More details on future hybrid-powered Honda
By Yoann Besnard on 23 May 2008 | 
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Honda's President, Takeo Fukui, has revealed more information about the eagerly-awaited affordable hybrid models.
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More than one million Prius in the world
By Yoann Besnard on 16 May 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
The million milestone was passed by the Toyota Prius at the end of April.
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Fisker responds to Tesla lawsuit
By Yoann Besnard on 16 May 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Fisker has responded to Tesla that sued the coachbuilder for stealing design and trade secrets by asking a California court to arbitrate over the matter.
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New Flexifuel engine for Volvo V70 and S80
By Yoann Besnard on 14 May 2008 | (1) Comments | Permalink
Volvo offers a new Flexifuel engine on the V70 and S80.
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Spyshot: Fisker Karma
By Yoann Besnard on 13 May 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
The first Fisker Karma prototype has been spotted during testing. Unfortunately for the young carmaker, the spyshots generated a controversy.
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Next Prius to come in two models
By Yoann Besnard on 12 May 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
In a previous post, Petrol-Head reported that Toyota was rumoured to develop several bodystyles for the next-generation Prius. A new report reveals more details.
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20,000 interested in buying the Volt
By Yoann Besnard on 9 May 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Despite an unknown sales price, over 20,000 people have expressed interest in buying the future Chevrolet Volt.
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London cab to go all electric next year
By Yoann Besnard on 28 April 2008 | (2) Comments | Permalink
London black cab maker Manganese Bronze has announced that it will release the TX4E, all-electric version of Manganese Bronze’s TX4 black cab.
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Renault works on an electric car
By Yoann Besnard on 26 April 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Renault has confirmed it is currently working on an electric car due to be launched by 2012.
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Th!nk wants to conquer the US
By Yoann Besnard on 25 April 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Th!nk has announced it will launch its City model on the American market next year with the long-term target to sell between 30,000 and 50,000 vehicles per year.
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New Congestion Charge might increase CO2 emissions by 182,000 tonnes
By Yoann Besnard on 9 April 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Porsche goes a step further in challenging the Congestion Charge by unveiling the conclusion of a report from King’s College never publicly released by Transport for London. The report reveals that new emissions-related congestion charge is estimated by TfL’s own consultants to increase CO2 in Greater London by 182,000 tonnes.
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TH!NK wants to conquer Australia
By Yoann Besnard on 6 April 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
After Norway, Sweden, England, France and the US, TH!NK will start selling its City model in Australia.
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Future Honda hybrid to fit standard nickel-metal hydride batteries
By Yoann Besnard on 26 March 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Honda CEO Takeo Fukui has revealed more details about the future low-cost hybrid model due to be unveiled at the next Paris Motor Show.
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Livingstone tells Porsche to drop CC challenge
By Yoann Besnard on 19 March 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has told Porsche to stop challenging the new Congestion Charge scheme.
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British drivers ignore green pressures
By Yoann Besnard on 19 March 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
The car hypermarket chain Carcraft reveals that we appear to be ignoring attempts to force us into smaller and greener cars.
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Porsche to request for judicial review
By Yoann Besnard on 12 March 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Porsche has announced it will make formal application for judicial review to challenge the new congestion charge scheme.
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Geneva: Think Ox
By Yoann Besnard on 10 March 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
The Norwegian carmaker has unveiled a new model at Geneva under the the shape of a compact model due to be launched next year.
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Honda delivers a Fuel Cell vehicle to the first customer ever
By Stéphane Schlesinger on 30 June 2005 | (1) Comments | Permalink
The revolutionary Honda FCX, an advanced hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, was delivered on June 29 to the Spallino family, who signed a 2-year agreement with Honda. They’ll use the FCX as an ordinary vehicle for everyday’s commute, in California. Reducing pollution is a big concern in California, and last April, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the state’s commitment to a Hydrogen Highway built underway by 2010 with both public and private money. Without this, the delivery of a fuel cell vehicle would not have been possible. The fleet will be extended to 13 cars throughout the USA.
The Spallino’s invaluable experience will help Honda develop this technology. The FCX is the only vehicle certified by US EPA (environmental protection agency) and CARB (California’s air resource board) . It can run even at subfreezing temperatures, returns 62mpg for a range of 190 miles, with no emission..
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Fighting pollution with satellites ?
By Stéphane Schlesinger on 9 June 2005 | (0) Comments | Permalink
Traffic congestion is a major problem in the UK, especially as it contributes to pollution. To some extent, reducing the number of cars on the roads by 5% could address the problem.
So, to achieve this goal, Transport Department Secretary Alister Darling has unveiled an ambitious project consisting in charging drivers for every mile they drive. How? With the help of satellites! Since they can tell you your route, they also could tell the Transport Department the number of miles you drove, where and when. The price of the mile will depend on the hour of the day, the location and the type of road used.
For example, each mile of city driving during the rush hours would be charged £1.30 while driving 1 mile in the country side at night would cost 2p ‘only’.
Of course, this project requires a very sophisticated system including the installation of GPS receivers in cars.
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