Flex-fuel vehicles

The 2009 Volvo C30 has been developed to provide a sporty image. Several innovative design solutions have been combined with lines that typify a modern Volvo. The gently rounded front has several features that contribute to the sporty impression, such as the large, low grille, characteristic spoiler and short overhang. The headlamps are set high in the wings.

2009 Volvo C30: The 2009 Volvo C30 is a dynamic and functional two-door model that is tailor-made for young, modern city dwellers with an active lifestyle

Highlights of new features on the 2009 Volvo C30 (some systems and functions are optional):
- Alcoguard
- Powershift
- 1.6 D diesel engine (DRIVe)
- USB port
- HD radio (USA)
- DAB-radio

Model Year 2009 range

2008-07-22 -- Celebrating Saab’s unique aircraft heritage, its Aero performance range is expanded for Model Year 2009 to include BioPower, as well as a turbo diesel and gasoline engine options.

Saab leads the automotive sector in exploiting the environmental benefits of bioethanol as a renewable fuel for its BioPower flex-fuel engines, which also deliver more power when running on E85 (85% bioethanol,15% gasoline). Now this technology is available for the first time in Aero specification for both 9-3 and 9-5 product ranges.

Sales of bioethanol cars reach 100,000.

2008-05-28 -- The market for E85 flex-fuelled cars is booming. Saab, the largest seller of flex-fuel cars in Europe, recently delivered the 100,000th flex-fuel car in the Swedish market – a Saab 9-3 BioPower. In fact, Saab BioPower models have been the main contributor to Sweden’s leading position in the switch to renewable fuels within Europe.

It took seven years to sell the first 300 flex-fuel cars in Sweden. Six years later there were 50,000 on the roads. An additional 50,000 flex-fuel cars have been sold during the last 15 months alone – proof that the market is truly expanding. A joint strategy between central and local government, fuel producers, retailers and car manufacturers has been a key to this success.

Ability to Use Cleaner, Renewable Fuel Offered at No Cost to Customer

ALEXANDRIA, Va. 2008-04-17 - The 2009 Buick Lucerne sedan will join General Motors' industry-leading lineup of flex-fuel vehicles that can run on either ordinary gasoline or E85, or any combination of the two, GM Vice President of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy Beth Lowery said Thursday.

E85 Ethanol-Capable 2009 Buick Lucerne

The Lucerne, the first flex-fuel capable Buick passenger car, will be among more than 15 GM models with flex-fuel capability in 2009, up from 11 offerings this year.

Affordable Technology For Today And Tomorrow

March 4, 2008 -- Ford of Europe's response to how mobility can be made more sustainable – today and for the near future - can be seen at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The company is showing a broad range of practical and affordable low-CO2 vehicle solutions.

Highlights:
* Ford ECOnetic: Class-leading to amongst best in class ultra-low CO2 emissions with high tech conventional powertrain technology
* Ford EcoBoost petrol direct injection turbo engines for the future will deliver better fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and superior driving performance from smaller displacement engines

On a well-to-wheel* basis, the entire Bentley model range will be capable of delivering less than 120 g/km of CO2 by 2012

Geneva/Crewe, 4 March 2008 -- Bentley Motors today unveiled a far-reaching environmental strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and dramatically improve fuel economy. Lower emissions and improved economy will be delivered while maintaining vehicle performance.

Three-Stage Environmental Strategy Based On:

* Improved efficiency: Average fleet emissions to fall by at least 15% by 2012
* New powertrain in development to deliver 40% improvement in fuel economy
* Renewable fuel
* - Flex-fuel engines to be introduced throughout the Bentley range by 2012
* - First engines using renewable fuels to be available by next year

Chevrolet Fuel Cell Equinox and GMC Yukon Hybrid Vehicles to Transport Hollywood's Hottest Talent in "Fuel-Friendly" Style

2008-02-14, LOS ANGELES – The red-carpet arrivals at the 80th Annual Academy Awards® on Feb. 24, will be transformed with advanced technology vehicles from GMC and Chevrolet. This fuel-friendly fleet – larger than any other assembled for a major awards show before – will enable Hollywood’s hottest talent to enjoy stylish and environmentally friendly rides in one of more than 75 vehicles, including the GMC Yukon Hybrid, the zero-gas and zero-emissions Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell and the FlexFuel E85 ethanol-compatible GMC Yukon.

HUMMER HX Concept provides vision of a FlexFuel, open-air HUMMER

2008-02-11, GENEVA – HUMMER will bring the HX Concept, a nimble, reconfigurable off-road concept vehicle, to the Geneva Motor Show next month. With unmistakable HUMMER design cues and a compact, go-anywhere attitude, the HX is an entry-level, open-air vehicle that packs the off-road acumen for which HUMMER has become legendary into an easily convertible body that acclimates to trail conditions, cargo needs or passenger whims.

HUMMER HX Concept

Highlights:
* Convertible body with removable roof panels, modular rear roof assembly, easily removable fender flares and doors

Ecotec four-cylinder engines to join industry-leading FlexFuel lineup

2008-02-06, CHICAGO - The 2009 Chevrolet HHR small SUV will become the first four-cylinder model in General Motors Corp.'s North American lineup that can run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol.

GM North America President Troy Clarke unveiled the FlexFuel Chevy HHR today during a speech at the Midwest Automotive Media Association breakfast, which opened press days for the Chicago Auto Show.

"We will continue to make more of our lineup FlexFuel-capable because we believe ethanol, and specifically E85, is the best near-term answer to reduce our nation's dependence on oil as energy demand rises here and around the world," Clarke said.

- First Ever Gas-Friendly GRAMMY Fleet to Transport the Music Industry's Hottest Talent
- Chevy Volt Concept Delivers

2008-01-22, LOS ANGELES – A fleet of gas-friendly vehicles from Chevrolet will bring an eco-friendly presence to the 50th Annual GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, February 10. As the “official vehicle of the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards,” Chevrolet will provide both Hybrid and FlexFuel E85 ethanol SUVs to transport talent to the Awards telecast and other GRAMMY Week events.

Chevy Volt Concept Car

In addition, Chevrolet will “electrify” the red carpet with a show-stopping display of the extended-range electric vehicle Chevy Volt Concept car.