Green cars

Dacia is present this week at the Brussels Motor Show with its parent company Renault to present an important novelty in the range. The Romanian manufacturer has announced the introduction of a 100 horsepower version powered by LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), which is initially available only on Duster. The version has been renamed the Dacia Duster Eco-G and has an LPG tank and includes a number… Read more

The Germans from BMW continues to electrify its model range, preparing 225xe for BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and 330E for BMW 3 Series. The BMW 225xe, powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter petrol engine that drives the front wheels (via a six-speed automatic) and an electric motor positioned on the rear axle, which drives the rear wheels which means that there is practically an… Read more

Chevrolet unveils an all-electric sedan in the form of a concept called Bolt at the 2015 Detroit auto show. Bolt represents Chevrolet’s vision of a future electric car at a good price.An electric concept designed and conceived around two key data: range (200 miles) and price (30,000 dollars).Chevrolet BoltThe Chevrolet Bolt concept is using heavily lightweight… Read more

Toyota Mirai is the first mass-produced fuel cell car. Toyota Mirai has all the advantages of the electric car without its limits since its fuel cell only needs 5 kg of hydrogen to travel 500 kilometers. Toyota will launch the Mirai early as December 2014 in Japan, where the manufacturer is working with the Japanese government to develop the hydrogen distribution network with… Read more

Hyundai Intrado Concept proves Hyundai's trust that cutting-edge vehicle technologies and intelligent design can pool to involve more successfully with driver and passengers. Hyundai Intrado Concept will be a car that is easy to use, natural to interact with, and readily flexible to the varying demands of their busy, energetic lifestyles. Hyundai Intrado… Read more

Kia Optima Hybrid is a mid-size sedan introduced at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The 2014 Optima Hybrid high-class improvements include a front and rear fascia intended to increase aerodynamic efficiency, new wheel designs and a distinctive grille.Kia Optima HybridOrth Hedrick , vice president of product planning, said about Optima Hybrid: "It's unique in its… Read more

The global movement towards increasingly larger cities is connected with growing demands for transport solutions. At the same time, authorities are demanding substantial gases and emission reductions. Furthermore, many big cities are applying vehicle access limitations in their fight to avoid pollution. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles suggest a potential solution: VW e-Co-Motion concept… Read more

The Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC HYBRID combines the excellent fuel economy of the 4‑cylinder diesel engine over long distances (motorway, inter-urban) with the advantages of an efficient hybrid in city and stop & go traffic. It therefore exhibits impressive efficiency with no compromises: thanks to the compact hybrid concept there are no restrictions in terms of… Read more

The Chevrolet Cruze – now Chevrolet’s best-selling car around the world – provides the amenities, quietness, safety features, infotainment and roominess expected of a larger, more expensive sedan, but with the efficiency of a compact car.Chevrolet Cruze The only car in its class with 10 standard air bags, the Cruze received an overall five-star safety rating… Read more

Ford Motor Company today announced the new Focus ECOnetic, debuting next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show, which will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class.The new Focus ECOnetic, which will go on sale early next year, leverages a host of advanced technologies that is expected to make it more fuel efficient… Read more

Edison2 pursues efficiency through the absolute virtues of low weight and low aerodynamic drag.  Although we anticipated developing a hybrid or electric vehicle – hence our name, Edison2 – our studies on efficiency led us away from the significant added weight of batteries needed for an electric or hybrid drive to a one-cylinder, 250cc internal combustion engine fueled… Read more

Nissan TownPod, besides it's an electric car, shows a very practical approach to urban needs. Before Paris Motor Show 2010 Nissan gave us to understand that it's about an electric car, but we did not expect to see a city car such practical.Nissan TownPodNissan TownPod electric carDoors are opening in reverse, allowing very easy… Read more

The Lotus City Car concept merges the cutting-edge Lotus Engineering series hybrid drivetrain technology with Lotus Design sophistication. The Lotus City Car is powered by a 1.2 l, 3 cylinder Lotus Range Extender engine, specially designed for hybrid vehicles.Lotus City CarThe Lotus City Car concept features an innovative series hybrid… Read more

Peugeot unveiled its newest car concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Peugeot HR1 comes with a modern design and full of innovations ready to amaze the young audience looking for a machine suited to his character. It was created especially to move fast, even in the busiest areas of the city.Peugeot HR1The Peugeot HR1 is equipped with a… Read more

Volvo announced today that it is ready for the delivery of the first 10 Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric. The happy owner will be the Goteborg Energi, a power company.Volvo C30 DRIVe ElectricVolvo C30 DRIVe Electric looks like any other Volvo C30 model and includes the same options for safety, comfort and space. The difference is that the model is set in… Read more

Since 1901 and the launch of its single-cylinder van, Renault has been a major player in LCVs vehicles. It has been the LCV market leader in Western Europe for the past 12 years, and even increased its market share this year, from 14.4% at end-August 2009 to 15.7% at end-August 2010.  Over the same period, Renault's sales have increased by 20% in volume terms, in a market that has grown by almost… Read more

Renault has provided a first glimpse of its latest concept car, DeZir, ahead of this year's Paris Motor Show. DeZir stands out as an illustration of the brand's commitment to more emotional styling. DeZir's sensuous lines and bright red finish express passion. Powered by an electric motor, DeZir is proof that electric vehicles and a love of cars are by no means incompatible.The DeZir project… Read more

The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in… Read more

The Honda 3R-C is an innovative one-person battery-electric vehicle concept. The 3R-C will make its world debut in Geneva. The three-wheeled 3R-C vehicle concept can be used by a single occupant vehicle for zero-emission commuting. This innovative electric vehicle concept reveals what a future minimal urban transport vehicle might look like. The battery-electric engine… Read more

Tesla Motors has announced production of the right-hand-drive version of its iconic Roadster sports car, the only highway-capable electric vehicle for sale worldwide. Prospective customers and media may test-drive right-hand-drive cars available at Tesla’s showroom, 49-51 Cheval Place in London’s Knightsbridge district (SW7 1EW). The 2010 right-hand-drive… Read more