Mercedes-Benz is making major changes to its volume-selling V6 and V8 engines to reduce engine vibrations, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, reports Brian Early from Stuttgart.
Five new Prius plug-in hybrids have been let loose on Canadian streets as part of Toyota’s real-world test program. With new rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, the Prius PHV’s fuel economy is claimed to be just 1.75 litres per 100 kilometres.
The Auto Future Tech Summit in Vancouver is where international industry experts gather to discuss trends in automotive propulsion technology. This year, electricity emerged as the consensus choice - leaving hydrogen, ethanol, and diesel on the sidelines.
The Auto Future Tech Summit in Vancouver is where international industry experts gather to discuss trends in automotive propulsion technology. This year, electricity emerged as the consensus choice - leaving hydrogen, ethanol, and diesel on the sidelines.
With electric and extended-range vehicles now scheduled to come to market by next year, it’s important to know what they are and how they differ. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh outlines some of the cars we may see on our roads.
With electric and extended-range vehicles now scheduled to come to market by next year, it’s important to know what they are and how they differ. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh outlines some of the cars we may see on our roads.