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Lexus: Car manufacturers may have to cap sales to avoid CO2 fines

(15/08/2011)

Many manufacturers are now closing in on both the overall industry target of 130g/km of CO2 and their own individual targets. However, some are still miles away and may have to cap sales to avoid unaffordable fines There are now seven manufacturers below the overall target figure of 130 g/km of CO2. However, each manufacturer has an individual target based on the average weight of its models. Hence the variance from its own target is far more important than its variance from the industry aver... [more]

Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership: CO2 savings made during the use of low carbon vehicles are offset by increased emissions created during their production

(10/06/2011)

A new report prepared by Ricardo for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has highlighted the increasing importance of accounting for whole life carbon emissions to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of low carbon vehicles. The study found that some of the CO2 savings made during the use of low carbon vehicles are offset by increased emissions created during their production, and to a lesser extent disposal. However, overall electric and hybrid vehicles still have lower carbon footprints tha... [more]

Lotus Engineering: Europeans are leaders in range extenders for hybrid cars

(02/06/2011)

By value, hybrid cars are now the largest electric vehicle sector and, since they will be with us for at least fifteen more years, improving the hybrid technology is of major interest. Indeed, it will benefit the rapidly growing sectors of hybrid buses, trucks, boats and aircraft. For example, the new IDTechEx report, "Electric Buses and Taxis 2011-2021" forecasts over 91,000 hybrid electric buses being made in 2021. They will sell for up to 65% more than the price of conventional buses but ... [more]

Land Rover: All-electric Land Rover Defender for use in game parks

(10/05/2011)

Axeon and Jaguar Land Rover South Africa have produced an all-electric version of the iconic Defender model for use in game parks, minimising both environmental and noise pollution. Unlike many electric vehicle battery packs that are positioned in the floor of the vehicle, the Axeon pack has been designed to fit into the vehicle’s engine bay in order to maintain ground clearance and wading height for this unique vehicle. The battery system produced by Axeon has been fitted to a Land Rover Def... [more]

Land Rover: Range Rover Evoque in 5-door and Coupé forms goes on sale in September 2011

(05/05/2011)

With a choice of three engines, two body styles, three design themes and a wide range of options and accessories, the new Range Rover Evoque offers customers significant choice across a range of price points. Land Rover has announced that new Range Rover Evoque prices in the UK will start from £27,955 for an eD4 Pure 5-door 6 Speed manual 2WD model. The 4WD equivalent is priced at £28,705. The top-of-the-range Si4 6 Speed automatic Dynamic coupé with LUX pack is available for £44,320. The... [more]

Lamborghini: Extreme performance for Lamborghini's Aventador LP 700-4

(20/04/2011)

Lamborghini's Aventador LP 700-4 is redefining the very pinnacle of the world super sports car market. Its brutal power, lightweight engineering and phenomenal handling precision are combined with peerless design and the very finest equipment to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in late summer 2011. The technology package of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is utterly unique. It is based on an inn... [more]