Green Cars, Green Vehicles, Hybrid Cars, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Reviews and Buying tools: Hyundai Launches Blue Drive Initiative at the L.A. Auto Show ================================================================================ baki on 20 November, 2008 12:49:00 Hyundai announced the launch of Blue Drive, an environmental initiative which will bring to market a family of eco-friendly Blue Drive products. Nissan Announces Electric Vehicle Partnership with Oregon at LA Show ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 08:12:00 In an effort to put electric vehicles on the road by 2010, Nissan announced a partnership with the state of Oregon partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Ford Improves Fuel Economy for Key European Models ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 07:47:00 Several key European Ford models are being improved to deliver lower CO2 levels and enhanced fuel economy to help customers achieve lower costs of ownership. Renault-Nissan Details New V6 dCi Diesel ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 05:51:00 The new V6 dCi diesel engine (V9X type) shown in the Renault Laguna Coupe at the Paris motor show last month is the first diesel V6 engine developed and produced by the Renault- Nissan Alliance. BMW at the LA Auto Show - New Ways to Efficiency ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 05:18:00 BMW will be presenting a wide variety of efficiency enhancing technologies as well as new models at this year's LA Auto Show - the fifth-generation BMW 7 Series and the BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid will make their debut in the U.S. Chrysler EVs Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 04:53:00 Chrysler’s three advanced production-intent electric vehicle prototype vehicles are headed to California, where they will make their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. Honda Certifies Five Green Buildings in U.S. This Year ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 04:28:00 American Honda has certified five new green buildings under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards this year as part of an effort to further reduce the environmental impact of Honda's operations and products in the U.S. Electric Mini E Unveiled in Los Angeles ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 02:36:00 Mini has unveiled MINI E, its all-electric version of the Mini for lease on a limited basis at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, as the small-car company tests the waters in the electric vehicle market. Toyota Adds New 1.33L Dual VVT-i with Stop-Start to Auris ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 01:36:00 Toyota has added an all-new 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i petrol engine with stop-start technology to the Toyota Auris. LA 2008: First Images of Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid Concept ================================================================================ baki on 19 November, 2008 12:21:00 Toyota has revealed images of its compressed natural gas (CNG) Camry Hybrid concept prior to its official unveiling at the upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show.