[HotGreenWheels] Renault’s new plug-in Kangoo be bop Z.E.
May 8, 2009 Fuel economy, Green cars ., NEWS, New Cars .
Here comes the new Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E. plug-in prototype. While the technology inside (Lithium Ion batteries with a 100-mile range and 30 minute recharge to 80% capacity — or full charge in 20 minutes using a proposed 400V universal standard plug) is very similar to the vehicles that Renault expects to release on the road in 2011, and its appearance matches that of the Kangoo be bop hitting European roads this spring, it’s the design detail that captured our attention.
Renault’s plug-in Kangoo be bop Z.E. features ‘printed circuit’ motifs, cute as a 390-point breadboard [Via Autopia]
Smart eco-parking: Solar powered parkings spot
Apr 4, 2009 AUTO GADGETS, Green cars ., NEWS
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Pretty smart and super eco: A British firm is developing a canopy designed to be mounted over a parking spot with solar cells, so people driving all-electric vehicles can charge while parked.
Gordon Murray’s T25 from McLaren F1 to Economy…
Jan 2, 2009 AutoBusinessNews ., British Cars, Concept Cars, Fuel economy, Green cars ., New Cars ., Research, Top News 1, Trends, car design
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We remember Gordon Murray from the McLaren F1, but the designer has a new project a City Car. The car project is called the T25, it will be a mini-MPV, it has a multi seat layout with a 2.4 meters. It is set to release in Europe and Japan by 2012, and later in the United States. The car will use plastic panels to switch between body-styles like pick-up and commercial van, this can be done by an owner in his garage with different kits. The car is the future as companies are pushing for low-emission vehicles.
Fisker Karma to get GM Engine
Dec 12, 2008 Concept Cars, Fuel economy, Green cars ., Hybrids, NEWS, New Cars ., Research, SECTIONS, Top News 2, Trends, U.S. Cars
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Sporty Sedans are the new trend under the automotive limelight, the Estoque, Rapide etc. but this one is one sexy thing for the green revolution. The Fisker Karma, as we have seen and heard of before has now decided to install a GM engine in its first car to run on the roads. It has selected a 2.0 Liter engine to be installed; this engine is a direct injection system that produces 250 Hp and 260 Lb.Ft. of torque.
Honda goes hybrid with Motorcycles
Nov 22, 2008 Hybrids, Motor Bikes, Top News 2
Honda Motor Co. moved one step ahead of Toyota, when they announced they will launch hybrid power-train based motor cycles. The company is doing so in response to the changing environment and the rising gas prices. It’s not only Honda as Yamaha is also testing electric bikes which are able to go up to 90 miles per charge of lithium-ion battery charge. But Honda is going to sell Gasoline-Electric Hybrids , the technology implemented will be adopted from the one used in Honda Civic and the new Insight sedan. The engine displacement will be around 200cc and 1,000cc, and the bikes will have a 50% mileage as compared to their gasoline counterparts.
A touch of Viper…Dodge Challenger SRT-10
Oct 28, 2008 AUTO SHOWS ., Concept Cars, Deluxe cars, Green cars ., Motor Sport, New Cars ., Sportscars ., Tuning, U.S. Cars
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It is official; if you don’t believe it see it for yourself in Vegas this month during the annual SEMA auto show. Dodge is preparing its car new handsome car for a big shirt rippling muscle fight. The SRT-10 will have the V-10 under the hood, which will pump 8.4 Liters of blood. There is an Anger
From Revolution to Evolution: Toyota Prius 2010
Oct 27, 2008 AUTO SHOWS ., Facelifts, Fuel economy, Green cars ., Hybrids, Japanese Cars, NEWS, New Cars ., SECTIONS, Top News 7, Trends, car design
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What was the future of cars before the Toyota Prius? They all just ended up being design studies or better fuel efficient car, but the same gasoline power train. There were electric and hybrid cars, but none were noticed until the Prius came along. With this car started a revolution and the car buyers looked
Electrifying Venturi Voltage
Oct 21, 2008 AUTO SHOWS ., AutoBusinessNews ., Concept Cars, Green cars ., New Cars ., Paris Auto Show, Trends, car design
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This car has a significant name; the Venturi motor company based in France revealed the Voltage at the Paris Motor Show. The Venturi Voltage is developed in collaboration with Michelin.
[Paris Motor Show] Saab 9-X Air, a topless beauty
Oct 6, 2008 AUTO SHOWS ., Concept Cars, Fuel economy, Green cars ., Hybrids, New Cars ., Paris Auto Show, Sportscars ., Top News 1, Trends, car design
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This Swede is no regular design convertible; it sports a canopy and wraparound glass. Even if all the concepts of the car don’t come to life, the company says that this will be how the future of Saab concepts will look like. This Saab 9-X Air has already been registered with the patents office for its unique design. The car will be released this week at the Paris Motor Show 2008 - exactly after 25 years of the company launched its first convertible back in 1983, at the Frankfurt Expo.
eco-Daimler: Mercedes makes its move at Lexus Hybrid
Oct 1, 2008 Deluxe cars, Fuel economy, German cars, Green cars ., Hybrids, NEWS, New Cars ., Top News 4, Trends
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No doubt, the global Automotive industry is aiming at environment friendly cars in different manners with different technology. Hybrid has been the most prominent technology as pioneered by Toyota and Honda. Well now with Lexus Super Sedan Hybrids and others, the German Marque of luxury, Mercedes Benz does not want to be left behind.
