Article Archive for October 2009
Eco-Beetle states that they’re the first in the world to offer 100% earth friendly ECO rental cars . They are pretty darn green too, offering all biodiesel rentals. The downside – location. Currently Eco-Beetle offers their eco-savvy …
Eco-Beetle states that they’re the first in the world to offer 100% earth friendly ECO rental cars . They are pretty darn green too, offering all biodiesel rentals. The downside – location. Currently Eco-Beetle offers their eco-savvy …
As expected, among the vehicles that were anticipated to be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show included new eco-friendly cars thriving on electric power. And two top names stood out, Honda and Toyota, as they unveiled their eco-friendly concept cars in the Honda Skydeck and the Toyota EVII. … Green …
It’s famous for big, powerful and thirsty cars – but luxury maker Bentley is going eco-friendly by launching a new engine which will reduce CO2 emissions by an incredible 40 per cent. And it could be a hybrid. …
Decisions to “buy American” when purchasing a car are understandable. But conflating a specific type of car and patriotic duty makes no sense to me. Frances Beinecke: Tell Your Senators to Protect Our National Parks From Global Warming …. I am a vegetarian, but that’s for animal rights purposes, which also has the side effect of being eco-friendly . However, environmentalism isn’t defined as not eating meat, in fact, I feel most people…
TV host, comedian, and well-known car enthusiast, Jay Leno’s biodiesel -powered EcoJet has ability to run on biodiesel while maxing out 750 horsepower & 700 ft-lb of torque at 48000 RPM from its Honeywell LT101 jet turbine engine. …
According to a study by the OSU, the energy efficiency of corn-derived ethanol was found to be only twenty percent and that petrol made from petroleum is 75% energy efficient with 69% energy potency for the Biodiesel fuel. … One certain energy markets researcher has related, growth in demand for diesel and petrol may slow down dramatically, if the
October 7, 2009 by Eco Friendly Cars . by Danny Green It is believed that although the existence of the Hybrid cars took place in the 1990s, they are still not a new term. This is mainly due to the fact, that about hundred years back, …
Four years ago hybrid cars would rarely be seen in roads and freeways. But as more people noticed and realized the great advantages this eco-friendly cars offer, and the savings they get, more and more hybrid cars are now plying our roads. … Additionally, biodiesel fuel has had a growing following and is seen as a …
Madness or genius? Sure, the Toyota FT-EV II electric car is odd, but is it practical? Is it cost-effective compared to other electric vehicles or even gasoline vehicles? For instance, how many Americans can afford a two-seat $90,000 electric Roadster just for commuting? Even $45,000 is still far too expensive. And that’s the genius of a vehicle like the FT-EV. …
Nissan’s first next-gen hybrid? Nissan has announced that it will launch a new lithium-powered hybrid in 2011. Other than its 2011 launch date, Nissan is providing few details on the 2012 Infiniti M35 hybrid.
The greenest of them all? Three hybrid cars are up for this year’s Green Car of the Year Award, at least according to Green Car Journal. The Honda Insight , the Mercury Milan hybrid , and the Toyota Prius will join the VW Golf TDI and the Audi A3 TDI as the final nominees for this year’s award. The winner will be announced at the LA Auto Show in December.
