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Science from DuPont Behind the Drive to More Efficient Cars

Automotive manufacturers are improving vehicle efficiency by reducing overall weight, reducing energy loss through friction, boosting output of smaller internal combustion engines and reducing energy used in vehicle production. DuPont is contributing to each of these challenges

13 Oct 2009

Electric Car Battery That Uses Charged Fluid Can Be Refilled Like a Fuel Tank

A new type of redox flow battery presents a huge advantage for electric cars. If the rechargeable batteries are low, the discharged electrolyte fluid can simply be exchanged at the gas station for recharged fluid – as easy as refilling the petrol tank

13 Oct 2009

Chocolate Powered Racing Car to be Featured on BBC's Blue Peter Television Show

Researchers at the University of Warwick will be appearing on the BBC’s Blue Peter show on Tuesday 13th October to demonstrate their eco friendly “WorldFirst Formula 3 racing car” which can be powered by chocolate, steered by carrots, and as bodywork made partly from potatoes

12 Oct 2009

BMW C1-E, Concept Vehicle Combining Electric Motoring With The Safety of a Car and Freedom of a Motorbike

This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future. BMW Motorrad developed the C1-E study as a contribution to the European safety project eSUM

12 Oct 2009

Environmentally Friendly But Powerful 'SKY-G' and 'SKY-D' Engines to be Showcased by Mazda at Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its next-generation engine lineup and automatic transmissions at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show

29 Sep 2009

Audi Shows off Their Purely Electric Vehicle, The e-tron

Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009, the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system

17 Sep 2009

Audi TDI Clean Diesel To Feature on Discovery Channel Show "How It's Made"

Audi has announced that TDI clean diesel technology will be a featured segment on the Discovery Communications program, "How It’s Made"

17 Sep 2009

Hiroshima Government Getss Pair of Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid Vehicles

Mazda Motor Corporation today delivered one Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid each to the City of Hiroshima and Hiroshima Prefecture government authorities in western Japan

17 Sep 2009

Electric Car Maker Tesla Delivers Roadster Number 700

Tesla Motors delivered its 700th vehicle Tuesday at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled the production version of the Roadster Sport

16 Sep 2009

Renault and RWE Partner on Zero Emissions for Transport

Renault and German electric utility RWE have signed a cooperation agreement to create a large-scale zero-emissions individual transport and travel system in Germany. The objective is to establish electric cars as a viable and attractive transport solution for German consumers

16 Sep 2009