The BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept

For decades, BMW has made the reduction of emissions and fuel consumption a key part of its product development strategy, just as enhancements to the dynamic ability of each BMW have been a lasting, sustained brand value. BMW’s EfficientDynamics engineering philosophy – the pursuit of an enhanced, athletic driving experience while simultaneously lowering the [...]

Mercedes-Benz Launches B-Class F-CELL

Mercedes-Benz is launching its first series-produced fuel cell car on the road: the new B-Class F-CELL. The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday driving. The zero-emission drive system consumes the equivalent of 3.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in [...]

Peugeot RCZ HYBrid4 concept

Peugeot – the environmental leader
Results today …
* Pioneer and leader in the field of the Particle Emissions Filter: more than 2.1 million HDi FAP vehicles have been sold
* ‘low emission’ production models available:
o 207 ‘99g’, 107 ‘106g’, 308 Hatchback ‘120g’, 407 ‘129g’ and 3008 ‘130g’
* Numerous vehicles with CO2 emissions of less than 130 g/km
… [...]

BMW ActiveHybrid X6

BMW announced today the production version of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September and will reach US BMW Centers in fourth-quarter 2009. ActiveHybrid technology provides a glimpse into the future, achieving outstanding driving dynamics with equally impressive efficiency. It melds [...]

As gas prices rise, consumers face increased threat of oil dependency

WASHINGTON (August 11, 2009)— Rising gas prices, combined with the economic downturn are making people more vulnerable to changes in oil prices, according to new analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The report also shows that many states are taking significant steps to reduce oil dependence through smart clean-transportation policies.
“Especially with today’s economic [...]

U.S. Department of Energy Awards Smith Electric Vehicles $10 Million Grant

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation (Smith) a $10 million grant toward the production of all-electric, zero emissions commercial trucks for a nationwide demonstration project to validate performance across a range of climates and locations.
The grant will help to hasten vehicle purchasing and deployment among Smith’s [...]

NISSAN LEAF

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements.

NISSAN LEAF
Slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, [...]

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