Green Cars
New concept in car clubs saves cost and CO2
Car clubs are still relatively new to the UK but for durations of more than a few hours, a choice of vehicles and UK wide coverage, they can’t compete with daily vehicle hire.
Ricardo Kinergy delivers breakthrough technology
Building on its extensive experience in the research and development of advanced energy management concepts – including the engineering of kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) for motorsport – Ricardo has devised Kinergy, a high-speed, hermetically-sealed flywheel energy storage system concept with a highly innovative and patented magnetic gearing and coupling mechanism.
EV maker THINK named ‘Company to Watch’
THINK, the Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) maker, has been named a ‘company to watch’ at the Cleantech Connect Awards held in London this week.
Ford declared a Fleet Hero by Energy Saving Trust
Ford won the innovation prize for its fuel saving technologies at the 2009 Fleet Hero Awards run by the Energy Saving Trust.
£30m for electric car charging points
The UK’s streets and car parks could see thousands more charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid cars thanks to £30 million of Government funding.
Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport to debut in LA
The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2, and will demonstrate a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact, aggressively designed coupe, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
Fiat eco:Drive Green Champion at Green Apple Awards
Fiat’s green credentials have been given a further boost following the award of an international accolade for environmental best practice.
All electric i-MiEV’s charge in
Excitement is building as the first 25 full production all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s arrive at Bristol’s Royal Portbury Docks.
Green Apple awards success for Nissan
Nissan Motor (GB) Limited has won a prestigious Green Apple Silver award for its industry-leading environment media web portal and monthly ebulletin.
Petrol guzzling 4x4’s go green
It’s no secret that the 4x4 sector has long been under fire for being excessive and unnecessary petrol guzzlers that are a menace to the environment and other road users.
SKF and Ricardo to develop energy efficient solutions
SKF and Ricardo have signed an agreement to develop energy efficient solutions to better serve the increasing customer demand from the automotive industry for increased fuel economy and reduced CO2.
Peugeot starts marketing the i0n
Peugeot has started to take pre-reservations for its electric car, the i0n in the UK. Already the marque has signed letters of intent with a number of companies and local authorities across Europe, for the vehicle to become part of their car-sharing and vehicle fleets.
Electric Renault Fluence to be produced in Bursa
Following the announcement last week of the production site for the future electric, zero-emission Kangoo Van, Renault has now announced that the electric version of Fluence will be manufactured at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey.
Electric Avenue 37,000 square foot display at NAIAS
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show.
Surtees to drive sports car full length of Channel Tunnel
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Channel Tunnel and on the occasion of the 37th annual Burlington Beaujolais Run, Eurotunnel is, for the first time ever, opening its service tunnel to allow a unique car to drive from England to France.