To boost the take-up of alternative fuels in transport, EU countries will have to ensure that enough refueling and recharging stations are available to enable cars, trucks and ships using alternative fuels—such as natural gas and electricity—to move freely on EU roads and waterways, under an informal agreement reached by Council and Parliament negotiators.
Monthly Archives: March 2014
2015 Hyundai Sonata makes its debut in South Korea
Hyundai has unveiled the all-new Sonata in South Korea with global sales scheduled to start in the second half of 2014.
The new model is 35mm longer and 30mm wider than its predecessor, with an overall length of 4855mm and width of 1865mm. The new Sonata is 1475mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2805mm.
Texas teen gives police officer parking ticket
A Texas teenager recently decided to stick it to the man when she saw a police car illegally parked in her neighborhood — and wound up with a reward for keeping a cop in line.
Foreign language driving tests end in two weeks
The Driving Standards Agency has announced that foreign language theory tests will no longer be available from 7 April 2014 and that interpreters will no longer be available for practical or theory tests.
Honeywell’s turbo business hot streak
Honeywell’s turbo business is on a hot streak in Europe. Six of the last eight European Car of the Year winners have gotten a boost from Honeywell’s best-known component, and Ferrari has hired the supplier to help power its Formula One racecars.
