Posted on 08 December 2008
Accountability & Sensuality.
Designing for the perfect blend of responsibility and beauty, without compromise.
These initiatives better our world and improve mankind, all while preserving the sensual experience of driving a Fisker Karma.
Dear Fisker Automotive Customer, [...]
Posted on 14 November 2008
Who says only four-wheelers can take the lead in the green vehicle technology?
Established in 1996, eCycle produces a line of advanced brushless motors and generators, which have a wide range of applications in commercial, industrial, and consumer markets worldwide, particularly for mobile applications. Now, it is introducing its new hybrid motorcycles.
Using an 8kW permanent magnetic [...]
Posted on 14 November 2008
The 2008 Toyota Prius was given a very good reception during its release — rating one of the top green cars. The only challenge for the 2009 model is whether it can surpass its predecessor.
But that would barely be a question since Toyota is on a mission for the 2009 Prius to: drive the economy [...]
Posted on 14 November 2008
Although not rated as a supercar like the Lamborghini or Maserati, the Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept Car will be priced ranging from $30,000 and above. Designed by Calty Design Research in Newport Beach, California, (who took an entire year of drafts to come up with the aggressive eco design), the FT-HS comes with a [...]
Posted on 14 November 2008
During the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda created a milestone by creating the first and only rotary hybrid car in the world.
The Mazda RX-8 Renesis has an electronically-controlled direct-injection rotary engine with a high-pressure hydrogen fuel tank. It also runs on gasoline as well – this is what we mean by a rotary hybrid car.
According [...]
Posted on 13 November 2008
Who says hydrogen fuel cell cars are slow?
Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 recently broke the land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats at a speed of 207 miles per hour (333 km/h). According to Ford, the Fusion is the world’s first and only fuel cell technology production based race car.
The result of a partnership between [...]
Posted on 13 November 2008
The Lexus RX400h Hybrid SUV is said to be the Toyota Highlander’s ‘fraternal twin’. It has everything the Highlander is popular about. The only thing is that: it is MORE luxurious.
The ‘400’ in the RX400h means it performs like a 4-liter engine, with acceleration from 0 – 60 in just 7.3 seconds just like the [...]
Posted on 13 November 2008
The sleek and unique outer design might deceive you. But the Hyundai Portico Concept Crossover can easily seat six easily as both front and rear doors swing open from opposite ends with pillar-less design, allowing the most possible space in which to enter and exit the vehicle. All of the rear seats can slide back [...]
Posted on 13 November 2008
“Hybrids have always been seen as niche products, and hybrid car design has mostly been based around practicality and versatility”, says Environment Manager at Honda (UK) John Kingston, “The CR-Z Concept looks stunning, and shows that green cars can be sexy and exciting – but also minimize environmental impact."
Introduced as a concept vehicle as a [...]
Posted on 13 November 2008
In the late 1800’s, Henry Ford revolutionized modern transportation. About a century later, ‘Fordism’ took, yet again, another step up with its new aim: going green.
Although to the hybrid car market late, they nonetheless are demonstrating their eagerness to go green. “Ford is releasing more new clean air vehicles than any other automaker. More Low [...]