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David de Rothschild sails across the Pacific and “driven environmentally” around Sydney
Sydney: After sailing over 8,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean in a boat made from reclaimed plastic bottles, David de Rothschild, the Plastiki’s expedition leader was thrilled to have a way to travel around Sydney that helped minimise the campaign’s impact on [...]
Toyo Australia introduces the Eco Walker, a new standard performance tyre that not only saves you on fuel but also helps reduce the production of hazardous carbon dioxide emissions that lead to global warming.
Toyo utilises innovative technologies such as an advanced silica compound, which assists in minimising the energy wasted as heat as the tyre [...]
TOKYO (August 26, 2010) – Better Place today announced that it has extended its switchable-battery electric vehicle (EV) taxi pilot in Tokyo to operate through the end of the year. By extending the trial, Better Place will be able to further evaluate and optimize the design and integration of the components of the system [...]
Read the rest of this entry » Caltex launches first SA Bio E-Flex fuel pumps
Bio E-Flex to power upcoming flex-fuel Commodore VE Series II
Bio E-Flex reduces CO₂ and is a renewable resource
Holden today welcomed Caltex Australia’s announcement that three South Australian sites would be the first in the country to sell the new fuel, Bio E-Flex.
Holden’s Energy and Environment [...]
Caltex’s new high tech fuel – Bio E-Flex – is on sale from today at St Marys and two other sites in Adelaide. The new ethanol-based fuel is designed for use in Holden’s soon to be released VE Series II Commodore flex-fuel vehicles which will be made in South Australia.
Bio E-Flex is a high ethanol [...]
Hyundai Motor Company has been a leading performer at the 2010 What Car? Magazine awards, with all three i-badged cars taking top three spots in the Supermini and Small Family car segments.
Recently launched in Australia and already a local award winner with ECO Car Magazine ‘Car of the Year’ 2010, the i20 has been acclaimed [...]
In a bold move Peugeot has taken the initiative when it comes to reducing emissions.
Since late 2009, Peugeot has been progressively introducing EURO 5 standard engines across its passenger and SUV range for Australia.
The EURO 5 standard engines apply to models in the 207, 308, 3008, 407 and 4007. These engines will also apply to [...]
Mazda Australia is to offer a Special Service Program (SSP) on previous generation Mazda3 vehicles equipped with Electro Hydraulic Power Assist System (EHPAS). This service will be offered to customers free of charge.
Affected vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic power steering system with an electrically motorised oil pump that lubricates the gear/pinion bearing with [...]
Concept vehicle with innovative design and eco-friendly appeal
Kia Motors will continue its tradition of unveiling convention-challenging, design-led concept vehicles at motor shows when it reveals an all-new electric concept car at the Paris Show on September 30.
Called the ‘POP’, Kia’s three-metre three-seater boasts zero-emissions and brings innovative design chic to the city car segment with [...]
BMW Group Australia today announced the addition of two new diesel variants to its critically-acclaimed BMW 5 Series range.
The new BMW 520d Sedan and BMW 535d Sedan bolster a portfolio of BMW diesel vehicles already available in Australia.
BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Mr Stavros Yallouridis said the popularity of BMW diesel models is growing [...]
