By Andrew Williams •
March 24, 2009
Struggling Indian car company Tata Motors has announced the commercial launch of the Tata Nano, the most fuel-efficient petrol-driven car in India, and quite possibly the world.
The Tata Nano, keenly anticipated across India since its unveiling early last year, is capable of an incredible 23.6km/litre (55.5 mpg) and ultra-low carbon emissions of 101 g/km, one of the lowest in India. Oh, and with prices starting at about 100,000 rupees ($2,050), it’s also the cheapest car in the world (more pics after the jump).
By Andrew Williams •
March 19, 2009
Italian car company Tazzari has announced plans to launch its Tazzari Zero all-electric vehicle in the North American market next year.
The all-electric 2 door super mini (video) weighs in at a tiny 542 kilograms (around 1,200 lbs), leaving it capable of achieving 100 km/h (62 mph) in a nimble 5 seconds, with a top speed of 80 km/h (50mph) (more pics after the jump).
By Andrew Williams •
March 10, 2009
Motorbike manufacturer Piaggio has announced that the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid will be launched in America during the first quarter of 2010, making it the first affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle of any kind available in the US.
The news was revealed by Piaggio Group USA President and CEO Paolo Timoni, who also told reporters that the MP3 trike will be capable of achieving a hyper-efficient 141 mpg, all for a price as low as $8 or $9,000 (video).
By Andrew Williams •
October 7, 2008
German car-maker Audi has confirmed that it plans to launch a small electric city car, most likely based on the VW Up! concept (pictured).
Speaking at last weeks Paris Motor Show, Audi management board member, Peter Schwarzenbauer, said, “we will offer a pure electric car.” He also revealed that the electric Audi “will not be based on the A1,” the firm’s premium supermini.
By David Anderson •
February 5, 2007
Can you feel it? There's electricity in the air! And I'm not talking about all the solar energy falling from the sky and hitting your roof, wishing to get converted to electricity…
No, what you're feeling is a rush of information getting unleashed into the public sphere of cyberspace. For the past month, Green Options has been in private beta mode; only a select few have had the chance
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