Green Cars

Lotus Engineering Invests in Low Carbon Vehicle Programmes

June 16, 2008 -- 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.

Zero Emission London Taxi Commercialisation

Raft of enhancements for 2009 Model Year versions of premium compact hatchback includes all-inclusive CO2 reductions

May 9, 2008 -- The 2009 Audi A3 moves with the times this week as a new generation of the market leading premium hatchback range focusing even more acutely on economy and emissions control opens for UK order priced from £14,995 OTR.

2009 Audi A3 Range: Raft of enhancements for 2009 Model Year Audi A3 versions of premium compact hatchback includes all-inclusive CO2 reductions

Highlights:
• Visually and mechanically enhanced Audi A3 3dr range available to order from Friday May 2nd, and 5dr A3 Sportback from Monday May 19th for first deliveries in July 2008

Green Credentials

13/05/2008 -- The green credentials of the new 2008 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.

2008 Proton Persona

The new Proton Persona is amongst the greenest cars on Australian roads, earning a 4 star rating in the 2008 Government Green Vehicle Guide. The four star rating is based on both the fuel efficiency and the low level of emissions the new Persona achieves from its 1.6litre Campro twin cam 16 valve engine.

Exclusive Opportunity to See Collegiate Advanced Technology Vehicles Equipped with Biodiesel, Ethanol and Hydrogen in Action

2008-05-07 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM) will host a behind-the-scenes opportunity to see the vehicles from the collegiate engineering competition Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility in action.

The event is May 15, at Old Bridge Township Motorsports Park and is a stop on a road rally from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. Seventeen Chevrolet Equinoxes have been re-engineered by student teams using a range of cutting-edge clean vehicle technologies such as hybrid, plug-in or fuel cell propulsion systems. The vehicles are powered by alternative fuels such as biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen.

Press Opportunity to Drive Michigan Tech Vehicle

2008-04-11 -- General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will offer a ride-and-drive of the Michigan Technical University vehicle from the collegiate engineering competition Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility, at GM's world headquarters at the Renaissance Center. Members of the MTU team will be available for interviews to discuss the program.

The press ride-and-drive will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 6 to 10 a.m.

Jury of Nearly 50 Distinguished Automotive Journalists Recognize Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Power Plant Technology of BMW's 118d as Best in the World

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, March 20, 2008 -- The selection committee for the 2008 World Car Awards announced today that the European BMW 118d Advanced Diesel was named the 2008 World Green Car. Tom Purves, President and CEO of BMWNA, accepted the honor on behalf of BMW at the award reception, which was held this morning at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

Volkswagen receives international award in New York at 2008 NYIAS

Really hip: Twin motors double driving fun and are more eco-friendly

Hanover, March 14, 2008 – Alicia Silverstone drives one, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo di Caprio, Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford do too: Hybrid vehicles are all the rage. And of course California's environmentally-conscious governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also has one of these cars equipped with both an electric motor and a gasoline engine. But the hybrid vehicle is a star not only in Hollywood. Ever more hybrid cars are being registered in Germany as well.

16.03.2008 -- Formula One drivers showed their support for the FIA’s Make Cars Green campaign at the Australian Grand Prix today, the first event of the 2008 season.

All of the drivers competing in the championship participated in a campaign photocall following the official FIA 2008 season photo session.

Make Cars Green is a global campaign, aimed at helping to reduce the impact of motoring on the environment. The FIA led initiative, supported by global partner Bridgestone, will be rolled-out at campaign events throughout the year.

Max Mosley, President of the FIA, said:

11.03.2008 -- FIA President Max Mosley presented his vision of an energy efficient future for Formula One during a speech to the International Advanced Mobility Forum (IAMF) at the Geneva Motor Show today.

During the IAMF plenary session, to an audience of leading automotive technology experts, the FIA President presented the latest thinking behind new technical regulations in the FIA Formula One World Championship. The new rules are set to introduce a series of energy recovery systems that will be hugely relevant to the car industry and to the increasingly eco-conscious motoring consumer.

Max Mosley, FIA President said:

2008 Hyundai Sonata Receives Environmental Honors from The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 02/22/2008 The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2008 Hyundai Sonata on its “Greener Choices 2008” list that features widely available gasoline-powered cars and light trucks with automatic transmissions. The Sonata will be listed in the ACEEE’s Green Book® Online, an annual consumers’ guide to environmentally-friendly cars and trucks.

Honda claims four of 12 spots on 2008 list

02/20/2008, TORRANCE, Calif. - Recognizing Honda's application of fuel efficient and alternative fuel technologies, four Honda vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the "greenest vehicles of 2008" with the 2008 Honda Civic GX natural gas car taking the title of the greenest vehicle for the fifth consecutive year, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

2008 Honda Civic GX Sedan

The Florida Electric Auto Association (FLEAA), in conjunction with Vectrix and AC Propulsion, will be hosting the 3rd Annual 'Battery Beach Burnout', an alternative fuel / electric vehicle competition, in Miami, FL at Countyline Dragway January 25th and 26th.

LAKE WORTH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Electric Auto Association (FLEAA), in conjunction with Vectrix and AC Propulsion, will be hosting the 3rd Annual "Battery Beach Burnout", an alternative fuel / electric vehicle competition, in Miami, FL at Countyline Dragway January 25th and 26th. The free event consists of multiple competitions involving electric vehicles (EV), including a drag race, auto-cross, scooter-cross and a show 'n shine event.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal is presenting its inaugural Green Car Summit at the 2008 Washington Auto Show, scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 22, International Media Day, at the Washington Convention Center.

Two panels comprised of automotive, energy, and government leaders will tackle such topics as reducing CO2 greenhouse gas emissions and exploring strategies for oil displacement and long-term sustainability.