Green Cars
Octavia Green E Line concept
The 2010 Paris Motorshow will see the Octavia Green E Line concept. Skoda's first-ever electric-powered vehicle will demonstrate the company's innovative potential and technological competence in this growing area. The first fleet of test vehicles is planned for 2011.
European CO2 emissions continue to fall
As the 2010 Paris Motor Show plays host to the latest new models and future concepts, the world’s leading provider of automotive intelligence, JATO Dynamics, reminds the industry of the progress it is making in driving down average CO2 emissions in Europe.
Opel advances electric mobility
Opel has joined forces with MeRegioMobil to advance future mobility by developing three demonstration electric Merivas.
smart cdi wins 2010 MPG Marathon
The smart cdi – the World’s CO2 champion – has once again run rings round its rivals in the annual ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon, winning the event for the second year in a row with an impressive 94.66mpg.
Infiniti releases sketch of luxury electric vehicle
Infiniti has released a sketch of its first electric vehicle and confirmed a 2013 launch.
Skoda presents new GreenLine cars at Paris Motor Show
Skoda is presenting a comprehensive portfolio of second-generation environmentally-friendly GreenLine cars at the Paris International Motor Show.
Infiniti M35h powers the hybrid into a new era
A high performance V6 sports sedan with a hybrid half that makes motoring with zero tailpipe emissions more pleasurable than ever is set to headline on the Infiniti stand at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
Peugeot’s EX1 electric record breaker is faster than a supercar
Peugeot’s long history and know-how concerning electric vehicles was perfectly demonstrated at the Montlhéry circuit in France yesterday, when its EX1 concept car set six new world acceleration records for a vehicle weighing less than 1000kg.
Peugeot EX1 – just electric
To celebrate Peugeot’s 200th anniversary and to highlight the enormous possibilities offered by the use of electric power, Peugeot’s engineers and stylists have created the EX1, a performance car of the future.
Sparks fly at world-first all-electric car and bike duel
Electric racecar faced electric superbike for the very first time as Citroen’s striking Survolt concept and an Agni Z2 went head-to-head at Thruxton race circuit.
Is your car causing you stress?
Those of us who regularly drive to work or use our car to do the shopping know how stressful a journey can become, especially when it comes to negotiating heavy traffic or trying to find a place to park.
Plug-In Car Grant encourages safer vehicles
RoadSafe supports the stringent standards set for the Plug-In Car Grant, which will offer motorists up to £5000 to buy qualifying electric, plug-in or hydrogen fuelled cars.
Toyota joins partners to launch smart grid demonstration project
Toyota is developing its strategy for a future low carbon society by joining leading industry partners in a new real-world exercise to explore the potential of new technologies for power generation, storage and distribution.
London’s Deputy Mayor drives Honda FCX Clarity
Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor for Policing in London and Chair of the London Hydrogen Partnership, was among the first in the UK to drive Honda’s hydrogen fuel cell car, the FCX Clarity, earlier today at City Hall in London.
Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid at Paris Motor Show
Fisker Automotive, the California manufacturer of elegantly designed, premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, will debut the first factory-built Karma at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.