Monthly Archives: July 2013

2 Years and Still No Oil and gas industry emission rules ready from Ottawa

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The oilsands are Canada’s fastest-growing source of greenhouse gases, which make it harder for Canada to hit its 2020 greenhouse gas reduction target of 17 per cent below 2005 levels. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press)

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Nissan is planning an EV that could incorporates ideas from the 2008 Land Glider concept

Nissan is planning an EV that could incorporates ideas from the 2008 Land Glider concept above.

Nissan is working on an innovative urban electric vehicle that it says improves on the Twizy produced by alliance partner Renault.

New technologies slated for introduction in the all-new Volvo XC90

Volvo has released details about a number of new safety and support technologies that will be introduced in the all-new Volvo XC90 at the end of 2014.

“We are introducing the first Volvos with autonomous steering to avoid accidents and make driving more comfortable,” says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor Volvo Car Group.

Hyundai tests i30 – by giving it to kids

Hyundai tests i30 - by giving it to kids

To keep up with the competition, car manufacturers have to build very durable vehicles – but it’s a fine art. Creating something that’s durable yet manages to remain plush and luxurious is far from easy – and it’s harder still to prove to buyers that something brand new and shiny will stand the test of time and look good in years to come.

Toyota Prius global sales reach three million units

Toyota Prius global sales reach three million unitsCumulative global sales of the Toyota Prius passed three million in June. The milestone was achieved 16 years after debut of first generation model, which sold 123,000 units globally and 1,262 in UK.