http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/green http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/green http://www.worldcarfans.com/109100922329/honda-makes-breakthrough-with-carbon-nanotube-development A new development from Honda could lead to a revolution in energy use and vehicle construction. Details inside.]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:24:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109100922329/honda-makes-breakthrough-with-carbon-nanotube-development http://www.worldcarfans.com/109090421501/gordon-murray-reveals-t25-city-car-seating-layout Up to six interior layout configurations are possible with Gordon Murray's T.25 City Car. The driver still sits in the middle but can change how many others can be accommodated and with how much luggage.]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:13:48 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109090421501/gordon-murray-reveals-t25-city-car-seating-layout http://www.worldcarfans.com/209081321028/2010-bmw-7-series-activehybrid ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:32:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/209081321028/2010-bmw-7-series-activehybrid http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121008/gm-presents-those-simple-bare-necessities-concepts The Simple Bare Necessities Concept cars have been presented by General Motors. They provide a good glimpse of where the General may be headed as far as future mobility is concerned.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:02:21 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121008/gm-presents-those-simple-bare-necessities-concepts http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121002/gm-confirms-chevy-volt-to-get-230-mpg The EPA has released initial city driving economy figures for the Chevrolet Volt. The 230mpg achieved will, if sustained through real life, change the frugality game in the world of cars.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:07:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121002/gm-confirms-chevy-volt-to-get-230-mpg http://www.worldcarfans.com/109080720943/bmw-concept-vision-z-rendered A couple of days after being caught under wraps, automotive artist Jon Sibal has quickly conjured up a rendering of the BMW Vision Z Concept car. It is a rushed job so be kind.]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:44:36 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109080720943/bmw-concept-vision-z-rendered http://www.worldcarfans.com/109073020794/audi-to-unveil-r8-eperformance-electric-vehicle-concept-in-frankfurt Will Audi reveal an electric-powered R8 at the Frankfurt Motor Show? That is the word doing the rounds. Said to be called the R8 ePerformance, the car will also look different from its gas-powered siblings.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:01:13 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109073020794/audi-to-unveil-r8-eperformance-electric-vehicle-concept-in-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/109073020790/bmw-announce-new-green-sports-car-concept-for-frankfurt BMW will be unveiling a new type of sports car concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Said to be "green" all around, the car will feature some technologies that BMW will use in other future cars.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:01:13 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109073020790/bmw-announce-new-green-sports-car-concept-for-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/109062320082/nissan-to-unveil-global-electric-vehicle-on-august-2nd The car will be propelled by an advanced lithium-ion battery that offers twice the power of a traditional "li-lo" battery.]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:00:32 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109062320082/nissan-to-unveil-global-electric-vehicle-on-august-2nd http://www.worldcarfans.com/109050619164/chocolate-fueled-f3-race-car-capable-of-145mph Running on chocolate waste and vegetable oils, the WorldFirst F3 race car makes use of other vegetation for parts.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 17:48:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109050619164/chocolate-fueled-f3-race-car-capable-of-145mph http://www.worldcarfans.com/109042819030/mercedes-f-cell-roadster-on-the-historic-route-of-bertha-benz If you didn't read the press release clearly, you would think the F-Cell Roadster drove the entire Bertha Benz route. And you'd be wrong.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:06:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109042819030/mercedes-f-cell-roadster-on-the-historic-route-of-bertha-benz http://www.worldcarfans.com/109033118305/kia-unveils-dramatic-wind-assisted-aero-soul Kia is unveiling a new wind-assist system, set to debut on a new concept called the Kia Aero-Soul. We have pics and details inside.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:02:45 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109033118305/kia-unveils-dramatic-wind-assisted-aero-soul http://www.worldcarfans.com/109032518143/hyundai-blue-will-concept-revealed-ahead-of-seoul-debut Hyundai is releasing information and renderings about their new concept car. The Hyundai Blue-Will parallel hybrid will take a bow next month at the Seoul Motor Show.]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:26:17 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109032518143/hyundai-blue-will-concept-revealed-ahead-of-seoul-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031817966/lotus-exige-ev-project-commissioned-by-uks-ecotricity British wind energy firm Ecotricity is behind the development of an all-electric Lotus Exige concept. Once completed, the car should go 0-60mph in four seconds, have a top speed of over 140mph, and take a full charge in just a few hours.]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:44:07 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031817966/lotus-exige-ev-project-commissioned-by-uks-ecotricity http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031317863/bmw-z10-ed-sketch-surfaces--r8-fighter-on-the-horizon A new design sketch of BMW's upcoming Z10 ED green supercar has been released, meaning that an official unveiling could be set for later this year.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:19:19 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031317863/bmw-z10-ed-sketch-surfaces--r8-fighter-on-the-horizon http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031217830/next-generation-bentley-continental-speculations-emerge New details have emerged regarding Bentley's next generation of the highly successful Continental family that includes the GT, GTC, and Flying Spur.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:30:46 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031217830/next-generation-bentley-continental-speculations-emerge http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031217833/ford-to-unveil-trifuel-capable-mondeo Ford has announced plans to introduce a new tri-fuel version of the Mondeo at this month's Leipzig Motor Show in Germany. Available in sedan, hatchback, and wagon form, the new Mondeo is capable of running on gasoline, bio-ethanol, and LPG.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:46 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031217833/ford-to-unveil-trifuel-capable-mondeo http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031017787/bmws-next-generation-efficientdynamics-being-developed-with-nasa BMW is partnering with NASA in developing the next generation EfficientDynamics packages. The technologies should be on series production cars within the next 5 years.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109031017787/bmws-next-generation-efficientdynamics-being-developed-with-nasa http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030917714/mitsubishi-to-unveil-plug-in-hybrid-crossover-in-tokyo Mitsubishi Motors will launch a plug-in hybrid crossover at this year's Tokyo auto show in a vehicle that is slightly smaller than an Outlander and which is said to rival Nissan's Qashqai.]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030917714/mitsubishi-to-unveil-plug-in-hybrid-crossover-in-tokyo http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030517645/geneva-2009-edag-light-car-concept-in-the-flesh-on-video Engineering firm and concept car builder EDAG has officially unveiled their brand new Light Car concept at the Geneva Motor Show.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:52:33 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030517645/geneva-2009-edag-light-car-concept-in-the-flesh-on-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030417618/vw-world-premieres-five-bluemotion-models-in-geneva Volkswagen announced expansions to its diesel and natural gas vehicle fleet at Geneva, including the Polo BlueMotion Concept.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030417618/vw-world-premieres-five-bluemotion-models-in-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030317533/geneva-2009-volkswagen-polo-bluemotion-concept-car Volkswagen has announced plans to use the Geneva Motor Show to introduce the Polo BlueMotion concept car which strongly hints at what we can expect when the company releases their most fuel efficient Polo of all of time in 2010.]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:35:33 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030317533/geneva-2009-volkswagen-polo-bluemotion-concept-car http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030217515/skoda-octavia-greenline-in-geneva Skoda will use the Geneva Motor Show to complete their GreenLine series of eco-efficient models by introducing the new Octavia GreenLine.]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:20:26 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030217515/skoda-octavia-greenline-in-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030317519/magna-steyr-mila-ev-concept-details-and-photos-released Debuting in Geneva, this is Magna Steyr's 'flat-packed' alternative drive platform for manufacturers seeking the all-important 'green' vehicle onto forecourts asap. Five-doors and available specifiable in at least four drivetrain technologies.]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:30:26 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109030317519/magna-steyr-mila-ev-concept-details-and-photos-released http://www.worldcarfans.com/109022417325/volvo-extends-drive-range-to-v70-s80-xc60-and-xc70 Volvo proudly continues their fuel efficient range with the introduction of the V70, S80, XC60, and XC70 DRIVe. Believe it or not: better fuel economy, lower emissions, and good power figures for the SUVs.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:57:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109022417325/volvo-extends-drive-range-to-v70-s80-xc60-and-xc70 http://www.worldcarfans.com/109022317285/passat-lingyu-fuel-cell-vehicles-arrive-in-the-us Volkswagen is bringing 16 hydrogen powered Passat models to test as a potential fleet vehicle.]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:06:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109022317285/passat-lingyu-fuel-cell-vehicles-arrive-in-the-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/109021917214/ford-receives-55-million-in-tax-credits-for-ev-battery-development Ford will get $55 million from the State of Michigan to continue development of battery technologies to be used in electric vehicles.]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:01:12 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109021917214/ford-receives-55-million-in-tax-credits-for-ev-battery-development http://www.worldcarfans.com/109021817179/chrysler-viability-plan-also-mentions-new-charger-durango-and-hybrid-ram-in-2010 Chrysler has also unveiled their plans for Dodge, which include the release of three new models, and the possible resurrection of the Durango.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:51:49 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109021817179/chrysler-viability-plan-also-mentions-new-charger-durango-and-hybrid-ram-in-2010 http://www.worldcarfans.com/109020316709/vw-announces-pricing-for-passat-bluemotion-bluetdi-and-tsi-ecofuel-range Fresh off announcing plans for the Touareg Hybrid, Volkswagen was quick to follow up with official specifications regarding their new range of BlueMotion Passats and the new natural gas powered Passat TSI EcoFuel.]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:41:51 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109020316709/vw-announces-pricing-for-passat-bluemotion-bluetdi-and-tsi-ecofuel-range http://www.worldcarfans.com/109020216704/plugin-toyota-prius-hitting-65mpg-in-early-tests Toyota's newest Prius already gets an astounding 50 mpg but according reports the upcoming plug-in version is averaging upwards of 65 mpg in early testing.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:24:25 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109020216704/plugin-toyota-prius-hitting-65mpg-in-early-tests