Balqon Corporation announced the release of lithium-ion batteries as an alternative to lead acid traction batteries for its entire product line of Class 8 yard tractors and drayage vehicles.

BorgWarner has designed an optimally tuned turbocharger for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) new high-torque, 1.8-liter direct-injection gasoline engine.

For model year 2010 the smart fortwo cdi has been given a clear power boost, yet it remains just as economical and environmentally friendly as before.

Velozzi has released rendering of its plug-in hybrid electric crossover named SOLO.

Mitsubishi Motors will begin accepting orders from retail customers in Japan for iMiEV electric cars on July 31.

Opel has expanded its ecoFLEX model lineup with LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) powered Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wagon and Zafira models.

Scientists from University of Nevada have found a new and environmentally friendly process for producing biodiesel fuel from "chicken feather meal."

Shai Agassi and Evan Thornley the chief executive of Better Place Australia, announced plans to establish plans an electric vehicle recharging network in Canberra.

Mini has introduced a new entry-level model for £10,950 in the shape of the Mini First.

Prices for Skoda’s new Yeti off-roader will start at £13,750 when it goes on sale on 17 September.

Peugeot has launched a special edition of the 207 supermini with CO2 emissions of 99g/km, meaning it is exempt from road tax.

Mercedes says it will equip its SLS supercar with an all-electric drivetrain, slated for release in 2015.

Exaggerated claims about the success of the Government’s scrappage incentive are junk, according to automotive industry economist Prof Garel Rhys.

UK motorists are the worst in Europe for keeping their tyres correctly inflated says Michelin, while Kwik Fit offers tyre age checks.

Rolls-Royce has released performance figures for the new Ghost 'baby Roll's, set to be unveiled at Frankfurt in September before European deliveries commence in late 2009, with prices from £165,000.

Aston Martin says it will not build the Lagonda Concept it revealed at the Geneva Show, saying market conditions mean the luxury SUV is not viable.

Hyundai says it has taken 17,000 scrappage orders since the government's cash-for-bangers scheme kicked off.

Mitsubishi Motors have added a Ralliart go-faster version to their efficient but perhaps boring Colt three and five door hatchback range.

Nissan will build a new £200m factory on Wearside to supply lithium-ion battery technology for range of new electric vehicles, which will launch in 2011.

A new 1.6-litre common-rail diesel engine for the A3 range can return upwards of 68mpg on the combined cycle.