Category | Green Cars

Nissan TINO Hybrid: Fifty Percent Less, Fifty Percent More

Posted on 12 November 2008

Yes, Nissan has produced a vehicle that offers fifty percent less yet at the same time, fifty percent more.
Introducing the Nissan TINO Hybrid: achieving fifty percent less emissions and fifty percent greater fuel efficiency than its standard twin.
Using the NEO hybrid system and steel-belt-and-pulley continuously variable transmission (CVT), this compact five-seater is one of the [...]

The Venturi Eclectic

Posted on 12 November 2008

It just sounds like its name. Eclectic: insanely-innovative, radical and futuristic.
The Venturi Eclectic is a first of its kind: an electro-solar autonomous vehicle so-called because it uses solar, wind, and electricity as fuel. In result, it has low consumption and absolutely no emission in fact making the Toyota Prius, one of the leading electric-gasoline hybrid [...]

Go Green, Go Further with the Dodge Avenger FFV

Posted on 11 November 2008

Being the first mid-size vehicle by Dodge to offer all-wheel-drive capability combined with a sport-tuned suspension, performance steering and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Traction Control, the Dodge Avenger offers quality performance attitude.
The Dodge Avenger is also known for its impressive interior which makes it stand out among the competition. Graphic design elements are evident [...]

The Chevy Sequel Fuel Cell Vehicle

Posted on 11 November 2008

May 22, 2007: General Motors, one of the leading automakers in making environmentally friendly vehicles, has yet again made history in the pages of fuel cell technology.
GM’s Chevrolet Sequel became the very first electrically-driven fuel cell to achieve 300 miles in just one tank of hydrogen; and this was achieved in traffic on public roads.
This [...]

The GM HydroGen3 Minivan

Posted on 11 November 2008

General Motors is currently one of the leading automakers in pursuing a lineup of environmentally friendly vehicles. And it has yet again taken a new giant step towards this technology through the Hydrogen3 Minivan.
Used by FedEx as delivery vehicle for real world testing trial, this five-seater is designed based on the Opel Zafira MPV. It [...]

The Toyota Fine-T (Fine-X): A Fine Example of a Futuristic Eco-Friendly Vehicle

Posted on 11 November 2008

In 2006, the Toyota Fine-T made its debut in the U.S. at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. But, earlier in 2005, it made its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show and was known as Toyota Fine-X then. But either name, it is yet again a “fine” revolution in fuel cell [...]

The Pininfarina Sintesi: Communicating with the Traffic Technology of the Future

Posted on 11 November 2008

“Sintesi”, meaning synthesis – to connect, communicate or combine separate elements.
With the Pininfarina Sintesi, it is the future traffic technology we meant to communicate with.
This four-door, four-seat sports car is a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle having zero emissions, proving a strong environment statement, with a top speed of 115 mph and can scoot from 0 [...]

The Peugeot 207 Epure: Purely Eco-Friendly

Posted on 11 November 2008

Up until now, green is the only color representing our consideration to the environment. But the Peugeot 207 Epure has changed that.
Purely pearl white on the outside with white leather interior, the Epure is a hydrogen fuel car with an absolute zero emission — leaving behind air as clean and pure as its appearance, hence [...]

No Need to Think Twice with the Th!nk Nordic Hydrogen

Posted on 11 November 2008

The Th!nk Nordic Hydrogen, developed by Th!nk Nordic (an offshoot of Ford Motor Company), is a prototype hydrogen hybrid electric car.
While other companies have developed hydrogen hybrid vehicles that run mainly on hydrogen with electrical assist as needed, Th!nk reversed the situation. The car’s battery has a 90-mile range and can be recharged by plugging [...]

The Nissan X-Trail FCV

Posted on 10 November 2008

Nissan has finally plunged into the fuel cell technology through the X-Trail FCV developing its own fuel cell stack to power this SUV.
The 2003 model of the Nissan X-Trail FCV contained a polymer electrolyte type fuel cell stack manufactured by UTC Fuel Cells. The new model, on the other hand, contains Nissan’s newest fuel cell [...]