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BMW Group and Local Motors team up ...
18.09.2012
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| ....to identify the future of class-leading functions for premium vehicles in an urban environment.The BMW Group and Local Motors will jointly launch a first-of-its kind ideas competition intended to identify vehicle features and functions that will define the urban driving experience in the year 2025. In a project that will see the BMW Group more >> |
Lotus F1 Team the catalyst for first solar ‘mega-watt’ project in Luxembourg
08.09.2012
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| Deal signed thanks to Lotus F1 Team will see Wallenborn go solar with Soleco.Lotus F1 Team partner Wallenborn and Jérôme D’Ambrosio personal sponsor Soleco have signed an agreement which will see Wallen more >> |
BMW Partners with Green Mountain Energy Company
31.07.2012
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| ...to Offer Renewable Energy Certificates to BMW ActiveE DriversBMW ActiveE drivers can reduce their dependence on fossil fuels even furtherBMW of North America today announced that it will partner with Green Mountain Energy Company more >> |
Zwei ŠKODA Octavia Green E Line bei ČEZ im Einsatz
11.07.2012
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| - Autohersteller kooperiert mit zentraleuropäischem Energieversorger- Einjähriger Test zweier Elektro-Octavia unter Alltagsbedingungen- Ergebnisse fließen in die weitere Entwicklung des Elektroantrieb more >> |
BMW i Born Electric Tour makes first stop in Rome
23.06.2012
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| photo: Palazzo della Esposizioni. Presentation of the BMW i Born Electric Tour. From left to right, Benoit Jacob (BMW i), Fabio Novembre (architect and designer), Franz Jung (President and Managing Director of BMW Group Italia), Marco Visconti (Rome City Councillor fo more >> |
IJENKO annouces the launch of its new, open Home Energy Management Services Platform
19.06.2012
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| IJENKO, leading platform of residential energy efficiency and demand management services, announced today the launch of IJENKO Engage, its new, open Home Energy Management Services Platform, enabling service providers to deliver all type of more >> |
BMW Group again named most sustainable automotive company.
15.06.2012
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| SAM Group presents SAM Sustainability Awards for the first time in Germany. BMW Group achieves Gold Class Status and is also named Sector LeaderThe BMW Group won two awards at yesterday’s SAM Group Sustainability Awards ceremony. The company earned SAM Gold Class Status and was also named Sector Leader, the best result among all vehicle maker more >> |
World’s Largest Technology Tradeshow Sees 22 Percent Growth in Exhibitors
22.05.2012
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| ...and 13 Percent Growth in International AttendanceIndependent Audit Confirms Record Numbers of Exhibitors, International Attendees at the 2012 International CESThe Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, owner and producer of the International CES®, today announced that 3,319 exhibitors from around the globe unveiled new technology products at the 2012 I more >> |
BMW i8 Concept Spyder mit BMW eDrive in Peking
27.04.2012
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| Neue Bezeichnung für die Antriebs-Technologie aller zukünftigen Elektro- und Plug-in-Hybrid-Fahrzeuge.Der BMW i8 Concept Spyder, der auf der Auto China 2012 in Peking (23.04.–02.05.2 more >> |
Honda to Reuse Rare Earth Metals Contained in Used Parts
19.04.2012
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| Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and the Japan Metals & Chemicals Co., Ltd. today jointly announced the establishment of the world's first process to extract rare earth metals from various used parts in Honda products, in an actual mass-production process at a recycling plant, not an experimental process. Honda will pursue the recycling of precious resources by utilizing the newly established pr more >> |
Mitsubishi Motors EV-Smart Grid Demonstration Project
12.04.2012
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| Starting Operation of "M-tech Labo," a smart grid demonstration systemMitsubishi Corporation (MC), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) have completed the development and begun the operation of "M-tech Labo,*1" a smart grid demonstration system that utilizes rechargeable batteries in Electric Vehicles (" more >> |
Climate Week sponsorship driven by Nissan
28.02.2012
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| Nissan is to sponsor the most important fixture in the eco calendar, Climate Week.Running from 12 to 18 March, Climate Week is the biggest climate change campaign in the UK and is backed by the Prime Minister and Sir Paul McCartney.The sponsorship sees Nissan, manufacturer of the 100% electric LEAF, announced as the official vehicle partner a more >> |
Toyota Yaris Hybrid sorgt für Revolution im Kleinwagen-Segment
24.02.2012
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| - CO2-Emissionen von nur 79 g/km ,Einstiegspreis knapp unter 17.000 Euro Neuer CO2-Bestwert für Fahrzeuge mit Verbrennungsmotor 100 PS Systemleistung, volle Alltagstauglichkeit und hoher Komfort more >> |
Mitsubishi Motors' i-MiEV Chosen as Canada's Most Fuel Efficient Subcompact Vehicle
24.02.2012
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| Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's (MMC) 100% electric-powered zero-emission i-MiEV was officially recognized yet again for its fuel efficiency in another country, this time Canada. The i-MiEV was chosen by Canada's Ministry of Natural R more >> |
Honda Begins Installation of Solar Power Generation Systems
22.02.2012
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| ....at Automobile Dealership Locations in JapanHonda Soltec solar panel installed at Adachi Odai location of the Honda Cars Tokyo Chuo dealer network Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the installation of a 9 kilowatt-capacity sola more >> |
Mitsubishi i Named #1 on American Council
15.02.2012
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| ...for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Annual "Greenest Vehicles" ListMitsubishi Motors Corporation, (MMC), and the 2012 Mitsubishi i – the all-new North American relative to the i-MiEV 1 more >> |
BMW Adds Solar to Alternative Energy Portfolio
02.02.2012
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| Solar Energy Powers Zentrum Museum and Electric Vehicle (EV) StationsBMW Manufacturing has completed the installation and commissioning of solar panels that are providing solar energy to fully power the 24,000 square foot Zentrum Museum, the plant’s more >> |
Honda's Cumulative Worldwide Hybrid Vehicle Sales Reaches 800,000 Units
31.01.2012
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| Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Honda's cumulative worldwide hybrid vehicle sales surpassed 800,000 units as of the end of December 2011. This milestone was reached 12 years and 2 months after the start of sales of the first generation Honda Insight in Japan November more >> |
Windreich E (2011)
26.01.2012
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| Windreich, a German wind turbine parks operator, asked GreenGT to convert a Jaguar E-Type, for use in promoting its image in Germany.The car uses a single-engine powertrain based on a 150kW electric motor, coupled to a gearbox with 2 specificratios more >> |
Swatch / Belenos (2011)
26.01.2012
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| Belenos is a company belonging to the Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group.It has been assigned the task of developing future energy supply concepts.Belenos asked GreenGT to ass more >> |
GreenGT 300kW (2011)
26.01.2012
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| Specifications Chassis : CN FIA homologated carbon/kevlar fiberBody : Glass fiberSuspensions : Specific wishbones and combined s more >> |
Citroën Survolt (2010)
26.01.2012
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The Citroën Survolt is a superb style exercise created by Citroën's design team and incorporating a GreenGT electric powertrain.Constructed in less than three months, it did its first run at the Le Mans Classic in July 2010. more >> |
GreenGT 200kW (2009)
26.01.2012
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| Specifications: Chassis: CN FIA 2008 approved carbon compositeBodywork: fibreglass compositeSuspensions: specific 4.42 wishbones and combined spring-dampers Brakes: Aluminium calipers, Brembo ventil more >> |
GreenGT A clean and efficient energy solution"
26.01.2012
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| Feasibility: The first car to break the 100km/h record in 1899 − the "Jamais Contente" − was electric! The fuel cell itself was invented in 1839, but it was actually constructed for the first time 120 years later! Today, advances in technology have made these solutions workable.Development: The develop more >> |
Innovations developed for the GreenGT H2 prototype:
26.01.2012
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| GreenGT, whose specificity lies in its role as an integrator, offers an innovative solution through the power density and endurance of its powertrains. Our approach, dictated by the constraints of competition, requires us to deliver efficient and reliable pro more >> |
GreenGT Objectives 2012-2013
26.01.2012
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| 201121 July First wind tunnel test scale 1:1 at St Cyr22 September Second wind tunnel test1st December Third wind tunnel test2012 more >> |
The GreenGT H2, first prototype electric/hydrogen competition car
26.01.2012
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| Innovative high performance vehicles
GreenGT is an independent company that designs, develops and markets clean and sustainable vehicle propulsion systems, with a focus on competition and innovation. more >> |
With Environmental Certificate: the new Mercedes B-Class
25.01.2012
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| B 180 produces 16 percent less CO2 emissions than its predecessorThe neutral inspectors at the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority have confirmed the high environmental compatibility of the new Mercedes B-Class, awarding the compact sports more >> |
Pioneering UK eco motor show ‘EcoVelocity’ to run for second year
13.01.2012
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| Following the successful launch of the UK’s first eco motor show Ecovelocity in 2011, the organisers of the ground-breaking show IGME have announced details for year two - the show will move from its inaugural launch location of Battersea Power Station to ExCeL, London more >> |
Volt, Ampera et iMiev sont les ‘Clean Car of the Year’ 2012!
10.01.2012
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| Ingrid Lieten, Vice-ministre-présidente du Gouvernement flamand et ministre flamande de l'Innovation vient de dévoiler, au Salon de l’automobile, les trois ‘Clean Car of the Year 2012’. more >> |
“AUTO TEST WINNERS in GREEN!” Mercedes-Benz S-Class and M-Class
28.12.2011
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| ...are the most environment-friendly
The “ÖkoTrend” institute has declared the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC to be the most environmentally friendly cars in their class. This is what lay behind the profe more >> |
Circuit Zolder gaat voor klimaatneutraal
20.12.2011
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| Minister Ingrid Lieten - Thierry Deflandre - Herman DaniëlsVandaag werd op Circuit Zolder een indrukwekkende installatie zonnetrackers ingehuldigd door Vlaams minister van Innovatie Ingrid Lieten. Zonnetrackers zijn vola more >> |
La toute première 'Clean Car of the Year' sera dévoilé le 10 janvier 2012 !
20.12.2011
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Jeudi dernier, 9 voitures ont été nominées pour le titre de 'Clean Car of the Year 2012' : les Renault Twingo, Mitsubishi iMiev et Toyota iQdans la catégorie des "Citadines" ainsi que les Opel Ampera, Volkswagen Passat et Chevrolet Volt dans more >> |
Mitsubishi Motors Develops New Eco-friendly Floor Mats Using Plant-based Fibers
12.12.2011
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| - Use of oil in the mats is significantly reduced, cutting life-cycle CO2 emissions. - To be available in summer 2012 -Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), working with EIDAIKAKO Co., Ltd., MRC Pylen Co., Ltd. and Toyota Tsu more >> |
BMW Group and Toyota Agree to Mid-to-long-term Research Collaboration
01.12.2011
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| .... in Environment-friendly TechnologiesBMW Group to Supply 1.6L and 2.0L BMW Fuel Efficient Diesel Engines to Toyota Motorcaption: Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and the Supply Agreement fltr more >> |
Honda Announces Revolutionary Next-generation “Earth Dreams Technology”
30.11.2011
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| -New plan calls for top-of-industry fuel efficiency in every vehicle class within 3 years-pictured: Newly developed 2.4L class engine Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today anno more >> |
Mitsubishi i Ranked #1 Fuel Economy Leader in the EPA's Annual Fuel Economy Guide
18.11.2011
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| Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA), is proud to announce that the company's innovative and fun-to-drive 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicle has scored first-place honors on the EPA's list of "Fuel Economy Leaders: 2012 Model Year" in the governmental agency's annual Fuel E more >> |
The ecoPOWER 1.0 micro-cogeneration system is Germany’s most sustainable product
17.11.2011
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| Seen at the ceremonial presentation of the German Sustainability Award for 2011 (from the left): Vaillant’s Managing Director Dr. Carsten Stelzer, Yuishi Fukuda, President of Honda Deutschland GmbH, and Dr. Carsten Voigtländer, Chairman of Board the Vailla more >> |
BMW EfficientDynamics triumphs at 2011 ACFO Awards
09.11.2011
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| BMW has retained the Environmental Initiative Award for the second year in a row at the 28th annual Association of Car Fleet Operator Awards for its use of EfficientDynamics technologies in reducing fleet emissions. The Best Environmental Initiative Award was given to BMW for the suite of technologies, present in every BMW model, which helps busine more >> |
