Mercedes-Benz have developed a shark-like concept car called the Formula Zero, which looks more at home in the water than on the race track for which it was designed. The car is a solar-powered green-machine, supposedly inspired by Formula One and Yacht Racing. What it actually looks like is a cross between a shark, a […]

Japanese electrical engineers have devised a way to put an end to blind spots in vehicles once and for all. Their “transparent cockpit” system gives a driver virtual x-ray vision, making solid pieces of a car seem invisible. The only modification required for it to work is the application of a retro-reflective coating.

Venturi have revealed their latest project at the Paris Motor Show in the form of a sleek, electric sportscar called the “Volage”. The car is the result of a joint project between Venturi and Michelin which features eight electric motors, two inside of each wheel.

Deliveries of the highway-capable and reasonably priced TRIAC electric vehicle from Green Vehicles Inc will start in December, according to the EV’s designer Ehab Youssef. The car should be a leading contender in the eco vehicle race, fetching a top speed of 80mph with a 100-mile range and a price tag of just $22,995 – […]

Chrysler yesterday announced a new all-electric vehicle set for a 2009 release by its subsidiary GEM, which now stands for Green Eco Mobility. The car, called the Peapod, is designed with city driving in mind and will get 30 miles per charge with a top speed of 25 mph.

We have yet another eco contender for what is shaping up to be a cut-throat-competitive 2010 in the car industry. Alongside major offerings from Chevrolet, Toyota and Nissan will come this interesting British model called the Axon Hatchback, that takes a whole new approach to cutting down on fuel use, running costs and CO2 emissions.

The much talked about Chevrolet Volt has today been made official, making it the first official plug-in hybrid production model from a major manufacturer. The Volt will be an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) which uses a gasoline-powered electric generator to supply electricity to the motor, but only after the battery has exceeded its 40 mile […]

Designer Pierre Sabas has come up with a novel car concept called the Airflow, that encapsulates its occupants in an all-glass body. The design looks like a dodgy champagne flute made by an amateur glass-blower but seems aerodynamically sound.

Here is one of the better entries from the recent Peugeot Design Competition that seems not only practical, but cheap to manufacture and solves many of the problems associated with modern car design. Its scissor-like frame contracts to accommodate tight parking spaces or narrow lanes and the wheels work much like the recent NASA concept […]

Daimler’s new Smart ForTwo Ed electric vehicle is getting some real-world testing on London streets by a handful of agencies, companies and the Metropolitan Police to demonstrate the advantages of zero-emission driving.