Automobiles
Thrive Concept Motorbike Adds Green to Good Looks
The Thrive Motorbike concept from designer Michael Luzar adds a touch of green to performance motorcycles. There was once a time when clean, green motorcycles were impractical and ugly. Thankfully, the notion has long been sent to the gallows by the likes of Zero and Mission Motorcycles, and the Thrive Concept delves into the same idea of making green look ...
USA, Canada on Road to Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards
The USA is on way to imposing tougher fuel efficiency standards for its vehicles, which will also be implemented by Canada for its vehicles. The Obama administration has asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to get into action and regulate emissions from cars and other major polluters like power plants. EPA has finalized the rules along with the Department of ...
Rolla Missouri brings Solar Car Racing Back
Think solar car racing is a thing of the future? Well, think again. This summer on June 20th, the Missouri University of Science and Technology will host competitors in the Tulsa-to-Chicago solar car race. The race, is only the third solar car race to visit Rolla, Missouri (MO), and only the 10th major solar car race to take place in North ...
GM Unveils EN-V Trio of Concepts for Urban Travel
GM has unveiled three new concepts to give the world a look at what urban driving in the future may be like. Named Jiao, Miao and Xiao, the three concepts have the same electric drivetrain, but they're all different shapes in an attempt to show the flexibility the drivetrain offers. Co-developed by GM and its Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry ...
Valentin Technologies Claim 170mpg for the IngoCar
Generally, claims of fuel efficiency to the tune of 170mpg are unbelievable, and more so if the said car comes in a decent-looking form that could actually be a "real" vehicle. While the high efficiency claims do make us a bit skeptical, Valentin Technologies says that the IngoCar will not only deliver the said efficiency, but it will do so ...
Europe to See Lots of Hybrid Models Soon
While hybrids were growing in popularity in the US, there was little interest from Europe's side, where diesel engines remained popular for quite a while. However, looking at the 2010 Geneva auto show, this may very well change soon.
Citroen Shows SURVOLT EV Concept With Looks to Kill For
Citroen seems to be on a roll with creating cool looking concepts, and painting them green. The latest to come out from Citroen's stable is the SURVOLT EV concept that was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. While the automaker held back on much of the details, the Survolt has an all-electric drivetrain and the stance of a sportscar.
Ferrari Shows the 599 HY-KERS Hybrid
Finally, Ferrari has decided to show its green side. The automaker unveiled its first hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show, the 599 HY-KERS. It's taken Ferrari long enough to make its way to the green car arena, but with the likes of Porsche, Lotus and Audi going the green way, it was only a matter of time before the prancing ...
Audi Shows the A1 e-tron Concept at Geneva
Now that the Geneva Motor Show is in full swing, a number of interesting cars have made their debut. Amongst these is the Audi A1 e-tron concept. The e-tron functions somewhat like the Chevrolet Volt, that is, the concept makes use of a range extender engine to power the batteries. A1 e-tron uses the power dense Wankel rotary engine/generator for ...
Porsche 918 Spyder Gets Supercar Performance, 78mpg
Ready for a debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the Porsche 918 plug-in hybrid vehicle claims supercar performance, with a clean conscience. The concept car aims to put together fuel efficiency and performance in a single package. It has two electric motors, one for each axle, and with a total output of 218hp. A V8 engine with 500 hp is ...
