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Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson test the Mercedes fuel cell technology
31.01.2014
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| Into the desert – B-Class F-CELL serves as water supplyFor more than two years the Hollywood stars Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson have been enthusiastic drivers of the B-Class F-CELL, whose only emission is pure water. But the more >> |
Honda Begins Experimental Test-driving of MC-β Micro-sized EV Using Renewable Energy
31.01.2014
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| photo caption: PV recharging station and MC-βJointly with Miyakojima City and Toshiba Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. began experimental test-driving of the MC-β, Honda's micro-sized EV, using photovoltaic (PV) e more >> |
Audi launches strategic partnership with Global Bioenergies
22.01.2014
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| Premium carmaker and biotechnology company developing the drop-in biofuel Audi e-gasoline Reiner Mangold, Head of Sustainable Product Development: “Another step closer to carbon-neutral mobility w more >> |
Mercedes-Benz on the road to zero-emission driving: CO2 saving at full speed
11.12.2013
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| Consumption and emissions reduced, driving enjoyment increased – working to this principle, Mercedes-Benz is continuously improving the efficiency of all of its models, thereby saving fuel for the customer and sparing the environment a significant amount of impact from emiss more >> |
Volkswagen Group further strengthens innovation and technology leadership
24.11.2013
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| €84.2 billion for new models, environmentally friendly technologies and production facilities over the coming five years Chinese joint ventures to invest €18.2 billion in the period from 2014 to 2018 CEO Winterkorn: "Powering our way to the top." more >> |
Mitsubishi Motors' Plug-in Hybrid EV System Wins RJC Technology of the Year 2014
13.11.2013
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| Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that its Plug-in Hybrid EV System, an electric vehicle (EV) technology in the new mid-size SUV Outlander PHEV has been awarded the "RJC Technology of the Year 2014" by Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Jap more >> |
VW Golf TDI BlueMotion achieves 2.92 l/100 km for the first time
13.11.2013
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| Record-breaking trip New Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion uses less than three liters per 100 kilometers on the "Think Blue. Eco Ride." 1602 kilometers – from Nantes to Copenhagen withou more >> |
ISO certificate for environmental footprint of the BMW i3.
11.11.2013
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| The TÜV SÜD Technical Inspectorate confirms that the total life cycle potential of the BMW i3 for emitting greenhouse gases is around 30 to 50 percent less than in comparable conventional vehicles.The BMW i3 hits the road – w more >> |
Toyota leads industry in CO2 emissions reduction in Europe
04.11.2013
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| - Lowest fleet-wide average CO2 emissions of 103.6 g/km in 2012 for Toyota Motor Europe- 23% of total Toyota Motor Europe fleet emits below 100 g/km of CO2- 11 Toyota and Lexus models in Europe emit below 100 g/km of CO2, six below 90 more >> |
Honda to Build New Test Course and Mega Solar System in Sakura, Japan
10.08.2013
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| Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to build a new test course and mega solar system on its property in the city of Sakura in Tochigi prefecture, Japan.In 2007 Honda initially announced its plan to build a large-scale test course featuring a high-speed circuit with a 4 km long track, but postponed the plan due to the global economic recession that bega more >> |
BMW i seals partnership deal to provide home charging installation service in the UK.
07.08.2013
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| BMW i continues to forge ahead with the introduction of customer-friendly electromobility services in the UK, forming a partnership with Schneider Electric. The partnership sees Schneider Electric become, not on more >> |
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Agree to Joint Development of Charging Infrastructure
30.07.2013
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| ...for PHVs, PHEVs and EVs in JapanToyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation jointly announced their agreement to work together to promote the installation of more >> |
Honda All-New Fit Hybrid Achieves Fuel Economy of 36.4 km/L
19.07.2013
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| - More than 35% Improvement- The all-new Fit Hybrid will be the first model to be equipped with SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive, Honda's lightweight compact hybrid system -Honda Motor Co., Ltd. achieved fuel more >> |
Audi opens power-to-gas facility - World Premiere
25.06.2013
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| Official inauguration of the Audi e-gas plant in Werlte/Emsland e-gas from water, green electricity and carbon dioxide as a climate-friendly replacement for natural gas Audi A3 Sp more >> |
Hyundai livre les 15 premières ix35 Fuel Cell propulsées par hydrogène en Europe
13.06.2013
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| Hyundai Motor Company a livré à la ville de Copenhague au Danemark les premiers véhicules ix35 Fuel Cell équipés de piles à hydrogène. Ils ont été remis par le Président de Hyundai Motor Europe, Mr. Byung Kwon Rhi more >> |
intercharge enables Europe-wide charging of electric vehicles
28.05.2013
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| Hubject GmbH's eRoaming platform goes live during the International Emobility Conference hosted by the German federal government. photo caption: Kickoff Hubject GmbH's eRoaming platform “Charge wherever you lik more >> |
Zolder Circuit Clean Week 2020: election of the European E-Motorbike & E-scooter of the Year
09.05.2013
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| From the 1st to the 3rd of May, the Circuit Zolder race track once again hosted Clean Week 2020, which marked its fourth edition this year. Clean Week 2020 brought together stakeholders and interested parties working in the field of ecological more >> |
Unique three-year demonstration shows effectiveness of plug-in hybrid with 46% fuel savings
12.04.2013
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| Today, Toyota, French energy provider EDF, the City and the Urban Community of Strasbourg officially concluded the three-year Plug-in Hybrid demonstration launched in Strasbourg on April 27, 2010. The partners revealed the final conclusions collected from this large-scale demonstration, designed to gather real-world vehicle use feedback on Toyota’s plug- more >> |
EU validates Audi LED technology as eco-innovation
11.04.2013
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| LED headlights recognized as energy-efficient technology Audi is already equipping five model series with LED technologyLED headlights from Audi verifiably improve fuel economy. That is more >> |
Toyota joins Mayor’s London Hydrogen Partnership
25.03.2013
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| International car manufacturer Toyota has joined the Mayor’s London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP), committing to work together to bring hydrogen and fuel cell technology to the capital. The development of a hydrogen economy in London will help support the Mayor’s ambitions to secure new jobs and investment whilst at the same time reducing environmenta more >> |
BMW Manufacturing Expands Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
14.03.2013
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| photo caption: BMW team member at the BMW Plant in Spartanburg, SC, fuels a hydrogen-powered fuel cell fork liftBMW Manufacturing announced today the successful expansion of the company’s hydrogen fuel-cell material handling equipment across more >> |
BMW takes two class wins from Ökotrend
03.01.2013
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| Two class wins for BMW in the new annual rankings from the ÖKOTREND Institute for Environmental Research.BMW EfficientDynamics is increasingly becoming a byword for driving enjoyment combined with the added bonus of outstanding environmental com more >> |
MINI Convertible is class winner in new ÖKOTREND rankings.
03.01.2013
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| photo caption: MINI Cooper D ConvertibleAUTO TEST magazine publishes latest environmental rankings list – MINI Cooper D Convertible is most eco-friendly open-top model on the German market.The mo more >> |
Topping-out ceremony for the Audi e-gas plant
13.12.2012
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| Cutting-edge power-to-gas plant in northern Germany Audi e-gas project is milestone for sustainable mobility e-gas production to begin in early 2013A more >> |
BMW breaks the 100mpg barrier
05.11.2012
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| BMW’s award-winning and cleanest car currently on sale in the UK now has another accolade. A BMW 116d EfficientDynamics five-door Hatchback entered into the RAC Future Car Challenge 2012 achieved an outstanding103mpg over the 64-mile Brighton to London route, winning the Best Internal Combustion Engine class in the process. The route from Brighton to London included more >> |
Toyota, Nissan, Honda & Hyundai sign MoU on market introduction of fuel cell vehicles
10.10.2012
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| ... in Nordic CountriesToyota Motor Corporation (TMC) yesterday signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) together with major automotive manufacturers and organisations from the Nordic Countries for the mar more >> |
Hyundai est le premier à lancer la production en série d'un véhicule à pile à combustible émissions zéro
27.09.2012
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| · Pas moins de 1000 ix35 Fuel Cell sur la route d'ici 2015· La preuve par excellence de l'engagement de Hyundai en matière de mobilité écologique· Les flottes publiques et privées en tant que cible more >> |
Longin Service, eerste KMO in Vlaams-Brabant met eigen windturbines
27.09.2012
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| Longin Service, specialist in reinigingswerken en afvalstoffenmanagement, heeft 2 windturbines geïnstalleerd op het bedrijf te Rotselaar. Longin Service is de eerste KMO in Vlaams-Brabant die deze windturbines in zijn bezit heeft. Dat Bert Longin he more >> |
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 >> |
