News tagged with diesel cars
Hybrid technology moves from road to water
Hybrid engines aren't just for cars anymore. Hybrid engine systems are slowly catching on with environmentally conscious sailors, replacing less-fuel efficient diesel motors on sailboats.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 02, 2012 |
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Toyota, BMW strike green-car technology pact
Automakers Toyota and BMW on Thursday struck a partnership to share eco-friendly technologies, including in the joint development of lithium-ion batteries for next-generation electric cars, the companies said.
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Dec 01, 2011 |
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How algae could change your world (or at least your car)
Will we soon be fueling our cars, applying cosmetics and eating food - all made from algae? That's the rather science-fiction-y premise of the new cluster of companies (many of them based in San Diego, home of the San ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Diesel cars gain traction slowly in US market
After many fits and starts, diesel cars are gaining traction in the US market, fueled largely by German carmakers including Volkswagen, which opened a plant in May in Tennessee.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 03, 2011 |
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Combining gas and diesel engines could yield best of both worlds
It may be hard to believe, but the beloved gasoline engine that powers more than 200 million cars across America every day didn't get its status because it's the most efficient engine. Diesel engines can be ...
May 05, 2011 |
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Research into batteries will give electric cars the same range as petrol cars
Li-air batteries are a promising opportunity for electric cars. "If we succeed in developing this technology, we are facing the ultimate breakthrough for electric cars, because in practice, the energy density of Li-air batteries ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 06, 2011 |
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Volkswagen's XL1 said to be world's most economical car
(PhysOrg.com) -- Volkswagen has unveiled its new, prototype super-efficient hybrid vehicle, the XL1, at this week's Qatar motor show. The car has been under development for a decade and Volkswagen claims it ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 28, 2011 |
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Europe wants unified system for recharging electric cars in 2011
EU nations agreed Tuesday on the need to develop a standardised system for recharging electric cars throughout Europe by next year as part of efforts to convince sceptical consumers.
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May 25, 2010 |
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Volkswagen plans electric car in 2013: head
German auto maker Volkswagen hopes to turn out its first all-electric car in 2013, VW head Martin Winterkorn said Friday.
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Jul 03, 2009 |
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Racing car powered by chocolate and steered by carrots takes to the track at Goodwood
A racing car created from potatoes and carrots and powered by chocolate will be put through its paces this weekend at the world’s largest celebration of motorsport.
Jul 03, 2009 |
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Bringing the Biodiesel
For some people, "biodiesel" might seem like a novelty product for which only hybrid car-driving tree huggers wouldn't mind paying a premium.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jun 08, 2009 |
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EarthTalk: Why doesn't U.S. have high-mileage diesel cars, like Europe?
Dear EarthTalk: I don't understand why there are many European diesel cars with very high mileage ratings that are not available in the U.S. Can you enlighten? (John Healy, Fairfield, Conn.)
Apr 27, 2009 |
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Green car makers urged to go a step further
Four international bodies on Wednesday called on governments and car makers to halve global vehicle emissions by 2050 as the auto industry insisted it was serious about producing greener vehicles.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 04, 2009 |
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