesel-hybrid powered cars Germany: Volkswagen and Continental collaborate on hybrid projects India: Mahindra to launch hybrid SUV Germany: Degussa expands lithium-ion electrode output for hybrid applications Japan: Aisin AW to begin hybrid system production Japan: Sanyo Electric and Volkswagen collaborate on hybrid batteries South Korea: Honda to launch Accord Hybrid US: General Motors to build Vue hybrid at Spring Hill UK: Former MG Rover engineers develop hybrid vehicle technology US: Transit consortium buys 157 buses with GM hybrid engines US: Ford unveils Escape Hybrid E85 US: Toyota to show Lexus LS hybrid sedan in April US: TRW TRW The Real World (TV reality show) TRW The Right Way TRW Tactical Reconnaissance Wing TRW The Retriever Weekly (University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD) TRW Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc introduces range of technologies to support hybrids US: Plug-In Partners back market feasibility campaign for PHEVs US: New vehicle battery technology secures patent US: Quantum delivers first hydrogen hybrid fleet vehicles to Santa Ana US: Johnson Controls and Saft form hybrid-electric battery venture US: IC Corporation and Enova develop prototype hybrid school bus Brazil: GM introduces 1.0-litre flex-fuel Chevrolet Classic Canada: Ford and Westport to develop H2DI technology Germany: Volkswagen supports increase of bioethanol to petrol India: MNES MNES Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (India) expects hydrogen cars by 2007 India: Maruti to launch LPG LPG: see liquefied petroleum gas. 1. LPG - Linguaggio Procedure Grafiche (Italian for "Graphical Procedures Language"). dott. Gabriele Selmi. Roughly a cross between Fortran and APL, with graphical-oriented extensions and several peculiarities. Wagon R with MPFI MPFI Multi-Point Fuel Injection MPFI Multiport Fuel Injection technology Japan: Gasohol gasohol, a gasoline extender made from a mixture of gasoline (90%) and ethanol (10%; often obtained by fermenting agricultural crops or crop wastes) or gasoline (97%) and methanol, or wood alcohol (3%). applications due in fiscal 2010 US: DaimlerChrysler approves B20 biodiesel for Dodge Ram US: DaimlerChrysler displays new electric vehicles US: Truck manufacturers blame blended fuel for engine problems US: Ford debuts Tri-Flex fuel technology on F-250 Super Chief Concept Europe: Diesel sales on the rise India: Delhi stops registration of diesel mini-trucks US: Cummins to demonstrate NOx adsorber in refuse truck US: Mercedes-Benz to offer SCR-LNT choice on diesel cars Japan: NGK NGK Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerk (Dutch Reformed Church; South Africa) NGK New Greek NGK Nihon Gaishi Kaisha (NGK Insulators, Ltd. Nagoya, Japan) to boost DPF DPF Digital Photo Frame DPF Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Departamento de Polícia Federal (Federal Police Agency - Brazil) DPF Drug Policy Foundation DPF Duang Prateep Foundation (Thailand) output by 70% Japan: Denso outlines Green Ways approach US: Ecology Centre highlights danger of interior air quality Belgium: EU regulators set to become more pragmatic Belgium: Public body fleets face 'extra clean' emission standards Belgium: Survey says fuel price is not critical to consumer change Bolivia: Gas for Argentine NGV NGV National Gallery of Victoria (Australia) NGV Natural Gas Vehicle (Coalition) NGV Natural Gas Vehicle NGV Nederlandse Geologische Vereniging NGV Nozzle Guide Vane technology swap proposed France: Paris to become a low emission zone A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is a geographically defined area which seeks to restrict or deter access by certain polluting vehicles with the aim of improving the air quality. UK Canada: Call for standards on renewable fuel usage Thailand: Government sets NG fuelling target Switzerland: PM-focussed emission control measures proposed Pakistan: Government steps up environmental activities UK: More details of London's LEZ US: EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. to make official consumption figures more realistic US: New York outlines clean energy plan US: New EPA fuel test may shake up hybrid market US: Hybrid tax credits to lure buyers US: EPA grants to cut West Coast diesel emissions US: Ford hit with toxic contamination lawsuit US: Paper/pulp maker announces BTL BTL Between the Lines BTL Battle BTL Bottle BTL Buy To Let BTL Below The Line (advertising) BTL Biomass-to-Liquids BTL Bubba the Love Sponge BTL Between the Lions (PBS children's TV show) diesel project For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33496 |
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