automobiles
Volkswagen’s First Gasoline-Powered BlueMotion Engine Is In The New EOS (U.K.)
Volkswagen continues to improve on traditionally-powered drivetrains with its BlueMotion technology. Only this time it’s a gasoline engine.
Toyota Developing Solar-Powered PHEV/EV Charging Stations
Toyota is currently developing solar-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles that will charge vehicle batteries ‘cleanly’ as well as be sources of power for the grid.
2010 Volkswagen BlueMotion Is A ‘Hybrid-Free’ Fuel-Efficiency Leviathan.
Volkswagen’s Polo BlueMotion has only been on the European auto scene for a couple of years now, but its amazing fuel-efficiency and low CO2 emissions has already dazzled and delighted both the most environmentally and fiscally-minded of drivers. 2010 is sure to prove to be no different.
Toyota’s Hybrid 50 MPG+ Sai Sedan Already A Hit Before Even Going On Sale
Toyota’s Sai 50+ mpg hybrid is already selling strong in Japan; even though it’s not yet for sale.
Prius Wagon/SUV In Development. Soccer Moms Sent Notice
According to the Yomiuri newspaper in Japan, Toyota is considering the production of a yet to be determined Prius hybrid sport wagon and/or SUV in the next year.
Clean Air Cabs: Arizona’s Newest Carbon Neutral Taxicab Service.
Clean Air Cabs is the nation’s second carbon neutral taxicab service that utilizes hybrid vehicles and Brazilian rainforest reforestation to offset its environmental impact.
Nissan’s EV Leaf Comes With Charging Infrastructure (Sort Of)
With the release of several different EVs within the next year, the infrastructure needed to support these vehicles is still dreadfully inadequate. Realizing this, and poised to release its own all-electric Leaf in 2010, Nissan is taking the initiative to build the needed infrastructure itself.
Audi e-tron Will Be Produced And Ready To Drive By 2012
Audi’s sleek all-electric e-tron sports car, unveiled as only a concept a couple of months ago, will now go into production and be ready for sale by 2012.
Pininfarina-Bolloré Bluecar EV Production Scaled Back, But Still Arriving In June 2010
Italian carmaker Pinifarina and French carmaker Bollore’s all-electric solar PV-roofed Bluecar will be available for lease starting in June 2010.
BMW Mini E Test Trial Reveals Infrastructure And Regulatory Hinderances
The results are in from BMW’s year-long Mini E test trial conducted in New Jersey, New York, and Los Angeles…and they’re not very encouraging.
