Green Options » launch http://greenoptions.com/tag/launch Posts tagged 'launch' Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:49:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Mercedes Launches its First Ever Production Fuel Cell Vehicle http://gas2.org/2009/09/02/mercedes-launches-its-first-ever-production-fuel-cell-vehicle/ http://gas2.org/2009/09/02/mercedes-launches-its-first-ever-production-fuel-cell-vehicle/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:49:46 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2009/09/02/mercedes-launches-its-first-ever-production-fuel-cell-vehicle/

Mercedes has dipped its toes into the world of hydrogen power (video below) with the launch of its first-ever production fuel-cell vehicle, the B-class F-cell.

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/09/02/mercedes-launches-its-first-ever-production-fuel-cell-vehicle/feed/ GM to Sell Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car By 2012 http://gas2.org/2009/08/18/gm-to-sell-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car-by-2012/ http://gas2.org/2009/08/18/gm-to-sell-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car-by-2012/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:22:32 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2009/08/18/gm-to-sell-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car-by-2012/

General Motors has revealed that it is still on-track to bring a hydrogen fuel-cell car to market, within the next three years.

Industry insiders had speculated that the imminent retirement of existing boss Larry Burns would lead to the fuel-cell program being mothballed, but according to new R&D chief Alan Taub, GM will continue with its development of the technology.

“Technology leadership is one of the pillars of the company,” said Taub. “That is going to remain, and it will probably be emphasised as part of the brand of GM.”

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/08/18/gm-to-sell-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car-by-2012/feed/ Toyota May Be Planning a Toyota Prius Coupe for 2012 http://gas2.org/2009/07/26/toyota-may-be-planning-a-toyota-prius-coupe-for-2012/ http://gas2.org/2009/07/26/toyota-may-be-planning-a-toyota-prius-coupe-for-2012/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:13:04 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2009/07/26/toyota-may-be-planning-a-toyota-prius-coupe-for-2012/

Rumors are gathering pace that Toyota is working on a two-door coupe version of its ultra-popular Prius hybrid, possibly scheduled to hit the market sometime in 2012.

The latest reports suggest that the Japanese outfit is currently developing a compact 2+2 Prius-based hybrid sports coupe featuring a beefed-up version of its 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE four-cylinder engine, capable of achieving around 134 hp – 36 hp more than the sedan counterpart.

Although the higher power levels are likely to affect the Prius’s impressive fuel mileage, insiders are speculating that the company’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system will keep this to a minimum.

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/07/26/toyota-may-be-planning-a-toyota-prius-coupe-for-2012/feed/ Is New Tata Nano the World’s Most Fuel Efficient Petrol Car? http://gas2.org/2009/03/24/new-tata-nano-the-worlds-most-fuel-efficient-petrol-car/ http://gas2.org/2009/03/24/new-tata-nano-the-worlds-most-fuel-efficient-petrol-car/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:05:29 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2009/03/24/new-tata-nano-the-worlds-most-fuel-efficient-petrol-car/

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).

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/03/24/new-tata-nano-the-worlds-most-fuel-efficient-petrol-car/feed/ Tazzari Zero Affordable Electric Car Available in US in 2010 http://gas2.org/2009/03/19/tazzari-zero-affordable-electric-car-available-in-us-in-2010/ http://gas2.org/2009/03/19/tazzari-zero-affordable-electric-car-available-in-us-in-2010/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:51:23 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2009/03/19/tazzari-zero-affordable-electric-car-available-in-us-in-2010/

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).

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/03/19/tazzari-zero-affordable-electric-car-available-in-us-in-2010/feed/ Piaggio MP3 Hybrid To Be First Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle in US http://gas2.org/2009/03/10/piaggio-mp3-hybrid-to-be-first-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-in-us/ http://gas2.org/2009/03/10/piaggio-mp3-hybrid-to-be-first-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-in-us/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:25:10 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2009/03/10/piaggio-mp3-hybrid-to-be-first-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-in-us/

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).

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/03/10/piaggio-mp3-hybrid-to-be-first-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-in-us/feed/ Audi to Launch Small Affordable Electric Cars http://gas2.org/2008/10/07/audi-to-launch-small-affordable-electric-cars/ http://gas2.org/2008/10/07/audi-to-launch-small-affordable-electric-cars/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:51:30 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2008/10/07/audi-to-launch-small-affordable-electric-cars/ 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.

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]]> http://gas2.org/2008/10/07/audi-to-launch-small-affordable-electric-cars/feed/ Today’s the Day! Green Options goes LIVE! http://davidanderson.greenoptions.com/2007/02/05/todays-the-day-green-options-goes-live/ http://davidanderson.greenoptions.com/2007/02/05/todays-the-day-green-options-goes-live/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:00:06 +0000 David Anderson http://davidanderson.greenoptions.com/2007/02/05/todays-the-day-green-options-goes-live/ 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…

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