Key Component Of Fuel-Efficient Start-Stop Systems Developed By Continental
Dec 18, 2008
A growing number of vehicles gets equipped with a start-stop function these days: During vehicle standstill with ignition on this feature shuts down the engine without driver activity - typical situations are a wait in front of a red traffic light or at a rail crossing. ... Continue reading
Thegreencarwebsite.co.uk Finds The Fuel Of The Future
Dec 17, 2008
It is a question that no one seems to have a definitive answer for. Just which fuel will take the place of fossil fuels in the future? Even the car manufacturers seem to be hedging their bets. Toyota, Chevrolet and Nissan are focusing on hybrids with the potential for the introduction of full electric vehicles in the f ... Continue reading
Ford Gear-Shift Indicator Helps Fuel Economy
Dec 17, 2008
The latest Ford ECOnetic and Transit models light the way towards improved fuel economy via a 'smart' gear change alert. ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2008
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- Ener1, Inc. (AMEX:HEV) announced today that it has secured a commitment for a $30 million line of credit from its principal investor, Ener1 Group, that fully funds the company's business plan through 2009. The terms for the line of credit are being finalized and are anticipated to be disclosed late ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results
Dec 13, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 10 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles and applications including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative fuel vehicles, today reported ... Continue reading
More And More Models With Fuel-Saving Technology - Bosch Start/Stop Technology In Fiat 500
Dec 9, 2008
Bosch start/stop technology is being fitted to more and more passenger cars. From the early part of next year, Fiat will fit its first model to feature a start/stop system: the Fiat 500. Bosch supplies the specially adapted starter, the engine management system, and the battery sensor. The company has been manufacturin ... Continue reading
Mini E (Electric) Electrifies Rodeo Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 5, 2008
Mini E (Electric) By Henny Hemmes BEVERLY HILLS CA; In November 2008, the Mini E made its world debut at the LA Auto Show. But a day earlier, people who were strolling on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, got the real premiere of the electric Mini. BMW offered media a test drive from the former Beverly Wilshire Hotel and obv ... Continue reading
Peugeot Can Help Reduce The Cost Of This Year's Trip To The Slopes
Dec 5, 2008
Peugeot's 308 SW can transport five skiers and their luggage all the way to Chamonix on a tank full of fuel Peugeot reminds drivers of the new legislation when driving in France ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG Board of Management Pushes Forward with "Strategy 2018" Project for the Future
Nov 26, 2008
The Volkswagen Groupâs focus on becoming an economic and environmental leader in the global automotive industry remains the central element of the Group Strategy 2018. For this reason, the Volkswagen AG Board of Management is intensifying efforts to continue with the successful realization of this ambitious projec ... Continue reading
Bp Launches Car And Van Fuel Efficiency Awards
Nov 19, 2008
BP has launched the 'BP Car and Van Fleet Fuel Efficiency Awards 2009' in recognition of the efforts being made by car and van fleets who are proactively striving to reduce their fuel consumption and emissions. ... Continue reading
Peugeot 308 HDi Drives Coast to Coast in South Africa on One Tank of Fuel
Nov 18, 2008
A Peugeot 308 HDi has driven exactly 1689.7 km across South Africa on a single tank of diesel, achieving a fuel efficiency of only 3.4 litres /100 km. The car completed its 'Coast2Coast' challenge by arriving in Umhlanga after setting off from the small town of Kleinzee on the Northern Cape coast. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 BLUETEC REVIEW
Nov 5, 2008
2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 BLUETEC REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ML 320 VEHICLE: If Heaven has a vehicle this is it â the 4-door, 5-passenger 2009 Mercedes ML 320 BlueTEC. The BlueTEC part of the ML 320 refers to the diesel engine technology. Mercedes-Ben ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review
Nov 2, 2008
2009 VW JETTA CLEAN DIESEL TDI The 50-State Contender By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Why donât we embrace diesel automobiles here in the US? After all, in Europe more than half of all automobiles, big ones and small ones, cheap ones and pricy ones, are diesels. They get close to 30% better mileag ... Continue reading
New Passat Bluemotion 2 Featuring Stop/Start Now On Sale
Oct 31, 2008
Building on the gains in efficiency made by the existing Passat BlueMotion, the new BlueMotion 2 features an automatic Stop/start system linked to a new 2.0-litre TDI 110 PS common rail diesel engine. This replaces the outgoing 1.9-litre TDI 105 PS unit injector powerplant. ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2008
The Jetta TDI is amongst the ten most fuel efficient vehicles on the US market. In the recently published 'Fuel Economy Guide 2009' the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) listed the Jetta TDI in the top ten low consumption and low emissions vehicles. ... Continue reading
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