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Japan Ready to Sell Green EV Mini Sport

Tajima Motor Corporation has recently announced its eagerness to start selling its awesome-looking sports car with a zero-emission standard, the EV Mini Sport unveiled for the first time almost two years ago. It can reach a top speed of 70km/h (43,5mph) and it comes equipped with a lithium-ion polymer batter, which ...

12 January 2012
09:42 GMT

2012 Green Coda Sedan Is More Affordable

Coda has decided to lower the starting price for its expected 2012 all-electric Sedan to $37,250 (29,137), by offering potential customers two different battery pack options. The first option, a 36 kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack would bring 150 miles of range, while the cheaper alternative, the 3...

11 January 2012
08:18 GMT

Amazing Acura NSX Eco-Friendly Supercar Unveiled

Acura has enjoyed its fair share of glory due to its three amazing concepts showcased during the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, that will most likely impact the market of luxurious vehicles in the upcoming years. After turning heads with its ILX compact sedan and its 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, the time has c...

10 January 2012
10:36 GMT

Police Officers Use Solar-Powered Cars to Fight Crime

Tough times call for ingenious measures. Apparently, this is what the Jacksonville police have in mind, since they conveniently exploit clean green solar power to recharge the 12-volt batteries of their cars, in a cost-effective, eco-friendly manner. Solar panels prove to be a trust-worthy ally in preserving money ...

10 January 2012
08:47 GMT

Eco-Friendly Smart-for-us Introduced at Detroit Auto Show

Nowadays, pickups are a tempting option, taking into consideration their increased utility. Smart has decided to offer a greener alternative, showcasing its ingenious Smart-for-us concept during the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Its comes equipped with 75-horsepower electric motor and a lithium-ion battery with a capacity...

10 January 2012
06:48 GMT

Ford Focus Electric Has Car Seats Made of Plastic Bottles

After committing to turning its Wixom Assembly Plant into an eco-conscious paradise relying on renewables, Ford continues to reveal its environmental awareness by involving recycling strategies in its manufacturing processes. Some of its green Ford Focus Electric cars, emitting zero harmful emissions, will display...

7 January 2012
06:20 GMT

BMW Starts Promoting Green i3 Concept

Even though enthusiastic buyers will still have to wait an entire year to park the new eco-friendly i3 vehicle launched by BMW in their garages, the automaker is wasting no time and is currently trying to attract a large segment of eco-conscious buyers. Its praised “megacity vehicle” is expected to reac...

5 January 2012
03:58 GMT

Toyota Launches Teaser Video for Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid

The 2012 Detroit Auto Show is definitely the place where important automakers will brag about their latest green technologies applied to a new generation of awesome-looking hybrids. In order to capture the attention of a large segment of potential buyers, Toyota has recently launched a teaser video offering only a f...

4 January 2012
08:49 GMT

Tata to Unveil Manza Hybrid at Delhi Auto Show

India is not only boosting its economy by exploiting renewables; it also seems ready to green up transportation, by launching hybrid cars in an attempt to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Indian automaker Tata has recently announced its eagerness to showcase its Tata Manza hybrid electric sedan during the much expected...

3 January 2012
11:12 GMT

Tesla Reveals Price Tags for Model S Hybrid

Tesla has decided to unveil the mystery regarding the price of its “zero-emission, zero compromises” Model S hybrid, that will be launched on the American market in 2012. For the first time, the company is offering three different battery versions, 40 kWh, 60 kWh and 85 kWh, coming along with different ...

22 December 2011
09:00 GMT

Nissan Uses Singing Socket to Boost EV Sales

Nissan has recently launched a funny promotional video, aiming to celebrate its eco-friendly Leaf. Plug and his friends are sent on a mission to Zero Planet, similar to Earth, but powered entirely by renewables like wind and solar power, Autobloggreen informs. Even though Leaf has managed to capture the attention ...

21 December 2011
07:15 GMT

Mercedes-Benz Ready to Unveil E-Class Hybrids

The 2012 Detroit Auto Show is the place where awesome design will meet green technologies. Mercedes-Benz has recently announced it is going to bring two new hybrids to the worldwide famous auto event organized in January. One of them is the gasoline-electric 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 and the other one is the diesel-ele...

21 December 2011
06:34 GMT

1.4M Green Vehicles to Hit the Californian Roads

California spares no efforts to make sure that increased air quality would become a key element in a sustainable future. Its main priority is to decrease the amount of greenhouse gas emissions triggered by transportation. New regulations seem to boost the market of electric vehicles. To do so, the California Air Re...

16 December 2011
02:50 GMT

Nissan Analyzes Candidates for Fourth Electric Vehicle

Nissan is currently analyzing alternatives for its fourth electric vehicle. It appears to be a tough decision, since there are four eligible candidates and different opinions and demands. Some authorized voices say that the US market would welcome an electric sports car, represented in this case by Esflow Concept c...

14 December 2011
07:15 GMT

Opel Delays Ampera Sales over Battery Concerns

Eco-friendly improvements are not always risk-free. This appears to be the situation experienced by Opel that decided to postpone the delivery of its green Ampera hybrid. Even though European dealers have the new car model, the company wants to make sure that its products do not threaten the safety of potential clien...

13 December 2011
05:56 GMT

Mazda SkyActive Tackles Fuel-Efficiency

Mazda “pocket sized” cars compared to giant polluting vehicles is a far more eco-friendly option. Since green improvements can't satisfy the clients' needs on their own, the major company is putting all its hopes in its new "Skyactiv" baby. "Skyactiv" appears to be an appropriate name since the...

13 December 2011
05:25 GMT

Cheaper Nissan Leaf Comes with Wireless Charging

Nissan Leaf manufacturers want to make sure a large segment of clients will have new reasons to think about purchasing an eco-friendly electric vehicle. Their smart strategy includes a lower price and a wireless charging option. Before the Tokyo Motor Show, the company has started bragging about its new green techn...

5 December 2011
02:25 GMT

First Hydrogen Car – Nissan Almera

Ecological vehicles are celebrating the arrival of the youngest member of their family, the HyPower Nissan Almera. Developed by a group of experts from the Sunderland University, it is powered by hydrogen. Actually, it is not a completely new car. The scientist team, led by Dirk Kok of AMAP (the Institute of Aut...

13 September 2008
05:02 GMT


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