MEP Welcomes Low-Cost Driver-Friendly Clean Car Technologies
Mar 16, 2009
West Midlands MEP and automotive industry advocate Malcolm Harbour visits new technical centre in Coventry; experiences low-cost driver-friendly clean car technologies being developed by Controlled Power Technologies; applauds application of high level engineering skills to deliver green vehicles that motorists will wa ... Continue reading
Fiat Bravo and the Cutting-Edge 'Eco:Drive'
Mar 13, 2009
After FIAT 500 and FIAT Grande Punto, also those buying FIAT Bravos with Blue&Me can use 'eco:Drive', a state-of-the-art system that gives drivers a better perception of their own driving style and how that influences consumption and emission of polluting substances. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Leads the Way in Reducing Fuel Consumption
Mar 10, 2009
By far the most efficient premium-class vehicles on the German automobile market are built by BMW and MINI. The official calculation of fleet consumption carried out by the Federal Motor Transport Authority is certified confirmation of this exceptional position held by BMW Group brands. ... Continue reading
Research Project on Biofuels Started Under Leadership of Volkswagen
Mar 6, 2009
Optfuel, a European research consortium, has begun under the leadership of Volkswagen AG. This project is expected to demonstrate "optimized fuels for sustainable transport" and pave the way for the large-scale production of biomass to liquid fuels for transportation based on wood and forestry residues. ... Continue reading
Seat's Ultra-Green Leon Ecomotive Concept
Mar 6, 2009
SEAT is once again grabbing the spotlight at Geneva with the unveiling, today, of an exciting new concept car. The Swiss debut of the Leon Ecomotive Concept, a dramatic development of the existing low emissions, high economy family five-door, underlines SEAT's growing stature as a motor maker that appeals across the sp ... Continue reading
Ford Reveals New Tourneo Connect With Battery Electric Powertrain At The 2009 Geneva Show
Mar 6, 2009
A new look Ford Tourneo Connect is being revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show introducing new interior and exterior design details that will be introduced across the Connect range later this year. ... Continue reading
Reinventing the Wheel - Where There's a Will there's a way
Mar 6, 2009
The WILL hatchback is the first car to feature Michelin's new Active Wheel, which integrates electric motor, brakes and suspension functions inside the wheel. The car is now under test in France. It has been developed by contract manufacturer Heuliez, and also acts as a showcase for the company's capabilities. ... Continue reading
Mar 5, 2009
Continental, the international automotive supplier, is expanding its product portfolio: after just three years of development work, the Powertrain Division's first turbocharger system for internal combustion engines has reached market maturity. The new turbocharger, designed to allow fully-automated assembly and conseq ... Continue reading
Mar 4, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Even an Italian sports car manufacturer cannot neglect the fact that its modeld need to improve on fuel efficiency. That is why in 2005, Maserati implemented a development project for five years to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions. From then on, the fuel consumption of the Qua ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Zero-Emissions are Up in The Air at MDI - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Mar 4, 2009
With small size, a tiny price, zero pollution, fun and futuristic design, AIRPod mark a turning point in the range of urban vehicles while renewing the idea of the automobile and transportation. You can drive with a joystick, it only costs one euro per 200 km and leaves no one indifferent in crept in traffic. ... Continue reading
Fiat Multiair: The Ultimate Air Management Strategy
Mar 4, 2009
Fiat Group and Fiat Powertrain Technolgy unveiled its new air management technology 'Multiair' at the Geneva Motor Show. Multiair is an electro-hydraulic system of engine valves for dynamic and direct control of air and combustion, cylinder by cylinder and stroke by stroke. Thanks to a direct control of the air through ... Continue reading
Fiat Automobiles is the European Leader for CO2 Emission Reduction for the Second Year Running
Mar 2, 2009
Fiat Automobiles is one of Europe's ten best-selling automotive brands and for the second year running confirmed the lowest average value for CO2 emissions from the vehicles sold in 2008: 133.7 g/km (137.3 g/km in 2007). ... Continue reading
International Agencies Launch 50% Global Fuel Economy Plan at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 28, 2009
LONDON - February 28, 2009: Global automobile fuel use is projected to more than double by 2050. To counter unsustainable CO2 emissions and energy insecurity, four major international organisations will launch the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) at the Geneva Motor Show. It is a â50 by 50â effort callin ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Class-Leading Emissions And Fuel Economy for New RX 450h Crossover
Feb 27, 2009
Lexus has released headline environmental performance figures for its new RX 450h crossover, ahead of the model's official world premiere at the Geneva motor show next week. ... Continue reading
Ford Shows the Way in Fuel Efficient Motoring in Melbourne
Feb 27, 2009
Ford gave Australian motorists a glimpse of the near future at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, when it revealed a new, highly fuel efficient and environmentally advanced vehicle that will show the way in delivering ultra-low CO2 emissions technology to consumers. ... Continue reading
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