ASTM Committee C26 Nuclear Fuel Cycle to Hold Meeting Jan. 25–29

ATLANTA – The ASTM International Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle will hold its biannual meeting Jan. 25-29, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. ASTM meetings are open to all interested individuals.

NEW Green Fleet Conference Set for Chicago, Sept. 15-16

Three Bobit Business Media publications are sponsoring the first-ever Green Fleet Conference 2008. The event will set the stage for a proactive forum on issues related to clean fuel technologies, green fleet vehicles and equipment, and green infrastructures.

Honda Delivers Hydrogen-Powered FCX Fuel Cell Car to City of Chula Vista

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced on November 10 the delivery of a Honda FCX, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, to the city of Chula Vista.

GM Says Fuel Cell Cars Offer Solution to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Ethanol Groups Ask SCOTUS to Nix Calif. Low Carbon Fuel Rule

Two groups representing the ethanol industry have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes of getting California's low carbon fuel standard overturned following a January defeat at the circuit court level.

EPA Reports Increase in Avg. Fuel Efficiency for Cars and Light-Duty Trucks

WASHINGTON – For the fourth consecutive year, the EPA is reporting an increase in the average fuel efficiency for cars and light-duty trucks, to a projected 20.8 miles per gallon for 2008.

AT&T Unveils 10-Year Plan to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alt-Fuel Vehicles

DALLAS --- AT&T announced plans to invest up to $565 million as part of a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years.

Hybrid Fuel Systems Adds New EPA Certification for Ford 4.6L Engines

TAMPA — Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of diesel and gasoline conversion systems, announced the addition of a new CNG dedicated, EPA Certification for 4.6L Ford engines installed in Crown Victoria, Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicle platforms.

Tire Fuel Efficiency Rating System May be in Place End of '09

WASHINGTON – A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spokesman confirmed the agency is developing test criteria to gauge passenger and light truck tire fuel efficiency, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine.