Green Cars
‘Blue Optimize’ revolutionises the environmental drive
Drivers of large, high-powered or performance vehicles can now make dramatic guaranteed cuts of up to 20 percent from their CO2 emissions and significantly improve their fuel economy thanks to the launch of Blue Optimize, a new tuning service from leading performance specialists Viezu Technologies.
First Fisker Karma in UK auctioned for charity
At a glittering charity auction held in Camden’s famous Round House performing arts venue, a bidder paid £140,000 (€159,770 / $220,680 US dollars) for the very first Fisker Karma to be offered for sale in the United Kingdom.
Nissan develops Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack
Nissan has released its Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack (2011 Model) for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). The latest technology development is part of the company’s continuing efforts towards the realisation of a zero emission society.
SSE launches 'Powerfuel' - bespoke energy product for electric cars
SSE has today launched ‘Powerfuel’, a new product designed exclusively for customers who own an electric car.
The striking Lightning GT joins 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge
Few cars turn heads like the Lightning GT and the announcement that the Lightning Car Company’s pure electric supercar has been entered into this year’s Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge further puts paid to the idea that low-emission and low-energy vehicles cannot be associated with beautiful car design and excitement.
Gordon Murray Design and Toray electric sportscar
Gordon Murray Design Limited and Toray Industries Inc announce a prototype electric sports car named TEEWAVE AR.1.
Toyota readies Prius Plug-in Hybrid for 2012 launch
The new Prius Plug-in will cost less than £31,000 when sales start in the first half of 2012. This headline figure does not take into account Government funding through the Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle grant scheme that could reduce the price to customer by up to £5,000: the Toyota has qualified for grant support by meeting the criteria for plug-in vehicles.
Nissan moves to speed up electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Nissan has teamed up with leading European utility and electrical vehicle supply equipment companies to speed development of cheaper, smaller, quick chargers for electric vehicle batteries, and accelerate the installation of publicly-available Quick Charge (QC) points across Europe.
Hydrogen refuelling station opens at Honda in Swindon
The UK’s first open access hydrogen vehicle refuelling station has been officially opened at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Swindon.
EcoVelocity powers the greatest eco test drive
EcoVelocity, the UK’s first eco motoring festival held at Battersea Power Station last week, delivered the UK’s largest ever eco test drive event, with almost 7,000 consumer drives of electric, low and ultra low carbon vehicles on the bespoke test track.
All-electric Audi urban concept
Audi is breaking new ground with its urban concept technology study, a 1+1 vehicle for city driving. The electric-powered show car has four wheels, but does not fit into any current automobile category.
Vauxhall to unveil 2-seat electric car at Frankfurt Show
Vauxhall/Opel is to reveal a striking concept with ‘production potential’ at this month’s Frankfurt show that could revolutionise urban transport, especially for younger drivers and those on a very tight budget.
Vauxhall Ampera takes top prize at What Car? Green Awards
What Car?, the UK’s leading consumer focused motoring magazine, has named the Vauxhall Ampera as its Green Car of the Year 2011. The Ampera was also its top alternative-fuel car.
All-electric A2 concept boosts Audi charge to Frankfurt
A highly-charged atmosphere is guaranteed on the Audi stand at the 2011 Frankfurt Show as the futuristic A2 concept is confirmed as the third all-electric Audi design study to take the limelight for the Vorsprung durch Technik brand.
Arup team charged up for LCV2011 performance
Electric vehicle infrastructure specialist Arup will have a significant presence at LCV2011 - the premier event on the UK low carbon vehicle calendar – when it opens its doors for business this week (7-8 September).