Green Cars
Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 – The world’s first diesel hybrid vehicle
The Peugeot 3008 Crossover, with HYbrid4 technology, is the first diesel ‘Full Hybrid’ production car in the world.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV - UK’s first choice electric vehicle
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce that it has reduced the i-MiEV’s launch pricing to £28,990 for orders placed for delivery from January 1st 2011.
Audi rails against inefficient performance right from the start
Audi is blazing yet another trail in the all-important battle to minimise the car’s environmental impact by using trains powered by green electricity to transport its now 36-strong model range from its headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, to the North Sea loading port of Emden.
THINK finishes in top three at E-Miglia 2010
While pioneering Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, continues its warm-up preparations for the forthcoming EV Cup race series, the car-sharing pioneer Move About proved the quality of the THINK City by competing in the E-Miglia 2010, the world’s first international EV rally.
Electric Kia POP concept
Kia Motors will continue its tradition of unveiling convention-challenging and design-led concept vehicles at motor shows when it reveals an all-new electric concept car at the Paris Motor Show on the 30th September.
THINK enters France in partnership with Mobivia
Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, has announced its entry into the French market through a partnership with MOBIVIA Groupe (which incorporates the Norauto, Midas, Carter Cash, Maxauto and Synchro Diffusion brands in France), and its newly established sustainable mobility division, O2City.
THINK joins Basque Country eco car-sharing consortium
Pioneering Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, and its distribution partner in Spain, Going Green, have teamed up with a consortium in the Basque Country to provide citizens of Ataun with a totally carbon free car-sharing scheme in the city.
UK motorists wash over environmental concerns
Over half (51%) of British motorists are forfeiting the environment for a gleaming set of wheels by regularly hand washing their cars , mistakenly believing this has the least impact on the environment compared to regulated car washes, according to a study released today by Total UK and supported by TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk.
Zeroshift develops multi-speed gearbox for electric vehicles
Transmission specialist Zeroshift has devised a multi-speed gearbox for electric vehicles (EVs) that needs no clutch – a damper inside the gear hubs and electronic control of the motor make ratio changes seamless.
Carbon-free driving in the Alps
Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, and its Swiss distribution partner, M-Way, have teamed-up with eco-tourism pioneer Alpmobil to offer visitors to its resorts totally carbon-neutral transportation for use on their vacation.
MIRA boosts electric vehicle battery services
MIRA, the global development partner to the automotive and defence sectors, has installed a comprehensive battery test and development suite at its dedicated component development centre near London.
Nissan Leaf picks up Special Auto Express award
The Nissan Leaf, the world’s first affordable mass-produced zero emission vehicle, has won its first award, a full eight months ahead of sales. The Leaf picked up the coveted Special Award at the 2010 Auto Express New Car Awards.
Greener drivers before greener cars, says IAM
With companies beginning to renew their fleets as the economy picks up, IAM Drive & Survive calls for fleet managers and business drivers to invest in eco-driver training to improve their efficiency.
Extended battery warranty will help create market share for EVs
Glass’s is predicting that hybrid cars – which combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor – will represent the dominant ‘green’ powertrain technology until 2019, after which they will be overtaken by electric vehicle sales.
Cleaner cars from greener showrooms
Toyota has been leading the market in driving down CO2 emissions from its cars, as witnessed by its achievement in becoming the first manufacturer to dip below the European Union’s 130g/km fleet average target.