Nuclear War, the Solution to Global Warming
27 Feb 2011, 09:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Forget EVs. Forget all the efforts made by an entire industry to try and limit the amount of harmful gases released into the atmosphere, Forget the efforts of law makers to try and put a cap on the ...
Renntech Reinvents the GLK350 Hybrid Pikes Peak Rally Car
25 Feb 2011, 09:12 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Back in 2008, Renntech stunned the aftermarket world, introducing the GLK350 Hybrid Pikes Peak Rally Car concept. Now, the US tuner is bringing the vehicle under the spotlights once again. The pr...
New Honda Jazz Now in UK Showrooms with Free Servicing
25 Feb 2011, 07:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The newest generation Honda Jazz has arrived at British dealers just in time for the much-anticipated ‘11 number plates. The introduction of the model comes with a very special offer, as Honda...
Toyota to Sell Chargers from 2012
25 Feb 2011, 06:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If we are to be as malicious as we can be, than we could safely say that Toyota has failed miserably in designing its cars. Miserably not as in impossible to sell or drive, but miserably as in a maj...
Porsche CEO Says Initial EV Hype Almost Over
24 Feb 2011, 12:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While most major carmakers have or are planning a hybrid or electric car for their model range, the idea of driving around in something without an exhaust can seem revolting to some petrol-heads. Th...
Google Could Make Electric Vehicles More Efficient
24 Feb 2011, 08:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The biggest challenge for carmakers building electric vehicles has remained making them more efficient and, after the release of the first models, experts are claiming there's more to advance a...
smart fortwo Is China's Most Fuel-Efficient Car
23 Feb 2011, 14:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / At this point, creating the most fuel efficient vehicle out there is the main priority for many car manufacturers and, up until now, hybrids and electric vehicles seem to be the easiest way to do th...
Fallbrook to Build EV Transmission Drives for Yangpu District
23 Feb 2011, 14:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A major contract for American transmission manufacturer Fallbrook landed on the desks of the company's executives, coming all the way from China. The Shanghai (Yangpu District) government gave ...
The EV Project Kicks Off in Memphis
23 Feb 2011, 10:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Slowly, but surely, America's largest public charging infrastructure projects is falling into place. Called The EV Project and backed by ECOtality, MLGW and TVA, the endeavor will see the intro...
BMW Megacity to Be Called i3
21 Feb 2011, 15:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although German manufacturer BMW has not officially released the information about its electric vehicle range (full details are expected to surface sometimes during the day), the first pieces of the...
600 New Electric Taxis for China
21 Feb 2011, 10:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As the automotive industry grows bigger, state authorities are trying to make China a cleaner country and one of the first steps done in this regard is the introduction of electric taxis. Several ci...
Fiat 500 Abarth, Cabrio and EV to Go on Sale in the US
21 Feb 2011, 08:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat's US takeover started with the regular 500 model and, as far as the Italian carmaker is concerned, it will continue not only with Alfa Romeo but also with the hottest iterations of its alr...
OnStar Energy Management System Explained
21 Feb 2011, 06:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The arrival of the electric vehicle onto the market at the end of last year has left most of the unsuspecting consumers in the dark when it comes to the hows and whys of electric vehicle charging, e...
Honda Keeps Greenest Vehicles Crown for 11th Year
18 Feb 2011, 14:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It must be great for an auto maker, especially for a medium-sized one, to manage and impress and be recognized for its merits. And, if that recognition comes year after year, for the past 11 years n...
Imperia Brand Revived, Introduces GP Model
18 Feb 2011, 08:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / We love it when brands that were once great but were killed over the time, manage to come back from the dead. This is the case of Imperia Automobiles, a Belgian specialty automotive producer that wa...
Land Rover Announces Geneva 2011 Offensive
16 Feb 2011, 10:13 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Some one week ago we offered you a glimpse at the goodies that visitors will find in Land Rover’s booth at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, as we then new the British brand plans to bring the ne...
Annual Road Fee for EV Owners in the Works
16 Feb 2011, 06:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Those who were hoping that the arrival of the electric vehicles will diminish the strain on their pockets (because, as you know, even if the EVs are still more expensive than most models, the operat...
Toyota and FAW Developing New Electric Vehicle
15 Feb 2011, 11:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / China is currently one of the most attractive markets for global carmakers and, although most are investing in the local auto sector, only a few actually have the guts to tackle the green car segmen...
Bulgarians Not at All Interested in EVs. Surprised?
14 Feb 2011, 11:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The electric vehicle market is booming in certain parts of the world, while in some other, it doesn't even exist. Bulgaria is probably the best example, as the country has recently received its...
Hybrid CanAm Spyder Presented in Chicago
14 Feb 2011, 08:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After making its debut in New York and Minneapolis, BRP’s Can-Am Spyder hybrid advanced concept vehicle has been introduced to the public at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Ch...