Apr 4, 2014
BlackLight Power, Inc. today announces that it achieved sustained electricity production from a primary new energy source by using photovoltaic technology to transform brilliant plasma, with power comprising millions of watts of light, directly into electricity. By applying a very high current through its proprietary w ... Continue reading
Engineering in Mazda Models Focuses on Low-Emissions
Mar 29, 2014
All-new Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 available for driving Key Mazda models to account for more than 80% of fleet sales in 2014 Mazda models cut costs for fleet operators and company car drivers Mazda will be showcasing its multi award-winning SKYACTIV technology powering the all-new Mazda3, the fleet favourite Mazda6 ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2014
All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 highway fuel economy improves five miles per gallon compared with the outgoing model, achieving 36 miles per gallon highway with the standard 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir®2 I-4 engine 2015 Chrysler 200 models equipped with the available award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine delivers ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Transporter now boasts class-leading fuel efficiency
Mar 27, 2014
Updated Transporter BlueMotion offers class-leading fuel efficiency 48.7 mpg and CO2 emissions of only 153 g/km More than 850 miles on a single tank of fuel On sale now; priced from £19,245 (ex. VAT) Volkswagenâs biggest-selling commercial vehicle model in the UK, the Transporter, now boasts class-leading fuel ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR special edition
Mar 27, 2014
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce details of the forthcoming Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR special edition which is making an historic return to help celebrate the company's 40th Anniversary in the UK. The Lancer Evolution X has already achieved legendary status thanks to its past rallying successes and ... Continue reading
Toyota Racing's Anthony Davidson Picks a new Auris Hybrid Touring Sports
Mar 26, 2014
Toyota Racingâs Anthony Davidson took time out from his preparations for the World Endurance Championship season to take delivery of a new set of wheels for life away from the race track. The 34-year-old British driver called in at Toyotaâs Burnaston factory near Derby to pick up a new Auris Hybrid Touring Sp ... Continue reading
More than Half of Light Duty Vehicles Sold Worldwide Will Have Stop-Start Capability by 2021,
Mar 25, 2014
Restrictions on fuel consumption and emissions are driving the marketâs growth, report concludes March 25, 2014 05:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time BOULDER, Colo.--Stop-start vehicles incorporate a simple yet valuable feature: they eliminate idling by shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stationary, and then res ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates LEAF Sales Milestone With Stories From Some Of The First 100,000 LEAF Owners
Mar 25, 2014
"Real Owners, Real Answers" digital campaign utilizes crowd-sourced video responses from current LEAF owners to answer common questions about life with Nissan's innovative 100 percent electric vehicle Taps into Facebook community of LEAF owners, along with custom video vignettes Celebrates Nissan LEAF's status as first ... Continue reading
Henkel to showcase its smarts, and test yours, at SAE World Congress Detroit, April 8-10
Mar 24, 2014
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 24, 2014 -- WHY: With the looming deadline to reach the 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standard of 54.5 miles per gallon, now is the time for the automotive industry to lighten up. There certainly have been some advancements in using aluminum, carbon fiber, magnesium, plastic and high ... Continue reading
The Top 20 Green Cars at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show
Mar 19, 2014
The Green Car Guide named the Top 20 Green Cars at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show â if youâre looking to buy a new car in the next 12 months then you should read this first, as these cars will either be on sale in the next year or will give an indication about whatâs coming. It may have been rolled out to mo ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2014
Airplanes get most of the attention at an airport, but a new project to convert the rest of the vehicles on the airfield from fossil fuels to electric power is about to save millions of dollars and tons of greenhouse gases at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port of Seattle, along with Alaska Airlines, Western ... Continue reading
Award-winning new PEUGEOT 308 takes the production car fuel economy record to a new high
Mar 19, 2014
New PureTech 3-cylinder e-THP petrol engine demonstrates efficiency and class-leading capability The 308 is also equipped with the sector-leading BlueHDi diesel engine with CO2 from just 82g/km The PEUGEOT 308, recently awarded European Car of the Year 2014, completes its range with the arrival of the new PureTech 1.2- ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2014
The average new car in the UK emits 128.3g/km CO2 â 3.6% less than last year and almost 30% better than in 2000. Figure marks UKâs achievement of pan-European 130g/km target for 2015 and continues the drive towards the 2020 target of 95g/km. Trend driven by increased fuel efficiency of new cars, helped by con ... Continue reading
Audi Online traffic light information system has the potential to save time and fuel
Mar 11, 2014
15 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions possible System alerts driver to speed required to reach the next green light Fully developed prototype system showcased in an Audi A6 Saloon at CES Integrated into Audi connect and MMI, and compatible with every Audi model Audi is ready to add a little oil to the wheels of the da ... Continue reading
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