Marketing Hybrid Cars
Whenever a new product comes on the market, the public must be convinced that this is a product that they cannot live without. The benefits and advantages of the new versus the old must be compelling if you are going to convince shoppers to switch to new fangled brands and items. This is most definitely the case when it comes to marketing hybrid cars. When such a new technology becomes available for the average Joe, he must be sold on the positives of becoming one of the first to own this new technology. This wasn?t terribly difficult in the case of a fuel efficient car that was introduced at a time when gas prices were skyrocketing. In fact, the marketing of hybrid cars was so effective; it is hard to find any of these vehicles available f...
Lexus Hybrid Cars
As the world begins to embrace hybrid technology, more automakers are moving into the new technology. However, one of the initial manufacturers of hybrid vehicles has recognized the need to meet the public demand for a better quality, more powerful hybrid. In 2007, Lexus hybrid cars hit the showrooms combining power, hybrid fuel economy and luxury, all rolled up in one attractive package.
Hybrid Cars Of The Future
While hybrid energy vehicles are enjoying a surge in popularity, due to the slow decline in technology costs, hybrid cars of the future are going to have to meet some stringent demands of the consumer to continue growing. As prices for hybrid vehicles have remained higher than their gas-consuming counterparts, many car buyers are looking the other way when comes to saving the planet.
Ethanol Converters that are Fully Automatic Now Available
Abcesso have today launched for the first time outside Brazil their latest Flex Fuel converter product for most Multi-Point injection vehicles, AutoFFV™.
USPS to Deliver Alternative Fuel Vehicle Case Study at eyefortransport's Effective Fuel Management for Fleets Conference
Julie Rios, Executive Director, Energy Initiatives, USPS will present an industry evaluation and report about the lessons learned from managing the largest alternative fuel vehicle fleet in the USA at the Miami Radisson Hotel, February 20-21, 2007.
Advanced Instruments to Introduce 3320 Micro-Osmometer to Ethanol Producers at 2007 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
Advanced Instruments will officially introduce their Model 3320 Micro-Osmometer to ethanol producers in booth #2302 at the 2007 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, June 26 -29, at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Advanced® Model 3320 Micro-Osmometer allows ethanol production plant managers to streamline key control processes and dramatically cut the time to determine Dextrose Equivalence of liquefaction samples by eliminating their manual titrations with automated osmometry instrumentation.
Pros And Cons Of Hybrid Cars
With all the hype out right now about hybrid cars, you may be considering buying one. Before you do, you should consider the pros and cons of hybrid cars. What benefits can you expect to experience and what difficulties should you plan to face? Fuel Savings The first thing that comes to mind for most people when considering the pros and cons of hybrid cars is the possibility of saving money on fuel. With fuel efficiency between 30 and 60 mpg, this is definitely a consideration, particularly as fuel costs start to rise. Unfortunately, one of the downsides is that hybrid cars cost significantly more than non-hybrids. Some of this cost is offset by the fuel savings but, at current fuel costs, it is very difficult to make up the initi...
Cheap Hybrid Cars
In addition to developing gas efficient vehicles, the push is on to produce cheap hybrid cars for mass production. The cost remains relatively high for hybrid technology, despite it being on the road since 1997 and improved technology. Vehicle weight continues to be one of the roadblocks to cheap hybrid cars, and with more people believing in the technology, they still want roomier cars with power consistent with conventional gas and diesel engines.
Biodiesel And It's Many Uses
With gas prices increasing and growing environmental awareness, the need to consider alternate energy and fuel sources are becoming a necessity. One alternative is the use of Biodiesel fuel, which is becoming more and more popular today.
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Korean Shipbuilder Invests in U.S. Company and Will Design and Build Ocean-Going Vessels to Transport Ethanol and Other Fuels to and from the U.S.:
NEW YORK (Business Wire EON) January 8, 2008 -- Concurrently St. Lawrence Energy is making an investment in purchasing 400,000 shares of NOK-BONG common stock for $30 million. As a result, St. Lawrence now owns approximately 33% of NOK-BONG.
With the transaction, St. Lawrence Energy enters the energy sector, including renewable energy and transportation.
St. Lawrence Energy's initial business will involve the ownership of six new ships designed and constructed by NOK-BONG to transport ethanol and other fuels between U.S. ports and worldwide markets in an effective, cost-efficient way. Because of the investment in NOK-BONG, St. Lawrence Energy will be able to obtain the ships from NOK-BONG sooner than otherwise possible, a significant advantage, given the multi-year backlog now existing in shipyards around the world.
Said Robert Mitchell, CEO of St. Lawrence Energy, "This transaction is an exciting and important event. It launches us into a business that fills a great need - serving and advancing the renewable energy sector."
He added, "We believe our initial shipping business can help solve the problem of transporting ethanol and other fuels inexpensively, safely and effectively. These vessels are designed to leverage the relative cost-effectiveness of shipping, and also prevent the corrosion and evaporation that make ethanol transit in traditional vessels difficult and sometimes impossible."
For more information, please contact Alexandra Corriveau at Sommerfield Communications, Inc. at 212-255-8386 or alexandra@sommerfield.com.
About NOK-BONG Ship Building
NOK-BONG Ship Building Co., LTD was founded in 1997 and is organized under the laws of the Republic of Korea. It builds small- and medium-sized vessels that weight up to 10,000 tons.
About St. Lawrence Energy Corp.
St. Lawrence Energy Corp. (OTC: SLAW) is a Delaware company focused on the energy sector, including renewable energy and chemical transportation.
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