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.
Audi Adds Another 460 MWh Worth of Solar Panels to Their Ingolstadt Factory
Audi seems to have chosen solar power to green up the manufacturing processes of their future E-tron electric cars for both of their factories in Germany. Having already installed 11,600 square meters in 2009, they now want to continue this trend with another 7,500 square meters.
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.
CARe 500: The Electric Fiat 500 Having a Prius Price Tag, Available For Sale...
It looks like the Fiat 500 is the source of inspiration for many start-up car manufacturers lately. After the TwinAir enhancement Fiat did to its own famous brand and the plug-in hybrid presented in Vienna, a company called mk-group Holding GmbH, is selling a pure electric car based on the 500, the CARe 500, for an interesting price.
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.
Renault Planning To Launch Performance Version of The Electric Zoe
Renault is still planning on releasing a competitive electric hatchback by 2013. The electric car will be a performance version of Renault's electric hatchback Zoe, which was unveiled at this year's Paris Motor Show.
The Stirling Racer: Nice But Expensive Stirling Engine Toy Powered By The Sun
It's nice for a toy, but difficult to understand when it comes to explaining the true greenness of this invention. A stirling engine-powered toy just hit the market recently, combining a 194-year-old engine concept touted today for its fuel flexibility with solar power-the baby that modern science wants to grow.
Toyota RAV4 Electric With Tesla Drivetrain Showcased At This Year's LA Auto Show
Here's a proof that things are moving faster and faster in today's world - or, at least, faster than I thought. Not a long time ago we've been presenting the partnership between Tesla and Toyota to bring a RAV4 electric vehicle to the market. Now it's alive - here it is, at this year's LA auto show.
