http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/alternative-fuel http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/alternative-fuel http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739916/ferrari-ff-with-bio-ethanol-e85-conversion-produces-875bhp For less than EUR 1500 Norwegian firm Customized.no offers a bio-ethanol E85 conversion that can transform your 651 bhp (485 kW / 660 PS) V12 powered all-wheel drive Ferrari supercar into a bona fide 875 bhp (652 kW / 887 PS) hyper car.]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:48:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739916/ferrari-ff-with-bio-ethanol-e85-conversion-produces-875bhp http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121238958/bmw--gm-to-team-up-on-fuel-cell-development---report BMW recently signed a deal to collaborate with Toyota on eco-friendly technologies, but a new report is indicating the Bavarian automaker is also planning to team up with General Motors.]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:04:18 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121238958/bmw--gm-to-team-up-on-fuel-cell-development---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092136771/us-company-building-supercar-that-runs-on-liquid-natural Maxximus Prodigy will cost around $1 million and have a 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint time of 2.1 seconds.]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:33:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092136771/us-company-building-supercar-that-runs-on-liquid-natural http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072635249/opel-planning-a-fuel-cell-flagship In a recent interview, Klaus Franz said the upcoming Opel flagship should be a technological spearhead with hybrid and/or fuel-cell technology.]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072635249/opel-planning-a-fuel-cell-flagship http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070834791/prius-sales-to-beat-2010 Despite diminished volumes from an earthquake earlier this year, Toyota anticipates better Prius sales figures vs. 2010. The full story inside.]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070834791/prius-sales-to-beat-2010 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062934577/opel-fuel-cell-vehicle-confirmed-for-2015 EVs and hybrids might be all the rage, but Opel has quietly announced plans to launch a fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) in 2015.]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062934577/opel-fuel-cell-vehicle-confirmed-for-2015 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061334125/greengt-lmph2-revealed---set-to-race-at-24-hours-of-le Hydrogen-powered electric racer set to take part in an experimental race class at next year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061334125/greengt-lmph2-revealed---set-to-race-at-24-hours-of-le http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052333576/audi-q5-hybrid-fuel-cell-technical-study-revealed-at-michelin Audi developing a hybrid fuel cell drivetrain on a Q5-based prototype that combines a hydrogen-powered car with a hybrid set up that includes a 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery. ]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052333576/audi-q5-hybrid-fuel-cell-technical-study-revealed-at-michelin http://www.worldcarfans.com/111051333366/mercedes-benz-b-class-f-cell-crashes-in-kazakhstan Hydrogen-powered vehicle has an accident as it attempts a world drive to prove its road-going mettle.]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 21:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111051333366/mercedes-benz-b-class-f-cell-crashes-in-kazakhstan http://www.worldcarfans.com/111051333371/audi-a3-tcng-e-gas-project-announced---methane-powered Audi is making up for lost time by aiming to be a leader in renewable energy. As such, they have announced plans to build a new plant that will produce synthetic natural gas.]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111051333371/audi-a3-tcng-e-gas-project-announced---methane-powered http://www.worldcarfans.com/111041932736/volkswagen-e-scooter-shown-off-in-shanghai Envisioned as a personal mobility device for megacities, the E-Scooter concept can travel up to 40 km (25 miles) on a single charge.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111041932736/volkswagen-e-scooter-shown-off-in-shanghai http://www.worldcarfans.com/111041231351/executive-fallout-over-renault-spying-allegations Three investigators were fired, COO Patrick Pelata resigned, and six other executives relegated after false spying accusations within Renault's EV program. Details inside.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:45:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111041231351/executive-fallout-over-renault-spying-allegations http://www.worldcarfans.com/111041231369/lexus-lf-gh-images-dropped-ahead-of-new-york-show-video We have new details and images of the upcoming Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept. The story inside.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:24:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111041231369/lexus-lf-gh-images-dropped-ahead-of-new-york-show-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111033131217/hyundais-blue2-fuel-cell-concept Hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric sedan comes with 90 kW (122 PS / 121 bhp) and a fuel-economy of 34.9 km/liter. ]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:24:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111033131217/hyundais-blue2-fuel-cell-concept http://www.worldcarfans.com/111031831119/mercedes-hints-at-c-and-e-class-fuel-cell-vehicles Mercedes has announced plans to build a new fuel-cell production facility in Burnaby, Canada. It could eventually produce fuel-cells for the C-Class and E-Class.]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111031831119/mercedes-hints-at-c-and-e-class-fuel-cell-vehicles http://www.worldcarfans.com/111030230959/ied-abarth-scorpion-ev-presented-in-geneva-video Design institute IED brought out three masters thesis projects for the Geneva Motor Show, led by the Abarth scorpION all-electric sports car. Details, pics and video inside.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111030230959/ied-abarth-scorpion-ev-presented-in-geneva-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111022530855/smart-forspeed-concept-checks-into-geneva Find out the full details on the Smart Forspeed all-electric roadster concept, inside.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111022530855/smart-forspeed-concept-checks-into-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/211030130945/nissan-esflow-concept In this set of 33 photos featuring the Nissan ESFLOW concept car, we get a full look at the sports car all-electric.]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:02:31 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/211030130945/nissan-esflow-concept http://www.worldcarfans.com/111030130943/nissan-esflow-concept-electrifies-geneva Check out the latest pics and details of the new Nissan electric sports car concept, the ESFLOW, inside.]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111030130943/nissan-esflow-concept-electrifies-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/111022430827/cng-powered-mercedes-sl-600-by-speedriven-packs-800-hp Texas engineer teams up with Chicago-based tuner Speedriven to make this 2007 SL 600 the fastest CNG-powered car around.]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111022430827/cng-powered-mercedes-sl-600-by-speedriven-packs-800-hp http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011130406/byd-s6dm-plugs-into-detroit BYD has lifted the lid off their new hybrid SUV. The BYD S6DM could go on sale in the US within a couple of years. Get the details inside.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011130406/byd-s6dm-plugs-into-detroit http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011130407/g-power-bmw-m5-hurricane-gs---the-worlds-fastest-lpg-vehicle G-Power has unveiled the new Hurricane GS, which features an LPG conversion, two ASA superchargers, a water-cooled intercooler, and a remapped ECU.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011130407/g-power-bmw-m5-hurricane-gs---the-worlds-fastest-lpg-vehicle http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011130405/byd-e6-to-hit-us-market-in-2012 BYD will begin selling cars in the first quarter of 2012, starting with their new e6 all-electric MPV. Live pics of the car from Detroit, and details, inside.]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111011130405/byd-e6-to-hit-us-market-in-2012 http://www.worldcarfans.com/110122230143/hyundai-tucson-ix-hydrogen-fuel-cell-ev-mass-production Destined for mass production in 2015, the Tucson ix FCEV features a 100-kilowatt fuel cell system that is feed by two hydrogen storage tanks.]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110122230143/hyundai-tucson-ix-hydrogen-fuel-cell-ev-mass-production http://www.worldcarfans.com/210093028710/jaguar-c-x75-concept ]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:22:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/210093028710/jaguar-c-x75-concept http://www.worldcarfans.com/110092928700/jaguar-c-x75-supercar-concept-revealed-in-paris The very cool Jaguar C-X75 supercar concept is crazy quick, sprinting to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds thanks to four powerful electric motors. But this is no EV. Find out more inside.]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110092928700/jaguar-c-x75-supercar-concept-revealed-in-paris http://www.worldcarfans.com/110071627408/2012-ford-ranger-spied-hot-weather-testing Next Ford Ranger will be built on a global platform and offered in markets all over the world. Base power plant will be a 1.6 liter EcoBoost engine with 175 bhp (129 kW) and 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) of torque. ]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110071627408/2012-ford-ranger-spied-hot-weather-testing http://www.worldcarfans.com/110071427368/2011-land-rover-freelander--lr2-facelift-leaked-brochure Taken from an Italian brochure, the pictures reveal the freshened model will receive a modified front bumper, a Range Rover-inspired grille, and restyled taillights. ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110071427368/2011-land-rover-freelander--lr2-facelift-leaked-brochure http://www.worldcarfans.com/110062326969/switzer-performance-builds-900-hp-ethanol-gtr Check this out: another Switzer upgrade on the GT-R, bringing the car up to a massive 900 hp. The story inside.]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110062326969/switzer-performance-builds-900-hp-ethanol-gtr http://www.worldcarfans.com/110060826712/hydrogen-powered-london-taxi-ready-for-launch-in-2012 A new zero-emissions taxi keeps a familiar shape, and could hit the road before the next Olympics. Details inside.]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110060826712/hydrogen-powered-london-taxi-ready-for-launch-in-2012