By JOHN M. BRODER and MICHELINE MAYNARD, The New York Times WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 — Congressional negotiators reached a deal late Friday on energy legislation that would force American automakers to improve the fuel efficiency of their cars and light trucks by 40 percent by 2020. The proposal, which would require automakers to achieve 35 miles per gallon on average, is similar to a measure that was passed in the summer by the Senate but was bitterly opposed by the auto companies, who argued they did not have the technology or the financial resources to reach that goal. Read more about "Lawmakers Set Deal on Raising Fuel Efficiency "...
The Scuderi Engine arrived home today to a warm welcome from a contingent of local elected officials and press. Read more about "The Scuderi Engine Arrives Home"...
Reaching a major milestone, The Scuderi Group has unveiled a cutaway model of the first proof-of-concept prototype for its Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine. Read more about "Podcast: Scuderi Engine Prototype Unveiled to Public "...
At a news conference in the state capital Sacramento, Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Edmund Brown said the lawsuit had been filed over the failure of the US Environmental Protection Agency to greenlight California's standards. California passed legislation in 2002 requiring automakers to reduce vehicle emissions 30 percent by 2016. As many as 16 other US states have reportedly indicated they will adopt California's emissions levels. However, for the law to take effect, California requires approval with a waiver from the EPA, which has so far not been forthcoming, despite a request... Read more about "California to sue US government over greenhouse gases"...
By Tom Shea Update time. Visiting subjects of past columns. His legacy: Lifetime of ideas for a better world (Sept. 25, 2004) Carm Scuderi died five years ago. He was 77. His idea lives. The son of Sicilian immigrants, he believed that you could accomplish anything you put your mind to, and instilled the same attitude in his eight children when they grew up on Springfield's Prospect Street. Carm was a Navy man in World War II. He had two hobbies - his family and work. Even when the family went to the beach, he'd bring a pad and pencil. Read more about "<i>Springfield Republican</i>: Update: Inventor, writer and winning coach"...
There are recent reports in the media highlighting Beijing's smog problem, which has reached such dangerous levels that the 2008 Olympic games are in jeopardy. We can attest to this after spending last week conducting various meetings in and around Beijing. With interest growing around the Air-Hybrid Engine and its promise of emitting 80 percent less toxins than the vehicles on the road today, China so far seems to be the region of the world with the most urgency to employ a pollution solution like the air-hybrid. Read more about "China could use an Air-Hybrid ..."...
By JOHN WILEN NEW YORK (AP) — Oil futures surged to a new record near $94 Monday, propelled by the weak dollar and news that Mexico's state oil company had suspended a fifth of its oil production due to stormy weather. Crude futures rallied late in the session as the euro rebounded against the dollar, analysts said. The euro hit a record high against the dollar early Monday morning, then declined only to rally back later in the day. "The dollar seems to be the force that's driving us now," said Phil Flynn, an analyst at Alaron... Read more about "Oil Surges to New Record Near $94"...
By John Wilen, AP Business Writer Oil prices rebound on demand forecasts, supply concerns and tensions in Nigeria NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices resumed their upward trek Tuesday, rising sharply as investors focused once again on growing global demand for crude. Retail gasoline prices rose to a new record over $4.04 a gallon. The catalyst for oil's latest advance was an International Energy Agency report that said global demand will continue to rise, especially in China. Demand for fuel for reconstruction work in the aftermath of May's earthquake will boost Chinese oil demand by 5.5 percent... Read more about "Oil resumes skyward path on demand predictions"...
The estimated cost to taxpayers of a flagship Government policy for promoting biofuels has almost doubled while the forecast carbon savings it will deliver have been cut, it has emerged. The predicted cost of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) has risen by 87% from £203 to £380 per tonne of carbon emissions saved. Meanwhile, estimated carbon savings are down from one million tonnes a year to 700,000-800,000 tonnes. The RTFO is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport industry by increasing use of biofuels. Read more on The Guardian website. Read more about "<i>The Guardian</i>: UK Biofuels Policy Costs Double"...
Last week, Scuderi Group President Sal Scuderi answered "the heat question." Engineers commonly ask how the Scuderi Engine deals with heat, particularly in the engine's power cylinder. This week, for the benefit of our German audience, Vice President of European Operations Lutz Deyerling tackles the same topic in German. Read more about "Scuderi Vice President Lutz Deyerling Interview (in German)"...