article thumbnail

Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

Green Car Congress

Although the new Canter Eco Hybrid is based on the model launched in 2006, its second generation has been completely revised. NO x and particulate emissions are 30% lower than the limits set by Japan’s current emission standard (JP09), which has been in effect since 2010. The new Canter Eco Hybrid incorporates a light and efficient 3.0L

Hybrid 186
article thumbnail

Sonangol, Maersk Oil and partners strike oil with their first deepwater pre-salt well offshore Angola

Green Car Congress

In November 2006, it acquired a 50% interest and operatorship of Blocks 8 and 23 with Svenska Petroleum Exploration (30%) and Sonangol (20%). Maersk Oil made the Chissonga discovery on Block 16 in 2009 and drilled two further appraisal wells in 2010 and 2011. Three exploration wells are planned for 2012 and 2013 for Blocks 8 and 23.

Angola 199
article thumbnail

American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

Green Car Congress

The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006. The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón made isobutanol its fifth officially approved energy source at the beginning of the 2010 season. Paul Drayson drives and operates Drayson Racing.

Green 218