Month: August 2011
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Cadillac Ciel Hybrid Electric Car Green Concept Celebrates the Journey
Cadillac today unveiled the Ciel concept, an elegant, open-air grand-touring car inspired by the natural beauty of the California coast. The Ciel – pronounced “C-L,” the French translation for sky – is a four-seat convertible that opens a new chapter in Cadillac’s design and product ascent, pushing the brand’s Art & Science philosophy into a…
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Advantron Electromagnetic Motor Offers High Efficiency
Michigan’s Advantron Technologies has the answers on how to really make electric vehicles work. The company has developed a patented new electro-magnetic engine technology that has more horsepower than traditional combustion engines and is a direct drive system that can be used with any vehicle. Advantron CEO, Matthew Lebenbom commented, “Our technology allows for electric…
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Ford Increases Soy Content in Biofoam
Ford and Lear Corporation are taking another leap forward in sustainable technology with the introduction of new head restraint foam that has 25 percent of the polyol replaced with soy. Seventy-five percent of Ford’s North American vehicles feature bio-foam in the head restraints, including the Ford F-150, Taurus, Explorer and Fusion. All Ford Motor Company…
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The Audi urban concept. A Completely New Kind of Concept Electric Vehicle
Audi is once again opening up new horizons: the Audi urban concept is a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. In addition to a Sportback model, Audi is also presenting a Spyder variant. The Audi urban concept is not based on any previous model – its development is solely oriented on the strict principles…
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Chevrolet Cruze Eco Averages 64 MPG Over 9,552 Miles
Behind the wheel of an unmodified Chevrolet Cruze Eco an Australian couple set a fuel-efficiency record for the 48 contiguous states. During the 23-day, 9,552 mile trip sponsored by Shell Oil, John and Helen Taylor averaged a remarkable 64.42 miles per gallon. That is 50 percent better than the EPA estimate of 42 miles per…
