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.
Who Killed The Electric Car? (full movie)
The EV1 has been a dream that ended up quickly and painfully for everyone to forget it. Although it's an oldie, this movie shows the facts that stood behind the decision of not only shutting down the EV1 production line, but also destroying all of them altogether.
Ford hybrid and electric cars vs GM Volt electric car
Nowadays, the Japanese constructors are well ahead others in having electric cars. Honda and Toyota have the dominating positions in our top and they are announcing more to come in the following year. US manufacturers are late, one probable reason was that in the US the fuel price is not as high as in other parts of the globe.
BlueZERO, Mercedes Green Project Unveiled at NAIAS in Detroit
Mercedes presented their latest fuel cell car, BlueZero, at NAIAS in Detroit. The vehicle is built on modular architecture with a range of powertrains including fuel cells.
Toyota Planning to Release a Full Electric Car
I was wondering what else is Toyota doing for a complete environmentally friendly car. And there was the FT-EV concept.
Ford’s Electric Vehicle Plans Unveiled at NAIAS in Detroit
North American International Auto Show in Detroit brought in sight several car companies interested in hybrid and electric cars. Ford Motor Co in planning by 2011 to implement fully electric cars that have an autonomy of at least 160 km on a single charge. Ford will also offer gas-electric hybrid cars by 2012.
Tesla Roadster Sport: The Fastest Road Runner Available from June
Like the 3.9 seconds 0-60 acceleration wasn't enough, Tesla has unveiled on Sunday the faster "Tesla Roadster Sport" at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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.
Eliica – Eight Wheeled Electric Car Trying To Beat The Speed Record
A team of Japanese technicians from Keio University have built two electric cars trying to beat the speed record on such vehicles. Each of the cars with a bizarre design, has eight wheels and is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries. Each of the eight wheels is driven by an 80 hp electric motor.
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.
