Electric cars take on Pikes Peak challenge
It is known as one of the toughest and oldest motoring challenges in the US, and this year no less than six electric cars will be taking part. We're talking the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, which takes p...
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Volvo develops self-parking technology
As Volvo trials wireless charging, the carmaker is also making great progress on another innovative project; an autonomous parking solution. Set to demonstrate its new technology next week, the...
Honda reveals first pics of Accord Hybrid
Honda is to add a hybrid model to its popular Accord line-up from this autumn, adding to the existing range including petrol, diesel options and even a plug-in hybrid version, which launched in Jan...
Singapore smog linked to land-clearing forest fires
While noise pollution might be the topic of discussion for our Green Piece this week, over in Singapore, its air pollution that is causing concern today. A haze in the country is being caused by ...
Volvo sets sights on the electric road
Ask most critics about the biggest hurdle preventing electric cars becoming a true mainstream alternative to petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles and they will generally tell you that their range is...
Weak rear seats trigger Tesla Model S recall
Tesla has issued a recall for some of the most recent Model S vehicles to leave the brand's factory in Fremont, California. The recall affects Model S vehicles built between May 10 and June 8, 201...
Student teams line-up for new 1701-mile eco-driving challenge
Teams, made up of engineering students from universities across England, Scotland and Wales are competing in the "Formula Student Diesel Eco Driving Challenge". Skills Minister, Matthew Hancock, s...
CPT SpeedStart system meets the hybrid standard
With a new generation of micro-mild hybrid cars on their way, a UK company has taken the lead in producing a motor generator system that can live up to their standards. Controlled Power Technologi...
Green Hero: Fiat’s TwinAir Bi-fuel engine
Welcome to a brand new monthly feature in which we celebrate something or someone that has achieved something truly extraordinary in the world of green motoring: making them our green hero. From a...
Noise pollution: the modern plague. The Green Piece
My three mile walk home from the office takes me through a variety of roads, paths and neighbourhoods; from the industrial estate where I work, across busy roads and down semi-rural roads. My fav...
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