On the heels of the Indianapolis 500 last weekend, the IZOD IndyCar Series has released a new engine strategy that reflects the downsizing trend in the larger commercial market. The new engine platform, which will debut in 2012, will allow... Mike Millikin

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will go on sale in the US in September starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, better fuel economy in the Eco model (up to... Mike Millikin

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will go on sale in the US in September starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, better fuel economy in the Eco model (up to... Mike Millikin

Israel-based Rosetta Genomics has taken Rosetta Green, its plant biotechnology project, and formed it into a majority-owned subsidiary with Rosetta Genomics holding a 76% ownership position in the new company. Rosetta Green has in-licensed three patent-pending applications covering the use... Mike Millikin

Israel-based Rosetta Genomics has taken Rosetta Green, its plant biotechnology project, and formed it into a majority-owned subsidiary with Rosetta Genomics holding a 76% ownership position in the new company. Rosetta Green has in-licensed three patent-pending applications covering the use... Mike Millikin

UK-based Green Biologics (GBL) has completed an investment round of £4.9 million (US$7.2 million) to support the roll out of its cellulosic biobutanol technology and commercialization plans. (Earlier post.) Using a library of thermophiles and thermostable enzymes, GBL has isolated... Mike Millikin

UK-based Green Biologics (GBL) has completed an investment round of £4.9 million (US$7.2 million) to support the roll out of its cellulosic biobutanol technology and commercialization plans. (Earlier post.) Using a library of thermophiles and thermostable enzymes, GBL has isolated... Mike Millikin

From 2005 through 2020, total US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are projected to rise by 4% under a “with measures” scenario (but without a cap-and-trade program and other complementary policies), from 7,109 Tg CO2 Eq. to 7,416 Tg CO2 Eq.,... Mike Millikin

From 2005 through 2020, total US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are projected to rise by 4% under a “with measures” scenario (but without a cap-and-trade program and other complementary policies), from 7,109 Tg CO2 Eq. to 7,416 Tg CO2 Eq.,... Mike Millikin

T3 Motion, Inc. has unveiled the GT3 plug-in electric vehicle. The proprietary rear-wheel design of the GT3 features a single, wide-stance wheel with two high-performance tires sharing one wheel. The two-tire design improves traction, stability and handling, while the low... Mike Millikin

T3 Motion, Inc. has unveiled the GT3 plug-in electric vehicle. The proprietary rear-wheel design of the GT3 features a single, wide-stance wheel with two high-performance tires sharing one wheel. The two-tire design improves traction, stability and handling, while the low... Mike Millikin

Oerlikon Graziano is highlighting its and Vocis Driveline Control’s (in which Oerlikon Graziano holds a majority share) development of the gearbox for the battery electric e-Vito Taxi (earlier post). The new gearbox is coupled with a front transversal electric motor... Mike Millikin

Oerlikon Graziano is highlighting its and Vocis Driveline Control’s (in which Oerlikon Graziano holds a majority share) development of the gearbox for the battery electric e-Vito Taxi (earlier post). The new gearbox is coupled with a front transversal electric motor... Mike Millikin

NASA is soliciting proposals for studies designed to identify advanced vehicle concepts and enabling technologies for commercial airliners to fly more economically, quieter and cleaner by 2025. The total potential value of the research contracts is $36.6 million, and proposals... Mike Millikin

NASA is soliciting proposals for studies designed to identify advanced vehicle concepts and enabling technologies for commercial airliners to fly more economically, quieter and cleaner by 2025. The total potential value of the research contracts is $36.6 million, and proposals... Mike Millikin

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel ultraviolet (UV) photolytic process for the production of hydrogen from aqueous Na2SO3 (sodium sulfite) solutions created by the absorption of SO2 using an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution as a... Mike Millikin

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel ultraviolet (UV) photolytic process for the production of hydrogen from aqueous Na2SO3 (sodium sulfite) solutions created by the absorption of SO2 using an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution as a... Mike Millikin

More than 60 scientists from a dozen institutions have begun a study in the Sacramento, California area to investigate how aerosols affect the climate. Sending airplanes and weather balloons outfitted with instruments up in the air, the team will be... Mike Millikin

More than 60 scientists from a dozen institutions have begun a study in the Sacramento, California area to investigate how aerosols affect the climate. Sending airplanes and weather balloons outfitted with instruments up in the air, the team will be... Mike Millikin

Ford Motor Company said it will end production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year to fully devote its financial, product development, production and marketing, sales and service resources toward further growing its core Ford brand while... Mike Millikin