http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/green http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/green http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120838876/bridgestone-non-pneumatic-airless-tire-concept-announced ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120838876/bridgestone-non-pneumatic-airless-tire-concept-announced http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091536620/toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-bows-in-frankfurt Toyota has officially unveiled the 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid. It averages 2.1 L/100km (112 mpg US / 134.5 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 49 g/km.]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091536620/toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-bows-in-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081635752/hyundai-i20-blue-launched Designed to be one of the most economical cars in its class, the i20 Blue features a 1.4-liter CRDi engine with 89 hp (66 kW / 90 PS) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:26:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081635752/hyundai-i20-blue-launched http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081635746/smart-introduces-the-2012-fortwo-electric-drive-and-2012 Smart bringing a zero-emissions mobility package to Frankfurt with the Smart ForTwo EV and its accompanying ebike. ]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:08:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081635746/smart-introduces-the-2012-fortwo-electric-drive-and-2012 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/111062834546/greenpeace-protests-volkswagen-with-parody-ad-video To protest Volkswagen's decision to oppose CO2 reductions, Greenpeace has launched a campaign which parodies the automaker's critically-acclaimed Super Bowl ad for the 2012 Passat (US-spec).]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:04:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062834546/greenpeace-protests-volkswagen-with-parody-ad-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062834540/bmw-x1-sdrive20d-efficientdynamics-edition-announced Designed to appeal to eco-minded motorists, the X1 EDE has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 163 PS (120 kW / 161 hp) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:11:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062834540/bmw-x1-sdrive20d-efficientdynamics-edition-announced http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062234377/mercedes-fcv-coming-in-2014 Citing the success of the F-Cell World Drive, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has announced plans to launch a production fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) in 2014.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:02:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062234377/mercedes-fcv-coming-in-2014 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062034315/audi-a1-16-tdi-becomes-more-efficient-for-uk-market Boasting an optimized ECU and fuel system, the model has CO2 emissions of 99 g/km and a combined fuel economy rating of 74.3 mpg.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:38:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062034315/audi-a1-16-tdi-becomes-more-efficient-for-uk-market 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/111050933217/toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-technology-will-be-standard Toyota aims to meet the competition and offer a plug-in Prius hybrid with an electric-power range of 60 km (37 miles). ]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050933217/toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-technology-will-be-standard 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/111012830569/vw-will-take-xl1-to-production-for-a-limited-run-video Super-efficient XL1 will be taken to production by 2013 and sold in Europe, the United States and China. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111012830569/vw-will-take-xl1-to-production-for-a-limited-run-video 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/110122230145/chevrolet-sail-ev-concept-unveiled-in-china Chevrolet has quietly introduced the Sail EV concept at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. It features Volt-inspired styling and a 65 kW (87 hp / 88 PS) electric motor.]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110122230145/chevrolet-sail-ev-concept-unveiled-in-china http://www.worldcarfans.com/110121330015/france-wants-f1-to-carbon-offset-gp-emissions Efforts to revive the French grand prix might receive the support of the government if F1 does more to bolster its environmental credentials.]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:37:48 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110121330015/france-wants-f1-to-carbon-offset-gp-emissions http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102629206/audi-a3-tdi-does-1000-miles-on-synthetic-diesel Synthetic diesel made by RenTech, Inc. is just as efficient as regular diesel fuel but makes less organic emissions. The fuel is produced from organic compounds and green waste. ]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102629206/audi-a3-tdi-does-1000-miles-on-synthetic-diesel http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102629203/chevy-volt-headed-to-china Volt will go on sale in China in second half of 2011 - GM doesn't expect large volumes but it working with its local partner SAIC Motor Corp. to introduced more battery-powered cars into the Chinese market. ]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102629203/chevy-volt-headed-to-china http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102029088/prius-efficiency-comes-with-environmental-price Manufacturing of the Prius emits more of certain emissions than is average for a vehicle in its class. ]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110102029088/prius-efficiency-comes-with-environmental-price http://www.worldcarfans.com/110101529025/chevy-volt-gets-127-mpg-in-independent-test Car magazine Motor Trend takes Chevy Volt for a drive in California and proves the Volt's fuel-economy mettle - even if its nearly half the original mileage claim of 230 mpg that GM made. ]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110101529025/chevy-volt-gets-127-mpg-in-independent-test http://www.worldcarfans.com/110093028732/smart-ebike-rolls-out-in-paris-video Dubbed the ebike, the concept features a 250 watt wheel hub motor and a 36V lithium-ion battery. ]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:48:37 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110093028732/smart-ebike-rolls-out-in-paris-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/210093028706/skoda-octavia-green-e-line-concept ]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:41:57 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/210093028706/skoda-octavia-green-e-line-concept http://www.worldcarfans.com/110093028705/skoda-octavia-green-e-line-concept-released Skoda has unveiled the Octavia Green E Line concept which features a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 85 kW (114 hp / 116 PS) electric motor.]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110093028705/skoda-octavia-green-e-line-concept-released http://www.worldcarfans.com/110090728247/green-ferrari-california-set-for-paris-unveiling---report According to a recent report, Ferrari will introduce a green California at the Paris Motor Show. Details inside.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110090728247/green-ferrari-california-set-for-paris-unveiling---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/110083128172/epic-ev-torq-200hp-three-wheeler-electric-vehicle Epic Electric Vehicles has unveiled the three-wheel Torq. It has an electric powertrain and questionable styling.]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110083128172/epic-ev-torq-200hp-three-wheeler-electric-vehicle http://www.worldcarfans.com/110080527784/hyundai-vow-entire-lineup-to-average-50mpg-by-2025 Hyundai is on its way to a serious improvement over EPA regulations set to come into effect by 2016. The story inside.]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110080527784/hyundai-vow-entire-lineup-to-average-50mpg-by-2025 http://www.worldcarfans.com/110071227325/toyota-to-launch-three-all-new-green-vehicles-in-2012 Two new variants of the Prius are on the way along with a new all-electric car likely based on the Toyota iQ. ]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110071227325/toyota-to-launch-three-all-new-green-vehicles-in-2012 http://www.worldcarfans.com/110061426830/bridgestone-blows-cover-on-virgins-f1-recycling-spin A Bridgestone spokesman on Monday blew Virgin's cover about a F1 tyre recycling scheme.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:32:17 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110061426830/bridgestone-blows-cover-on-virgins-f1-recycling-spin http://www.worldcarfans.com/110060426660/volvo-concept-truck-2020-on-schedule The Volvo Concept Truck 2020 is a project by the Swedish truck-maker for a more environment- and road-friendly transporter. The truck features new technologies and an aerodynamic design to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.]]> Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110060426660/volvo-concept-truck-2020-on-schedule