Is performance compatible with the environment?

August 28th, 2008

At the Paris Motor Show Peugeot introduces a new hybrid concept

It features 313 hp, 109 g/Km of CO2 emissions in the standard and mixed modes, none in the electric one. This is Peugeot’s target in the attempt of combining performance and environmental protection. It is a car which reflects all the experience and passion of the Peugeot staff in making advanced and responsible technologies available to a wide range of customers: 4 doors, 4 seats and above all a hybrid powertrain designed in a totally innovative way. It ... more

Toyota heads a huge initiative by planting new trees in Thailand

August 27th, 2008

Ten thousand people plant a hundred thousand trees

Over 100,000 volunteers among the members of the local community, officials of the Chachoengsao province, suppliers and car dealers as well as their families and relatives, have planted some 100,000 new trees inside and outside the Toyota plant standing at Ban Pho, in the Thai province of Chachoengsao. This event, which witnesses Toyota’s steady commitment to the environment and to its vision of sustainable production by planting trees inside and outside ... more

Automation for Urban Transport

August 26th, 2008

International seminar and demonstrations

The above mentioned seminar aims to present the results of two key European Projects for the advancement of innovative solutions for urban transport: CityMobil and CyberCars-2. The solutions tested within these projects are based on the use of advanced sensors, communication and automation to develop new products such as Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), Cybernetic Transport Systems (CTS), Advanced Bus Rapid Transit (ABRT), and Advanced City Cars (ACC). All ... more

Executive with global automotive management experience joins Norwegian electric car producer Think

August 14th, 2008

Richard Canny joins a world-class automotive executive team to hit foreign markets

Think is presently scaling up production of the fully-electric Th!nk City for the Scandinavian markets, and is planning to expand sales operations to other European markets and the United States in the near future. To help Think accelerating its growth plans and compete globally in the rapidly emerging electric vehicle market, the Norwegian maunfacturer has appointed Ford Motor Company executive Richard Canny as its President and Chief Operating Officer. ... more

Mitsubishi EV to be trialled by California utility

August 8th, 2008

Electric vehicle for research and demonstration purposes

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has signed a letter of intent with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) [a key energy supplier to US west coast cities such as Los Angeles] covering the use of MMC's zero-emissions i MiEV electric vehicle for research and demonstration purposes. Tohru Hashimoto, corporate general manager of MMC's i MiEV business promotion office, said: "We are hoping for the opportunity to introduce the small, four-passenger Mitsubishi ... more

Nissan shows off new electric vehicle and hybrid technology

August 8th, 2008

Both prototype vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries

Nissan Motor has unveiled new all-electric and original hybrid electric prototype vehicles, both powered by lithium-ion batteries. Under its Nissan GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 and mass market globally in 2012. Powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, the EV prototype is part of the automaker's research and development programme ... more

Awaiting new Golf

August 5th, 2008

Targeted for 119 g/km of CO2 emission

Photos of new Volkswagen's redesigned 'Mark VI' Golf are now bouncing around the internet. A report on a car enthusiasts' website said there would have a new diesel engines with common-rail injection technology and new Euro 5-compliant petrol and diesel engines up to 28% more fuel efficient than current engines. These would include a 110hp, two-litre diesel that uses 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres and emits 119g/km of CO2, which would put it in a low ... more

Audi chooses lithium technology and Travolution

August 4th, 2008

The first for hybrids, the second for traffic management

To complete the puzzle of sustainable mobility is not enough to have less polluting cars, but in addition infrastructures should optimize the flow of cars. Audi is working on both of these issues: despite the purpose of an hybrid Q7 with nickel metal hydride battery has been canceled, the german brand opted for the lithium-ion technology, to be among the first when it’ll hit the market. Audi R&D Boss Michael Dick confirmed to the british magazine Autocar that ... more