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Kia Motors is developing a reputation for forward thinking in the green vehicle market. At February’s Chicago Auto Show, Kia presented the plug-in hybrid Ray to much acclaim. The Geneva Motor Show offered Kia another opportunity to highlight its prescience in this growing market niche. Kia’s big splash at Geneva was an all-electric version of the Venga with smaller waves coming from an upgraded version of the cee’d hatchback. The Kia Venga EV and to a lesser extent the cee’d ...
Most people would not associate Italian auto brand Ferrari as a trend setter in the green vehicle market. The automaker is hoping to break into the high-end hybrid market with hybrid and all-electric components over the next decade. Ferrari presented the HY-KERS hybrid prototype at the Geneva Motor Show to preview its advances in green technology. This prototype combines Ferrari’s lightweight electric motor and hybrid system with the familiar 599 GTB Fiorano body.
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Consulting firm Accenture recently issued a report indicating stricter standards by consumers in regards to green vehicles. One conclusion drawn from this report was that only 36% of respondents cited fuel prices as a compelling reason to purchase green vehicles. Another takeaway from Accenture’s report is that half of respondents would not ...
Audi premiered the A1 e-tron concept car at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. This concept vehicle is designed for use in metro areas where low speeds allow for all-electric transportation. Audi claimed that the A1 e-tron achieved a theoretical fuel economy of 123 miles per gallon in lab testing and simulations. This claim may seem extraordinary but Audi justified the rating by highlighting its innovative extended-range drive system.
The Audi A1 e-tron drive system features a 75kW electric motor, a 15kW electric generator and a small ...
The Hyundai presentation at the Geneva Motor Show is showing why this Korean automaker is making an upward push in the global hybrid market. Hyundai set the table for green vehicle innovation with five new models powered by the automaker’s Blue Drive system. This in-house system comes with a stop/start system and an efficient gas engine that produces fuel economy in excess of 30 miles per gallon. These models may not be full hybrids or all-electrics but they will introduce high-mileage models to consumers worldwide. Hyundai also looked ...
Volkswagen has been active in the first quarter of 2010 in its shift toward greener vehicles. The New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Volkswagen highlighted the Touareg hybrid at the Munich Postpalast well ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. The latest addition to Volkswagen’s next generation of vehicles is the third-generation Sharan minivan. Volkswagen showcased a production version of the Sharan at this week’s Geneva Motor ...
Industry observers and visitors at the Geneva Motor Show were treated to a production version of the Honda FCX Clarity. This fuel-cell vehicle is currently in testing in Japan, the United States and the European Union for release in the near future. Honda may be excited about the FCX Clarity but the bigger splash came from the 3R-C and EV-N concepts. These concept EVs show Honda’s commitment to improved urban mobility and green transportation in the future.
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Lotus is set to make some noise at this week’s Geneva Motor Show thanks to its foray into hybrid sports cars. The automaker’s Evora 414E Hybrid bridges the familiar design of a sports car with hybrid drive and design elements. Visitors at the Geneva Pelexpo will need to visit the Italdesign stage in order to find another contribution made by Lotus to the future of hybrid vehicles. Lotus worked with Italdesign and PROTON to create a hybrid drive ...
Porsche is hitting the SUV market hard with five new models that take the familiar Cayenne design to the next level. These models range from a 3.6-liter budget-friendly version to a 4.8-liter V8 turbo-powered version to accommodate myriad consumer needs. The automaker is also breaking ground in the hybrid SUV market with the Cayenne S Hybrid shown at the Geneva Motor Show. In addition to expanding its reach in the SUV market, Porsche is demonstrating its ...
Advanced Mechanical Products (AMP) is gunning for Nissan and other automakers for a big share in the green vehicle market. This Ohio-based firm has developed an all-electric drive system that can be installed in a variety of cars, trucks and SUVs. AMP notes that it will make a presentation of this technology across multiple brands at the New York Auto Show in April. In the meantime, AMP is getting ahead of the Nissan LEAF EV with initial ...
