12 April 2007
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Receives German Auto Environment Certificate
The ÖKO-TREND Institute for Environmental Research has awarded the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI its coveted “Auto Environment Certificate”. The institute praised the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI, saying it allowed customers to opt for a sporty car that nonetheless offered good environmental credentials.
Bank ATM Cards, ATM Risks and Fees
ATM card is a good way to get foreign currency at the same favorable exchange rates available with credit cards.
While ATM cards are safer than using cash, they not nearly as secure as using credit cards or traveler’s checks.
10 April 2007
ENV - Hydrogen Powered Bike
ENV - Hydrogen Powered Bike. The vehicle runs on a removable fuel cell, emits almost nothing, and will be street legal. Top speed, for now, is 50 mph. Production versions go on sale later this year
A Green Biodiesel Hummer
Jonathan Goodwin, a biodiesel conversion specialist has built a car that can run on ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel or natural gas-all fairly clean fuels. It gets the equivalent of 40 miles a gallon. And it's a Hummer.
09 April 2007
Ford Escape Hybrid Ad Featuring Kermit The Frog Honored By Lag Research At New York Auto Show
Ford Motor Company is once again giving other automakers a reason to be green with envy. The Ford Escape Hybrid ad featuring Kermit that debuted during the 2006 Super Bowl was recognized by IAG Research as the “Most Effective Automotive Ad—Non Luxury” during a ceremony at the opening of the New York Auto Show.
08 April 2007
Top 5 Fast But Fuel Efficient Cars
More speed doesn’t always mean more fuel. There’s a subset of sporty cars that balance ultimate performance with fuel-efficiency. Technological advancements developed also help make many of today’s performance cars faster and more efficient than ever.
07 April 2007
Japanese Mileage Maniac Drives 116mpg With His Prius
Toya, a 56-year-old manager for a tofumaker in central Japan, puts special tires on his Prius, tapes plastic and cardboard over the engine, and blocks the grill with foam rubber. He drives without shoes and hacks into his car's computer - all in the pursuit of maximum distance with minimum gasoline.
New York To Paris ‘Great Race’ To Be Renewed—But This Time, Bring Green Fuel
100th Anniversary of the “Great Race” of 1908 will be commemorated with Great Race 2008, New York To Paris. This time with Alternative Fuel Vehicles
06 April 2007
Eight Wheels Electric “Eliica” Japanese Car
Imagine a 21st century family sedan that can do 400 kph and doubles as an mobile conference room, while being powered by a 640 hp, pollution-free electric drive system. To illustrate the potential of the car the students created several videos.
05 April 2007
2007 NY Autoshow: Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Wins World Greenest Car Award
2007 NY Autoshow: Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Wins World Greenest Car Award. Mercedes-Benz is very excited that the E320 BLUETEC is the World Green Car of the Year. Distinguished as the cleanest diesel vehicle in the world, the E320 BLUETEC represents a combination of exceptional performance and comfort with grate fuel economy
2007 NY Autoshow Preview: All-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty
2007 NY Autoshow Preview: All-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty, posted by , The Jeep(R) Liberty has remained a leader in the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market since 2002. The popular mid-size SUV gives off-road enthusiasts and owners their own sense of personal freedom and capability that only defines the Jeep brand.
Traveler\'s Checks
Traveling overseas can be fun, exciting and expensive. But if you choose the right form of currency to take with you, you can receive the best bang for your travel budget.
02 April 2007
NY Autoshow Preview: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel
NY Autoshow Preview: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Jeep(R) brand unveiled today the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee that features an all-new 4.7-liter V-8 engine that delivers a 24 percent increase in horsepower, a 6 percent increase in torque and improved fuel economy compared with the engine it replaces.
01 April 2007
31 March 2007
THE AIRCAR IS REALITY
A French designer of engines for Formula One racing cars has turned his attention to creating an engine that runs on, and emits, only air! Just look at the video.
Market Launch of Biodiesel Flying Car in 2009
The PAL-V is highly fuel-efficient and powered by an environmentally certified car engine. It can run on petrol like a conventional car but can also run on biodiesel or bio-ethanol. It can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h both on land and in the air.
What can discourage you from applying for credit card?
Very good article for everything that can discourage you from applying for credit card.
30 March 2007
Boeing and His Partners Create the First Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Airplane
In an effort to develop environmentally progressive technologies for aerospace applications, Boeing researchers and industry partners in Europe plan to conduct experimental flight tests this year of a manned airplane powered only by a fuel cell batteries.
29 March 2007
Good news for Indians: The Air Car in India soon
Remember our story about a car that runs on air?If you do, than you already know the vehicle’s electrical system is revolutionary and is developed by French MDI.Tata Motors has signed an agreement with MDI of France to develop a car that runs on compressed air, thus making it economical to run and be almost almost totally pollution free.
The Connaught Type-D H : the world\'s first hybrid sports coupé
Connaught's hybrid Type-D beats mainstream manufacturers in the race to produce a high performance energy-efficient sports car. The stunning four seater will deliver 140mph, 0-60mph in 6.5s, 42mpg, while still complying with ultra-low emissions targets set for 2010.
Present Alternative Fuel Cars at 2008 NY AutoShow
Presenting todays (not concepts) alternative fuel cars which will be presenting on the 2008 New York Autoshow.
28 March 2007
Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicle Goes Green
Ford Motor Company announced its 2008 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor will be offered as a flexible fuel vehicle allowing it to operate on E85 ethanol or gasoline. Ford is the largest producer of police vehicles with more than 80 percent of the market.
Credit Cards With Gifts Of Virtual Currency Will Make Your Living
It is little wonder that banks and credit card companies will go all out to get us to complete their online credit card applications and to spend fabulous amounts with their credit card. Your creditors promise to generously praise your applying for credit card and using credit card right up to the maximum.
27 March 2007
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Have the Power to Change the World
Have you questioning yourself how hydrogen fuel cells work? If you have but don’t have the answer you can watch this very educational video.
26 March 2007
Kenworth Unveils T270 Class 6 Hybrid Truck
A new Class 6 hybrid-electric truck model, the Kenworth T270 at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
