Unlike petroleum fuel, biodiesel produced from algae are eco-friendly , thus reducing environmental pollution. In case there is spills of algal-based bio-diesel in water sources, there are no major adverse effects on the ecosystem. …

Unlike petroleum fuels, biodiesel manufactured from algae are eco-friendly , thus reducing environmental pollution. In case there is spills of algae-based biodiesel in water sources, there are no long standing side effects on the …

Then you definitely should think when it comes to fuel efficiency, non-polluting, and eco-friendly transport. The answer lies in purchasing and using a hybrid car. They not only make a statement that I care but are compact and fuel … These cars have the advantage of being powered by a gasoline engine and an electric motor that manages acceleration. 3. The batteries of the electric motor recharge instantly by harnessing the kinetic …

EVCA is bringing to market eco-friendly vehicles with an emphasis on performance and affordability and the latest in developed technology. The board of EVCA is pleased to announce that pursuant to a strong demand from the US Federal …

Wireless EV charging. Less batteries, more dynamic charging Several years ago I predicted the automotive revolution would begin in 2010, the year I believed lithium would very cost-effectively replace NiMH batteries. I was wrong. Without major technological breakthroughs, unfortunately, lithium-ion technologies simply aren’t cost-effective according to a plethora of battery experts – unless dynamic charging were realistic. Fortunately, dynamic charging just became a…

Still too expensive and limited in range? EVs a minor niche through the next decade Ford will roll out 5 plug-in electric cars over the next five years in Europe, but the automaker doesn’t believe there will be a big consumer shift to electrics any time soon. “Frankly the technology needs to get better, with …

Next stop, displace the rare earths Rare earths still needed for many years Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) and Hokkaido University have developed a new electric motor that uses ferrite magnets, rather than magnets using neodymium and dysprosium – rare earths imported from China. While weaker, through a unique magnet placement, Japanese researchers have…

Not fully dead yet. BAS hybrid powertrain lives GM has been applying its BAS, or Belt Alternator Starter, mild hybrid powertrain to diesel vehicles in Europe according to research presented at the US Department of Energy’s 2010 Direction in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference in Detroit (DEER). Maurizio Cisternino, GM Powertrain Europe Advanced…

EVCA is bringing to market eco-friendly vehicles with an emphasis on performance and affordability and the latest in developed technology. The board of EVCA is pleased to announce that pursuant to a strong demand from the US Federal …

At Paris, conventional engines still going strong · At Paris, conventional engines still going strong · Summary Box: Green cars rev up for Paris Auto Show. PARIS (AP) — European car makers are looking to a bevy of fuel-efficient, … EU, Government and politics, Government business and finance, Government regulations ,

Toyota moving beyond Chinese dyprosium Toyota diversifies battery supply chains While the Chinese continue to claim that a rare earth metal ban has not been imposed against Japan, Toyota is taking no chances. Toyota has set up a new rare earth metal task force, as well as a new supply partnership with Australian Lynas …

Powered by the body. Composites the key to batteries and weight? Today, many are investigating the use of carbon fiber to lower vehicle weight, but the potential of carbon composites goes beyond just weight reductions. In fact, it could be the key to cost-effective hybrid and plug-in battery power. Led by Volvo, a European team has already reduced vehicle weight by 15 percent while …