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1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

Green Car Congress

Daimler has concluded customer field trials with eight pre-production Fuso Canter E-Cell electric trucks ( earlier post ) in Portugal. All eight vehicles travelled the roads of Portugal and were permanently monitored and analyzed during the one-year field trial. The Canter E-Cell trucks were equipped with platforms and box bodies.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

Green Cars News

Both engines include advanced features such as port deactivation which improves exhaust gas recirculation and leads to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability. The smaller of the units can power the car from 0-62mph in 15.5 seconds, with a top speed of 96mph.

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Nissan forms partnership in Seattle

Green Cars News

Nissan and the city of Seattle have joined forces with the belief that electric cars will offer one of the best solutions in the battle against carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In Seattle, power comes from the utility Seattle City Light, which is the first public utility in the world to be “net zero&# for greenhouse gas emissions.

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