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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revises GR010 HYBRID for 2023 season

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The highlight of the season, the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, takes place on 10-11 June, prior to the final three races at Monza (9 July), Fuji Speedway (10 September) and Bahrain (4 November).

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Cavotec to Supply PCAir and Other Ground Support Systems to Bahrain International Airport in 30M Deal

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, as represented by the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), has selected Cavotec to supply and integrate a range of environmentally friendly ground service equipment for remote aircraft aprons at Bahrain International Airport, in a deal worth approximately €30 million (US$45 million).

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Bahrain Supplies International Pollution

First prototype carbon fiber chassis delivered from new £50M McLaren Automotive innovation and manufacturing center

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2019

The MCTC was opened in Yorkshire last year by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge alongside HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, as part of McLaren’s ambitious plans to increase the rate of innovation of its lightweight carbon fiber chassis that are at the heart of all its cars.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Bahrain Gasoline

China-based GAC to debut new SUV, hybrid crossover and EV at Detroit show; planning NA market entry in 2018

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2017

In addition to the major new vehicle launch at the NAIAS, GAC Motor is also planning to release its vehicles in the North American market in 2018 after the market survey, obtaining certification and regulation and communicating with potential dealers.

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SUV China Bahrain Hybrid

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing introduces GR010 hybrid hypercar for WEC

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2021

The first World Championship endurance race in Monza since 1992 takes place on 18 July before trips to Fuji Speedway (26 September) and Bahrain (20 November), all of which are six-hour contests.

Toyota

Toyota Hybrid Motor Motors

Toyota Hybrid wins Six Hours of Sao Paulo

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Toyota Racing’s next action comes at the Bahrain International Circuit for the Six Hours of Bahrain. That pioneering supercapacitor technology has been extensively developed, reducing weight and increasing power, leading to the powertrain in the TS030 HYBRID.

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Toyota Hybrid Bahrain 2006

Porsche entering third 919 Hybrid in 2015 Le Mans

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

To date we have achieved five podium places, three pole positions and two record laps, in Shanghai and Bahrain. In 2014 we have been competitive immediately with the most complex and innovative race car Porsche has built so far. These are outstanding results.

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Porsche Hybrid 2015 Bahrain

Borgward expanding to the Middle East; westwards from China

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2017

Borgward will systematically continue to globalize its activities by entering the markets of Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Iran. In accordance with this roadmap, the company will expand westwards from China before entering the European market.

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United Arab Emirates China SUV Iran

Ford India sales up 71% in first 5 months of 2011

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

Based on continued high demand, the company began exporting the Figo to Bahrain and Kenya this month. In May, Ford India sold more than 9,000 wholesale units—7,046 domestically, and more than 2,000 exported. Ford Figo remains in high demand in South Africa, where it was a runner up for South African Car of the Year.

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Ford India 2011 South Africa

Baker Institute: End of the ‘Big Oil giveaway’ is underway in the Persian Gulf

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

In recent years, all six Gulf monarchies—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain—have begun to challenge the notion that citizens are entitled to cheap energy.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

The country with the highest percentage of traffic pollution-attributable childhood asthma incidence was South Korea (31%), followed Kuwait (30%), Qatar (30%), United Arab Emirates (30%), and Bahrain (26%). The UK ranked 24 th out of 194 countries, the US 25 th , China 19 th , and India 58 th.

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Pollution United Arab Emirates South Korea Emissions

Aston Martin Racing partnering with Hanergy Global Solar to explore solar cells to power AC in FIA WEC GT racers

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2014

High temperatures in the race car can have extremely negative affects on drivers and, with the WEC travelling to hot destinations such Austin and Bahrain, it is a concern for all of the teams. F) or 12 degrees above ambient temperature. It’s a bit of a balancing game at the moment.

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Aston Martin Solar Power Powered

Neste Oil to Postpone Gasoline Project at Porvoo, Concentrate Resources on NExBTL

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2009

The decision reflects the current weaker demand for petroleum products, and will enable the company to concentrate resources on strategic growth projects, which are focused on building NExBTL renewable diesel capacity in Singapore and Rotterdam and a base oil plant in Bahrain. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline Oil Bahrain Finland

New Toyota TS040 HYBRIDs take 1st and 2nd at Six Hours of Silverstone in UK; new Porsche 919 Hybrid takes 3rd

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

That confirmed TOYOTA Racing’s sixth win from 15 WEC races, its second consecutive victory following its triumph in the 2013 season finale in Bahrain. The safety car was deployed with 40 minutes left before the race was ended early, with further running impossible in the wet conditions.

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Porsche Toyota Hybrid Lithium Ion

Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2012

Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt.

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Fisker Karma 2012 2007

Students give green cars a head start

Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2009

This year’s Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix took on a green theme as engineering students from the University of Bahrain displayed their eco-friendly cars at the event. Tags: Green cars Latest news Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix solar cars solar powered cars Team Solar Falcon World Solar Challenge.

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Green Cars Cars Green Bahrain

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revises GR010 HYBRID for 2023 season

Cavotec to Supply PCAir and Other Ground Support Systems to Bahrain International Airport in 30M Deal

First prototype carbon fiber chassis delivered from new £50M McLaren Automotive innovation and manufacturing center

China-based GAC to debut new SUV, hybrid crossover and EV at Detroit show; planning NA market entry in 2018

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing introduces GR010 hybrid hypercar for WEC

Toyota Hybrid wins Six Hours of Sao Paulo

Porsche entering third 919 Hybrid in 2015 Le Mans

Borgward expanding to the Middle East; westwards from China

Ford India sales up 71% in first 5 months of 2011

Baker Institute: End of the ‘Big Oil giveaway’ is underway in the Persian Gulf

Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

Aston Martin Racing partnering with Hanergy Global Solar to explore solar cells to power AC in FIA WEC GT racers

Neste Oil to Postpone Gasoline Project at Porvoo, Concentrate Resources on NExBTL

New Toyota TS040 HYBRIDs take 1st and 2nd at Six Hours of Silverstone in UK; new Porsche 919 Hybrid takes 3rd

Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

Students give green cars a head start

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