When people talk about all of the new technologies that accompany the development of hybrid and electric vehicles, the discussion usually focuses on batteries and electric motors. One very important aspect of this development, however, is often ignored: tires. Tire manufacturers are working hard to create a new generation of rolling stock that will provide [...]
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It’s been a long time coming, but Barack Obama has announced new fuel economy standards that, believe it or not, actually have the blessings of the automotive industry. The new standard would raise the average fuel economy of cars to 35.5 mpg and of light trucks to 30 mpg by 2016. Current standards are at [...]
The title of 2008 World Green Car of the Year went to the BMW 118d, a diesel model that acheived incredible fuel economy and minimal carbon emissions. Rather than be content with the 118d, BMW decided to make some changes and create a car that is even more green than its predecessor, the 116d.
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