REVA announces lithium-ion electric car and charge station

Reva Electric Car Company (REVA), the market and technology-leader in the EV (electric vehicle) personal transport segment, announces the European launch of its lithium-ion (li-ion) battery powered EV the REVA L-ion. Based on the REVAi platform, the current version of the world’s best selling city electric car, the REVA L-ion is the result of more than two years of testing, with a range of 120 km (75 miles) per charge and a maximum speed of 80 km (50 miles) per hour. REVA is also introducing a...

Read more Honda's Hybrid Billboards

Honda, the world leader in low emission, fuel efficient vehicles, has taken Hybrid technology to new heights… literally. In an Australian media first, massive billboards featuring the new Honda Accord Euro are illuminated by green solar power; with green energy electric backup. Just like a Hybrid. Outdoor advertising specialists, APN Outdoor have installed solar panels on several of the billboards around Australia.

Read more Honda's Hydrogen Car Now Leasing in Japan

Following its successful launch in the US, Honda has begun leasing the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell car in Japan, delivering the first vehicle to the Ministry of the Environment. While Honda plans to lease the FCX Clarity to government agencies and selected corporate entities, the roll out is part of the company’s broader commitment to lease the FCX Clarity to at least 200 customers in the United States and Japan over the next three years. Honda Australia’s Senior Director, Mr. Lindsay...

Read more TH!NK selects lightweight ARPRO for new City Car

A lightweight, resilient and 100 percent recyclable expanded polypropylene has been selected by Nordic low emissions car manufacturer, TH!NK. Supplied by JSP, ARPRO is helping TH!NK to enhance its new city electric car’s ecological potential. “The door and instrument panel are critical structures that have to withstand multiple environmental tests, such as moisture, fire and harsh temperatures,” explains Paul Compton, JSP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Europe). “The...

Read more Ford Gear-Shift Indicator Helps Fuel Economy

The latest Ford ECOnetic and Transit models light the way towards improved fuel economy via a 'smart' gear change alert. The gear-shift indicator in the instrument cluster of Ford Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo ECOnetic and Transit diesels signals to drivers when to change gear at the optimum moment. Moving more swiftly through the gears reduces fuel consumption by avoiding unnecessarily high engine speed. The system not only helps drivers cut fuel costs, but also enables them to reduce CO2...

Read more Volvo GTDi Technology for Lower C02 Emissions

Volvo Cars has chosen a four-cylinder 1.6-litre petrol unit using highly-efficient Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDi) technology to feature in the Volvo S60 Concept. Volvo Cars' first production vehicle with GTDi technology will be introduced in 2009. Producing 134kW, the engine - in combination with a range of other technical measures - makes it possible to return an average fuel consumption rate of just 5.0l/100km and cut carbon dioxide emissions to 119 g/km. In a...

Read more Nissan to Showcase Green Technologies at Eco-Products 2008

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd will showcase its latest environmental technologies at Eco-Products 2008, the largest exhibition of environmentally friendly products and services in Japan, to be held from December 11 to 13, 2008 at the Tokyo Big Sight. Under the Nissan Green Program 2010, the company aims to be a leader in zero-emission vehicles and is committed to produce real-world solutions to reduce C02 emissions. At Eco-Products 2008, Nissan will showcase its zero-emission EV prototype, which is...

Read more GM Exploring a Recharging Infrastructure for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

General Motors Europe and Iberdrola have signed an agreement to jointly perform a feasibility study which, ultimately, will analyse the technical requirements of a recharging infrastructure for the integrated marketing and viability of plug-in electric cars. The agreement has been signed by Javier Villalba, Director of Spain Network Business, and Jamal El-Hout, Vice President, Product Planning from General Motors Europe. This cooperation reflects the interest of both companies, worldwide...

Read more Ford Hits Vital CO2 Targets

Ford's latest C-MAX MPV delivers the lowest CO2 emissions in its segment. Engineering developments to Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDCi models have resulted in emissions of just 119g/km of CO2. As a result vehicle excise duty (VED) for these models reduces immediately from £120 to £35. There will be a further reduction to £30 from April 2009, when new VED bands come into force. The official European Drive Cycle combined fuel consumption figure for these models is improved to 62.8mpg*.

Read more Green Corridors to improve Safety and the Environment

The Volvo Group is initiating co-operation within the Swedish government’s logistics forum and with the authorities to realise the EU Commission’s concept regarding environmentally sound goods transport in ‘green corridors’. The goal is to reduce the impact on the environment while simultaneously increasing efficiency and safety on highways through specially adapted transport stretches for heavy traffic. The EU Commission estimates that goods transports in Europe will have increased by 50%...

Read more Mazda Eco-friendly Technologies

Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit its latest eco-friendly technologies aimed to reduce CO2 emissions even further at the Eco-Products 2008 exhibition over the period December 11 -13, 2008. Taking place at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, the exhibition is one of the largest environmental events in Japan. It is organized by the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) and the Nikkei newspaper group. Mazda will display various eco-friendly technologies...

Read more New Radical Bus and Urban Freight System Concept

A multi disciplined design specialist has come up with a radical urban transport proposal, called On-Route, which he believes tackles the two biggest problems caused by city-centre transport today; congestion and pollution. Hugh Frost's Freight*BUSTM www.freight-bus.co.uk is an innovative new design that combines a passenger-carrying bus with that of freight haulage with the minimum of disruption to either service. It can be reconfigured in seconds by the conductor or driver to carry freight...

Read more MG Car Club Going Green

The M.G. Car Club of Victoria recognizes that it must be at the forefront of responsible recreational motoring and has recently established a carbon offset program. They believe that they are the first motoring club in Victoria, and perhaps Australia, to do this and expect that other car clubs will follow their lead. The M.G. Car Club is currently assessing the level of greenhouse gases that they will produce in the 2008 year of Club activity and have established a procedure for capturing...

Read more Peugeot’s Carbon Sink – 10 Years On

When Peugeot decided to undertake a vast scientific and ecological sponsorship campaign by fully financing an innovative reforestation project with a view to carbon sequestration, over a period of 40 years in Amazonia, with the support of the French National Forestry Board (ONF) for implementation, it was the autumn of 1998, shortly after the signature of the Kyoto protocol. Shortly afterwards Peugeot and PSA Group introduced an engine representing a technological breakthrough, the Common...

Read more Honda Ecological Drive Assist System

Honda has announced a new Ecological Drive Assist System to help drivers achieve better fuel economy. The technology will feature on the new Insight family hybrid car, which goes on sale in spring 2009. It will be the world’s first system to combine three different functions to enhance fuel economy: an ECON Mode which controls engine, transmission and other powertrain components to support more fuel-efficient driving; a guidance function that helps drivers become more fuel efficient behind...

Read more Micro smart Generates Huge Improvements

smart is set to clean up when it comes to environmental compatibility and driver enjoyment with the launch of a new model with micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology and enhanced equipment levels. From November, 61hp and 71hp versions of the iconic smart fortwo will feature micro hybrid drive as standard, which is an automatic start/stop start function helping to provide significant savings in terms of both fuel economy and emissions. The smart mhd models return fuel savings of up to 24 per...

Read more Volvo Announces Greenline Initiative

To help keep Volvo servicing as environmentally friendly as possible, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer has introduced its Greenline range of renewed vehicle components which are procured by recycling components from scrapped Volvos. This latest green initiative reinforces Volvo’s Exchangeparts system, where used components such as engines, gearboxes and axles are collected from dealers and remanufactured to the same exacting standards as those leaving the production line. Components...

Read more 2009 Peugeot 308 HDi gets 3.4 litres/100 km

A Peugeot 308 HDi has driven exactly 1689.7 km across South Africa on a single tank of diesel, achieving a fuel efficiency of only 3.4 litres /100 km. The car completed its “Coast2Coast” challenge by arriving in Umhlanga after setting off from the small town of Kleinzee on the Northern Cape coast. Peugeot devised the Coast2Coast Challenge to showcase the ultra-efficiency of the medium size hatchback, and highlight the need for motorists to drive fuel-efficiently in order to reduce their...

Read more Climate Protection and Safety is of High Importance

Mercedes-Benz will continue its comprehensive commitment to road safety and, at the same time, take further major strides forward in its quest to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions. These were just some of the key statements made by the Mercedes experts at a conference in Leipzig, signalling the start of a new safety initiative for 2009. The car is becoming part of the thinking process, with the capability to assist the driver in keeping with the current situation or act autonomously...

Read more Ford Introduces Information Cluster to Improve Fuel Economy

Pushing a vehicle to the limit takes on a new meaning in the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, thanks to Ford’s SmartGauge with EcoGuide – an innovative new instrument cluster that provides real-time information to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency. “SmartGauge with EcoGuide gives the customer real-world feedback to make the most of their hybrids,” said Gil Portalatin, Hybrid Applications Manager. “Unique to Ford and Mercury hybrid sedans, this instrument cluster acts as a...

Read more Hyundai to Promote Asian Regional Environmental Standard

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, is joining hands with Korean, Japanese and Chinese car industries and authorities to promote the creation of Asian regional environmental standards. It is the first time Asian countries have gathered to respond to auto-related environmental issues with one voice. The first Asia Automotive Environmental Forum (AAEF) is being held in Seoul, South Korea. Over 150 government officials, academics and industry experts attended the forum,...

Read more Ford's New Investment to Produce Next Generation Low CO2 Engines

Ford is announcing a new investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce next generation low CO2 1.6-litre, four-cylinder petrol engines. This latest investment totals £70 million for the plant, where this year employment rose to over 2,000 for the first time in its 28-year history. Investment at Bridgend has amounted to £315 million in the last five years alone. This additional investment increases the plant's production capability to almost 1,000,000...

Read more Roush Bi-Fuel Conversion Adds Hydrogen Fuel to ICE Technology

Roush Technologies shows its latest bi-fuel Internal Combustion Engine conversion (H2ICE) technology at the Cenex hosted UK National Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook Proving Ground tomorrow (28th October 2008). Roush has modified the engine of a Ford Transit-based vehicle to operate using compressed hydrogen gas fuel – but it can also operate from its existing petrol fuelled system without any adverse effects. The special demonstration vehicle is designed to show that hydrogen as a...

Read more Australian Electric Car Network Announced

Australia will become the third country in the world, behind only Israel and Denmark, to have an electric car network in operation by the end of 2012. In a deal between international mobility operator Better Place (builders of the electric vehicle networks), AGL Energy (who will supply the energy from renewable sources) and Macquarie Capital, the aim is provide zero emission vehicles with energy charging spots in the major cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The charging spots will...

Read more Renault Clio Sport Tourer - The Frugal Choice

Renault’s eco² credentials keep on growing with the success of the Clio Sport Tourer in Fleet World magazine’s MPG Marathon, having achieved a 27% improvement in its fuel economy during the two-day 411 miles event. The 2008 Fleet World MPG Marathon saw 39 vehicles, all eager to prove their ‘green’ capabilities, participate in a route which took the drivers in a round trip from Bristol to Macclesfield. Renault entered the Clio Sport Tourer dCi 86, a practical and stylish estate which...

Read more Volvo’s pioneering bioethanol-powered C30 Green Racer

Volvo’s pioneering bioethanol-powered C30 ‘Green Racer’ will be putting in a guest appearance at this year’s MPH Show - the prestige and performance motor show featuring Top Gear Live. Fresh from its debut year in the 2008 Swedish Touring Car Championship, the E85-fuelled C30 FIA Super 2000 model will be displayed on the Volvo stand at the London and Birmingham events alongside the sleek C70 coupe convertible and the stunning new Volvo XC60 crossover. Visitors to the gallery will also be...

Read more Big Strides Towards a Smaller Carbon Footprint

A pioneering environmental strategy is reaping green rewards for Suzuki GB at its Milton Keynes headquarters, cutting waste, saving energy and shrinking the business’s carbon footprint. Launched in May, the programme has already achieved remarkable results, with thorough sorting of all waste on site drastically cutting the amount being sent to landfill, which in turn means a significant reduction in vehicle movements on local roads. The site at Snelshall West is home to Suzuki GB’s...

Read more Toyota Fund For Europe Inspires New Generation of "Ecodrivers" - (UK)

The Toyota Fund for Europe today launched EcoDriving – a new programme helping Europeans save money at the pump and cut CO2 exhaust emissions by as much as 10 per cent through smarter driving habits. Toyota and NGO network, Global Action Plan International, will organise up to 800 workshops, reaching an estimated 12,000 drivers across Spain, Belgium, Iceland, Norway, and the UK. Toyota will invest almost €300,000 in EcoDriving, expanding the programme to 10 countries by 2010. The first wave of...

Read more Bosch Helps Motorists Avoid Engine Idling Fines - (Global)

It emerged recently that motorists leaving engines idling in traffic could be subject to on-the-spot fines under plans being considered by local councils that aim to reduce pollution in urban areas.

Read more Monday is World Car Free Day - (UK)

Motorists in over twenty British towns and cities will on Monday 22nd September leave their cars at home in favour of bicycles, trains and buses as part of Car Free Day, a now global event that was first organised in Britain by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).

Read more Innovative Recharging Station Now ‘Talks’ to Electric Cars - (UK)

The UK’s network of Elektrobay road-side charging stations is now able to ‘talk’ to electric cars that are being recharged. Elektromotive, the makers of Elektrobay, is the world’s first alternative fuel supply company to integrate the latest Power Line Communication (PLC) technology (developed by EDF), into its road-side charging stations.

Read more EPA Joins GM in World’s Largest Market Test of Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - (USA)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), responsible for promoting a cleaner and healthier environment for Americans, today joined forces with General Motors as part of a long-standing commitment to hydrogen fuel cell commercialization. With the delivery of a Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell Electric vehicle, the EPA will be the newest participant in Chevrolet’s Project Driveway - - an innovative market test that is helping to bring fuel cell electric vehicle technology to market.

Read more EDF Energy and Toyota launch UK trials of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle - (UK)

EDF Energy and Toyota have teamed up to road trial the first Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) introduced by a car manufacturer to the UK (1). Trials start today and will continue for more than one year. Toyota’s right-hand drive PHV will make its on-the-road debut as part of EDF Energy’s company fleet and will be tested by employees under every-day driving conditions. The results are expected to play a pivotal role in the development of Toyota’s PHV technology, which represents a further...

Read more Nissan Develops World's First SiC Inverter for use in a Vehicle - (Global)

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the development of the world's first inverter using SiC (Silicon Carbide) diodes for vehicle use. The company has launched tests using an X-TRAIL FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) equipped with this technology.

Read more Bosch Pursuing Long-Term Strategy to Increase use of Electric Motors in Drivetrains - (Global)

Bosch continues its development work and subsequent manufacture of automotive lithium-ion batteries and the company is rounding off its portfolio of products for hybrid and electrical drives. SB LiMotive Co. Ltd., its joint venture with its Korean partner Samsung SDI, has started its operations on September 1, 2008.

Read more Honda Looking to a Sunny, Clean Future - (Global)

The hydrogen fuel cell car as an everyday form of transport is moving closer to Australia, with Honda now operating an experimental ‘Home Energy Station’ that generates hydrogen from natural gas for use in fuel cell vehicles while supplying electricity and hot water to the home.

Read more Honda Supports Green Car Rebate - (Australia)

Honda Australia, which provides Australia’s top-selling hybrid vehicle to the private sector, the Honda Civic Hybrid has welcomed an announcement by the WA Government that it would introduce a “Clean, Green Car Rebate” of $250 per annum.

Read more Ford Fuel Cell Fleet Exceeds Performance Expectations, Test Program Extended - (Global)

Ford Motor Company’s fleet of 30 fuel cell vehicles has exceeded expectations of the company’s hydrogen research engineers by accumulating more than 865,000 real world miles without significant maintenance issues since the fleet’s launch three years ago. The Ford Focus Fuel Cell test vehicles also have earned accolades from the company’s global fleet partners for outstanding durability, reliability and capability.

Read more Honda Hydrogen Car Hits Hollywood - (Global)

Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis showed off her green credentials when she took delivery of Honda’s emissions-free, hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity.

Read more Blue is the Colour to Save Money - (UK)

Whether it’s increased fuel prices or the proposed increases in vehicle taxation, the cost of running a car continues to rise. Peugeot, can, however, through their range of Blue Lion vehicles, help motorists reduce the impact of these increasing costs. With all models in the Blue Lion range achieving a combined fuel consumption of between 56 and 64 mpg, fuel costs are reduced.

Read more Toyota Prius Sales Top 10,000 - (Australia)

A young couple determined to lower their fuel bills and vehicle emissions has bought the 10,000th Toyota Prius to be sold in Australia.

Read more Nissan Doubles the Power Density of Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack - (Global)

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has developed a new fuel cell stack with double the power density of the previous generation stack. The new fuel cell stack also achieves a 35% cost reduction mainly due to half the use of platinum, a key material used in the production of fuel cell stacks. Test fleets incorporating the improved fuel cell stacks will be operational by the end of this year.

Read more Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Conduct Joint Research with...

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) covering the use of MMC's zero-emissions i MiEV electric vehicle for research and demonstration purposes.

Read more Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to Provide i MiEV Electric Vehicles to Southern California Edison's...

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Southern California Edison (SCE) to forge a unique collaboration for testing and evaluation of the new i MiEV electric vehicle.

Read more Mitsubishi Announces Higher Production Capacity for i-MiEV Zero Emissions City Car - (UK)

Mitsubishi has announced that its Joint Venture – Lithium Energy Japan – will soon begin construction on its new factory in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture. The JV was founded between GS Yuasa Corp., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation in December 2007 to supply large capacity high performance lithium-ion batteries for the i-MiEV city car.

Read more World First ECO Pedal to Reduce Fuel Consumption - (Japan)

When the eco-pedal system is on, each time the driver steps on the accelarator, a counter push-back control mechanism is activated if the system detects excess pressure, helping to inform the driver that they could be using more fuel than required. An eco-driving indicator integrated into the instrument panel feeds the driver with real-time fuel consumption levels to help improve his/her driving behavior. The ECO Pedal system can be turned on or off according to the driver’s preference.

Read more Energy Company Selects Ford as Green Option - (UK)

Energy company E.ON has renewed its Ford contract with the environmental performance of Ford vehicles a deciding factor.

Read more Mercedes-Benz Further Advances Hydrogen-Operated Fuel Cell Technology - (Global)

Daimler AG has converted the first vehicles of its existing fuel cell fleet from 350 to 700-bar technology. With this more highly compressed hydrogen, the operating range of these vehicles can now be extended by up to 70 percent.

Read more Audi’s “Travolution” Project Promotes Eco-Friendly Driving - (Global)

A wave of “green” is washing over Ingolstadt, the home of Audi. After two years of research, the “Travolution” team has developed a trend-setting concept to improve traffic infrastructure.

Read more BMW Group Confirmed as the UK’s Cleanest Premium Motor Manufacturer - (UK)

BMW Group products are officially the cleanest premium cars following independent, industry-wide research into CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom.

Read more New Eco Fords can Slash CO2 by Over 80,000 Tonnes - (UK)

Ford's new range of super frugal ECOnetic models showcased at this year's British International Motor Show is leading the company's bid to cut UK CO2 emissions by over 80,000 tonnes.

Read more Hyundai i30 CRDi Proves Aussie Travellers can Beat the Fuel Price Hike - (Australia)

Renowned, Eco-adventurer Hans Tholstrup has driven a Hyundai i30 SX CRDi manual turbo Diesel, towing a Cub Kamparoo Weekender trailer from Sydney to Melbourne using less than one tank of fuel (total capacity 53 litres).

Read more UK’s Very First Electric Taxi - (UK)

Taxis will be propelled into a new era at this year’s British International Motor Show with the launch of the UK’s very first electric taxi.

Read more BMW Sauber F1 Team:“Technology Accelerator” for Series Development - (Global)

Hybrid technology in Formula One has been given the go-ahead and the development process is underway. Powered by a modified drive concept, the top category of motorsport is poised to enter a new dimension in 2009 – and deliver significant impetus for the development of standard production vehicles in the process. From the start of next season, the Formula One regulations allow for the use of hybrid technology to increase the output and efficiency of the cars. To this end, the BMW Sauber F1 Team...

Read more Citroen's Green Ambition for New Airdream Initiative - (Global)

Citroën is unveiling a new environmental programme for its award winning range – Airdream. The programme will identify the cleanest and most environmentally friendly vehicles in the Citroën range and award them with the Airdream signature.

Read more BMW Group Prepares for Technical Field Trials with Electric Vehicles - (Global)

Over the next months, the BMW Group will be carrying out various series of tests on electrically powered vehicles to determine the alternative drive of the future.

Read more Hyundai announces world's first LPG hybrid production car - (Australia)

Hyundai Motor Company plans to start retail sales of its first LPG-electric hybrid vehicle in July 2009. To be sold initially in the Korean domestic market, the Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) is the world's first hybrid vehicle to be powered by liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and the first to adopt advanced Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) batteries.

Read more Adventurer Hans Tholstrup Out to Prove Grey Nomads and Other Aussie Travellers can Beat the Fuel...

Grey Nomads are more youthful and adventurous than ever before. But with fuel prices reaching record highs, Australian economy driving expert Hans Tholstrup has urged Aussie travellers including Grey Nomads not to give up their dream of seeing Australia.

Read more Mercedes-Benz “Road to the Future” - (Global)

Fuel-efficient and environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles from Mercedes-Benz, without the need to forego the characteristic brand features- safety, comfort and refined driving pleasure. This is the strategy of the Stuttgart based vehicle manufacturer. One emphasis within the development strategy is on modular powertrain technologies that can be utilized either individually or in combination, depending upon vehicle class, usage profile and customer requirements. With its “Road to the...

Read more Suzuki Receives Approval to Test New SX4-FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle on Public Roads - (UK)

Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed a compact fuel cell vehicle based on the SX4 model and has received approval from Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to test it on public roads. Suzuki has been developing fuel cell vehicles in partnership with General Motors (GM) since 2001. So far, it has tested three fuel cell mini vehicles on public roads with ministerial approval: the MR Wagon-FCV and Wagon R-FCV in October 2003 and the MR Wagon-FCV again in December 2004.

Read more Fiat 500: Number One for Fuel Economy - (Australia)

As fuel prices rise and fears about global warming increase, all sorts of claims have been made for the abilities of different cars to save fuel or reduce emissions, but there is one, undisputed fact: When it comes to fuel economy, the Fiat 500 1.3 JTD has the lowest fuel consumption of any car sold in Australia.

Read more FHI Showcases Its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept, a New Prototype Electric Vehicle, at the G8...

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). FHI will provide five units of the Plug-in STELLA Concept for use at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7 through 9, 2008. Four of the five will be used to transport government officials and other participants at the summit, while one vehicle will be displayed at the Environmental Showcase, an...

Read more Edmonton to be site of world’s first industrial scale Municipal Waste-to-Ethanol Facility - (Canada)

Edmonton will be home to the world’s first industrial scale facility to produce biofuels from municipal solid waste. The City has signed a 25-year agreement with GreenField Ethanol, Canada’s largest ethanol producer and Enerkem, a leading biofuels technology company.

Read more Shell Opens Los Angeles' First Combined Hydrogen and Gasoline Station - (USA)

Shell Hydrogen LLC, today, announced the opening of California's first hydrogen refueling station on a conventional Shell gasoline forecourt in West Los Angeles (LA).

Read more Renault Continues to Advance on the Environmental Front - (Global)

In May 2007, Renault introduced its Renault eco² label – a system for badging its vehicles so that customers can identify the most environmentally friendly versions.

Read more Maximum efficiency all the way to the finish - (Global)

Powerful dynamism, stamina and endurance are just as important in sport as out on the road. To be successful, you need to use your energy as efficiently as possible: On June 23, eleven white Audi A4 2.0 TDI models took to the start in the efficiency competition organized by Audi and Auto Bild. To stand a chance of winning, however, the teams have to complete the total distance of over 1,650 kilometers (1,025.26 miles) with an average fuel consumption of under four liters (over 58.80 US mpg).

Read more MPs Fuel Efficiency Challenge - (Australia)

John and Helen Taylor are very passionate about fuel economy, and with 36 fuel economy driving world records between them, they can also offer great advice to all Australians who are looking for ways to reduce their fuel consumption.

Read more Honda Siel Cars India launches India first hybrid Car, the Civic Hybrid - (India)

In a pioneering move, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched India’s first hybrid car – the globally acclaimed Civic Hybrid.

Read more Mazda to cut vehicle fuel consumption 30 percent by 2015 - (Global)

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it is setting its sights on reducing the fuel consumption of Mazda vehicles sold globally by an average 30 percent by 2015. This determined commitment will entail a holistic approach which includes using lightweight technologies, the upgrade of almost all of Mazda’s gasoline engines, introducing a Smart Idle Stop System, a new gasoline rotary engine and new diesel engines worldwide. By 2015, Mazda will have renewed almost its entire powertrain lineup...

Read more Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid Gains Government Approval to Begin Public Road Testing in Japan -...

Hybrid system enhances power by 40 percent and doubles hydrogen fuel range to 200 km. HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation today received permission from Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) to test the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid minivan on public roads. Mazda's newest hydrogen rotary engine vehicle features a hybrid system that increases the vehicle's power by 40 percent and doubles the hydrogen fuel range to 200 kilometers. Mazda aims to complete the road...

Read more Toyota To Provide Hybrid And Other Vehicles To G8 Summit - (Japan)

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced it will provide 78 conventional hybrid and other environmentally friendly vehicles for official use and demonstration at the July 7-9 G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit.

Read more Lotus Wins Two High Profile Green Car Projects - (Global)

Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus has won two contracts as part of winning project consortia announced by the UK Government Technology Strategy Board. These two project consortia will be allocated part of a total £23 million for 16 innovative low carbon vehicle development programmes. Including investments from companies such as Lotus, these projects collectively represent a total value of £52 million.

Read more Cooperative project for electric powertrains between PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors...

PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that both companies agreed to start a feasibility study on an extended technical collaboration in the field of electric powertrains.

Read more Another Outstanding Enviromental Achievement for Citroen - (UK)

Gilles Michel, Executive Vice President of Citroën has won European GreenFleet’s ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award 2008, for his contribution to the environment and the automobile industry. The inaugural event, which took place on World Environment Day, at the HUSA President Park Hotel in Brussels, recognises efforts by private and public sector organisations to reduce the environmental impact of motoring across Europe.

Read more Toyota Yaris Named Green Car of the Year 2008 - (UK)

The Toyota Yaris has been named Green Car of the Year 2008 by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The announcement comes ahead of the start of Green Transport Week (14 – 22 June). The ETA developed their annual Green Car Buyer’s Guide after reviewing more than 1300 vehicles currently on sale in the UK. Research for the guide focused on power, emissions, fuel efficiency and even noise levels of the vehicles.

Read more Renault's Environmental Commitment Recives Further Recognition as Modus Wins 'Small MPV Category'...

The recognition for Renault’s environmental commitment continues with yet another accolade, this time the honour is for Modus as the winner in the ‘Small MPV’ category in the Environmental Transport Association’s ‘Green Car Awards’.

Read more The Jaguar XJ Diesel Remains Britain's Greenest Luxury Car - (UK)

For the second year running Jaguar’s XJ 2.7 Diesel has been named Britain's greenest luxury car in the Environmental Transport Association’s 2008 Car Buyers Guide. The award recognises Jaguar’s commitment to delivering CO2 and fuel consumption advantages to customers, with the development of its industry-leading diesel engines and application of advanced lightweight aluminium vehicle architectures.

Read more Toyota Prius Wins Inaugural ECO Car Award - (Australia)

Australia's first car magazine devoted to the environment has presented its inaugural technology and innovation award to the world's first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, Toyota Prius.

Read more Green car of the year 2008 announced – 1300 cars named and shamed

The Toyota Yaris has been named Green Car of the Year 2008 by the Environmental Transport Association. The least green car is the Dodge SRT-10 sports car. The announcements come ahead of the start of Green Transport Week (14th – 22nd June)

Read more Honda Says Go Green - (Australia)

Honda Australia is calling on State and Federal Governments to be true ‘green partners’ and match its commitment to a cleaner, greener Australia by supporting hybrid cars.

Read more Škoda Auto Issues a Sustainability Report - (Global)

Škoda Auto has today issued its 2007/2008 Sustainability Report. The document is a third report describing the environmentally-friendly and socially responsible policies of the Czech Republic's largest car manufacturer.

Read more General Motors and Clean Energy Working to Expand Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced today Clean Energy will open a hydrogen fueling station in Los Angeles with support from GM. The two companies also announced that they are exploring further opportunities to expand the hydrogen infrastructure.

Read more Lotus Cars: Sports Cars With Economy - (Australia)

While car manufacturers around the world are looking at making their cars lighter and more fuel efficient, Lotus Cars is already there.

Read more Toyota Announces Australian Hybrid Production - (Australia)

Toyota Australia will begin manufacturing a hybrid Camry sedan at its Altona plant from the beginning of 2010. Toyota Motor Corporation President Mr Katsuaki Watanabe reported the decision to introduce hybrid manufacturing to Australia to the Honourable Kevin Rudd, MP, Prime Minister of Australia at a meeting in Nagoya, Japan earlier today. Toyota Australia plans to produce 10,000 hybrid Camry vehicles each year for the domestic market. This will add to the existing four-cylinder Camry and...

Read more GM Delivers First Hybrids to Dubai Government - (Middle East)

General Motors today delivered its first hybrid vehicles in the Middle East to the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The vehicles, which include the Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid and the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid, are part of a ground-breaking project that involves a 12-month trial using the vehicles as public taxis that could eventually lead to one of the largest hybrid fleets in the world.

Read more Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell Hybrid With Improved Cruising Distance of More Than 500 Miles -...

Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid vehicle that travels more than double the distance of its predecessor model, increasing the maximum cruising range from 205 miles to 515 miles.

Read more Nissan to Save 21 Million Litres of Water in 2008 Barcelona Plant Paint Shop - (Spain)

Nissan Motor Co.’s productive manufacturing plant in Barcelona will save 21.6 million litres of water in its paint shop in 2008, thanks to a new water recycling process now installed.

Read more Capture your car’s CO2 and use it to re-power your vehicle - and your home - (UK)

A new technology that can capture the carbon emissions from your car is about to be unveiled to the world for the first time. Origo Industries has developed a system that captures the CO2 from your vehicle’s engine and then allows you to turn these emissions into fuel at your own home to re-power your car. The same fuel could also be used to power your house.

Read more New Lighter and More Compact Hydrogen Storage Tank - (Global)

BMW Group Forschung und Technik, the company’s research and technology arm, has been working with other car manufacturers to achieve an important step forward in hydrogen storage.

Read more Volkswagen Working on High-Performance Energy Storage - (Global)

Agreement has been reached on a co-operation which sees Volkswagen joining forces with Sanyo, one of the world’s leading developers of rechargeable batteries, to work on new and extremely efficient high-performance storage systems based on lithium-ion technology.

Read more Nissan Exceeds Japan's Automobile Recycling Targets - (Japan)

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today shared the progress report on its recycling efforts for the fiscal year 2007 (April 2007 to March 2008). This is the second consecutive year that Nissan has exceeded its target recycling rates for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in accordance with the Japan Automobile Recycling Law.

Read more Hyundai Wins ECO Car Best Car at 2008 Transport Awards - (Australia)

The multi-award winning Hyundai i30 CRDi updated an already impressive CV by being awarded ECO Car Magazine’s 2008 Best Small Car at the 2008 Transport Awards in Melbourne today.

Read more Adventurer Proves Fuel Efficiency of New 2009 Sonata CRDi - (Australia)

Eco-adventurer Hans Tholstrup crossed the continent to test the new 2009 Sonata CRDi in extreme driving conditions. The result… the 2009 Sonata CRDi is one fuel efficient sedan, having crossed Australia north-south on just one refuel of its 70 litre tank!

Read more Sweden takes the lead in the race to reduce CO2 - (Europe)

The market for E85 flex-fuelled cars is booming. Saab, the largest seller of flex-fuel cars in Europe, recently delivered the 100,000th flex-fuel car in the Swedish market – a Saab 9-3 BioPower. In fact, Saab BioPower models have been the main contributor to Sweden’s leading position in the switch to renewable fuels within Europe.

Read more Nissan First To Introduce Carbon Offset Customer Campaign To Japan - (Japan)

One ton of carbon credits for every March Collet sold - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today became the first automaker in Japan to introduce a carbon offset program linked to the sale of a vehicle. For every March Collet sold, Nissan will pledge one ton of carbon credits*1 under Carbon Offset Japan, an environmental non-profit organization abiding by the prinicipals of the Kyoto Protocol*2.

Read more Environmental Sustainability Leads Prime Minister to Hyundai - (Asia Pacific)

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark visited the Hyundai research and development centre in Namyang, South Korea, on Saturday, 16 May.

Read more A Look Into the Future of Engines and Transmissions - (Global)

GM Powertrain Europe’s comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future. As part of the global GM Powertrain organization, GM Powertrain Europe has global responsibility for small diesel engines, diesel control systems, small gasoline engines and manual transmissions. Its footprint encompasses 15 facilities in 7 European countries, employing 9,000 people and producing on average more than 17,000 engines and transmissions per day.

Read more Nissan and NEC Joint Venture - AESC - Starts Operations - (Japan)

- 12.0 billion yen investment to mass produce advanced lithium-ion batteries - TOKYO – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., NEC Corporation, and its subsidiary NEC TOKIN Corporation, today announced that its joint-venture company – Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) – has begun full operations. AESC’s start of operation follows the announcement of the joint-venture in April 2007. AESC will focus on the development and mass production of advanced lithium-ion batteries for a wide range of automotive...

Read more Nissan and Kanagawa Prefecture Agree to Study - (Japan)

TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and the government of Kanagawa Prefecture today announced they have agreed to conduct a feasibility study of a full-scale electric vehicle project in Kanagawa starting in 2010. The joint-study will explore various opportunities including establishment of a local electricity-charging network and offer appropriate incentives.

Read more Toyota Sell One-Millionth Prius - (Global)

Worldwide sales of the Toyota Prius - the world's first mass-produced petrol-electric hybrid vehicle - have passed the one-million mark. The milestone was achieved in April with total Prius sales to the end of the month totalling almost 1,028,000 cars, including more than 9,000 in Australia. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan said Prius vehicles around the world had reduced carbon-dioxide emissions by about 4.5 million tonnes.

Read more Prius Wins International Green Award Engine Award - (Global)

The petrol-electric hybrid engine that powers the Toyota Prius has been named Green Engine of the Year by an international panel of experts. Judges said the Prius engine remains the world's leader in reducing emissions without compromising performance. The Green Engine of the Year is for an engine designed with fuel economy as a priority and which employs intelligent technologies to reduce emissions.

Read more Environmental and Economic Reasons to Save LPG Subsidy - (Australia)

Promoting LPG use in Australia’s vehicle fleet has a clear benefit to the environment and to Australia’s balance of payments, Victoria’s peak automotive industry body, VACC, said today.

Read more Green Credentials - Persona Is The Greenest Proton Ever - (Australia)

The green credentials of the new Proton Persona have been given official endorsement with the Federal Government Green Vehicle Guide awarding it a four star rating, the first Proton to achieve this level of energy efficiency.

Read more D.C. Drivers Help Electric Vehicles Become a Reality - (USA)

At the Shell station on Benning Road Northeast, General Motors President and Chief Operating Officer, Fritz Henderson, today presented the keys to the area’s first motorists to be selected to test drive away in advanced technology hydrogen fuel cell powered Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles.

Read more GM and Mascoma Enter into Biofuels Relationship - (USA)

General Motors Corp. and Mascoma Corp. today announced a strategic relationship to develop cellulosic ethanol focused on Mascoma's single-step biochemical conversion of non-grain biomass into low-carbon alternative fuels to help address increasing energy demand.

Read more Kia cee'd certified as 'environmentally - friendly' by TUV - (Europe)

As further evidence of its development as a global automaker, Kia Motors Corporation has now been presented with two significant international certificates which confirm that the design and manufacturing processes behind the successful Kia cee'd range of vehicles are indeed "environmentally-friendly".

Read more Honda Civic Hybrid Drives Queensland Government Greener

Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh and Public Works Minister, Robert Schwarten recently accepted the delivery of the first of 50 Honda Civic Hybrid cars, as part of the government’s commitment to its QFleet Climate Smart Action Plan 2007-2010 – an initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Read more Top One Million in 2007- Target Set Under Nissan Green Program 2010 Accomplished

Nissan announced global sales of its CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) equipped vehicles topped one million with sales of 1,088,000 in fiscal year 2007*1, accomplishing the target set under the Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan.

Read more Fiat: Green Right Across the Range - (Global)

It is one thing to have one environmentally friendly car in a range, but the real measure of a car maker’s commitment to the environment is its average carbon dioxide emissions right across its range, averaged across all the cars it has sold and Fiat has been revealed to have the best CO2 average in 2007 amongst the top ten European car makers.

Read more Volkswagen Publishes Mission Statement on Biodiversity - (Germany)

Retaining biological diversity is one of the great ecological challenges of the 21st century. Without the commitment of industry, the United Nations would not be able to meet its target of stopping or at least slowing down the extinction of species. As a globally active industrial company, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft engages in protecting biodiversity.

Read more Prince Albert II Given the Keys to a BMW Hydrogen 7

The first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan to have successfully completed the series development process and to have been produced in a series of 100 models is currently being used worldwide by a number of famous personalities.

Read more Volvo Car Corporation launches unique cooperative venture to develop plug-in hybrid cars in Sweden

In conjunction with Swedish electricity provider Vattenfall, Saab Automobile, the ElectroTechnological Centre and the Swedish government, Volvo Car Corporation is launching a broad-based joint research venture to spearhead the development of plug-in hybrid cars.

Read more Car Industry Achieving Lower Emissions

New research shows the fuel efficiency and carbon emissions of new motor vehicles have improved markedly in recent years. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the National Average Carbon Emissions (NACE) for new light vehicles in Australia has reached a new low.

Read more National Average Carbon Emissions (NACE)

National Average Carbon Emissions (NACE) for all new light vehicles sold in Australia for 2007 was 226.1 g CO2/km. This continues the decline in carbon emissions of new vehicles, placing the industry well on track to achieve its target of an average 222 g CO2/km by 2010.

Read more BMW Wins World Green Car of the Year

A diesel powered BMW 1 Series has been voted “World Green Car of the Year”. Presented at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, the jury acknowledged the significant impact and effect of the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy giving the BMW 118d its low consumption and emission ratings.

Read more Nissan Barcelona Plant Cuts CO2 Emissions by 12% Since 2005

Nissan Motor Co.’s Barcelona plant, its biggest manufacturing plant in Spain, has reduced CO2 emissions by 9,400 tonnes or 12% since 2005, exceeding the company’s 2010 target for its plants around the world.

Read more Economy Tips for Fuel Efficient Driving

Improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles is a key topic in the minds of consumers and manufacturers. While auto companies make progress in technology, there are quite a number of tips that any driver can employ to achieve world-class fuel economy.

Read more Next-Generation GM Hybrid System Announced in Geneva - (Global)

As another key element in its overall global strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions, General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner announced today that GM will introduce a second-generation version of the GM Hybrid System with a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery.

Read more Speech by Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen 2008 Geneva Motor Show

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Bentley stand. I first want to thank you for coming so early. The press conference schedule this year left us no choice but to meet you at this time, and I am grateful you could be here. This morning I would like to give you a quick update on our sales performance, announce a new partnership that will deliver the world’s ultimate in-car audio experience for Bentley customers, before reaching the main part of this morning’s presentation, our...

Read more Bentley Outlines Environmental Strategy

Bentley Motors today unveiled a far-reaching environmental strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and dramatically improve fuel economy. Bentley will become the first manufacturer in its segment and one of the first in the world to deliver renewable-fuel vehicles throughout its range, along with substantial powertrain improvements. The strategy follows years of engineering studies and intensive product development, exploring alternative environmental technologies in depth. The renewable fuel...

Read more Lotus Researches Cars Running On CO2 - (Europe)

Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, unveils its latest development towards carbon neutral road transport at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, unveils its latest development towards carbon neutral road transport at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel is the most powerful road version yet of the Exige (0-60 mph / 96 kph in 3.88...

Read more Edward Norton Set to Drive BMW Hydrogen 7

Highly respected film actor and renewable energy advocate Edward Norton is the latest person to receive keys to a BMW Hydrogen 7 - the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan.

Read more BMW Fastest at Reducing CO2 Emissions

BMW reduced actual output of CO2 emissions last year at a faster rate than other manufacturers, highlighting the practical benefit of the company’s wide reaching EfficientDynamics strategy.

Read more New Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emission Label for all new Australian Cars

The Commonwealth Government today unveiled a new fuel consumption label for all new cars sold in Australia.

Read more A Greener More Sustainable Future For SsangYong

SsangYong Motors Australasia is embracing a greener and more eco friendly future introducing a number of key initiatives within the company to enhance its environmental credentials.

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