BMW heat harnessing technology
October 20, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under BMW, Car News, Fuel News
Even a highly efficient car engine can still only convert about one-third of the energy contained in fuel to actually propel a car. The majority is lost via heat through the car’s exhaust and radiator. Why not create new methods of harnessing the wasted heat?
Technology from the Germans is always technology worth paying [...]
Ford Fiesta Econetic – Australia’s most fuel efficient car
October 16, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under Car News, Ford, Fuel News
Updated 3 pm: Ford Australia has revealed details of Australia’s most fuel efficient car, the Ford Fiesta Econetic.
Using just 3.7 litres of fuel per 100km, and producing 98 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre, the Fiesta takes the title from the Prius and Mini Cooper D.
Pricing is $24,990 drive away and the Fiesta comes with [...]
Holden Commodore – new engines, same look
August 4, 2009 by David Twomey
Filed under Australian Car Industry News, Car Design, Car News, Fuel News, Holden, Holden VE Commodore, Industry
GM Holden’s revised Commodore large car will bring new fuel efficiency under a skin that is virtually unchanged from the present car, except for the badge on the boot.
When CarAdvice saw outgoing Holden chairman and managing director Mark Reuss pull the covers off the new Commodore at the Holden Engine operations plant in Melbourne’s Fishermans [...]
