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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

Green Car Congress

Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir engine ( earlier post ) was named the International Engine of the Year 2011. The other winners in this year’s International Engine of the Year awards were: Best Performance Engine. Click to enlarge. The performance of the two-cylinder is not only equivalent to a 1.4-liter 1-Liter to 1.4-Liter.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new pickup truck—the first from a premium manufacturer—the X-Class. At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. In short, the X-Class is the Mercedes among pickups.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

South Africa, the European Union and the U.S. Open networks mean that property owners can select from more vendors, more drivers can use the charging stations and system maintenance and updates are easier to implement over time. For a large-scale transition into EV usage, open software networks are the way to go.