Current news on eco friendly cars. Information and upcoming ideas for environmentally friendly cars, and other eco friendly vehicles.
At the 2012 New York Auto Show this week, Infiniti unveiled its first electric vehicle, the “Luxury Electric,” or LE, Concept. This concept design—based on the same platform as the Nissan Leaf—emphasizes luxury in addition to pure economy. The Concept The vehicle’s exterior features several staple Infiniti design elements, such as a crescent-cut rear [...]
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IBM, Honda, and PG&E have made a joint announcement about a new pilot program they are launching that will allow electric vehicles to communicate to the power grid, and receive charging instructions based on conditions. The program is being launched to gain better insight into how electric car drivers charge their vehicle, and to better anticipate [...]
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With the cost of gasoline and diesel reaching an all-time high, we are all trying our hardest to reduce our fuel expenses, both for economic and ecological reasons. Because of this, newer breeds of energy efficient cars are being introduced and have been sported by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney. Fortunately, [...]
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The New York Auto Show rolled out this week, leaving in its wake a large list of alternative fuel and electrically-enhanced autos that were bigger and badder than the subcompacts of the past. Although eco-autos didn’t receive the same fanfare as last year – the 2011 World Car of the Year being the all-electric Nissan [...]
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You know hybrid vehicles contain a standard combustion engine as well as an electric motor. You love these hybrids because they are environmentally friendlier than conventional automobiles. Now you have another reason to positively adore hybrid cars: they are safer than their gas-only cousins. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates vehicles with respect [...]
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Car enthusiasts love owning and finding sports cars. Sports cars are generally vehicles that are known for their great performance specs and stylish designs. However, if you trade in your used cars and have the money (at present they are very expensive) you can buy a sports car that can be environmentally friendly alongside other [...]
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We already have hybrid cars, already have electric cars, already have even the mini cars that zip around town with next to zero environmentally harmful emissions. With automobile technology quickly advancing, what could possibly be next in the future of cars? Flying cars? Hovercrafts? Sorry Jetsons fans, but not quite – what’s coming next is [...]
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1. Fuel Efficient Cars Driving a vehicle that can squeeze more miles out of a gallon of petrol is an easy way to make a journey greener. While downgrading from a large luxury saloon to a small hatchback can easy reduce petrol consumption by 70%, the change also involves a compromise in comfort. Drivers [...]
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The annual Bangkok International Motor show has become a major event over the years: one that marks the start of the Thai car-buying season. In 2012, the 33rd year of the show is likely to turn into a serious battle between auto companies struggling to pull their industry from the wreckage caused by last year’s [...]
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The Ford Motor Company is the fifth largest automotive manufacturer in the world with millions of car sales every year. However, when it comes down to doing their bit for the environment I don’t truly believe that they always deliver as well as they should. They seem to be a bit of a paradox when [...]
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