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EV Fast Charging at EVS26 2012
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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 Global Environment Symbol
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Honda Recycle By Extracting Rare Earth Metals

May 1, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Honda Recycle By Extracting Rare Earth Metals

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and the Japan Metals and Chemicals Co., Ltd. have jointly announced the establishment of the world’s first process to extract rare earth metals from various used parts in Honda products. The new operation will be the first in the world to extract rare earth metals as part of a mass-production process at a recycling plant [Read More]

Honda CR-Z Luxury 2012 Hybrid
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Honda Hybrid’s pass 800,000 sales

April 17, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Honda Hybrid’s pass 800,000 sales

Honda has introduced a total of six new hybrid models around the world in the last three years. Today, Honda sells seven hybrid models in around 50 countries, including the CR-Z, Insight and newly released ninth-generation Civic Hybrid. [Read More]

BMW i8 Spyder ext
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BMW i8 Concept Spyder

April 2, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on BMW i8 Concept Spyder

The BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is an open-top two-seater embodying a form of personal mobility with equal sporting and emotional appeal. As well as adopting intelligent technologies and innovative design, BMW i is pursuing an all-embracing approach defined to a significant degree by sustainability throughout the value chain.
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Kia Limited Edition Cerato eXtra

March 30, 2012 Chloe Fraser Comments Off on Kia Limited Edition Cerato eXtra

For the discerning small car buyer who wants that little extra bang for their buck, Kia has come to the party with the Limited Edition Cerato eXtra. Slipping in between the Si and SLi trims in both sedan and 5-door hatch body styles. [Read More]

Kumho ambassador Grant Hackett with Kumho Australia managing director Mr Ki Young Kim and CEO of Greenfleet Sara Gipton
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Kumho And Greenfleet Join Forces To Combat Carbon Emissions

March 29, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Kumho And Greenfleet Join Forces To Combat Carbon Emissions

Kumho and Greenfleet launched the promotion with a tree planting in Melbourne by Kumho ambassador Grant Hackett and Greenfleet CEO Sara Gipton. The Ecowing range has proven to be environmentally friendly due to its fuel saving properties, low rolling resistance and use of an environmentally friendly compound rather than a petroleum based one. [Read More]