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Tesla’s new aero wheels leak in software update

Tesla has been working on a new aero wheel option for Model S and the design has leaked in a new software update. In a recent software update, Tesla added the option for owners to change their wheel configuration from the in-car software. Now if an owner decides to change the wheels on their Model… Continue reading Tesla’s new aero wheels leak in software update

CO2 emissions from new cars continue steep descent in 2010

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CO2 emissions from new cars continue steep descent in 2010

29/06/2011Average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU in 2010 dropped by almost 4% last year, the second biggest annual fall ever recorded, a database published today by the European Environment Agency shows. This is the second largest annual decline since the monitoring scheme began in 2000.
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: “These data show again that setting targets delivers results and stimulates the car industry to put greener cars on the market. These innovations also ensure that Europe's car industry remains competitive in the changing global market.”

The European Environment Agency today published provisional data on average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU in 2010, showing a 3.7% drop compared to last year. The data are now available to car manufacturers for review before formal validation by the Commission.

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Hyundai CRADLE Beijing Opens, Completing Hyundai Motor Group’s Global Innovation Network

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CRADLE Beijing joins Seoul, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Silicon Valley to complete Hyundai Motor Group’s innovation networkFostering ‘disruptive innovation’ with Chinese leading ICT companies, start-ups, government institutions, universities, and other strategic partners is core to new CRADLE officeHyundai Motor Group has completed its creation of a global innovation network with the establishment of Hyundai CRADLE Beijing. With sites in Seoul, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Silicon Valley, the China office is the fifth center in the network, which exists to explore and utilize various innovation opportunities and business models in China to contribute the growth of HMG’s new business. As the group’s open innovation and corporate venturing business, Hyundai CRADLE invests extensively in promising global startups and creating partnerships that boost the development of prospective services, systems, and complementary research opportunities. CRADLE Beijing will..

GM strike may stretch out awaiting UAW workers’ vote on tentative deal

The UAW is considering staying on strike against General Motors until rank-and-file members approve a tentative agreement, a process that could add more than a week to the length of the work stoppage, the Free Press has learned.  Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren joins UAW workers on the picket line in front of the Detroit Hamtramck… Continue reading GM strike may stretch out awaiting UAW workers’ vote on tentative deal

VW Golf VIII To Get Second Plug-In Hybrid Version Besides GTE

It will have 201 hp, while the GTE will offer 241 bhp, according to Autocar. The eighth-generation Golf is about to show up, but we already know how it will look. What is missing is the price and interior pictures, apart from technical specifications. The e-Golf is no more due to the VW ID.3, so… Continue reading VW Golf VIII To Get Second Plug-In Hybrid Version Besides GTE

Wrightbus in last-minute search for buyer to avoid collapse

Automotive industry Northern Ireland maker of London’s new Routemaster buses employs 1,400 workers The-then London mayor Boris Johnson pictured on the-then new Routemaster prototype in 2011. The buses made by Wrightbus were criticised for being overly expensive and dogged with teething problems. Photograph: Jonathan Hordle / Rex Features One of Northern Ireland’s biggest employers faces… Continue reading Wrightbus in last-minute search for buyer to avoid collapse

Possible charge: Volkswagen is getting ready for an emergency

Frankfurt Hans Dieter Pötsch exercises in composure. While around him the bustle of International Motor Show (IAA) he lets his gaze wander over the booth of Volkswagen roam. Two of his closest associates are accompanied by the head of the carmaker’s supervisory board. There are many journalists on this day of the fair; The employees… Continue reading Possible charge: Volkswagen is getting ready for an emergency

Reducing CO2 emissions from cars through eco-innovation

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Reducing CO2 emissions from cars through eco-innovation

25/07/2011The automotive industry will have a greater incentive to invest in new technologies that reduce CO2 emissions from new cars, under legislation adopted by the European Commission today (25 July 2011).
The Regulation enables motor manufacturers to receive recognition for CO2 savings achieved by fitting new cars with approved “eco-innovations” which reduce emissions. These savings will help the industry meet the European target of limiting CO2 emissions from new cars to an average of 130 grams/km by 2015. Eco-innovations will count for up to 7 g CO2/km towards the target.

Under the Regulation, a technology can qualify as an eco-innovation if it is new to the market, contributes to significant CO2 savings and is not otherwise taken into account in determining the level of CO2 emissions from vehicles. The technology should also aim at improving vehicle propulsion or the energy c..