C-X75: British-Made Supercar Produced by Jaguar and Williams F1
Tired of hybrid models being produced in China and elsewhere in the world, the UK are proud to announce the manufacturing of a commercial model of the hybrid C-X75 supercar made by Jaguar in association with racing group Williams, starting with 2013.
Linde E1 – Fastest Electric Go Kart Does 0-60 in 3.4 seconds
Whoever said electric go karts were not fast enough, he surely didn't see the Linde E1, which broke every record of the kind so far: from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds! The e-kart was put together expressly for the occasion which took place on the 24th of April at the Motorsport Arena in Oschersleben, Germany.
Ciatti's Gasoline-Burning Diesel Engine Emits Less Soot and Nitrous Oxides
Diesel and gasoline engines have been the only way to move around since the 19th century (maybe with some small, electric exceptions for a short while). Though having low efficiency numbers (20 percent) when compared to their counterparts, gasoline engines still found their place on the market, mostly because in the first hundred years they had the advantage of being quicker, more responsive and now for not emitting soot and nitrous oxides.
Ford Gives Boston White Flag for Electric Focus, Prepares Fuel Efficient Versions Until Launch
If our loyal readers remember, we recently posted an article about Ford's map of the best US cities to drive an electric vehicle in. Boston residents will probably remember their city as being one of them. Now Ford is not giving up on the task and is putting in practice the plans for the infrastructure: until 2012, the company wants to have Boston's streets nice and ready for its Ford Focus Electric.
Battery-Swapping Project Better Place Signs Important Deal With Chinese Utility
Besides being a place where you can manufacture things cheap, no matter what the processes' cabon dioxide emissions are, China is one of the most advanced countries when it comes to electric cars and electrification, in general. Project Better Place, an Israel-based company aiming at developing more efficient charging infrastructures has just signed an agreement with one of the largest Chinese utilities.
BYD Proves Endurance of Their Electric E6 Taxis on Chinese Roads
These days, EVs usually rely on lithium-ion batteries and compete over which is more resilient. Promising models such as the Nissan Leaf are currently using them, but a trial of the largest taxi fleet in the world is proving the iron-phosphate batteries are better.
Aquawatt Unveils 30HP Electric Motor for Outboards
Once electric motors for boats have been discovered and there was clearly a demand for them, then it would have been impossible not to see improvements being added. One of them is the 30 hp version of the Aquawatt electric motor produced by the Australian electric outboard motor specialist All4Solar.
Toyota Invests in WiTricity's Wireless Charging Technology, Probably Seeking to Embed It
WiTricity, one of the first promoters of wireless chargers, have recently signed a deal with Toyota. The Japanese car maker is now investing in the U.S.-based technology and will probably embed the 3.3 kilowatt-hour charger within future plug-in electric and hybrid models (such as the well-known Prius).
Ford's Map of US Cities With Highest Potential for EVs
If you live in the city in the US and you're not sure whether you should buy an electric vehicle, Ford helps you out. Not financially, as many would like, but with a map, so you can see if your city is among those most ready to receive the fully electric Ford Focus on its roads.
Four Running Men Pollute More Than a Hybrid Car, Italian Study Claims
Watch the chart on the left... what do you think it represents?
Did you watch it carefully enough? This represents the auto industry's top notch statistic, claiming that 4 (four) running men (the average size) pollute more than 1 (one) hybrid car (carrying its 1.2+ tons and the four men) running at a speed of 30 km/h. Do you also think that's stupid? I did, too.
