by Karl Dyson | Jul 3, 2012 | Green Cars
The boffins are the Ford “skunkworks” are developing an electric supercharged version of it’s award-winning new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol Ecoboost engine. The development has been driven to further increase the efficiency of its engine platforms and meet the...
by Karl Dyson | Apr 20, 2012 | Green Cars
According to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), average carbon emissions for new cars sold in 2011 fell by 4.2 per cent compared to the previous year.The figures show that average CO2 emmissions have dropped below 140g/km for the...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 30, 2011 | Green Cars
Fuel prices hurt everyone. Fact. But for those businesses that depend on fuel to run their fleets, any increases can have a massive effect on the viability of the organisation, putting jobs and lively hoods at risk.Mercedes have stepped in to show hauliers...
by Karl Dyson | Jun 23, 2011 | Green Cars
The aerodynamic concept car built by students at Kingdown School won by the Mallory Park Mileage Marathon with an equivalent of 1,980 miles on a single gallon of fuel.More than 20 schools from the UK competed in this years event including a car piloted by an 11 year...
by Karl Dyson | Jun 23, 2011 | Green Cars
The Cambridge Design Partnership has contributed to a specialist vehicle capable of travelling 1,325 miles on a single gallon of diesel while being piloted by an 11 year old UK Student. The concept car was put through its paces by the young driver in partnership with...
by Karl Dyson | Jun 6, 2011 | Green Cars
Ford is continuing its blue green streak by confirming the development of a 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine. According to the press release the boffins at Dunton Ford technical centre UK have been working on a number of improvements that improve thermal...
