Posts Tagged ‘eco cars’
Luxgen Launches a New All-Electric MPV
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 15:44 No Comments
Luxgen, a Taiwanese company, has unveiled at the Dubai International Auto Show a new all-electric MPV that according to the company, it will the world’s first all-electric 7-passenger MPV.
Nemesis: First All-Electric Vehicle to Break the Land Speed Record
Thursday, December 31, 2009 2:49 No Comments
Dale Vince is one of the Britain’s richest green founder and entrepreneur of green energy supplier Ecotricity (an energy provider which invests profits into wind turbines). He aims to break the land speed record in an all-electric car called the Nemesis.
Tesla Roadster Sets a New World Record on a Single Charge
Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:17 No CommentsDriving a 2008 Tesla Roadster, the owner Simon Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas has set a new world record for a production electric vehicle by driving 313 miles (501 km) on a single charge.
Zero Emission Car to Run on Electromagnetic Wheels
Sunday, September 6, 2009 0:08 No CommentsZero emission environment friendly car designed to moves on four independent electromagnetic wheels. Indian auto designer Nanish K R has cum up with a futuristic urban concept vehicle aimed to revolutionize transport in the year 2020. What is amazing at this green car is that it will be powered by four independent electromagnetic wheels, without [...]
Mercedes F-CELL to reach the U.S. Next Year
Monday, August 31, 2009 23:16 No CommentsMercedes-Benz officials said the the new B‑Class F-CELL will be launched in U.S. next year. The environmentally friendly electric car will offer a performance similar to a 2.0-liter petrol car and will be fully suited for everyday driving.
Aston Martin Volare Concept Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:18 No CommentsThe Aston Martin Volare concept was a vehicle developed by James Trim during his final year at Coventry University studying Automotive Design.
World’s most efficient batteries by Hitachi for hybrid and electric cars
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 6:26 No CommentsHitachi has made an important step in the development of “green” cars. The company claims it has developed a new lithium-ion battery for hybrid and electric cars that tops its previous versions by 70% in output density.
In Norway gasoline cars could be banned from 2015
Monday, April 27, 2009 7:53 No CommentsA proposal to ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars in Norway from 2015 could stimulate the “eco” cars market. “This is much more realistic than people think when they first hear about this proposal. The financial crisis also means that a lot of those car producers that now have big problems … know that they [...]
Two-wheeled urban vehicle runs on electric engine
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 0:07 1 CommentSegway and General Motors are working together to develop a two-wheeled electric car with two seats to be a quick, cheap and “eco” alternative at the traditional cars from the entire world. The vehicle’s project called PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), would involve also a vast communications network that would allow vehicles to to [...]
Eco models at the Geneva Motor Show
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 14:12 No CommentsAt the Geneva Motor Show 2009, the auto producers around the world will present over 130 world premieres, as the automotive industry for a few days trying to dispel some of the bleak prospects about it’s future. The “eco” technologies will have an important place at the Geneva Motor Show, this area will benefit from [...]
