article thumbnail

Volkswagen furthers commitment to China

Green Cars News

With the Chinese automobile market continuing to expand at a rapid rate Volkswagen has decided to expand its investment programme for the country by a further €1.6billion. Tags: Green cars Latest news Volkswagen China automobile industry FAW-Volkswagen Shanghai Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf GTI VW VW China.

China 42
article thumbnail

Green Cars News - Untitled Article

Green Cars News

The electric saloon car from Coda meanwhile, is also stepping forward. It will be fully built and tested on a large scale assembly line operated by Coda’s manufacturing and assembly partner HaFei Automobile Industry Group Co Ltd.

article thumbnail

European carmakers welcome CARS21 recommendations

Green Cars News

A new CARS21 report has outlined methods to strengthen the automobile industry across Europe with a firm emphasis on establishing a streamlined regulatory framework and reducing fuel consumption and emissions (see CARS21 report). President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Sergio [.].

article thumbnail

Could Japan put the noise back in hybrid cars?

Green Cars News

With blind people depending on sounds when they walk, the lack of engine noise from hybrid cars when running at a low speed, and on an electric motor, could cause disaster. Now there will be a Government review into whether the manufacturers should add a noise-making device to the vehicles according to an official.

Japan 36
article thumbnail

Coda Automotive takes another step forward

Green Cars News

The electric saloon car from Coda meanwhile, is also stepping forward. It will be fully built and tested on a large scale assembly line operated by Coda’s manufacturing and assembly partner HaFei Automobile Industry Group Co Ltd.

article thumbnail

Frankfurt Motor Show goes green. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With several of the world’s top motor shows having been cancelled due to the global economic crisis, Frankfurt has become the showcase for the hottest new concept vehicles from the world’s leading car manufacturers. However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme.

Green 36
article thumbnail

Japanese carmakers still ‘most sustainable’

Green Cars News

A focus on tailpipe CO2 emissions has distracted away from the impact of car production, suggests Professor Frank Figge who co-authored the ‘Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing’ study. There is a mixed picture among European manufacturers.

Sodium 36