Daily Archives: November 9, 2013

Fiat’s Altavilla says Italy’s car market shows no sign of recovery

Ford recalls 2,600 Focus Electric cars for potential power loss

Italy’s car market shows no signs yet of recovery, unlike other key countries in Europe, Fiat’s Europe chief, Alfredo Altavilla, said.

Natural Gas Gains Squeeze American Family-Run Oil Companies

Natural Gas Gains Squeeze American Family-Run Oil Companies

The black-and-white photo on the wall of Jennifer Tracey-Carlo’s heating oil company shows her father and grandfather standing beside a small fleet of gleaming delivery trucks, offering a glimpse into a time when oil was king and honoring the two men who built the business.

Chinese CO2 permits to trade below $5: consultant survey

Carbon emission permits in China’s fledgling CO2 markets will trade below $5 a ton in initial years, lower than the crisis-hit European market, a survey found on Thursday.

Consultancy Climate Bridge’s survey found companies expected trade to be hampered by a lack of regulation.

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

The Twin-Up has a hybrid powertrain under its hood. At the rear is a lithium ion battery pack and 33-liter fuel tank.

Germany paves way for EU to rule on Honeywell car refrigerant

Germany paves way for EU to rule on Honeywell car refrigerant

Germany’s final report on risks posed by a new car refrigerant has been forwarded to the European Commission, clearing the way for a decision on whether Berlin had sufficient cause to allow Daimler to ban it and flout EU law.