All-Electric Smart EV due in 2010 - Plus Video Interview
July 26, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
According to Dieter Zetsche, a fully electric ForTwo will be on sale to the public beginning in 2010. Smart currently has an electric version of its little ForTwo in Europe known as the Smart ed. This uses a sodium-nickel-chloride (Zebra) battery, the 41 horse electric motor has plenty of power to move the vehicle around, and urban performance is said to be improved over the standard model. So far, the electric Smart has only been for testing. Read more
New Brit All-Electric Sportscar the Lightning GT
July 23, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Lightning GT at its unveiling Tuesday at the British International Motor Show.
(Credit: Lightning Car)
The Lightning GT sports car was revealed by automaker Lightning Car at the British International Motor Show on Tuesday. The Electric Lightning GT is an all-electric car with zero emissions from it’s own engines and it can accelerate to speeds “over 130 mph,” according to company specifications. Read more
Honda Civic Hybrid Facelift - Spy Shot
July 21, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
It appears that Honda’s giving the Civic Hybrid a new lease of life in the form of a mild facelift. The front is new, with a three-opening lower intake and a new grille that’s shaped like the one you’ll find on the Accord and FCX Clarity. Read more
Al Gore Calls for Electric Cars
July 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Halfway through Al Gore’s challenge today calling for a 100% renewable electric grid within ten years is a call for plug-in electric cars. This represents a big change in his thinking, and will hopefully quickly push political and environmental leadership to coalesce around policies to push plug-in cars into the market as quickly as possible. Read more
Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion - 70mpg
July 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
VW’s Polo Bluemotion offers great fuel economy but it’s a little expensive. It might be worth trying the TDi version instead.
The rising cost of running a car, plus fears over CO2 emissions, means car makers are thinking harder than ever about the kind of vehicles they are building and so they are producing ever more efficient cars.
The changes to the Polo body are subtle. A faired-in grille, smaller mirrors and a rear window spoiler help lower the drag. Its special 14-inch alloy wheels are fitted with skinny, high-profile tyres which reduce rolling resistance. Read more
Honda Begin Selling Hybrids in India
July 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Honda launched the Civic Hybrid, the first hybrid car into the Indian market today through its Indian operation Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI). Read more
