Ford builds two-millionth EcoBoost engine
Production figures for Ford’s EcoBoost engines has hit the two million mark. Ford has been building the frugal petrol units since 2009 and now produces them at a rate of more than 100,000 every mo...
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Electric car charger maker files for bankruptcy
From CODA Automotive to Better Place, a series of start-up companies that looked to have a key role in the development of electric cars have slipped into bankruptcy this year, and now another leadi...
World’s first electric taxi set for Tokyo debut
The world’s first purpose-built electric taxi will make its global debut at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show in November. Developed by TUM Create - a joint project between universities Technische Univers...
Scotland to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2050
Almost every new car sold in Scotland will either be electric or a low emission vehicle by 2050 if the Scottish Government fulfils its vision. A 82-page roadmap has revealed the Government’s dream...
New Varta hybrid battery cuts CO2 and fuel use by 15%
A new hybrid car battery has been unveiled, capable of reducing fuel consumption and emissions by up to 15%. The first-generation Varta 48-volt lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery – produced by John...
Germany goes green for Frankfurt Motor Show - or does it?
Tuesday 17 September, 2013. The Green Piece Column. Frankfurt has been an interesting show this year with every major carmaker displaying at least some electric or hybrid cars for the first time i...
Ford introduces electric car charging for US and Canada employees
They say charity starts at home and it appears for Ford, so does its commitment to electric cars. The company has decided to install a workplace plug-in vehicle charging network at nearly all of i...
Volkswagen named most sustainable carmaker
For the first time in its history, Volkswagen has been declared as the most sustainable carmaker in the world, as part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. As part of a 2013 review, the analys...
Nissan finds a new way to reduce fuel consumption
Dynamic Route Guidance: sounds complicated doesn’t it? However, in reality, this very simple form of real-time traffic information is remarkably straightforward and is helping Nissan reduce fuel co...
Tesla expands European Supercharger network (coming to the UK too!)
Tesla’s new Supercharger network is to expand over the coming months, heading into new European destinations including locations within Germany, the Netherlands and even the UK. Launching its n...
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