The year 2020 is creeping closer and car makers are struggling to meet the new CO2 emission standards set for Europe. Some such as Volkswagen are already well underway to meet that deadline.
Daily Archives: May 13, 2013
Volvo Starts Production of New Four Cylinder Engines
Volvo Car Group is now starting pilot production of its new family of high-efficiency ‘VEA’ four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. This will make Volvo no longer reliant on Ford and PSA for its four cylinder engines.
Peugeot reveals all-new 308
Peugeot has revealed its all-new 308 family hatchback. It’s a much sleeker design than the outgoing car, with a more upmarket interior. It features details like the small steering wheel and instrument binnacle design first seen in the 208. The new 308 goes on sale in January 2014 and prices should start at around £15,000.
Tesla Stock to remain in focus Monday
Tesla Motors Inc. is likely to remain in focus on Monday after surging 41% this week, its best weekly performance since it went public in 2010.
The electric-car maker reported its first quarterly profit ever on Wednesday, helping the stock soar to record levels.
Oil drilling technology leaps, clean energy lags by Jonathan Fahey
Technology created an energy revolution over the past decade — just not the one we expected.
By now, cars were supposed to be running on fuel made from plant waste or algae — or powered by hydrogen or cheap batteries that burned nothing at all. Electricity would be generated with solar panels and wind turbines. When the sun didn’t shine or the wind didn’t blow, power would flow out of batteries the size of tractor-trailers.
