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2008

Ford to cut production of trucks and SUVs 23rd June 2008
Demand for cars and trucks 'could quadruple' 20th June 2008
Biofuels set for re-think in wake of food price rises 19th June 2008
Honda begins production of FCX Clarity fuel cell car 17th June 2008
School buses reduce emissions with particulate filters 16th June 2008
Diesel cars found to emit less CO2 than hybrids 12th June 2008
Automobile Roundup June 2008 09th June 2008
GM cuts production as demand for fuel-efficient vehicles soars 04th June 2008

Automobile Roundup May 2008 19th May 2008
Johnson Matthey nominated for award 13th May 2008
Toyota posts profit fall 08th May 2008
US consumers looking for fuel-efficient cars 06th May 2008

Birmingham University to trial hydrogen fuel cell station 17th April 2008
Diesel oxidation filters installed on Philadelphia buses 14th April 2008
Johnson Matthey involved in palladium catalysis research 08th April 2008
Automotive Roundup for March 2008 03rd April 2008

Cook County vehicles to get diesel oxidation catalysts 27th March 2008
Rough surface of particles 'could be key to catalytic activity' 27th March 2008
Johnson Matthey technology reduces emissions in diesel trucks 26th March 2008
Diesel oxidation catalysts developed by John Deere 26th March 2008
Greater fuel efficiency drives diesel sales 19th March 2008
Developers create new 'honeycomb structure' for use in Diesel Particulate Filter Technology 18th March 2008
Scientists explain role of electrons in catalytic converters 13th March 2008
Denver to study driving behaviour and fuel consumption 13th March 2008
Investment in filters paying off for Corning 10th March 2008
New diesel engines could be harmful it is claimed 05th March 2008
Top motor firms see drop in sales in February 04th March 2008
School buses to get catalytic converters 03rd March 2008

Automotive roundup for February 2008 29th February 2008
Beijing introduces new China IV emissions standards 20th February 2008
Credit crunch hits European new car registrations 19th February 2008
CARB funds diesel particulate filter programme 18th February 2008
Providence backs low emissions with diesel catalysts 08th February 2008
Ruthenium catalytic efficiency demonstrated in water by Polish chemists 07th February 2008
Invention improves efficiency of catalytic converter 05th February 2008
LEZ hits back at lorries without diesel particulate filters 04th February 2008

Automotive roundup for January 2008 31st January 2008
Diesel declining in popularity among new-vehicle buyers 29th January 2008
Future US vehicle buyers prefer hybrids to diesel 29th January 2008
Chevrolet awarded for Equinox fuel cell 28th January 2008
Platinum role in autocatalyst to remain strong 25th January 2008
Fuel cell karts to compete in 'zero emission' competition 24th January 2008
Penalties for polluting diesel trucks coming to London 22nd January 2008
Japanese government promotes diesel cars 18th January 2008
Diesel models offering green alternative 18th January 2008
More marques anticipate greater demand for diesel cars 15th January 2008
Californian eco group to sue EPA over shipping emissions 14th January 2008
Car marques to focus on clean diesel in US market 14th January 2008
Ford considers cutting car production 10th January 2008
Japanese domestic car sales hit 35-year low 08th January 2008
Diesel emissions are 'largest challenge as California aims to cut pollution' 07th January 2008
US car sales down in December 07th January 2008
California sues government over vehicle emissions ruling 04th January 2008
US automakers see weak outlook 03rd January 2008

2007

Car firms to be fined for missing carbon dioxide targets? 20th December 2007
Tennessee retrofits school buses 18th December 2007
"Gold to be used alongside pgm in autocatalysts?" 11th December 2007
France unveils anti-emissions legislation for cars 11th December 2007
'More efficient' substrates developed for platinum catalysts 05th December 2007
Platinum catalysts cut firm's fuel bill by 40% 04th December 2007
Congress proposes 40% improvement in fuel efficiency 04th December 2007

Automotive roundup for November 2007 30th November 2007
Johnson Matthey to open two new platinum autocatalyst plants 30th November 2007
Platinum sparkplug insulator shortlisted for award 07th November 2007
Poor take-up for Texan platinum catalyst scheme 01st November 2007
Daimler truck engine meets emissions standards 01st November 2007

Automotive roundup for October 2007 31st October 2007
Diesel car market set to boom 30th October 2007
Japanese car marques to introduce diesel models 29th October 2007
Ford unveils coated diesel particulate filter 24th October 2007
School buses to be fitted with platinum catalysts 19th October 2007
Demand for pgm catalysts to skyrocket 16th October 2007
Platinum catalysts used in Indian transport trials 15th October 2007
PGM catalyst cuts costs for contractor 15th October 2007
Catalyst and fuel cell surface chemistry researcher wins Nobel Prize 10th October 2007
Peugeot opts for platinum sparkplugs 09th October 2007
Catalytic converters lead SA components boom 08th October 2007

Automotive roundup 26th September 2007
Johnson Matthey's Siberian autocatalyst plant nearing completion 18th September 2007

Rapid response NOx sensor developed for autocatalysts 28th August 2007
British Columbia makes retrofitted pgm filters mandatory 20th August 2007
Torch Spark Plug plans new production lines 15th August 2007
California unveils fuel emissions plan 13th August 2007
Nissan launches new clean diesel SUV 07th August 2007
US car sales slump during July 02nd August 2007

Mitsubishi to launch clean diesel concept 31st July 2007
Anniversary spark plugs unveiled by Federal-Mogul 31st July 2007
Nissan halves uses of pgms in catalyst 27th July 2007
Low emissions VW Polo is road-tax exempt in UK 25th July 2007
US researchers develop new catalyst emissions testing device 20th July 2007
Johnson Matthey co-sponsors anti-emissions forum 20th July 2007
Honda cuts noise levels in fuel cell concept car 09th July 2007
Model developed to aid understanding of NSR catalytic converters 06th July 2007
Chrysler focuses on fuel efficient vehicles 04th July 2007
US automakers see sales suffer 04th July 2007

New platinum sparkplug enhances vehicles' fuel efficiency 29th June 2007
Marine pollution tackled with catalytic converters 26th June 2007
US offers $1.3m for clean bus projects 22nd June 2007
Scientists use ruthenium catalyst to develop more efficient biofuel 21st June 2007
Chinese emissions standards thrown into doubt 20th June 2007
New car demand slows in Europe 20th June 2007
Denmark doubles public funding for fuel cell vehicle research 19th June 2007

Diesel demand set to push up platinum needs 30th May 2007
US auto sales dip 02nd May 2007
Fuel cell cars with platinum catalysts in car showrooms by 2015 01st May 2007

Housing crisis hits new car sales 24th April 2007
State of Washington approves emissions limits 13th April 2007
Landmark vehicle emissions lawsuit begins in America 12th April 2007
Toyota sees Chinese boost 10th April 2007
US car companies lose ground to overseas brands 05th April 2007
Vehicle emission bill launched in US 04th April 2007
Proposed vehicle emission bill launched in US 04th April 2007
US forced to regulate vehicle emissions 04th April 2007

Johnson Matthey's anti-pollution technology comes to India 30th March 2007
Ruthenium catalysts driving 'artificial photosynthesis' 29th March 2007
Toyota honours Johnson Matthey 28th March 2007
Mazda plans green future 26th March 2007
Palladium engine technology used in new Daihatsu 21st March 2007
Geneva Motor Show goes green 20th March 2007
Germany offers diesel incentive 12th March 2007
China takes initiative to regulate vehicle emissions 08th March 2007
Johnson Matthey to offer emissions advice at trade show 07th March 2007
Platinum helps nanoscale catalyst breakthrough 06th March 2007
New rules cut emissions from trains and ships 05th March 2007
DPF and SCR 'best for emissions reducing' 02nd March 2007
Campaigners urge diesel soot filters 01st March 2007
Diesel-powered cars more popular than ever 01st March 2007

Chinese auto sales jump 28th February 2007
Seoul plans emissions controls 23rd February 2007
Precious metals boost catalyst value 23rd February 2007
US car giants 'consider merger' 23rd February 2007
Johnson Matthey's filter takes starring role 21st February 2007
US pours money into particulate filters 19th February 2007
US government aims to reduce car emissions 13th February 2007
Platinum reduction in catalysts claimed 13th February 2007
EU emissions caps set for go-ahead 09th February 2007
EU plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 07th February 2007

DaimlerChrysler heralds Bluetec 24th January 2007
Toyota plans to stick with hybrids 09th January 2007
GM gets Chinese boost 08th January 2007
Bosch launches new platinum spark plug 05th January 2007
PGM catalyst making fuel savings 04th January 2007

2006

China concerned over car production levels 29th December 2006
Mercedes hit over 'faulty' catalysts 27th December 2006
Clean Diesel clinches UK deal 20th December 2006
EU looks for 30% emissions cut 20th December 2006
Emissions standards battle rages in US 20th December 2006
Asian nations target emissions 19th December 2006
SUVs escape emissions rules 14th December 2006
New VW Polo emissions better than hybrid 13th December 2006
BASF set for Chinese catalyst acquisition 12th December 2006
Encouraging news for GM 11th December 2006
Vehicle sales up in US 04th December 2006
European automakers see sales dip 04th December 2006

Automakers take on Californian emission rules 29th November 2006
Mazda looks to fuel efficient vehicles 27th November 2006
EU tackles gas guzzlers 10th November 2006
EU plans car emission law 07th November 2006
Fuel efficient vehicles boost Mercedes 02nd November 2006
VW goes green 01st November 2006

European automakers accused over emissions 26th October 2006
Pennsylvania set to attack California emissions standards 24th October 2006
Citroen takes top green award 19th October 2006
GM official confident over fuel cell target 19th October 2006
Toyota companies to exhibit green technologies 18th October 2006
EPA heralds new clean diesel 17th October 2006
California to help eastern states cut emissions 17th October 2006
Pressure on automakers to lower costs of green cars 16th October 2006
German manufacturers collaborate on Bluetec 12th October 2006
Promising start for low sulphur diesel 12th October 2006
New diesel working with technology to reduce emissions 10th October 2006
Bosch unveils new platinum spark plug 02nd October 2006

California unveils landmark emissions law 28th September 2006
Clean Diesel signs licence agreement with Extengine Transport Systems 28th September 2006
Judge backs automotives' emissions case 28th September 2006
EU pollution regulations criticised 27th September 2006
Canada emissions rules derided 26th September 2006
Honda plans world's cleanest diesel 25th September 2006
Japan focuses on platinum 25th September 2006
US approves new air standards 25th September 2006
Green technology to star in Paris 25th September 2006
Zero-emission vehicles 'decades away' 21st September 2006
Car companies sued over emissions 21st September 2006
DaimlerChrysler to cut production 20th September 2006
Emission controls predicted to impact truck market 20th September 2006
More fuel cell vehicles set to arrive 12th September 2006
30th anniversary for low emission sensors 08th September 2006
European Parliament approves car tax on CO2 emissions 06th September 2006
'New business model needed' for Ford 05th September 2006
Mixed fortunes in US car market 04th September 2006
Platinum set for major role in car industry 01st September 2006

Daimler moves on Japanese diesel market 30th August 2006
GM looks to expanding diesel 29th August 2006
Ford creates cleanest US diesel engine yet 22nd August 2006
Ford cuts production 21st August 2006
Volvo unveils Euro V Trucks 17th August 2006
Diesel model 'set to spread' says R&M 16th August 2006
Improved platinum catalyst could clean factory exhaust gases 15th August 2006
Cut in capacity on cards at Ford 04th August 2006
GM to build new India plant 04th August 2006
Poor start to H2 European car sales 02nd August 2006
China aims for 1,000 hydrogen cars by 2010 01st August 2006
Setback for Chinese car sales 01st August 2006
Hyundai introduces diesel SUV into new market 01st August 2006

Insurance sector moves to promote biofuels 20th July 2006
BMW to sell diesel in US 20th July 2006
Flexible fuel Ford produces less CO2 than hybrid 19th July 2006
European car sales down 19th July 2006
Platinum catalysts used in biofuel production 18th July 2006
Biofuels market 'ripe for innovation' 18th July 2006
Taxis to face tougher emissions rules 18th July 2006
Transport CO2 and soot levels plummet 14th July 2006
Passenger car sales up 24% in India 13th July 2006
Further $1.6 millon funding awarded for catalyst research 12th July 2006
Diesel cars at record popularity 11th July 2006
US auto makers adopting diesel emissions technology 10th July 2006
Passenger car sales up 36% in China 07th July 2006
Chinese fuel cell vehicle deal agreed 06th July 2006
US consumers move to more fuel efficient models 06th July 2006
Auto maker commits to fuel cell development 05th July 2006
Huge auto sales growth in China 04th July 2006
$1.36bn investment announced for next generation vehicles 04th July 2006

US 30th June 2006
Supreme Court to consider CO2 regulation 27th June 2006
Mixed results for Japanese car makers 26th June 2006
EU accepts transport growth in new emissions approach 26th June 2006
US state adopts tougher emission rules 26th June 2006
MEPs back tougher air pollution targets 23rd June 2006
Hybrid technology comes to urban vehicle sector 22nd June 2006
Car sales drive Japanese export increase 22nd June 2006
Large car sales continue to grow 20th June 2006
Honda and Lexus sell over 40,000 hybrids 19th June 2006
China under pressure to battle increasing car population 16th June 2006
Fuel cells promoted in commercial vehicle sector 16th June 2006
European auto sales surge 16th June 2006
Diesel popularity rising in South Africa 15th June 2006
European auto sales surge 15th June 2006
Next generation hybrid unveiled 14th June 2006
Toyota plans to double hybrid range 14th June 2006
Diesel demand puts focus on fuel technology investment 13th June 2006
Indian fuel price rises could boost diesel demand 08th June 2006
Carmakers discuss fuel cell future 08th June 2006
Europe urged to boost biodiesel production 06th June 2006
UK car sales up for first time in 2006 06th June 2006
US could boost diesel-hybrid bus numbers 05th June 2006
Diesel emission rules will promote new technology 05th June 2006
US authorities seek smooth transition to new diesel regulations 02nd June 2006
Russian auto market attracts investment 02nd June 2006

Steady growth in Russian automotive market 30th May 2006
Another car maker adds diesel models 24th May 2006
90% Brits want greener cars 24th May 2006
Platinum catalyst centre of excellence in offing 22nd May 2006
US to get Honda diesel range 19th May 2006
New Holland embraces bio-diesel Europe-wide 18th May 2006
Toyota and Nippon Oil explore new diesel solutions 16th May 2006
DaimlerChrysler signs diesel filter deal 15th May 2006
Car sales soar in China 12th May 2006
Diesel manufacturers eye next-gen clean trucks 10th May 2006
Car industry forecast to continue to accelerate 09th May 2006
DaimlerChrysler delivers 30 more fuel cell cars 05th May 2006
EC targets 2025 as emissions peak 05th May 2006
US legislators scrutinise fuel standards 04th May 2006
US authorities seek to increase fuel efficiency 02nd May 2006
Green cars 'in line' for cheap insurance 02nd May 2006

Chinese automotive sector charges on 26th April 2006
British automotive emissions driven down 26th April 2006
European car sales on the up 25th April 2006
Fuel costs not affecting US vehicle demand 25th April 2006
European car emissions ‘need to come down’ 25th April 2006
US diesel emission rules relaxed 24th April 2006
Car manufacturers missing emission targets 21st April 2006
Automobile industry rises to green challenge 19th April 2006
Germany 'accelerates Euro-6 emission plans' 19th April 2006
Hybrid market 'putting the brakes on' 19th April 2006
US car sales on the rise 18th April 2006
Global diesel demand 'set to double' 18th April 2006
Honda to build diesel engines in UK 18th April 2006
BMW considers selling diesel in US 13th April 2006
Western European car market gets into gear 12th April 2006
Diesel car volumes rise in March 06th April 2006
ADAC: Particulate filters can help curb emissions 06th April 2006
UK government seeks to tackle pollution 06th April 2006
Germany to make large green fuel investment 05th April 2006
California emissions bill on the agenda 05th April 2006
GM sales down as carmakers see mixed US results 04th April 2006
Emitec unveils next-gen diesel catalyst 04th April 2006

Corning to expand to China 31st March 2006
Toyota aiming for 31st March 2006
Motorists 'unaware of hybrid technology' 30th March 2006
US set to tighten fuel economy rules 30th March 2006
Detroit Diesel prepares new fleet of clean vehicles 29th March 2006
Biodiesel production to top 6m tonnes by 2006 29th March 2006
ESW in Chinese diesel bus retrofit 29th March 2006
British motor industry gets tough on emissions 28th March 2006
Fuji to begin major diesel manufacture 27th March 2006
Honda ramps up Chinese production 27th March 2006
British car production drops 23rd March 2006
Chancellor targets high-emission vehicles 23rd March 2006
As stricter emissions guidelines loom Volvo snaps up Nissan Diesel stake 22nd March 2006
Honda ramps up Chinese Civic production 22nd March 2006
Plug Power strengthens ties with Honda 21st March 2006
Platinum and nickel catalyst delivers cost savings for ITM Power 20th March 2006
Morrisons launches bioethanol fuel 20th March 2006
Budget to target 'gas guzzlers' 20th March 2006
California to continue 17th March 2006
Chinese car sales continue to boom 16th March 2006
US set to tighten diesel regulations 15th March 2006
Montilla: Euro 5 may have to wait 15th March 2006
CO2 figures add to pressure for emission controls 14th March 2006
BMW could launch hydrogen car ahead of schedule 14th March 2006
Clean diesel campaign to cut Connecticut emissions 13th March 2006
European conference to discuss zero sulphur fuels 09th March 2006
Japanese market 'ready for diesel' 07th March 2006
Renault unveils new diesel filter 06th March 2006
Diesel drives British car market 06th March 2006
Honda ups China production 03rd March 2006
US car majors see sales stall 02nd March 2006
Diesel remains dominant force in Europe 02nd March 2006

London mayor pledges to increase hydrogen buses 28th February 2006
Encouraging signs for US car market 27th February 2006
Honda 'to launch new hybrid car' 24th February 2006
Johnson Matthey to build Russian auto plant 23rd February 2006
Consumers warm to eco-friendly cars 23rd February 2006
Schwarzenegger seeks 'emissions tax' 22nd February 2006
Lexus to offer world's first luxury hybrid 21st February 2006
UPS makes low-emission fleet pledge 20th February 2006
Clean Diesel Technologies in European move 20th February 2006
80 days challenge for green cars 16th February 2006
US car sales fall predicted for 2006 13th February 2006
Chinese hybrid cars to hit the road by Christmas 13th February 2006
Diesel sales to benefit from industry boom 13th February 2006
US 'embracing diesel' 09th February 2006
Chinese car sales on the rise 09th February 2006
Hybrid success boosts Toyota 07th February 2006
Palladium contract for Daimler Chrysler and Norilsk Nickel 06th February 2006
Corning sees strong diesel growth ahead 06th February 2006
Swedish expos target oil independence by 2020 03rd February 2006
GM spends big on hybrid development 02nd February 2006
Better news for GM 02nd February 2006
PSA Peugeot Citroen unveils diesel prototypes 01st February 2006
Smart engine development underway 01st February 2006
Volvo unveils its 'cleanest' engines 01st February 2006
Consultation on low emission zone in London underway 01st February 2006

GM and Ford see sales slide 31st January 2006
European diesel sales on the rise 31st January 2006
Ethanol fuel winning backers 31st January 2006
Bullish outlook for truck industry 30th January 2006
Quantum delivers first five Priuses 27th January 2006
Diesel emissions project wins EPA backing 26th January 2006
Diesel gaining ground in US 25th January 2006
More hybrids on the way 24th January 2006
Concerns raised over new emissions standards 24th January 2006
Ford announces major cuts 24th January 2006
ONS: UK car production falls 24th January 2006
Ford and GM look to get back on track 23rd January 2006
Schwarzenegger continues clean air drive 23rd January 2006
Tax breaks get bigger in US for hybrids 23rd January 2006
Diesel prospects appear strong 18th January 2006
Daimler hopes cleaner diesel will boost sales 17th January 2006
Toyota hits record production in North America 17th January 2006
Swiss government to up clean air plans 17th January 2006
Further falls for European manufacturers 17th January 2006
London Assembly to examine emissions plan 17th January 2006
Fuel cells introduced to Indian market 16th January 2006
Ford sees Chinese lift 16th January 2006
Americans turn to diesel engines 13th January 2006
Toyota considers hybrid options for new truck 12th January 2006
Acura unveils catalytic converter technology 12th January 2006
Chinese firm in $370m emissions initiative 12th January 2006
Oakland launches diesel emissions programme 10th January 2006
Platinum demand pushing auto costs 10th January 2006
Mercedes raises clean engine bar 09th January 2006
Chrysler to up production 09th January 2006
Peugeot plans diesel hybrids 06th January 2006
'Fuel station' house showcases hydrogen economy potential 05th January 2006
Car giants continue to suffer 05th January 2006
SA catalyst industry concerned over diminishing MIDP benefits 04th January 2006
US states join Californian CO2 legislation 04th January 2006
India to showcase hybrids and fuel cells 03rd January 2006

2005

Global auto market expected to grow in 2006 30th December 2005
US prepares for mandatory emission tests 29th December 2005
New hybrid offers fuel cell potential 23rd December 2005
Harmful diesel effects hasten emission calls 20th December 2005
BP opens new hydrogen facility 19th December 2005
IEA keen for auto firms to foot emissions bill 16th December 2005
European car sales slide 15th December 2005
Audi 14th December 2005
China launches hybrid bus 14th December 2005
South Africa plans emission tests 13th December 2005
CARS 21 calls for green technology 12th December 2005
Toyota registers hybrids in China 12th December 2005
US transit agency funds hybrid buses 09th December 2005
GM and fiat look to diesel 09th December 2005
Jobs fall as Ford looks to stay competitive 08th December 2005
Worldwide car sales pick up 07th December 2005
UK November diesel car sales a record 07th December 2005
Chancellor commits to green 06th December 2005
Germany sees upturn in car sales 06th December 2005
Toyota bucks sales trend 02nd December 2005
EU 'must do more' to meet emissions goal 01st December 2005

Green incentives 'unnecessary' 30th November 2005
India ready to roll out fuel efficient cars 30th November 2005
BP invests in hydrogen economy 29th November 2005
EU 'to miss climate goals' 29th November 2005
China explores diesel solution 29th November 2005
Hong Kong continues to tackle diesel emissions 25th November 2005
Chevrolet prepares for clean diesel production 25th November 2005
Rypos expanding diesel filter production 24th November 2005
Honda explores home fuel cell system 23rd November 2005
India aims big with hydrogen transport 22nd November 2005
New technology 22nd November 2005
GM cuts production forecast 22nd November 2005
Daewoo goes for green diesel 21st November 2005
Honda sees hydrogen growth 21st November 2005
Platinum allergenic fears quelled 21st November 2005
Philippines strives to improve diesel controls 18th November 2005
VW develops diesel solution 17th November 2005
Europe suffers October car sales slump 17th November 2005
Peugeot Citroen to unveil hybrid 17th November 2005
German car sales up 16th November 2005
Diesel industry embraces new EPA rules 16th November 2005
Diesel gets a makeover 15th November 2005
Europe to face fuel efficient influx 14th November 2005
Beijing buses get diesel re-fit 11th November 2005
Transport secretary eyes up hydrogen future 10th November 2005
Robots help make hydrogen economy a reality 10th November 2005
Cleaner diesel for US buses 10th November 2005
European car sales down 10th November 2005
NJ approves diesel scheme 09th November 2005
US EPA targets diesel emissions 09th November 2005
Volvo presses for diesel changes 09th November 2005
Car sales slump continues 07th November 2005
SCR leads Daimler's research 07th November 2005
US car sales look unlikely to hit reverse 04th November 2005
Car sales level off in Europe 03rd November 2005
Toyota and GM stall on fuel cell agreement 03rd November 2005
Volkswagen revamps diesel technology 01st November 2005
EPA in clean diesel bus initiative 01st November 2005

Hybrids drive Toyota to top spot 31st October 2005
China to see more hybrids 31st October 2005
Water fuel cells move step closer 27th October 2005
US eyes up diesel emission controls 26th October 2005
Bosch launches Denoxtronic in India 26th October 2005
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Fuel cell debate set to run and run 25th October 2005
New DC/DC exchanger to accelerate fuel cell car production 25th October 2005
BMW sees Chinese car sales rise 25th October 2005
Fuel cells wow Tokyo audience 24th October 2005
California clamps down on emissions 24th October 2005
Japanese continue clean emissions debate 21st October 2005
FCVs navigate city conditions 20th October 2005
Hydrogen compressor to improve fuel cell efficiency 20th October 2005
DTF: New standards needed for Californian bus emissions 20th October 2005
Honda to show FCX fuel cell car in Toyko 19th October 2005
China's car sales continue to see strong growth 18th October 2005
Daimler takes diesel to Japan 18th October 2005
Fuel cell moped up for Turner Prize 18th October 2005
Hydrogen fuel cells given a lift 17th October 2005
Japan to ban high-emission trucks 17th October 2005
Fuel cell-powered Fine-X wows Tokyo 14th October 2005
HK set to adopt Euro IV standard 14th October 2005
Diesel and hybrids top efficiency charts 13th October 2005
Fuel cells drive Mercedes' future 13th October 2005
Congressional Act proposes diesel solution 13th October 2005
Daimler takes biggest ever hybrid bus order 12th October 2005
Car sales on the rise in Europe 12th October 2005
German car sales bounce back 11th October 2005
Hydrogen-fuel institute planned for Japan 10th October 2005
VDIK launches clean air campaign 10th October 2005
Scientists examine fuel cell efficacy 07th October 2005
NAP unveils results 07th October 2005
NGK launches new spark plugs 07th October 2005
Fuel cells: 06th October 2005
SCR only way forward for DaimlerChrysler 06th October 2005
£183m boost for fuel-efficient diesel engines 06th October 2005
French car market on the rise 05th October 2005
Mercedes S-Class emission controls outstrip Euro IV 04th October 2005
China making strides in fuel cell technology 04th October 2005
US car sales slump 03rd October 2005

Shell: Fuel cell vehicles set to soar 30th September 2005
Ford's fuel-economic diesels in demand 29th September 2005
Hydrogen tablets offer storage solution 29th September 2005
Growth in demand for platinum spark plugs 29th September 2005
UK set for world's first fuel cell sports car 29th September 2005
Biodiesel grows in popularity 28th September 2005
Johnson Matthey leading fuel cell drive 27th September 2005
Car production increase in August 26th September 2005
GM counting on diesel 26th September 2005
Ford announces plans for hybrid push 22nd September 2005
Tenneco predicts European diesel take-off 22nd September 2005
Diesel to capitalise on EU plans for new emissions sensors 20th September 2005
Diesel has important clean role to play 19th September 2005
London emissions tax for heavy vehicles 16th September 2005
New bill proposed to make US vehicles more efficient 16th September 2005
Fuel cell-powered buggy launched 16th September 2005
Widespread hybrid use predicted by 2015 15th September 2005
New York cabs set for hybrid option 14th September 2005
Rise in European car sales 14th September 2005
Bernhard sees light for US car market 13th September 2005
California reduces vehicle emissions level 13th September 2005
VW: Diesel demand soaring in US 13th September 2005
Fuel cells given truck lift 13th September 2005
Western Europe sees car sales rise 12th September 2005
VW announces Chinese hybrid plans 12th September 2005
New autocatalyst plant planned for Korea 09th September 2005
German car sales jump 08th September 2005
British diesel market continues to flourish 07th September 2005
US oil prices 07th September 2005
Scientists seek to cut diesel emissions 07th September 2005
Canada to see diesel surge 06th September 2005
Scientists seek to power transit fleets with fuel cells 05th September 2005
US automotive market hits the brakes 02nd September 2005
Super efficient diesel engine developed 01st September 2005

Automakers urged to make greener cars 31st August 2005
VW in fuel cell development 31st August 2005
EPA launches clean diesel grants 24th August 2005
Over 2,000 fuel cell installations in operation worldwide 24th August 2005
Russia focussed on hydrogen-based economy 23rd August 2005
Diesel hybrid buses head to San Francisco 22nd August 2005
Fuel cell car takes second place in rally 22nd August 2005
Toyota fuel cell could help power the home 22nd August 2005
GM, Bosch and Stanford Uni to deliver clean engines 18th August 2005
Toyota given green light for fuel cell SUV 17th August 2005
ORYXE Energy begins delivery of OR-LED 17th August 2005
Germany considers car ban 15th August 2005
Sri Lanka agrees emissions test 11th August 2005
Diesel consumption threatens future 10th August 2005
US national energy plan unveiled 09th August 2005
Fuel cell motorbike wins Asian backing 09th August 2005
British diesel market continues to grow 05th August 2005
German army explores portable fuel cells 05th August 2005
FreedomCAR and Fuel partnership has 04th August 2005
US diesel lobby welcomes tax credit plans 02nd August 2005
New hydrogen production technique developed 02nd August 2005
US car industry set for bumper July 02nd August 2005

New pact to boost green technologies 29th July 2005
EU looks to close emissions gap 25th July 2005
Fuel cell technology continues to make milestones 22nd July 2005
New hydrogen storage technique proposed 21st July 2005
Honda announces fuel cell motorcycle plans 20th July 2005
EC developing Euro V emissions rules 20th July 2005
China's car industry revs up again 18th July 2005
European car sales accelerate 15th July 2005
Mercedes models set for diesel filters 12th July 2005
Car sales stall in UK 07th July 2005
Hydrogen powered-car seeks efficiency record 05th July 2005
US car sales surge 04th July 2005

US diesel sector set for 30th June 2005
Scientists conduct fuel cell reaction study on gold-platinum electrocatalysts 30th June 2005
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New study highlights health benefits of fuel cell vehicles 27th June 2005
Honda slashes costs of fuel cell vehicles 27th June 2005
DTI: Automotive emissions must come down 23rd June 2005
First fuel cell motorbike gets US premiere 20th June 2005
Diesel industry endorses clean air initiative 17th June 2005
Toyota seeks to slash fuel cell costs 17th June 2005
Jaguar's diesel models meet Euro IV standards 16th June 2005
Volvo embarks on fuel cell venture 14th June 2005
Volkswagen unveils new hybrid fuel cell model 14th June 2005
Daimler unveils new diesel car 09th June 2005
Indian firms to develop fuel cell vehicles 08th June 2005
EPA launches massive emissions testing programme 07th June 2005
Experts call for tougher rules on diesel pollutants 07th June 2005
Chinese market opts for smaller cars 06th June 2005
Schwarzenegger commits California to low-emissions future 03rd June 2005
Fuel cell systems stand strong during blackouts 02nd June 2005
Automotive heavyweights see sales slump 02nd June 2005
Fuel cell vehicles used to promote hydrogen technology 02nd June 2005

Germany rejects particle filter initiative 31st May 2005
California unveils new hydrogen initiative 27th May 2005
UK car production exceeds 2004 levels 27th May 2005
Europe set for hydrogen technology drive 27th May 2005
Chinese carmaker to ramp up production 27th May 2005
New funding for Norwegian hydrogen projects 26th May 2005
Fuel cell components market worth $100bn by 2013 26th May 2005
US announces $64m to fund hydrogen fuel research 26th May 2005
SA reserves offer potential for fuel cell success 25th May 2005
Bright future for diesel, says CAP 25th May 2005
Gas prices hit SUV sales 23rd May 2005
Major breakthrough in fuel cell technology 20th May 2005
ONS: Transport emissions still rising 20th May 2005
Platinum catalyst scoops award 20th May 2005
DTI offers funding for zero emission technology 19th May 2005
Toyota targets major emissions reduction 17th May 2005
Australia urged to impose 60% emissions cut 16th May 2005
Germany to give diesel filter tax breaks 12th May 2005
Toyota and GM confirm fuel cell venture plans 11th May 2005
Diesel emissions standards adopted in Washington 11th May 2005
Hydrogen power dominates clean technology show 10th May 2005
Toyota proposes hybrid technology to aid GM 09th May 2005
US could yet warm to advanced diesel market 09th May 2005
New palladium-based fuel cell 06th May 2005
Japan to enforce rigorous emissions restrictions 05th May 2005
Canada receives first hybrid bus 05th May 2005
South Korea targets diesel tax plan 04th May 2005

Diesel products market set to boom 29th April 2005
China's car sale growth slows 29th April 2005
Hybrids booming in US market 26th April 2005
Pacific seeks to develop reduced pgm fuel cell 26th April 2005
Plans for Chicago hydrogen fuelling station unveiled 25th April 2005
Fuel cell 21st April 2005
Chinese car markets continue to offer growth 21st April 2005
PSA Peugeot Citroen hits million milestone for DPFs 18th April 2005
Fuel price hikes prompt fleet operators to turn to platinum 18th April 2005
SMMT: Diesel helps cut transport emissions 14th April 2005
New Indo-Canadian fuel cell partnership founded 14th April 2005
Fiat develops new hydrogen offering 13th April 2005
European car sales drop 13th April 2005
New technology improves diesel filter performance 12th April 2005
Demand blossoms for diesel particulate filters 12th April 2005
US under pressure over auto emissions 08th April 2005
Hyundai and Honda make headway in China 08th April 2005
Breakthrough offers promise for hydrogen economy 07th April 2005
Rolls Royce seeks to develop fuel cell offering 06th April 2005
Fuel cell cars debut in Detroit 05th April 2005
US army awaits world's first fuel cell truck 04th April 2005
Ruthenium-based catalyst offers fuel cell breakthrough 04th April 2005
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Extra time for EU states to enforce emissions limits 01st April 2005

Commercial fuel cell technology 'ready by 2010' 31st March 2005
Nanotech could hold key to fuel cell success 31st March 2005
US fuel cell industry gets into gear 31st March 2005
Diesel technology set to evolve 30th March 2005
Fuel cell survey identifies platinum price as key issue 30th March 2005
Chinese carmakers plan price cuts 30th March 2005
Japan's carmakers buoyed by strong demand 29th March 2005
BMW venture sees sales dip, as Chinese market hits the breaks 21st March 2005
DaimlerChrysler set to sell fuel cell car from 2012 18th March 2005
California set for hydrogen fuelling station 18th March 2005
European car sales slide 17th March 2005
Nanoparticle research may reduce emissions 16th March 2005
Palladium to power ultra-efficient catalysts 16th March 2005
Hydrogen motorcycle is unveiled 15th March 2005
Germany poised to build hydrogen fuel station infrastructure 14th March 2005
Fuel cell industry on the verge of 10th March 2005
GM: Fuel cell vehicle by 2010 09th March 2005
Japan approves hydrogen filling station 09th March 2005
Implats: Automotive sector to drive pgm demand 09th March 2005
New York doubles school bus retrofits 08th March 2005
Western European car sales slide 08th March 2005
Fuel cell developer improves platinum loading 04th March 2005
US proposes $65million for fuel cell initiative 04th March 2005
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Mercedes to equip all cars with filters 03rd March 2005
Honda unveils new fuel cell capabilities 03rd March 2005
GM and Ford cut US production 03rd March 2005
DaimlerChrysler unveils next generation fuel cell 02nd March 2005
Canada close to emissions deal 01st March 2005

GM unveils new fuel cell car 25th February 2005
California launches fuel cell buses 24th February 2005
Consumers back car emissions label system 24th February 2005
DTF highlights diesel emissions progress 24th February 2005
US Clear Air Task Force praise new US diesel engine regulations 23rd February 2005
Nissan unveils new fuel cell stack 22nd February 2005
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US market ready for diesel 17th February 2005
Western European car sales slide 16th February 2005
Mitsubishi set to develop new fuel cell model 10th February 2005
Suzuki selects iridium-tipped spark plugs 10th February 2005
US budget proposes boost for hydrogen research 09th February 2005
Iridium spark plugs set to power Subaru to success 08th February 2005
Johnson Matthey wins EPA backing for catalyst 08th February 2005
Clean cars to get new green labels 07th February 2005
BP increases investment in clean diesel technology 07th February 2005
Hybrid market in US will peak by 2010 04th February 2005
Honda announces Vegas fuel cell drive 04th February 2005
EC evaluates new diesel emission levels 03rd February 2005
Mixed fortunes for car manufacturers 02nd February 2005
Japan to fund fuel cell research 02nd February 2005
Diesel and hybrids poised to capture US market share 01st February 2005
Nissan chief: 01st February 2005

CARB certifies diesel emissions system 31st January 2005
Hydrogen vehicles arrive in New York 31st January 2005
US car sales expected to slow in 2005 31st January 2005
Hybrids tipped to enjoy strong growth 28th January 2005
Platinum set to benefit from spark plug evolution 27th January 2005
Honda delivers fuel cell cars to LA 26th January 2005
Honda sees production up 6.1 per cent 25th January 2005
US hybrid car sales double 24th January 2005
Chinese car sales to slow further 24th January 2005
Slowdown hits Ford sales 21st January 2005
GM enjoys sales increase, but profits plummet 20th January 2005
GM: Chinese car market will continue expansion 19th January 2005
Toyota to sell 20,000 hybrids in Europe 18th January 2005
US continues to develop hydrogen infrastructure 18th January 2005
DTI delivers financial backing for UK fuel cell industry 17th January 2005
Western Europe sees strong car sales 17th January 2005
New hydrogen refuelling station in Singapore 14th January 2005
Green hydrogen buses 14th January 2005
Tax breaks proposed for cleaner cars 14th January 2005
GM's Chinese partner sees sales rise as market cools 14th January 2005
Festive hike for US car sales 13th January 2005
Japan aims to crack down on emissions 13th January 2005
Honda plans to rent fuel cell vehicles 12th January 2005
VW: North America will embrace diesel 11th January 2005
Hydrogen buses hit the streets 10th January 2005
GM unveils new hydrogen car 10th January 2005
Diesel power helps UK car sales stay strong 10th January 2005
GM sees Chinese sales soar as it looks to the future 07th January 2005
Hydrogen fleets to be on the road by 2020 07th January 2005
Hyundai enters next generation of fuel cell technology 06th January 2005
VW chief: Diesel can deliver clean cars 06th January 2005
Chrysler's platinum spark plugs tweak performance 06th January 2005
Ultra-clean cars wow auto show 05th January 2005
DaimlerChrysler marks fuel cell production milestone 05th January 2005
US monthly automotive sales stabilise 04th January 2005

2004

VW adds anti-soot filter to diesel-powered SUV 31st December 2004
FAW drives Chinese car sales past the million mark 31st December 2004
New York State funds fuel cell development 24th December 2004
Mazda pioneers hydrogen-powered rotary engine 22nd December 2004
Mayor of London paves the way for cleaner taxis 22nd December 2004
London hydrogen station draws closer to completion 21st December 2004
Sales fillip for French car market 21st December 2004
China revs up green cars for Beijing 2008 20th December 2004
US car market set for difficult 2005 17th December 2004
German business backing fuel cell technology 16th December 2004
US seeks to boost hydrogen economy 15th December 2004
US car sales stumble 15th December 2004
GM in hybrid partnership with Daimler 14th December 2004
Western Europe sees car sales soar 14th December 2004
California gets tough with diesel truck emissions 13th December 2004
Campaigners attack challenge to emissions caps 09th December 2004
Carmakers challenge California's emissions regulations 08th December 2004
Diesel cars could be banned from city centres 06th December 2004
China's demand for new cars slows 06th December 2004
Nanotechnology to deliver cost savings for automotive sector 03rd December 2004
Russia and Canada buck the downturn 02nd December 2004

Lending clampdown impacts on Chinese automotive market 30th November 2004
Toyota: Chinese market will continue 26th November 2004
Toyota tests hydrogen prototype 26th November 2004
BP brings hydrogen station to the UK 25th November 2004
EU fuel cell buses going the distance 24th November 2004
Vauxhall scoops fuel cell award 24th November 2004
GM: Hydrogen cars could help power homes 23rd November 2004
$170m for clean fuels development at Alaskan plant 23rd November 2004
Rhode Island considers California's car emissions model 22nd November 2004
Honda tests new home energy system 19th November 2004
Fuel cell sector set for massive growth 18th November 2004
Honda's FCX arrives in the Big Apple 18th November 2004
Chinese automotive industry slows up 17th November 2004
Western Europe sees car sales slump 16th November 2004
North America proves wary of diesel 16th November 2004
Germany embraces hydrogen economy 15th November 2004
US car sales stall 15th November 2004
Honda delivers FCX to the US 11th November 2004
Canada considers Californian emissions model 11th November 2004
Shell and GM open new hydrogen station 10th November 2004
Hyundai fast tracks new fuel cell future 09th November 2004
BMW sees Chinese sales slowdown 09th November 2004
Select committee report calls for cleaner cars 08th November 2004
British scientists in hydrogen breakthrough 05th November 2004
British car sales dip 05th November 2004
EU funds new hydrogen bus scheme 04th November 2004
Chinese automotive market to ride out rate rise 04th November 2004
Fuel cell award winner urges multi-billion dollar investment 04th November 2004
French car sales stutter 03rd November 2004
Canada continues to develop hydrogen economy infrastructure 03rd November 2004
Fuel Cell Seminar sees scooter debut 02nd November 2004
Global fuel cell sales soar 01st November 2004
GM helps drive Chinese hybrid technology 01st November 2004

Oil price pushes up sales of ethanol-powered cars 29th October 2004
China fuels new efficiency drive 29th October 2004
US car and truck sales set to fall 27th October 2004
New fuel cell vehicle for US army 27th October 2004
US govt announces hydrogen fuel funding 26th October 2004
DaimlerChrysler in fuel cell drive 26th October 2004
SADC moves towards unleaded future 25th October 2004
China tightens emission controls 21st October 2004
Darling backs hydrogen fuel investment 20th October 2004
DTE unveils new hydrogen station 20th October 2004
Volvo Truck set to produce self-cleaning filter 19th October 2004
September sales reignite spark in China's automotive sector 19th October 2004
US automotive sector sends retail sales soaring 18th October 2004
GM Daewoo unveils new hybrid car 18th October 2004
Fuel cell industry approaches maturity 15th October 2004
Ford in hybrid technology breakthrough 14th October 2004
Western Europe sees car sales stutter 14th October 2004
Italy set to levy tax on SUVs 12th October 2004
GM confident of Chinese automotive growth 12th October 2004
India to adopt European vehicle emission rules 11th October 2004
Hybrid industry gaining ground in the US 11th October 2004
Honda finds its fuel cell vision of the future 08th October 2004
DaimlerChrysler: 100 fuel cell cars on the road by 2005 06th October 2004
Australian govt invests A$67m in fuel cell buses 05th October 2004
Platinum plays its part in 30 years of emission controls 04th October 2004
US car sales soar ten per cent 04th October 2004
US clean diesel industry gathers pace 01st October 2004

Canadian fuel cell sector blossoms 29th September 2004
EPA confident in ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel supply 29th September 2004
CARB emissions rules could curb US car sales 29th September 2004
VW chief: Western European market set to stagnate 29th September 2004
Commercial fuel cell powered bikes on the road 28th September 2004
California votes for new clean air regulations 27th September 2004
US automotive analysts anticipate strong September sales 27th September 2004
Paris sees fuel cell cars take centre stage 27th September 2004
GM: European car market under regulatory pressure 24th September 2004
Yamaha tests fuel cell-powered motorcycle 23rd September 2004
BMW sets record with hydrogen cars 23rd September 2004
First fuel cell scooter to grace Methanol Forum 22nd September 2004
Toyota and Honda target clean diesel vehicles 22nd September 2004
VW showcases new fuel cell van 17th September 2004
Chinese automotive industry revises sales forecast 16th September 2004
Volkswagen in diesel fuel cell partnership 16th September 2004
Indian automotive market gears up for growth 15th September 2004
Toyota eyes Chinese hybrid market 15th September 2004
Ford focuses on the fuel cell future 14th September 2004
Western Europe sees car sales stall 14th September 2004
Australia launches fuel-cell powered bus fleet 14th September 2004
Chinese vehicle sales top three million 13th September 2004
GM backs EC's fuel cell scheme 09th September 2004
Toyota joins Chinese automotive rush 08th September 2004
Ford excited by new hydrogen engine tests 07th September 2004
Hybrid and diesel ve