US dumps support for fuel cell cars
May 11, 2009 by David Twomey
Filed under Car News, Chevrolet, Environment, Fuel News, GM, Honda, Hydrogen, In car technology
The plan by former United States President George W. Bush to spend US$1.2 billion to develop cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells has been dumped by President Barack Obama, saving taxpayers $100 million a year.
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said the government preferred to target more immediate energy-saving solutions.
Motoring industry digs deep for bush fire appeal
February 10, 2009 by George Skentzos
Filed under Audi, Australian Car Industry News, Car News, Ford, Honda, Industry, Nissan, Victoria
Updated 3pm:
The gestures of goodwill and charity from the Australian automotive industry in response to the Victorian bushfire disaster has gone from a trickle to a flood, with even more companies coming forward and making their contributions known.
Ford, Audi, Nissan and Honda have all pledged donations and resources to the cause, with no doubt many [...]
