Japan's Green Cars Pulling Ahead Inspite Of Recession
Inspite of recession, green cars in Japan are gaining ground against conventional gas-guzzlers, giving automakers hope of re-energizing a flagging domestic market.
Inspite of recession, green cars in Japan are gaining ground against conventional gas-guzzlers, giving automakers hope of re-energizing a flagging domestic market.
"They are light, but very strong - 30 percent lighter and 3-to-4 times stronger than the materials used today. We believe that a lot of car parts, including dashboards, bumpers, side panels, will be made of nano-sized fruit fibers in the future.
"For one thing, they will help reduce the weight of cars and that will improve fuel economy. They also will help us make more sturdy vehicles," Leao added.
Motorists Getting Greyer, Greener, Thriftier: Nissan's Ghosn
Motorists are getting older, thriftier and more concerned about the planet, sending automakers back to the drawing board to develop cars to meet their needs, industry guru Carlos Ghosn said Friday.
Motorists are getting older, thriftier and more concerned about the planet, sending automakers back to the drawing board to develop cars to meet their needs, industry guru Carlos Ghosn said Friday.
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'Green' Cars, Cynosure of All Eyes at Delhi Auto-Expo
Visitors at the ongoing Auto-Expo 2008 have been eager to know more about "environment-friendly" cars.
Visitors at the ongoing Auto-Expo 2008 have been eager to know more about "environment-friendly" cars.
New Parking System In London - Charges Based On How 'Green' Your Car Is
Reports indicate that a local authority in London has become the first in the world to charge motorists for parking on the basis of how green their vehicle is.
Reports indicate that a local authority in London has become the first in the world to charge motorists for parking on the basis of how green their vehicle is.
