Green Vehicles

1. Bombardier electric technology to be tested on buses in Montreal, Germany
2. Green Vehicles Tesla to produce upcoming Mercedes B-Class EV drivetrain July 8, 2012

   If you've been following the Tesla motors saga, you probably know by now that Elon Musk's company has a bit of a checkered past. No longer producing any vehicles, but eternally promising the Model S' debut at some point in the near future, the question of what precisely has been … Full story

3. Green Vehicles BMW ActiveHybrid3: Faster than a 335i! July 6, 2012

   If you've been desperately wanting that new BMW 335i sedan, but aren't willing to leave quite that large of a carbon footprint, you can finally rest easy because your car has arrived: the BMW ActiveHybrid3. Combining BMW's two-mode ActiveHybrid technology with the firm's now legendary 3.0 litre twin-turbo inline six, … Full story

4. Green Vehicles Nissan To Produce Electric Van May 27, 2012

   When New York opted to use the upcoming Nissan NV200 van as their new taxi of choice, their vote of confidence in the uniquely styled vehicle did wonders to convince the public of its practicality. After all, hundreds of cabbies can't be wrong. So how do you make an already … Full story

5. Green Vehicles Nissan LEAF™ solidified its leadership position in the electric vehicle segment May 14, 2012

   - At the conclusion of the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) EcoRun event, where the 100 per cent electric car demonstrated significant running cost savings versus that of a typical fuel-efficient vehicle - The AJAC EcoRun had one purpose: to demonstrate to Canadians the latest in fuel-efficient technologies being … Full story

6. Green Vehicles Global Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26 May 7, 2012

   Combined Charging System allows AC and DC fast-charging from single inlet port Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 15-20 minutes. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche … Full story

7. Green Vehicles Toyota Canada goes for the "green" with the Prius Plug-in Hybrid this weekend at the prestigious FIA Alternative Energies Cup event in Monte Carlo March 23, 2012

   Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) to compete and prove once again that Toyota hybrids are real world and rally ready The 2012 FIA Alternative Energies Cup season kicks off Thursday (March 22) with the world’s oldest and most prestigious green rally – the Rallye Monte Carlo des Energies Nouvelles … Full story

8. Green Vehicles Audi at TED2012 Announces U.S. Introduction of A3 e-tron Electric Vehicle Pilot Program March 5, 2012

   • Audi battery-electric vehicle in-market program debuts in U.S. • Research-based A3 e-tron pilot program to serve as a learning tool for next-gen Audi EV applications world wide • At TED, Audi engages attendees in a progressive conversation about urban mobility and “The City 2.0” with the A3 e-tron and … Full story

9. Green Vehicles Jaguar Testing XF Diesel's Fuel Economy From New York to L.A. November 13, 2011

   Jaguar is finally bringing their apparently wonderful diesel XF sedan to North America. Sadly, they're only bringing one... and you can't buy it. Following a popular marketing ploy played out in Europe, Jaguar hopes to drive the car from New York to Los Angeles in seven days in an effort … Full story

10. Green Vehicles Toyota and the Rallye International vert de Montreal September 30, 2011

    Defending champion Toyota Canada enters two Prius Plug-In Hybrids and a Prius in the Rallye International Vert de Montréal as part of the FIA Alternative Energies Cup Two time FIA champion Raymond Durand to race the Prius Toyota Canada Inc. will enter three Toyota Prius’, two of which are Plug-In … Full story