Category: Auto
Rolls Royce Bites The Bullet β Goes Electric
Rolls Royce is a name synonymous with high end luxury cars ever since the inception of the brand. Now the brandβs owner, BMW AG has announced that they are working on a prototype which will it will show at the Geneva auto show shortly. Based on the Phantom, the car will be an electric version [...]
MoreSaietta β The Fully Electric British Motor Cycle
Agility has unveiled it futuristic looking all electric motor cycle, which is completely British. It is going to launch this eco-friendly zero emission bike commercially by April this year. Designed by Lawrence Marazzi, the Saietta should be available in two models, one with a range of 50 miles (the Saietta ‘S’) and the other with [...]
MoreThe New Ford Focus β All Electric Car
Ford has finally unveiled its first all electric passenger vehicle. For Ford fans, this is great news. This is an all-electric version of its popular Ford Focus to appeal to the eco-friendly consumers. The vehicle is expected to have a range of about 100 miles on a full charge. It will feature an instrument panel [...]
MoreSynthetic Fuel With No Emissions
Both gasoline and diesel emit carbon dioxide apart from other pollutants into the air. While there are hybrids and electric cars available which help in reducing the total pollution level in the air, what if there was a fuel which would not give out any pollutants? UK based Celia Energy is working on just such [...]
MoreThe Green Cab β An Eco-friendly Concept
There are many conventional looking cars which are green, being all electric or hybrids. But the green movement has also given rise to some strange designs, some of which may or may not find favor with manufacturers and users. Designer Hazman Malik has conceptualized a vehicle called the Green Cab.
MoreThe SunSwift IVy Sets World Record For Solar Vehicles
The SunSwift Ivy is a solar powered car which has won the Guinness World Record holder title for the worldβs fastest solar powered vehicle. It was able to achieve a speed of 88.738 kilometers per hour, just through solar power. The record run took place at the HMAS Albatross navy base airstrip in Nowra, Australia.
MoreWireless Charging For Electric Cars
There is no doubt that electric cars are becoming increasingly popular as they are more environmentally friendly besides being cheaper to run. However, they need to be charged and this charging takes a long time. They cannot be driver while they are charging either unlike traditional fuel cars or even hybrids.
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The New Kia Optima 2011 Hybrid
Kia has finally joined the bandwagon of hybrid and eco-friendly car makers. With increasing numbers of people going in for hybrids, yet another one in the market means there is more choice. The Optima is a gas-electric version which has a 2.4-liter engine combined with six-speed automatic transmission, a 30kW electric motor and lightweight lithium [...]
MoreSolar Air Conditioner for Trucks Being Tested
Even if you drive a hybrid or electric car, you know that when you switch on the air conditioner, you are using more power and whichever you use power, it is a drain. As such, solar air conditioners which can cool a vehicle are being developed. Apparently the early models are meant for trucks β [...]
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