Diesel power may still be the dominant force at the forefront of endurance sportscar racing centered around Le Mans , but this year sees a new form of propulsion on the field: hybrids. Both Toyota and Audi are hitting the newly inaugurated World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours...
using KK's name (henceforth known as 'the hoe') is a bit of a dishonest ploy for press attention. the shapes in question are nothing alike as for their attempts at aerodynamics it's variations on pathetic. deform a 'tear drop' to encompass a bike and you have the shape you need. they ...
The Stralis AD260S30Y/FS-D CNG is purpose-built on the Iveco factory-line for gas powered applications and is recommended for operation in the UK with CBM supplied by Gasrec. This fuel has the lowest carbon intensity of all commercially available alternative fuels and comes from a lan...
There's no doubt that gas prices are still high and have no signs of going down significantly any time soon. As a result auto companies have started an arms race towards sustainability with less dependence on foreign oil. In every car commercial the biggest advertising message is MPG....
Bill Ford: Michigan must become the Silicon Valley of the mobility revolution; emphasis on green and smart technologies 2 June 2012 In an address at the 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford said that “Michigan must become the Silicon Valley ...
The Chevrolet Volt was the top-selling plug-in vehicle from the top six automakers in May, posting 1,680 units, compared to 481 in May 2011. Year-to-date sales for the Volt have risen to 7,057 units, compared to 2,184 units for the same period last year. The Prius PHV plug-in hybrid f...
It is early days for the plug-in vehicle market – including both plug-in hybrid electric cars and pure battery electric cars – but at the moment there is a clear frontrunner in the USA. During May, the Chevrolet Volt (pictured) enjoyed 1,680 sales – well up from the 481 units it sold ...
Ford today officially announced it will open the New Motor City Innovation Exchange and that it will offer discounted rent to startups at their Ford Land buildings in the Allen Park and Dearborn areas. And not a moment too soon. It’s no secret that Detroit was particularly hard hit by...
have been punting out computer generated pictures of their self-balancing, electric powered, fully-enclosed two-wheeler for a while now. But this is the first video showing the thing in the (bare) metal and in action. Where it was once simple to define what was motorcycle and what was...
Positioning response to environmental issues as a management priority and based on its belief that environment-friendly vehicles can only truly have a positive impact if they are used widely, TMC has endeavored to promote the mass-market adoption of hybrid vehicles. In 1997 in Japan, ...
ORLANDO From social media scavenger hunts to presentations at hotels, state capitols, and museums, Ford Motor Company is hosting 19 events around the country as part of its "Go Further" tour to create excitement and interest in its electric and hybrid vehicles. With nationwide coordin...
Volvo Trucks: Halfway through 2y trial, Bio-DME functioning well in daily commercial operations 21 March 2012 The Bio-DME project aims to assess whether there is a market for Bio-DME (Di-Methyl-Ether) for commercial vehicles. (Earlier post .) Halfway through the two-year project the p...
Accessories and clothing to match the fortwo electric drive and ebike: New smart electric drive collection Friday, June 1, 2012 The stylish and weatherproof smart ebike functional jacket is the perfect item of clothing for zipping through town on the new smart ebike. The basic colour ...
