New, More Fuel-Efficient Mazda Engines will Arrive in 2011
Aug 21, 2009
Washington DC August 21, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mazda will introduce a more fuel-efficient powertrain by 2011, kick-starting its pledge to increase fuel economy across its model line 30 percent by 2015. According to Automotive News, Mazda is developing a range of four-cylinder and rotary engines that ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics and Collins Bus Sell First Hybrid Electric Type A School Bus
Aug 18, 2009
OAK PARK, MI, Aug. 18 -- The NAPA Valley Unified School District (NAPA) in California has purchased the nation's first NEXBUS, the only hybrid electric Type A school bus available in North America. NEXBUS is produced by Collins Bus Corporation and features Azure Dynamics Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric drive train which is ... Continue reading
Ford Ups Vehicle Production as Customers Demand More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Aug 13, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13 -- -- Ford is increasing North American production by another 10,000 units to 495,000 units in the third quarter as it builds more fuel-efficient vehicles to meet "Cash for Clunkers" demand. Ford's planned third quarter production now exceeds year-ago production levels by 18 percent -- Ford, th ... Continue reading
Continental Brings Together Four Strategies to Reduce Emissions and Cut Fuel Consumption
Jul 22, 2009
Lowering the fuel consumption and emissions of cars and commercial vehicles is one of the most important issues for the future of sustainable individual mobility worldwide. The Automotive Group of the international automotive supplier Continental is bringing together four strategies to reduce fuel consumption, and will ... Continue reading
Fiat Qubo to Get Eco:Drive Fuel Saving Technology
Jul 14, 2009
The versatile Qubo mini-MPV is the latest in Fiat’s range to benefit from eco:Drive, the in-car system that can save fuel and reduce emissions. ... Continue reading
Nissan Debuts "Intelligent" Fuel Saving
Jun 29, 2009
European motorists are being shown how to drive more economically in a unique project designed to help reduce fuel bills and lower CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
BMW 730d Challenges Traditional Fuel Consumption Wisdom
Jun 26, 2009
Buyers of BMW's new 730d luxury saloon, which goes on sale this month, will benefit from fuel consumption that is identical to many small four-cylinder sedans and hatchbacks. ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2009
June 2009 heralds the launch of the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the marque has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Saloon sets a new benchmark in the premium sector with its heightened blend of high economy, low emissions yet rewarding driving experience. ... Continue reading
New VW Golf Plus BiFuel Now Available for Order
Jun 12, 2009
The Golf Plus now also runs on LPG. Thanks to the use of this alternative fuel, a reduction of more than 10% in CO2 emissions and fuel savings of EUR6.10 per 100 kilometres in LPG mode could also be achieved, due in part to the reduced German fuel tax in place until 2018. All in all, a solid argument. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Alto Shows Economical Doesn't Need to Be Boring
Jun 9, 2009
Suzuki GB's newest addition to the model range, the Alto, took part in this year's Revolve Eco-Rally from Brighton to London on Monday 8 June 2009. The Alto achieved spectacular results completing the 76 mile journey using less than six litres of fuel. ... Continue reading
Opel Insignia ecoFLEX: Green and Strong
Jun 5, 2009
The new Opel Insignia ecoFLEX combines the best of both worlds: It offers low emissions and fuel consumption without compromising on performance or driving dynamic. While it only consumes 5.2 liter of diesel per 100 km - equivalent to 136 g/km of CO2 emissions - it delivers 118 kW/160 hp and a up to 380 Nm of torque. T ... Continue reading
MINI D Day. Australia's Most Fun and Fuel Efficient Car Arrives
May 20, 2009
The first diesel powered MINI has arrived in showrooms, claiming the title of Australia’s most fuel efficient car. The new MINI Cooper D can travel 100 kilometres using only 3.9 litres, according to the official combined fuel consumption test. For the first time in Australia, the new car is also fitted with the c ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Launches Most Economical Car in Company's History
May 18, 2009
With a combined CO2 rating of just 105g/km, the latest Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX shaves a remarkable 14g/km off the outgoing model's emissions figure, and now achieves 85.6mpg on the Government's extra urban fuel cycle - an improvement of over 13 per cent. ... Continue reading
The Ibiza Ecomotive Sets A World Fuel-Saving Record of 2.9 L/100 Km
May 4, 2009
The SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE is undisputedly the most ecological vehicle in its segment after proving its driving efficiency by covering no less than a distance of 1,562 km on a single tank of fuel, resulting in an average consumption figure of 2.9 l/100 km. This incredible feat was carried out magnificently by Austrian Ge ... Continue reading
Driving the New Chevrolet Volt - VIDEO STORY
May 1, 2009
DETROIT - May 1, 2009: The technology behind the Chevrolet Volt, likely to be the first mass-produced electric car, was recently test-driven by a group of journalists. Since electric cars can be noticeably different, the goal was to make the driving experience the same as conventional gas powered vehicles and not feel ... Continue reading
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