FIAT ecoDrive on the FIAT 500 & FIAT GRANDE PUNTO
Today, FIAT 500 and Grande Punto drivers can download and install ecoDrive without any additional expense. Ecodrive was mentioned hereландшафт Тюмень already one year ago. At the inauguration of the Paris Motor Show 2008, the Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented “ecoDrive” to the international press; it is an innovative system that allows [...]
The Cleanest Diesel Is Also Ultra-Efficient
The new Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with ultra low emission system is the cleanest diesel in the world, and an extremely economical form of propulsion. This was demonstrated on the very first leg of the Audi Mileage Marathon which commenced on 06 October, from New York to Washington. The best participants in this major real-life [...]
Tesla Motors exhibits at Paris Auto Show
Darryl Siry, Tesla’s Senior Vice President for Global Sales, Marketing and Service, will also be at the show on Oct. 2-3 and will be available for pre-arranged interviews. There are a limited number of Roadsters available for short test drives and photography shoots in Paris. Members of the media can contact the Tesla representatives listed [...]
Audi Travolution traffic management system
New traffic management system enables communication between cars and traffic lights to reduce ‘stop-start’ inefficiency. Frustrating, fuel-sapping stops at red traffic lights could soon be the exception rather than the rule thanks to a new initiative being championed by Audi aimed at streamlining urban traffic flow and reducing CO2 emissions.
Toyota Prius Replacement parts
As with many of Toyota’s vehicles, the Prius has become a standard-bearer in its segment. While many automakers have yet to even develop a gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle, Toyota is already on its second generation of the Prius. This car, as you should know, has a special powertrain that combines a gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine with [...]
Chevrolet Volt Development
Engineers at GM’s battery test facilities have developed a new computer algorithm to accelerate durability testing of the advanced lithium-ion batteries needed to power the Chevrolet Volt for up to 40 miles (64 km) of electric-only driving. This advanced computer program duplicates real-life vehicle speed and cargo-carrying conditions, and compresses 10 years of comprehensive battery [...]
Lotus Announces Introduction of Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Group
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has created a new research and development group solely for electric and hybrid vehicles. The formation of this group recognises the increasing global importance of hybrid and electric vehicles, and the increasing amount of consultancy project work in this area that is being undertaken by [...]
Honda CR-Z
CR-Z’ stands for ‘Compact Renaissance Zero’—an expression intended to capture the idea of a renaissance in the design of compact cars that begins anew from fundamentals. This design research model of a lightweight hybrid sports car features advanced technologies that deliver enjoyable driving for all while reducing the vehicle’s environmental footprint.