Hyundai Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Tucson SUV

National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference & Expo to be Held Apr. 1-4, 2007

ANAHEIM, CA – The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is holding the 13th National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference and Expo Apr. 1-4, 2007. About 1,500 attendees are expected to attend the event in Anaheim, featuring more than 150 speakers.

Electric Car Company CEO Meets with President Bush

WASHINGTON, D.C. --– Daniel J. Elliott, CEO of Phoenix Motorcars, met with President George W. Bush last week to discuss the future of alternative fuel and its impact on improving environmental and energy performance.

Cummins Announces Winners of 9,000-Gallon Giveaway

COLUMBUS, IN – Cummins Inc. revealed the winners of its 9,000-Gallon Giveaway after a random drawing at Cummins headquarters Nov. 1, 2005. In the U.S., Brad Willard won the equivalent of a full tanker truck of diesel fuel. Willard is a company driver for H&M Trucking in Clinton, Ill., and drives a Peterbilt to haul food grade product, both liquid and dry, in a stainless steel tanker.

Gas Prices in Midwest Rise Dramatically Since Beginning of May

In the Midwest and on the West Coast, prices have increased the most. In Minnesota, the average price has risen 68 cents during the last two weeks (May 6 to May 20) and it's up 63 cents in North Dakota during this period, for example.

April Gasoline Demand Peaks, Prices Rise

The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline increased 5 cents to $2.76 per gallon as consumer demand surged to the highest level on record in April, reports AAA.

Toyota Reportedly to Sell Ethanol Cars in U.S. by 2008

TOKYO --- Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. plans to begin selling ethanol-powered vehicles in the U.S. by 2008.

Detroit Diesel Launches Redeveloped Series 60, MBE 4000, and MBE 900 Diesel Engines

LOUISVILLE, KY – Detroit Diesel Corp. has launched its redeveloped Series 60, MBE 4000, and MBE 900 diesel engines. The 2007 Series 60 heavy-duty engine will retain its leadership position as the fuel economy leader among Class 8 diesel engines.

Gasoline Prices Steady as Hurricane Florence Strikes

The national average gasoline price held firm at $2.85 for the week ending Sept. 17 as Hurricane Florence brought record-breaking rain to the Carolinas over the weekend.