Zero-emission Van: The Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz Vito
Feb 12, 2010
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a prototype of a battery-powered van based on the Mercedes-Benz Vito at the informal EU Competitiveness Council meeting in San Sebastián, which was held from 7 to 9 February ... Continue reading
Alfa MultiAir launch is out of this world
Feb 11, 2010
Alfa Romeo is bringing the classic Space Invaders arcade game to life in an interactive UK first ... Continue reading
New 500 Multijet: More Power and Performance; Lower Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Feb 10, 2010
The Fiat 500 has been the forerunner of many new technologies and features such as Start&Stop, along with eco:Drive, Blue&Me, and Euro 5 engines. Now, Fiat's popular range of city cars is to be further enhanced with the introduction of a powerful new 1.3-litre 16-valve MultiJet diesel engine ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2010
Volvo Car UK has revealed 119g/km DRIVe versions of its S80 executive saloon and V70 premium estate, the fourth and fifth body style it's launched delivering CO2 emissions below 120 g/km ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Supports Tax Credits for Waste Energy Recovery Systems
Jan 22, 2010
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced its support of House Bill 4144, which would expand the Investment Tax Credit for waste energy recovery systems like those currently being developed by Cyclone. âTo help systems like ours compete effectively with a âdo nothingâ ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce that their latest concept, the New Compact Coupe (NCC) Hybrid, has been named the "Best Concept" by AutoWeek at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Every year, editors from AutoWeek search the halls of the world's biggest auto shows, and ... Continue reading
A Groundbreaking Component for Future-Generation Engines
Jan 9, 2010
UniAir/MultiAir: Schaeffler Group manufactures the world's first fully variable hydraulic valve control system DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The market launch of the world's first fully variable hydraulic valve control system once again substantiates the Schaeffler Group's reputation as an innovation leader and problem solver for ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Unprecedented Nine New Engines, Six New Transmissions in North America in 2010
Jan 8, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- -- Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio, which totals 60 new powertrains -- Ford's all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter direct injection engine will power ... Continue reading
Audi-Backed CO2 Project Gets to the Root of the Problem
Jan 8, 2010
Vorsprung durch Technik brand plants 36,000 oak trees to create a CO2 'reservoir' as part of a wide-reaching efficiency initiative ... Continue reading
Mini E Exclusive - First Drive Satisfying
Jan 6, 2010
First results of Mini E pilot prove to be satisfying By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, Last month, during the exclusive preview of the Active E Concept (>>>LINK), BMW also presented the outcome of the first results with the electric Mini E in Berlin. The trendy Mini-division had the premiere of bringing on ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Show: An Electric Cavalcade
Jan 4, 2010
Washington DC January 4, 2010; With federal mileage standards rising, automakers next week will show a fresh group of fuel-efficient vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to Automotive News, Ford will unveil the redesigned production Focus, and Honda will show the production versi ... Continue reading
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review
Dec 31, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI If your last experience with a diesel-powered Volkswagen was with a slow, smoky Rabbit Diesel back in the 70s or 80s, times have changed. Considerably. Diesel is not what it once was - massive technical changes analogous to what happened to gasoline engines ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 17 -- -- Company Is Delivering on the Promise of the Fiat-Chrysler Strategic Alliance, says Chrysler Group CEO Marchionne -- A Significant Step to Grow and Diversify State's Economy, says Michigan Governor Granholm Chrysler Group LLC will invest $179 million to launch production of an advanced ... Continue reading
Danish Crown Prince to Take Emission-Free Fisker Plug-In Hybrid to Cop15 Un Climate Conference
Dec 15, 2009
Denmark's Crown Prince HRH Frederik is the first individual outside the Fisker development team driving the new eco-friendly Fisker Karma. ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2009
The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the State Government of New South Wales in Australia have formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program. ... Continue reading
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