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Mechanical hybrid system for commercial vehicle and bus applications
Whilst electric hybrid systems have already been developed for bus applications and have demonstrated useful fuel savings, such chemical battery-based solutions add considerable weight and complexity, lead to increased whole-life costs due to regular battery replacement and also raise associated environmental and disposal issues. In contrast, mechanical hybrids have been shown to offer up to twice the efficiency of a typical battery-based electr... [more]
CABLED begins trial of electric and ultra low emission vehicles
The first stage of a Government-supported UK-wide project to trial electric and ultra low emission vehicles has begun in the West Midlands. The keys to 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) were given to independent drivers – including automotive expert Quentin Willson – to test over the next 12 months by the CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrators) consortium in Centenary Square, Birmingham. ... [more]
Car manufacturers demonstrate the potential of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in Copenhagen
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology supplements batteries in electric vehicles and therefore provides the same convenience as gasoline and diesel with regards to fast refuelling and a long driving range. Many companies worldwide are investing in this technology aiming for a market introduction by 2015. A Parade of 14 vehicles featuring the latest innovations in fuel cell and hydrogen technology from the world’s main manufacturers has crossed the... [more]
Electric cars could result in higher overall CO2 emissions and oil consumption
The idea that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is one of a number of myths dispelled by a major new report conducted on behalf of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The report found that whilst there were significant potential environmental benefits to be had from a switch to electric vehicles, these were wholly dependent on changes in the way electricity was generat... [more]
New greener engines for the Citroën C5 range
Citroën has introduced two new greener power-plants in the C5 range. A number of other model range changes are also implemented with immediate effect. The key improvements are: * A new BMW co-developed 1.6i 16V THP 155hp petrol engine has replaced the out-going 2.0i 16V 143hp unit. This Euro V engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and is available in the VTR+ NAV Saloon. * A new 2.0HDi 16V 160hp diesel has replaced the 2.0HDi... [more]
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Canada think tank sees loophole in emissions plans
Proposed Canadian regulations to cut emissions from cars and trucks may have little to no effect as early "action credits" banked by automakers may be able to carry them through the compliance period, an environmental think tank said on Thursday.
Ford, LG Electronics, Tupperware, 3M, and Others Demonstrate Future of Eco-Friendly Products at The Green House
Some of the world’s leading brands will demonstrate what the future holds beyond “green” – from fuel-efficient cars to energy saving refrigerators and HDTV’s to food and drink that support healthy bodies and planet – in a two-week long Green House program aimed at bringing to life the ease and power of sustainable lifestyle solutions.
UPDATE 1-Canada think tank sees loophole in emissions plans
UPDATE 1-Canada think tank sees loophole in emissions plans
Panasonic buying Sanyo and other unit for $9.4 billion
Japan's Panasonic Corp (6752.T) said it would buy out subsidiaries Sanyo Electric (6764.T) and Panasonic Electric Works (6991.T) for up to $9.4 billion in cash and shares to accelerate its push into greener businesses.
Hugh Muir's diary
The planet is in big trouble. But so are those trying to save it It's no secret that green types have a beef with Saudi Arabia, and with g• ood reason. All those cars, all that air conditioning and not a little crude oil. And thus no surprise that, sighting officials from the kingdom at a United Nations climate meeting in Bonn last month, activists would want to show their displeasure. But come ...
Committees striking some unusual deals
With the economy spiraling downward and sponsors running away faster than Usain Bolt, the Olympics needed money. Big money. And fast. So, leaders of Olympic organizations started thinking outside the box, peddling their famous rings to new companies, selling multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals to pretty much anyone willing to pay the price.
Olympic committees striking some unusual deals
With the struggling economy leaving a void in sponsorships and the London Games only two years away, Olympic officials have been peddling their ...
Most Chicago-area residents living 'greener'
Tribune/WGN poll: 77 percent said they made changes to their daily routines to be more 'environmentally conscious' From his bucolic farm on the south side of Naperville, Steve Tiwald can see the imprint of the country's "green movement" on the faces of eager patrons as they arrive each week to collect their boxes of tomatoes, spinach and summer squash.
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Poll: Most Chicago-area residents living 'greener'
From his bucolic farm on the south side of Naperville, Steve Tiwald can see the imprint of the country's "green movement" on the faces of eager patrons as they arrive each week to collect their boxes of tomatoes, spinach and summer squash. When Tiwald launched his community garden on less than 2 acres in the western suburb in 2002, he hoped to spread awareness about the importance of local ...
