18 May 2007
Formula One to Propose a Green Revolution
Formula one is hoping to become more eco-friendly by 2011 by limiting engine size, running cars on biofuel and restricting revs.
Max Mosley, the FIA president, has proposed a "green revolution" for 2011 which would transform formula one.
09 May 2007
Intelligent Cars are Fuel-Efficient as Hybrids
Hybrid vehicles such have an electric motor and a fossil-fuel engine, which are deployed at different stages of the driving cycle to deliver fuel economies. But, so-called "intelligent" cars fitted with sensors to predict traffic flows can deliver the same fuel efficiency as vaunted hybrid vehicles, according to a new study.
03 May 2007
Automatic 8-Speed Transmission for Better Fuel Economy
ZF has designed a new automatic 8-speed transmission which allows for additional fuel savings of approximately six percent compared with the already optimized automatic 6-speed transmission of the second generation.
21 April 2007
Earth-Friendly Prius Gets New, Friendly Option Prices
As Earth Month 2007 continues, Toyota is preparing to celebrate several anniversaries with a special savings bonus. At the New York International Auto Show, Toyota revealed new pricing with substantial savings on "ECO-nomic Savings" packages.
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