Posts Tagged ‘eco-friendly vehicles’
Hyundai To Produce Hybrid Cars From 2009
Hyundai is one car manufacturers that doesn't have any serious brand leaders in the premium sector, but the Korean company does make every effort to be at the top when it comes to entry level vehicles. Even so, Hyundai can't really compete with competitors from Europe and America famous brands, but they will try to ...
Tesla Roadster: MDI Air Car
EcoGeek reports that the first Tesla Roadsters are rolling off the production line. The electric car which can reach a top speed of 125mph costs $100,000. That might seem a little pricey for a zero-emission environmentally friendly car, but the idea of shaping the future today has attracted many high profile customers. Though the $100,000 price ...
Honda Civic GX: The Greenest Car In America
The Honda Civic GX is perhaps the "greenest" car in the U.S. Although some might expect the Toyota Prius gaining such a title, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy chose the Civic. WIRED BLOG NETWORK publishes the list of the greenest and meanest cars in the U.S. 12 greenest cars: 1. Honda Civic GX 2. Toyota Prius 3. ...
Loremo: 150 Miles Per Gallon
Car manufacturers have always wanted to make their cars faster, safer and more aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but now another key-selling point is fuel-efficiency. No surprise, therefore, that this year's motor shows have been full of diesel or electric powered models and that during an upcoming Geneva motor show the new Loremo concept by ...
Recharge Your Electric Car Free In London
It's hard to find something worthwhile for free these days, but owners of electric cars in London will already know that the English capital already has 20 free recharging stations for electric vehicles. Moreover, owners of electric cars can park for free as well. Sounds good, right? According to Kicking Tires there only three electric cars ...
Detroit 2008: Diesel On Show
U.S. legislation that requires a 40 percent jump in fuel efficiency by 2020 and less diesel emissions made car manufacturers pay more attention to their future plans. The result was that Detroit 2008 was overcome by next-generation diesel engines. Clean diesel delivers more power than they used to, and they are also better at saving fuel. ...
Diesels Better Than Hybrids?
It's well known that diesel based engines are more efficient than those running on gasoline, and that in terms of price and pollution they are also better. But what if I told you that diesels are even better than hybrids? Yes, PopularMechanics reports that in the late 70s and early 80s diesel engines didn't offer ...
