Market Trends & Analysis October 9, 2008

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Market Trends & Analysis October 1, 2008

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Worldwide tire makers convention pondering the potential of polyurethane production September 19, 2008

Using polyurethane to cost-effectively construct both pneumatic and solid tires is among several topics of conversation at the International Tire Exhibition and Conference (ITEC) currently underway in Akron, Ohio.

Clean Class 8 diesel trucks appear on southern California roads September 18, 2008

Older big-rig trucks now can have cleaner emissions than even the most modern clean diesel trucks. Johnson Matthey's latest diesel emissions technology, the SCRT(R) system, was unveiled in southern California at the "Future Is Green" conference, an annual gathering of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association, made up of air pollution fighters from throughout California. The event is hosted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Saving money on gas biggest reason people buy smaller vehicles September 16, 2008

Even as gas prices drifted down during August, 44 percent of the car shoppers on AutoTrader.com responded in a recent survey that they are still considering downsizing to a smaller car. Of those respondents, an overwhelming majority — 82 percent — said they would downsize to "save money on gas."

Industry leaders join Reaction Design as it launches Model Fuels Consortium II September 16, 2008

Reaction Design, a clean technology chemistry company, has announced the establishment of Model Fuels Consortium II (MFC-II). MFC-II is the second generation of a highly-regarded project for the development of cleaner burning, higher-mileage vehicles.

Research and Markets looks into hydrogen market September 16, 2008

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future for Hydrogen in Automotive Transportation" report to its offering. Ten years ago, the dream of a hydrogen economy, with hydrogen used to power vehicles and homes, was 10 to 20 years away. Ten years later and a hydrogen economy is still decades away.

Bosch, MIT collaborate on energy conservation, storage September 10, 2008

Robert Bosch LLC is collaborating with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in a new energy research initiative to explore new materials and concepts for energy conversion and energy storage systems.

Couple aiming for new world record for fuel efficiency September 5, 2008

Two of the world's most fuel- efficient drivers, John and Helen Taylor, have embarked on the "Taylors' Diesel Inspiration" tour -- an attempt to break the current world record for lowest fuel consumption on a drive across the 48 contiguous United States. To help meet this goal, the Taylors will be behind the wheel of an all-new, 50- state-compliant clean diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI employing simple "FuelStretch" fuel-saving driving tips they developed with Shell.