Eco Cars
 New Toyota Prius technology and innovationIt is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid power technology and environmental leadership on to a higher level. (more) |
 Mini E joins Government electric vehicle announcementIan Robertson, Sales and Marketing Director of BMW Group AG, today joined Business Secretary Peter Mandelson and Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon in Scotland as they launched the Government’s vision for ultra-low carbon transport in the UK. (more) |
 Mazda Begins Commercial Leasing of World\'s First Hybrid Rotary Hydrogen VehicleMazda commenced commercial leasing of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a hydrogen hybrid vehicle that offers substantially improved performance thanks to the addition of a hybrid system. (more) |
 32 U.S. retailers for Fisker AutomotiveFisker Automotive has appointed its first group of U.S. retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900, 100mpg Karma sedan later this year. (more) |
 Tesla Model S will cost under $50,000Tesla will unveil its Model S prototype sedan March 26 at the Tesla design studio inside the SpaceX rocket factory, in Hawthorne, Calif. This is going to be a historic event for car enthusiasts; the Model S will likely be the world\'s first mass-produced, high ... (more) |
 Magna Steyr offers shortcut to EV productionAs car manufacturers start to feel the economic pinch, they are looking to outsource more and more of their product development work to suppliers. That’s the view of Austrian-based Magna Steyr, best-known for its contract manufacturing for the likes of ... (more) |
 Major role for UK’s Zytek in electric Smart projectThere hasn’t been much good news for the UK midlands motor industry of late – but UK-based electric car specialist Zytek has received a boost with the contract to build and fit the electric drivetrain for the second-generation Smart Fortwo ED at ... (more) |
| Ampera Gets Power and Refinement from Voltec Propulsion System The revolutionary Opel Ampera will be the first emission-free, electrically driven automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving. With its Voltec electric propulsion system providing lively acceleration and high levels of refinement, the five-door Ampera seats four passengers in comfort, offers a useful trunk for their luggage, and features an extende ... (more) |
 Geneva World Premiere: Opel Ampera to Debut in 2011The revolutionary Opel Ampera today celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. General Motors Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, unveiled the extended-range electric vehicle and announced plans to put the car into production in late 2011. (more) |
| General Motors Outlines Roadmap for Cities to Plug Into the Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicle General Motors today outlined a comprehensive plan of action to help communities get ready for plug-in electric vehicles such as the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. GM announced details of the plan at the Washington Auto Show. \"Collaborating with communities such as San Francisco and metropolitan areas such as Washington, D.C. - where there\'s already an intere ... (more) |
 The new Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid BlueMotionIn parallel to pure gasoline and diesel versions, Volkswagen will be bringing the next version of the Touareg to market as a hybrid version too. Average fuel consumption: less than 9. (more) |
 Mitsubishi Motors to show i MiEV SPORT AIR concept at 2009 Geneva ShowMitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the i MiEV SPORT AIR concept model its global debut at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 3 through March 15 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general ... (more) |
 London Mayor Test Drives the Tesla RoadsterLondon Mayor Boris Johnson has become the latest high profile individual to test drive the world’s only fully electric, zero emission sports car, the Tesla Roadster last week in London. (more) |
 Seat presents its electric car project to Spanish governmentSEAT presented an electrically-driven vehicle prototype on which the Spanish brand is currently working to Miguel Sebastián, Spanish minister for Industry, Tourism and Business. (more) |
 Converj: the \'Cadillac\' of electric vehiclesGeneral Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form of luxury transportation, with the Cadillac Converj Concept. The Cadillac Converj was developed as a well-appointed grand touring coupe with a bold ... (more) |
 Chrysler ENVI – Plugged into the WorldWith its rapidly growing portfolio of ENVI-powered electric vehicles, Chrysler LLC is inspiring a personal mobility revolution, creating a new generation of responsible, no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles for consumers who care about the pl ... (more) |
 Chrysler 200C EV Concept: Contemporary Design, Range-extended Electric Vehicle Drive System and Platform for Future ConnectivityThe definitive blend of design and technology, the all-new Chrysler 200C EV concept redefines the idea of responsible mobility with a touch of class and sophistication never before embodied so elegantly in one vehicle. (more) |
 Ford\'s Green Drive moves up a gear for 2009Ford\'s exciting new product line-up includes the most fuel-efficient family cars ever offered. The company\'s frugal, low emission vehicles and its sustainable production have both attracted praise from the likes of Green-Car-Guide. (more) |
 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EVThe Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that provides a glimpse into the future of a “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” vehicle with renowned Jeep Wrangler capability. (more) |
 Jeep Patriot EVJeep Patriot EV joins the growing portfolio of electric-drive vehicles being developed by Chrysler LLC. As a Range-extended Electric Vehicle, the Jeep Patriot EV combines the electric-drive components of an Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and ... (more) |
 Dodge Circuit EVThe Dodge Circuit EV displays bold exterior and interior styling with outstanding performance, zero gasoline consumption and zero tailpipe emissions. The Dodge Circuit EV design screams pure sports car from every angle. (more) |
 Detroit 2009: BYD e6, world\'s first production dual-mode plug-in hybridAs the latest star in a rapidly expanding portfolio of green, high-tech products, the all-new BYD e6 electric vehicle is being unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (more) |
| GM to Manufacture Own Lithium-Ion Batteries in U.S. General Motors announced at the Detroit Auto Show that the advanced lithium-ion battery technology needed to power cars such as the Chevy Volt will be produced in the U.S. Their facility will be the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant operated by a major automaker in the U.S., and it is expected to create new \"green\" jobs. GM commitment towards t ... (more) |
| Reva announces lithium-ion electric car and fast charge station Reva Electric Car Company (REVA), the market and technology-leader in the EV (electric vehicle) personal transport segment, announces the European launch of its lithium-ion (li-ion) battery powered EV the REVA L-ion. Based on the REVAi platform, the current version of the world’s best selling city electric car, the REVA L-ion is the result of more th ... (more) |
| Nissan to showcase its green technologies at Eco-Products 2008 Nissan will showcase its latest environmental technologies at Eco-Products 2008, the largest exhibition of environmentally friendly products and services in Japan, to be held from December 11 to 13, 2008 at the Tokyo Big Sight. Under the Nissan Green Program 2010, the company aims to be a leader in zero-emission vehicles and is committed t ... (more) |
| New road turns traffic into electricity A new type of road that generates electricity as traffic drives over it could mean British motorists will one day become a source of cheap power, according to green breakdown provider, the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).The Israeli engineers behind the project claim that a 1km stretch of the power-generating asphalt will generate 400 kilowatts - e ... (more) |
| Electrovaya Partners With Tata Motors and Miljo to Launch Electric Car and Battery Production in Norway Electrovaya announced it is partnering with Tata Motors and Miljo Grenland/Innovasjon to manufacture batteries and electric cars in Norway, beginning 2009, using Electrovaya's proprietary and award winning Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) battery technology. (more) |
 A new experience - Driving pleasure without emissions: The Mini EThe BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance r ... (more) |
 Mazda Hydrogen Rotary Vehicle takes to the Road in NorwayMazda announced today that is has introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway’s public roads in collaboration with the Hydrogen Road of Norway, (HyNor) project. (more) |
| Partnership between Renault and EDF, objective: zero emissions Renault and French electric utility EDF today signed a memorandum of understanding to create, starting with France, a large scale zero-emissions individual transport and travel system. The objective is to establish electric cars as a viable and attractive transport solution for consumers. The partnership was officially launched today by Carlos Ghosn, Preside ... (more) |
 The cult car smart is heading to a mobile green future with electric driveAt the Paris Motor Show 2008 smart is presenting the latest generation smart fortwo with electric drive to an international audience for the first time. In future, the advantages of the smart fortwo electric drive, which produces no local emissions, will be ... (more) |
 New Fiat Panda EcoA money-saving, planet-friendly version of Fiat’s top-selling Panda has just gone on sale in the UK, making it the third new version of Fiat’s widely-acclaimed city car announced this summer. (more) |
| Tesla Motors exhibits at this year’s Paris Auto Show Tesla Motors Inc. is experiencing a tremendous amount of momentum, and we’d love to discuss the company’s recent achievements at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Tesla’s exhibit is in Hall 5.1, Stand 131, Allée A. Darryl Siry, Tesla’s Senior Vice President for Global Sales, Marketing and Service, will also be at the show on Oct. 2 ... (more) |
 EDF Energy and Toyota launch UK trials of Plug-in Hybrid VehicleEDF Energy and Toyota have teamed up to road trial the first Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) introduced by a car manufacturer to the UK. Trials start today and will continue for more than one year. (more) |
 Nissan previews next generation environmental vehiclesNissan today unveiled all-electric and original hybrid electric prototype vehicles, both powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries. Under the NISSAN GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans t ... (more) |
 Lotus introduces 'Safe & Sound' HybridLotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has developed technologies to synthesise external sound on electric and hybrid vehicles to counteract the growing concern these ‘quiet’ vehicles pose to pedestrians and cyclists. (more) |
 Electric car company NICE says London's mayor is on the right roadLondon electric car company NICE has welcomed the London mayor's announcement that the number of re-charging points within the capital will be almost tebled in the next two years. (more) |
 Low emission Honda Roadster breaks coverHonda's low-emission sportscar study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London..The lightweight roadster design study is a concept showing Honda's core engineering principals, designing stylish and exciting cars that are ... (more) |
| ‘Green’ Car buyers prepared to pay significant premium for Electric Cars Environmentally aware car buyers will pay a premium of up to 30 per cent for zero emission driving but are divided on accepting compromise on space, performance and utility.These are the key findings from in depth interviews carried out by Liberty Electric Cars, among visitors to the Eden Project ‘Green’ Car Show.Sixty-five per cent of respondents said that ... (more) |
 City’s U-turn on free parking for electric cars is barmy, says NICE Car CompanyNews that the City of London is to end free parking for electric vehicles because the scheme has become 'too successful’ has been branded barmy by electric car company NICE. The U-turn comes in the week government is expected to publish its renewable energy st ... (more) |
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