Green Cars
Nissan Leaf leads COTY 2011 shortlist
As an unmistakable sign of changing times, Europe’s most prestigious automotive accolade, the 2011 Car of the Year Award could be awarded to a pure electric car for the first time.
Toyota fuel cell hybrid ready to clean up
Zero emissions performance is one of the long-established goals of the motor industry and it’s an ambition that’s nearing reality for Toyota, as it demonstrates this weekend with the UK debut of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the FCHV-adv.
Nissan New Mobility Concept
Nissan has announced a proposal for new mobility in a sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its proposal, ‘NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT’.
Toyota celebrates hybrids past, present and future
For the historic vehicles taking part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, simply completing the 60-mile route might be considered achievement. A quite different test faces the fleet of hybrid Toyota models that will be to the fore in the first Brighton to London Future Car Challenge.
Electric Car Guide for motorists
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published the Electric Car Guide to help motorists make more informed decisions when purchasing an electric vehicle.
Renault Clio dCi 86 takes on the Future Car Challenge
Renault’s ‘greenest’ current production vehicle, the 98 gram CO2 per kilometre 1.5-litre dCi 86 Clio, takes to the road this weekend in the inaugural RAC Future Car Challenge, pitting its talents against a field of around 60 of the greenest cars on the market.
Volvo looks to improve the electric car’s operating range
Volvo Cars is now taking the next step towards next-generation electric car technology. Backed by research support from the Swedish Energy Agency the company is initiating development of a fuel cell that can extend the electric car’s operating range without any carbon dioxide emissions.
THINK City star attraction at Electric Mobility Concept Store
The THINK City, the world’s best selling electric car is the star attraction at the world’s first dedicated Electric Mobility Concept Store in Zurich. The m-way store has been specially created and designed by Migros the Swiss retailing giant and THINK’s distribution partner in Switzerland.
Citroen zones in on free London driving
Following the Mayor of London’s recent announcement that all Euro 5 compliant cars emitting 100g/km CO2 or less will be able to enter the Congestion Charging zone free of charge from 4th January 2011; Citroen is pleased to offer three stylish, efficient and well-equipped models that will be eligible for the 100% discount - saving London drivers around £2,500 per year.
Nissan Leaf production begins at Oppama, Japan
Nissan has started production at its Oppama facility for the all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which is slated to go on sale in December in Japan and the United States, and from early 2011, in select markets in Europe.
Delphi working to make electric vehicle wireless charging a reality
Delphi Automotive has reached an agreement with WiTricity Corp., a wireless energy transfer technology provider, to develop automatic wireless charging products for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Elektrobay creates a buzz in Manchester
Manchester residents and visitors will soon get a glimpse of the technology that is powering the ‘green’ motoring revolution at the city’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). A key feature of the new display will be an Elektrobay electric vehicle (EV) recharging post, of the kind now being installed at major conurbations across Europe.
Trio of Volkswagens takes on the RAC Future Car Challenge
Three Volkswagens are set to compete in the very first RAC Future Car Challenge on Saturday 6 November.
Optimizing EU power grids for the electric vehicle
MERGE, which stands for ‘Mobile Energy Resources in Grids of Electricity’, is a €4.5m, 16 partner consortium project that includes utilities regulators, commercial organizations and universities with interests in the power generation, automotive, electronic commerce and hybrid and electric vehicle sectors across the entire European Union.
Prius - from curio to icon
At first glance, there was little about the first generation Toyota Prius that suggested it could be the start of a global phenomenon, a quirkily designed saloon that proved to be the pathfinder for game-changing engine technology.