Jaguar C-X75 At The 2010 L.A. Auto Show: Fantasy Concepts Come To Reality
The new Jaguar C-X75 embodies three main goals of its designers and engineers: 0-to-60 performance in less than four seconds, a top speed of more than 200 miles per hour, and "green" certification. The C-X75 is like a dream-come-true concept for a vehicle, and was exhibited at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 28th.
Toyota Undergoing Hybrid Coolant System Repairs on 650,000 Priuses Worldwide
After the floor mats that have been trapping accelerators, or the faulty gas pedals, defective braking systems and stalling engines, now the automaker has to perform repairs to the pumps that cool the hybrid system.
Hybrid Electric Tugboat Proving Capable to Reduce Emissions
Emissions reduction has been proven to be present even in the shipping industry, the clean energy sector. This time it's about a hybrid electric tug boat, named Carolyn Dorothy, on which the University of California-Riverside has conducted a study whose end results show that the â€Ã…“little lady†does indeed reduce emissions considerably.
Toyota Plans to Launch Several Hybrid Vehicles Until 2012
The giant Japanese automaker Toyota intends to launch 11 hybrid car models by the end of 2012. The 11-hybrid-car group consists of brand new and redesigned models, powered by engines that run on both gasoline and electricity, at a time when rivals focus their efforts on all-electric vehicle development.
Honda's Hybrid Models Facing Braking System Failure Claims, Fatal Accident Quoted
Honda has been faced with charges just like its compatriot, Toyota. The claims say that the acceleration pedal of Honda's hybrid models doesn't work properly and has even caused accidents, one including the death of the front seat occupant.
GM Volt Steps Ahead Of Asian Competitors At The LA Auto Show's Green Car...
Once again, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt dazzles by winning the public's heart and the Green Car of the Year award at the Los Angeles auto show on November 18. This puts the US Volt ahead its Asian competitors Nissan and Hyundai.
Volvo Going After The Title of World's Fastest Hybrid Truck
After overcoming a previous world speed record for the standing kilometer in June 2010 with a diesel model, Volvo Trucks is now producing a new version of the diesel-electric hybrid version "Mean Green" and is going after the title of World's Fastest Hybrid Truck in spring 2011.
WiTricity's Wireless Charging System For Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
WiTricity Corp, in collaboration with Delphi Automotive is working on a new system to make electric cars charging very easy. The two companies plan to develop a wireless car charging system for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Toyota's Hybrid Cars Attacked By New Pollution Figures: Scoring Higher Than Average
The Toyota Prius has been one of the most driven cars by Hollywood movie stars and green lovers. Even I would love to drive one, and I'm not much of star myself. The advertisements of low CO2 emissions and low fuel consumption are tempting enough to take you to the showroom and buy one.
Diamonds Could Offer Power and Carbon Savings In Hybrid Cars' Power Control Electronics
So far, diamonds had always been considered perfect for making jewelery or for cutting through the toughest materials on earth. Still, due to their perfect carbonic structure, diamonds prove themselves very good electric insulators and in some cases can act just like a semiconductor.
