Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The ix-Metro is a hybrid-electric CUV for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80g/km. Hyundai will stage the world debut of the ix-Metro—a new hybrid-electric CUV concept for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80 g/km—at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. Tags: Engines Hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2010

It leverages Hyundai’s global Blue Drive strategy ( earlier post ), aligning R&D resources at its engineering centers in California, Michigan, Korea, India and Germany to develop more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. Forecasts show a 2009 model-year fuel economy rating of 30.1

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

The lithium-ion cells for the packs will initially be sourced from Korea through LG Chem. Focus Electric will have a targeted range of up to 100 miles per full charge with zero tailpipe emissions. All of the vehicles will be built off the company’s new global C-car platform. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2009

Joining GM’s sister Institutes of Automotive Research and Education within Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China and the University of Michigan in the United States, the Italian Institute contributes to a global advanced R&D and education network. Programs are also running in Japan, Korea, China and Germany. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

In their study, they used three different alternative powertrain/fuel models: less aggressive, moderately aggressive and very aggressive, applied across four developed economies (United States, Western Europe, Japan, and South Korea) and four developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). South Korea. United States.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This translates into fuel savings and emissions cuts of 5% during summer and up to 9% during winter. By tweaking the aerodynamics and refinements to the power train, CO 2 emissions in the i10 blue have been reduced to just 99 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2009

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) introduced its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. Based on GM’s global mini-vehicle architecture, the Matiz Creative took 27 months to develop, with an investment of KRW 295 billion (US$236 million). Tags: Fuel Efficiency. The new mini will go on sale from 1 September.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km. It is the fifth in a series of concept cars created by the Global Design Team in Namyang, Korea. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Hyundai Latest news.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

Both of Cruze’s new engines are part of Chevrolet’s global range of small-displacement engines designed with fuel efficiency in mind, including technology such as full variable valve timing that optimizes performance and fuel economy. It operates with very low frictional losses, helping enhance efficiency and lower emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

The achievements include shared platforms and powertrains, cooperation on advanced technologies, standardization of manufacturing methods, the expansion of the product line-ups and the extension of the global footprint of each partner. Tags: Vehicle Manufacturers. Combined vehicle sales have increased from 4.9

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Green Cars News

JULY 27, 2009

Announcing nearly £2 billion of investment (4 trillion Korean Won) in “green growth” the group has said it is aiming to become one of the world’s top four manufacturers of low emission vehicles by 2012 – the date it has slated for the introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles on the Korean market. Tags: Kia Green cars. billion (9.3

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Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2024

Ken Ramirez, Vice President of Global Commercial & Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Company, said, “The Port of California Green Truck Initiative is an important step forward in realizing Hyundai’s vision for a hydrogen society. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GE: The global stimulus bellwether FORTUNE 500 Current Issue Subscribe to Fortune (Fortune Magazine) -- Warren Buffett is famous for his rules of investing: When a management with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for bad economics, it is usually the reputation of the business that remains intact.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Lutz is a man given to hyperbole — called global warming "a crock of shit" — but in this case, hes right. South Korea did that and Australia is going to be doing that. We are facing a big problem with global warming. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Chinese automakers have signaled a desire to tackle the American market, in a manner similar to South Korea and Japan, for years. By contrast, Donald Trump has made combating Chinese imports a central aspect of his reelection campaign as China continues promoting itself as the next global purveyor of affordable automobiles.

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