Europe’s 5 Biggest Airports Emit More CO2 Than Sweden
A new airport tracker uncovers the true extent of aviation emissions
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City of Cracow Orders 50 Electric Buses
The city of Cracow in Poland has decided to order 50 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses to help clean up its air and do its part (some of it) to stop global heating.
Byton 2.0 At Frankfurt Auto Show — Are We There Yet?
I’m still bullish on Byton, but with caution about the direction the company is taking. Although similar to the original target of delivering autonomous electric vehicles (EV) globally, the last round of investments gives more food for thought.
More German Cities Ban Older Diesels, & BMW Tells America: “No Diesels For You!”
Up to 1.3 million older diesel cars in Germany could be barred from driving in 43 cities and towns if recent court orders are enforced.
Zurich Named “World’s Most Sustainable City” By Arcadis
The city of Zurich, Switzerland, has been named the world’s most sustainable city by the Netherlands-based building consultancy Arcadis. Considering that the city has an economy based largely around banking, I have to wonder if naming the city the most “sustainable” makes sense. When you look at the factors used to compile the list, though, then the choice makes more sense.
Electric Porsche Might Be Offered In 2015
Originally published on Gas2. The Porsche hybrid 918 Spyder went into production last year thanks to the “outstanding customer response” for the $845,000 vehicle. Given Porsche’s interest in green speed, it comes as no surprise that in a recent interview with German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport, Porsche CEO Matthias Müller revealed his desire to launch an … [continued]
2015 BMW i8 PHEV Priced At $135,925
At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW unveiled its first plug-in hybrid, which is the i8 sports coupe. The US price is set at $135,925. Decide whether you think this is justifiable after reading the specifications below, and leave a comment or two! It is a two-door, two-seat car outfitted … [continued]
Audi Presenting 94 MPG, 700 HP Sport Quattro PHEV At IAA
Audi has announced that it will present the Sport Quattro PHEV at the International Auto Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. This vehicle has three modes: EV Mode In EV mode, the vehicle operates on electricity only. This mode can be used both in and outside of the city. The Audi Sport Quattro … [continued]
Volkswagen e-up! & e-Golf To Be At International Auto Show In Frankfurt
At the upcoming International Auto Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen will present two electric vehicles: The e-up!, and the e-Golf. The e-up! can drive 160 km (99 miles) per charge and can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 12.4 seconds. It has a top speed of 81 mph. This … [continued]
