ENVIROCAR Guide

ENVIROCAR takes the conversation about alternative fuel vehicles beyond the restricted view of just Electric Vehicles. There are so many current options such as Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid Electric, Biodiesel, Propane, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Natural Gas, Ethanol mixes etc.

We also focus more on the whole transport environment. Not only do we discuss various alternative fuel cars and trucks, but we also engage in discussion around end to end production carbon footprint, scarce resources, ethical practices around sourcing material inputs, autonomous vehicles and transport corridors, transport logistics and more.

BMW i Born Electric Tour makes first stop in Rome

June 27, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

The Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome marked the starting point for the worldwide tour of BMW i – the sub-brand of BMW which encompasses sustainable mobility. The full program is available at www.bmw-i.it. The BMW Group inaugurated the BMW i Born Electric Tour at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni located at Via Nazionale 194 in Rome. [Read More]

2012 Paris Motor Show Mitsubushi New Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV World Premiere

June 25, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

MMC announced today that later this year at the 2012 Paris Motor Show* (“Mondial de l’Automobile*), Mitsubishi Motors will continue its roll out of ambitious, global and green new product generation, with a series of significant premieres. The highlight of this offensive will be the world introduction of the all-new Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV. [Read More]

Hyundai Accent 1.6L CRDi Diesel Review

June 20, 2012 Steve Tierney Comments Off

This week I took the Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi for a drive. The Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi is surprisingly comfortable for a small car. At 192cm tall I was imagining the Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi to be cramped but was pleasantly surprised. [Read More]

2012 Hyundai i30 Review

June 1, 2012 Steve Tierney 1

The Hyundai i30 .Yeah we know the i30. That’s the car Hyundai released in 2007. and lifted the bench mark for small car buyers, as this was a landmark small car for the Hyundai brand. The hyundai i30 changed people’s attitude towards Hyundai. [Read More]

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution to tackle Pikes Peak

June 1, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), will enter two all-electric vehicles (EVs) in the Electric Class of thelegendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Entering is the i-MiEV Evolution, a specially-prepared competition version based on the i-MiEV all-electric vehicle. MMC is also entering a regular production i-MiEV in the event. [Read More]

smart fortwo electric drive, smart ebike and smart escooter: intelligent solutions for locally emission-free mobility in the city

Market Launch for the smart escooter in 2014

May 16, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Back in 2010, smart unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of electric products for urban transport at the Paris Motor Show. In addition to the smart fortwo electric drive as a coupé and a convertible, it includes the smart ebike and the escooter. smart is now consistently turning this concept into reality [Read More]

Electrical final assembly of an Audi R8 e-tron battery

High-Voltage Battery Technology at Audi

May 11, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

AUDI AG is setting new standards in the development of high-voltage (HV) technology in research, development and testing for the lithium-ion battery. The name “Audi e-tron” is the Audi brand name for electric mobility and Audi’s aim is to offer an e-tron model in every segment by 2020.
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2012 Honda City released

May 10, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

The 2012 Honda City has a new look, new features and a sharp price of $19,990 drive-away (manual, flat paint only). The 2012 Honda City is available in two variants – the VTi and VTi-L. Both variants receive a new chrome grille along with redesigned front and rear bumpers for a more streamlined look [Read More]

Global Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26

May 10, 2012 Anthony Hood 1

Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 15-20 minutes. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast charging approach – called DC-fast charging with a Combined Charging System [Read More]

Honda’s all-new Civic Hatch Australian release mid-June 2012

May 10, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off

Honda’s all-new Civic Hatch will hit Australian shores in mid-June 2012. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Hatch – that debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year – has an elegant and seamless design, a lower and wider stance along with improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. [Read More]