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Bio-diesel Car Rental Opens In World's Car Capital

March 2, 2006 - Planet Ark

Los Angeles --- Bio-Beetle Eco Rental Cars now has a location near the Los Angeles International Airport. Their automobiles use filtered vegetable oil. Although bio-diesel is more expensive, the automobiles go 400 - 800 miles per tank. Full Article

© 2006 Reuters Limited © Planet Ark

GM Sees Hydrogen Cars On Market By 2010-2015

March 2, 2006 - Forbes.com

Chicago --- General Motors Corp. hopes to get it's emission-free vehicles into dealerships within the next decade. Hydrogen cars provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional vehicles since their only byproduct is water. Full Article

© 2006 Agence France-Presse © 2006 Forbes.com Inc.

Automakers Look To Plants To Increasingly Fuel Cars

March 1, 2006 - redOrbit.com

Geneva --- To reduce carbon dioxide emissions, several automakers are creating vehicles that can run on bio-fuels such as ethanol or vegetable-based oils. One technology called biomass-to-liquid generates a cleaner fuel that is estimated to emit 90% less carbon dioxide. Full Article

By Christiaan Hetzner © 2006 Reuters © 2002-2006 redOrbit.com

Mazda To Lease Gasoline-Hydrogen Car In Japan

February 15, 2006 - Planet Ark

Tokyo --- Mazda Motor Corp. has begun leasing hydrogen and gasoline dual-fuel cars in Japan. Since only a few hydrogen fueling stations exist in the country, a limited number of consumers can use the vehicles. Full Article

© 2006 Reuters © Planet Ark

Ethanol Could Reduce Fossil Fuel Need: Study

January 26, 2006 - Planet Ark

Washington --- Using ethanol as a fuel source is still problematic today. Although it provides an alternative energy source, current production methods using corn still carry some significant environmental costs. However, a new process underdevelopment called "cellulosic technology" uses assorted plant matter which could potentially include material such as trees or crops. Full Article

By Maggie Fox © 2006 Reuters Limited © Planet Ark

Travelers Offers Hybrid Car Owners 10 Pct Discount

January 6, 2006 - Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journ

New York --- St. Paul Travelers Companies Inc. will begin offering a 10 percent discount on auto insurance this February for hybrid car owners. This is the first nationwide discount of its kind. Full Article

By John Vomhof Jr. © 2006 American City Business Journals, Inc.

Mileage Sticker Shock For New Car Buyers

January 5, 2006 - MSNBC.com

A recent proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency will change the guidelines for determining the fuel economy of automobiles. Under the more realistic test, which better matches typical driving patterns experienced by drivers today, the adjustment may significantly decrease the estimated miles per gallon for automobiles. Full Article

© 2006 The Associated Press © 2006 MSNBC.com

Farmers Insurance Group Announces Hybrid Vehicle Discount in California

October 17, 2005 - Farmers Insurance

Washington, D.C. --- Customers in California who own hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles can receive a 5% discount on their auto insurance. Full Article

© 2005 The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

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