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Toyota encourages students in 10 European countries to explore and investigate their natural environment to help biodiversity
13.11.2015
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| When you work at Toyota anywhere in the world, one of the things you learn is to not take things for granted but go to where things are happening and study the situation with your own eyes. We call it “genchi genbutsu” in Japanese – meaning “a more >> |
Emission-free cash transport with the BMW i3.
09.11.2015
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| The BMW i3 Money Transporter - Poland Emission-free cash transport with the BMW i3.The all-electric BMW i3 also proves its value as an emergency vehicle for police forces, rescue services and fire departments. more >> |
Audi celebrates topping out of new paint shop
17.07.2015
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As of June 2016, Audi employees will paint the first series car bodies for the new Audi A4. In the picture from left to right: Project leader Klaus-Michael Huber (AUDI AG), Stefan Buchner (Glass GmbH), Bernhard Kramel, project leader construction (AUDI AG), and Dr. Tobias Her more >> |
Honda sets new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for fuel efficiency
17.07.2015
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| ... averaging 2.82 liters per 100km (100.31mpg) in 13,498km (8,387 mile) drive across 24 EU countriesGuinness World RecordsHonda has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for ‘Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contigu more >> |
'V-Charge': Volkswagen pushes development of automated parking and charging of electric vehicles
16.07.2015
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| Parking spaces driven to fully automatically Electric vehicles charged automatically V-Charge places only minor demands on car park infrastructure Intelligent form of valet parking more >> |
BMW Group supports a paradigm shift to cities based around people rather than cars.
15.07.2015
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| Presentation of concepts that explore how urban mobility can be managed without private cars; Electric car sharing as a key component; BMW i3 now available via DriveNow.BMW i3 at DriveNow Berlin Electric c more >> |
Toyota, Nissan und Honda investieren in Zukunft von Brennstoffzellenfahrzeugen
02.07.2015
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| Toyota, Nissan und Honda unterstützen Wasserstoff-Tankstellen-Infrastruktur Attraktivität des umweltverträglichen Antriebs soll gesteigert werden Japanische Autohersteller investieren umgerechnet bis zu more >> |
Audi publishes new Corporate Responsibility Report
09.06.2015
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| Progress with economic, environmental and social responsibility Audi is voted most sustainable company in survey Vision of CO2-neutral mobility The Audi Group has published its new Corporate Responsibility Report in which it reports transparently on its targets, activities and key figures in the five core area more >> |
BMW Group Sustainable Value Report recognised.
27.05.2015
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| In the latest rankings released by the online platform “Corporate Register”, the BMW Group Sustainable Value Report took first place in two of the nine categories: “Best Carbon Disclosure Report” and “Credibility through Assurance”. Almost 5,000 sustainability experts worldwide, including business representatives, consultants, investors more >> |
With Porsche to the GreenTec Awards 2015
26.05.2015
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| Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E-Hybrid bring VIPs to the green carpetThe GreenTec Awards, Europe's biggest environmental and business awards, are again in 2015 the green social technology event of the year. The invited gues more >> |
Williams Advanced Engineering Assists in Development of the World’s First Sodium-ion Powered Vehicle
15.05.2015
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| Williams Advanced Engineering yesterday played host to a media event that saw the first public demonstration of a sodium-ion powered vehicle. photo caption: A 48 cell battery pack design by Williams Advanced Eng more >> |
SOLAR IMPULSE A milestone in history for clean energy
11.05.2015
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| Scheduled Take-Off Nanjing to Hawaii appr. 12.05.2015The solar-powered Solar Impulse 2 airplane faces its moment of truth this week on its round-the-world journey when the airplane powered by 17,000 solar more >> |
Volkswagen Group publishes new sustainability report
05.05.2015
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| Winterkorn: "Sustainability is a real value driver for our business" For the first time, 57 model variants with a maximum of 95 grams CO2 / km are available Board members comment on strat more >> |
Audi with new projects in “Electric Mobility Showcase”
18.04.2015
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| Hands-on experience of the mobility of the future - Test fleet: 40 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 40 of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron for testing in Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart Focus on private commuter traffic, pu more >> |
Strategic hybrid initiative from Mercedes-Benz: Ten new plug-in hybrids by 2017
19.03.2015
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| Extra impetus for the Mercedes-Benz strategic hybrid initiative: In the run-up to 2017 the company is bringing out a total of ten plug-in hybrid models, i.e. one new model with high-tech hybrid drive every four months on average. more >> |
BMW renews membership in Go Ultra Low emission vehicle campaign
19.02.2015
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| BMW has reaffirmed its commitment to Go Ultra Low, the campaign to increase awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) among British car buyers. BMW is joined by Audi, Mitsubishi and Volkswagen, Nissan, Renault and more >> |
DriveNow launches in London - BMW i3 cars to be introduced to the fleet in 2015.
04.12.2014
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| Carsharing service continues to grow internationally - 25 additional cities planned.DriveNow, the carsharing joint venture between the BMW Group and Sixt SE, is launching its flexible carsharing service in London today. Initial more >> |
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID receives Environmental Certificate
01.12.2014
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| The world's first certified three-litre luxury saloonUp to 33 kilometres without producing any local emissions, up to 56 percent lower CO2 emissions in its life cycle. The S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID sets new benchmarks in the luxury class. Its high environment more >> |
Audi Hungaria: energy efficiency through supply of geothermal heat
25.11.2014
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| New geothermal plant near Győr factory Audi’s Board of Management Member for Production Dr. Hubert Waltl: “Conservation of resources in production proces more >> |
New Audi e-fuels project: e-diesel from air, water and green electricity
14.11.2014
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| Sunfire plant in Dresden/Germany to produce Audi e-diesel - out of carbon dioxide, water and green electicity. New Audi activity in the development of CO2-neutral fuels Pilot plant for e-diesel production opened in D more >> |
Porsche engines of the future to be made on sustainable site in Zuffenhausen
13.11.2014
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| Structural work and girders soon in place for new engine plant in ZuffenhausenPorsche AG will have completed the structural work and erection of steel girders for the new engine more >> |
BMW Industry 4.0: Intelligent energy data management for sustainable production.
12.11.2014
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| Plant Spartanburg: Intelligent energy data management for sustainable productionLower energy consumption, greater reliability in production and higher product quality: all these three benefits can be achieved at the BMW Group’s production sit more >> |
Audi introduces the “Urban Agenda”: More space and better quality of life in cities
10.11.2014
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| photo caption: Prof. Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG.. Networked mobility in mega-cities will be a key market for Audi Audi CEO Stadler announces development partnership more >> |
BMW Group recognized for achievements and transparency in its climate protection activities
17.10.2014
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| Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) recognises BMW Group for achievements and transparency in its climate protection activitiesAt the CDP’s Climate Leadership Award Ceremony & Conference yesterday at BMW Welt, the BMW Group was once again recognised for its achievements. The company underscored its leading position as the world’s most sustain more >> |
An electric motorcycle to circumnavigate the world in 80 Day Race
02.10.2014
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| • A new sustainable race around the world starts in 2016• STORM Eindhoven to participate with a battery electric motorcycle• Jeroen, Sebastiaan and Michael Bleekemolen new ambassadors more >> |
The BMW i Wallbox Pro
26.09.2014
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| The new home charging station for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.BMW i Wallbox Pure (l.), BMW i Wallbox Pro (r.), With the BMW i Wallbox Pro – the second home charging station in the BMW i 360º ELECTRIC portfolio for more >> |
Cité lib by Ha:mo”, a new type of urban mobility launches in Grenoble, France
12.09.2014
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| Cité lib by Ha:mo”, a new type of urban mobility based on ultra-compact electric vehicles connected to public transport, This innovative car-sharing service aims to prepare the City and agglomeration of Grenoble more >> |
DENZA rolls off production lines in China marking another key milestone for Daimler
09.09.2014
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| photo caption: End of September the pure electric DENZA will be available in China. Daimler’s joint venture with Chinese partner BYD is the first Sino-German joint venture dedicated to electric vehicl more >> |
Toyota Harvest Solar Energy to Power UK Engine Production
22.08.2014
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| Toyota UK switch on almost 13,000 solar panels today (21 August) to power the car manufacturer’s Deeside factory in North Wales. The solar array, designed and installed by British Gas, can produce up to 3,475,000 kWh a year – enough electricity to build up to 22,500 engines. Toyota’s solar & more >> |
Shared Mobility Studie von Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
15.08.2014
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| 38 Prozent der Nutzer von Mitfahrgelegenheiten verdienen mehr als 100.000 Dollar im Jahr Nutzen statt besitzen – dieser Verhaltenswandel bei Konsumenten wird den Personenverkehr more >> |
Toyota develops new silicon carbide power semiconductor with higher efficiency
21.05.2014
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| Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Denso Corporation (Denso) and Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. (Toyota CRDL), has developed a silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor for use in automotive power control units (PCUs). Toyota will begin test driving more >> |
China promotes both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use
14.05.2014
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| The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s new “Today in Energy” brief looks at China’s efforts to reduce growing oil demand by promoting more fuel-efficient cars.“Consumption of gas more >> |
New BMW Electrical Scooter’s launch in Barcelona
09.05.2014
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| ... closed with seminars about future challenges of Urban Mobility.Guenther Seeman, Executive Chairman Of BMW Group Spain and Portugal & Xavier Trias, Mayor of Barcelona Show Since last April 24t more >> |
Colruyt Group acquiert la première voiture de série à hydrogène vendue en Belgique.
07.05.2014
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| La première voiture à hydrogène vendue à un client en Belgique.Colruyt Group est la première entreprise belge à avoir passé commande d'un Hyundai ix35 fonctionnant à l'hydrogène. Le groupe s more >> |
BMW Delivers First All-Electric i3 in the U.S.
03.05.2014
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| Hundreds of the all new, fully electric BMW i3 vehicles are ready for customer delivery at the Port Jersey Vehicle Distribution Center in Jersey City, New Jersey on Friday, May 2, 2014. Tufts University professor of practice Charles Rabie to receive the first U.S. BMW more >> |
Proclamation Clean Car, Van & Truck of the year 2014 au Circuit Zolder
30.04.2014
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| • Les BMW i3, Lexus IS 300h et Tesla Model S ont respectivement remporté les prix de Clean City, Clean Road et Clean Performance Car of the Year 2014• Le Renault Kangoo Z.E. more >> |
BMW welcomes UK Government’s renewed commitment
29.04.2014
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| ...to supporting the take-up of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles.BMW UK welcomed the UK Government’s announcement yesterday of £500 million in additional funding between 2015 and 2020 to accelerate the shift to Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs). more >> |
Zolder Circuit Clean Week 2014
16.04.2014
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| A Car Show on Wheels for sustainable mobility• 28 April to 30 April at Circuit Zolder: Clean Week 2014 – From Vroom to Zoommm• An entertaining, sporty and educational event devoted to sustainable mobility• A green meeting point for people from the academic world, polic more >> |
Volkswagen launches "Think Blue. Nature." nature conservation and biodiversity project in Mexico
09.04.2014
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| Long-term commitment to state-supported biodiversity corridor in the Sierra Madre supplements previous environmental sustainability projects Young environmental ambassadors help plant trees and clean water more >> |
