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Are supercars going green?

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Another name that hasn’t grabbed quite the same headlines, but is yet another example of a green car push among supercar manufacturers is the Scorpion from Ronn Motors. The vehicle is said to produce hydrogen in real time. All of this is possible thanks to an exclusive hydrogen fuel injection system from Ronn Motors.

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Volvo fuel cell technology offers jobs boost

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The fuel cells will be charged with hydrogen gas, which is then converted into electricity, water and carbon dioxide (CO2) via a chemical reaction. Compared with normal diesel or petrol powered engines, fuel cells produce much less CO2 and no emissions at all of particulates and nitrogen oxides.

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An interview with Toyota

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Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. But what about hydrogen fuel cells?

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Lotus launches tri-fuel vehicle

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Green cars certainly don’t have to be slow and clunky if the latest offering from Lotus is anything to go by. The car manufacturer unveiled its new Tribid car at the Shanghai Motor Show, dubbed the Exige 270E. The use of methanol has been vital in the car’s development.

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Teams battle it out in Eco-marathon

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This event wasn’t about rewarding the fastest car - instead it was about rewarding the most fuel efficient with more than 200 teams from 29 countries competing to win the €1,000 top prize in this annual green car rally. The cars had to also complete the course in 51 minutes and each team got four attempts.

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Electric cars still ‘twenty years away’ say Mercedes

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All-electric cars with the range of modern day petrol or diesel-equipped engines are still 20 years away, says Mercedes-Benz research and development boss Thomas Weber. Electric cars for city driving are just around the corner and technology exists to run a car for up to 120 miles without a top up.

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Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Schneider, Ford of Europe

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Question: Can you tell explain Ford’s strategy for introducing greener cars? Answer: Ford’s broad general direction is less and less CO2 emissions, with the ultimate goal of zero emission vehicles. Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. The first stage is where we’re at right now.

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