Automotive

Goodyear has determined that soybean oil used in tire production could reduce the amount of petroleum-based oil needed, and increase tread longevity.

A Swiss trial of a hydrogen-powered street sweeper has shown that, while such vehicles are technically feasible now, the prices of fuel cells, pressurized storage tanks and electric drives must all drop significantly before they are cost-effective.

Renault has partnered with Gestamp Solar to launch what it says is the largest solar energy project in the automotive industry that will see solar panels eventually covering a total area of 450,000 m2 at its French plants.

A research team from Brazil has developed a new form of plant fiber-based plastic that is claimed to be stronger, lighter, and more eco-friendly than plastics currently in use.

April 1, 2005 Monte Carlo is the place to be this coming weekend (April 2-6, 2005) for those interested in the future of transport. Monaco is the venue for the

The Shell Eco-Marathon is an annual fuel economy competition held in the UK with competitors ranging from 11 year-old students through to senior university acad