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Preview before Frankfurt: More details about Toyota`s new lithium-ion Plug-in Prius

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New Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept reinforces Toyota`s progress towards the ultimate eco-car
Lithium-ion battery technology allows for compact packaging and quick recharging
Rechargeable from domestic power supply or public charging point in around an hour-and-a-half
Extended EV (electric) driving mode of up to 12.5 miles at speeds up to 62mph
Over longer distances, Prius Plug-in switches to conventional petrol-electric full hybrid operation
CO2 emissions cut to less than 60g/km
Toyota to launch global lease programme to evaluate Prius Plug-in in ... >> Read more

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Ilmor plan future developments for 5-stroke engine

With its first prototype Five-Stroke having achieved an impressive fuel consumption figure of 226g/kWh, engine designer and manufacturer Ilmor Engineering is planning a second phase developm ... >> Read more

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Published on plug-in, hybrid, buick, gm, cuv, lg-chem, volt,

Buick Crossover with Plug-in Hybrid Technology from GM

Five-passenger crossover arrives in 2010 with family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gas engines
Plug-in hybrid model debuts in 2011
Expected to be first commercially available plu ... >> Read more

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BMW Spy Shots: the green sports car concept transported to Frankfurt

The German manufacurer BMW will reveal it`s green sports car concept on the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show and here are the very first spy shots presented by the good guys from bimmerpost.com. The ... >> Read more

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In 2015 BMW may surprise us with ‘Triumph’ - an all-electric unit

The Mini E Coopers 500 electric gets worldwide testing by BMW. AutoCar said the prototypes are preparing us for a Triumph all-electric or... maybe a Wolseley. In a reviving rush the Wolseley ... >> Read more

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Zero DS, The World`s Most Versatile Elevtric Motorcycle Launched by Zero Motorcycles

The Zero DS is Designed to Handle Any Surface, Dirt or Street
Zero Motorcycles today introduced the Zero DS, a fully electric dual sport motorcycle that can be ridden anywhere from the c ... >> Read more

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Published on bmw, m1, hommage, m1-hommage, green, sportcars, frankfurt, hybrid,

BMW Will Add New Green Sports Car Concept At Frankfurt

BMW and motor sports: These two things have a long-standing tradition and simply belong together. Be it in motorcycle, touring car, sports car, rally or Formula One and Formula Two racing, BMW has amassed successes around the globe.
Promoting talent has always been a priority for us. In 1991, Formula sports saw the beginning of a joint talent promotion campaign by BMW and ADAC. Formula One drivers like Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg, Timo Glock, Adrian Sutil, Ralf Schumacher and Christian Klien learned the basics of Formula racing from this program.

BMW is clearly the most successf... >> Read more

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Giant Leaps, Small Steps Further Ford`S Global Strategy

EcoBoost™ technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions; the first 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines are debuting on 2010 ... >> Read more

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Published on auris, uk, hybrid, concept, green, 1.4vvt-i, c-segment, european,

Toyota to manufacture full hybrid Auris in the United Kingdom

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) today announced plans to manufacture a full hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, at its UK-based facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Production of Toyot ... >> Read more

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New ECOFLEX Zafira Gets Green Light With New Engine

Using a new-to-range 1.7-litre advanced diesel engine emitting combined emissions of just 139g/km, Vauxhall`s latest addition to the Zafira line-up has all the right credentials to becom ... >> Read more

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