Save Fuel With the New Electricity-Producing Shock Absorbers
While some study ways of electronically controlling the shock absorbers and giving you a smooth and steady ride, and others are seeking ways to convert the heat generated by the engine into electricity, a team of undergraduate MIT students invented a shock absorber that harnesses the energy from the very bumps it hits. Several truck manufacturers and the U.S. military have given them attention, and planned to use their technology in their cars.
Toshiba DMFC-Based Battery Charger Close to Market Release
Toshiba has announced for a while that they will introduce on the market a direct methanol fuel cell-based battery charger(DMFC) at the end of march 2009. The company also announced it will releases for market DMFC packs for cellphones and laptops starting with April.
First Volt Hybrid in Europe – Opel Ampera at Geneva Motor Show
Remember the article about the GM's Chevrolet Volt? Not much time has passed and now Opel is talking about their hybrid car, Opel Ampera, created on the same technology as Volt.
The new car will be released at 2009's..
BMW's New 116D (Diesel) as Efficient as Today's Hybrids
German vehicle constructor BMW is trying to show us that it can produce not only fast, luxury and fuel-greedy vehicles, but also very fuel-efficient cars.
BMW's 1 series is offering the greenest diesel experience from BMW. The 2 liters four-cylinder diesel...
First Luxury Hybrid in the World Coming From Lexus
There's nothing new when we hear that Toyota launches a new hybrid. But now it's a little different, as we are talking about the first luxury hybrid in the world, created by Lexus this time (Toyota's luxury trademark).
StARS: Start-Stop Hybrid System Reducing Fuel Consumption Up to 25%
In the battle to have the most efficient engines, one of the biggest allies is the European Union and the laws they make to force the car companies to lower the harmful emissions. By 2012 they set a maximum of 130 g/km carbon-dioxide (CO2) emission.
New Power Diode Could Improve Hybrid Cars Technology
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has developed these days a new power diode that can withstand temperatures above 400 degrees Celsius.
New 13kg Oxford Electric Motor Delivering 3 Times More Power and 97% Efficiency
Following the development of batteries and, generally, electricity storage, the UK-based firm, Isis Innovation Ltd has developed a new revolutionary electric motor that outperforms the old ones by having the materials and a little of the working principles modified inside them.
New Versions of Kia Cee'd To Be Equipped With Start/Stop Systems
The Kia Cee'd ISG model will be equipped with the Start/Stop system produced by Bosch, starting from next year. By introducing the Start/Stop technology, the normal consumption of fuel decreases and, implicitly, the vehicle's carbon dioxide emissions level is reduced by up to 5%.
Mercedes Benz BlueZERO – A Trio of Green Concepts
Mercedes-Benz announced the BlueZERO concept which will be presented at the Detroit Auto Show, in January. Three different models will be available, all based on the Class B model, including the fully electric BlueZERO E-Cell featuring a lithium-ion battery that offers it an autonomy of up to 200 km, a 100 kW electric engine (equivalent to 136 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 320 Nm.
