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Toyota reinforces its position as an environmental technology leader
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. Near Future… Based on the Toyota iQ, the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III) is a 4-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. Toyota is developing EV technology with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-distance travel in 2012. Equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the FT-EV III achieves an estimated cruising range of 65 miles on a fully charged battery (... [more]
SEAT unveils its first all-electric car
SEAT is working on its first electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Spain. The firm is unveiling the prototype Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, a totally electrically-driven zero-emissions car, as well as the prototype Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive, a plug-in hybrid. Over the next few months the Spanish car maker will make available units of both models to government institutions in Catalonia and Madrid for use in their vehicle fleets. This will provide SEAT with valuable information on use of the cars for assessment with a view to mass production of electric vehicles in the medium-ter... [more]
FER To Forge Links With Other Automotive Remanufacturers
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing. For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign. The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and commercial advantages that an expanded organisation might provide. As well as having the political connections necessary to get its views aired nation... [more]
BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2011 GO GREEN FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH CARBON NEUTRAL INVESTMENTS
Last week, Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park saw the glittering 2011 British Travel Awards take place, and for the first time, the entire event could boast 100% carbon neutrality thanks to a new partnership with CNI. The British Travel Awards celebrates the work of the UK’s best travel companies, with over 700,000 industry votes cast in deciding 2011’s winners. This year’s major winners were Thomson – collecting no fewer than 18 awards – followed closely by Thomas Cook, Virgin and Emirates airlines. British Travel Awards Chief Executive, Lorraine Barnes-Burton, said: “We are delight... [more]
BOSCH’S PIONEERING SPLIT-AXLE HYBRID TECHNOLOGY TAKES ON THE RAC FUTURE CAR CHALLENGE
Bosch will showcase its pioneering split-axle hybrid technology in this year’s RAC Future Car Challenge with the entry of a Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 – the world’s first diesel hybrid production car. The car will join other eco-friendly vehicles in the annual motoring contest on Saturday 5th November, driving from Brighton to London. The 3008 HYbrid4 uses Bosch hybrid technology that has been developed in conjunction with PSA Peugeot Citroën. Bosch, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, was responsible for the 20kW (37bhp) electric motor, many of the electronic controls and a special... [more]
