These Chinese manufactured BYD e6 crossover sedan cars, partially supported by Warren Buffet, feature an iron phosphate battery that charges in two hours and returns a modest 180 mile range.

The Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association aims at offering the fleet for hire over a six-month trial period. This should help the taxi drivers earn more and also make the local government officials go for such a move so as to bring a green effect.

Automaker BYD was welcomed to Hong Kong by John Tsang Chun-wah, the GBM, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regional Government, and voiced the need for a greener environment and a zero emission city. This also intends to bring in green transportation for the benefit of all the people.

Further to that, BYD is installing 47 chargers at nine different locations throughout Hong Kong. The move might also boost deployment of electric cars across China, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and Lantau island.

The selection of locations much suits taxi drivers who shift-change locations. More over, they can charge their vehicle during their lunch hours too.

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Kia’s previous model called Ray EV was a limited production vehicle that targeted fleet buyers in Korea. The follow-up is the electrified Soul.

In a scenario where electric cars are fast becoming imperative, Kia seems to have understood the anxiety of customers and unveiled what they have in store in the new EV.

Kia World says this new mass produced variant will be due in the early part of 2014 priced at around $35,000.

The company claims that it would be sold in the global market, which includes the US, Europe and China.

Performance wise, the Soul EV is estimated to come with a range of about 120 miles and peaks up to 87 miles per hour. The acceleration from 0-60 under 12 seconds beats that of Ray EV by 4 seconds.

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Late last week, the Ministry of the Environment and Forests in India issued a statement banning “any person/persons, organizations, government agencies, private or public enterprises that involve import, capture of cetacean species to establish for commercial entertainment, private or public exhibition and interaction purposes whatsoever.”

India is the largest of four countries to ban such practice. The other countries who have banned the sport are Costa Rica, Hungary and Chile. There is a thoughtful reasoning behind the ban and could prompt the dozens of countries in Europe and the US where dolphin shows rain money, also to follow suit.

Various scientists have conducted studies on dolphin behavior and are of the opinion that the cetaceans species are highly intelligent and sensitive compared to other animals owing to the fact that they should be considered as ‘non-human’ persons. They have said the creatures should be freed from unacceptable practices and using them for entertainment purposes.

The US attempts by animal rights organizations against such activities, however, have failed to gain ground. The India Government’s move needs to be considered a big step in the right direction.

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A fleet of Impalas were recently spotted in Colorado with minor camouflage. On closer observation, it seemed a test mule for a new compressed natural gas (CNG) model. The powertrain combination may draw attraction of fleet buyers than everyday users.

CNG stickers were found affixed to the decklid. Besides, the different exhaust outlets of car, bring a premium compared to the V^-equipped Impalas. Leaked images show a different engine cover and plenty of exposed wiring as new CNG Impala continues its test. Also, an electrical connector poked out of the front fascia.

GM has said that it would offer a CNG van and a bi-fuel pickup truck. But the demand for CNG powered passenger cars is being studied for the time being.

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At the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York last weekend, he showed off an exclusive range of furniture designs and other decorative stuff including the modern Tub Chair made under the banner of The ReCYCLER.

This idea emerged in his thoughts when he found that his love affair with recycling combined the metal working skills he developed while running a pig farm could make an amazing combination that would be beneficial to humans.

The first thing he shaped was a pedestal table with old bikes in his garage. He gradually began to experiment with other designs.

Smelling great potential in this recycling process, he sold his pig farm and is now 100 % devoted to merging glass, old vehicle parts and other metals to create urban furniture with a ‘green’ effect.

Vanduen Heuvel’s line of work includes chairs, desks, clocks, mirrors and he often does custom work as well. Each unique piece spares a pile of materials from polluting the dump.

Don’t you also want to applaud this genius?

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The Aston Martin Rapide S is a large four-door saloon car powered by a twin turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 engine, developed with renewable energy experts Alset Global.

The Rapide S Hydrogen Hybrid can achieve 0 to 62 mph in just 4.9 seconds. The vehicle attains a top speed of 190 mph.

The Hybrid Hydrogen system of the car comprises a hydrogen fuel rail, special storage tanks and a modified engine management system.

The storage system of the Rapide S consist of four ultra-high-strength carbonfibre tanks, which are capable of holding a total of 3.5kg of hydrogen stored at a pressure of 350bar.

The Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S race car showcases Aston Martin’s commitment to green technology.

The original Rapide S car generates 620Nm, while the hybrid version of the vehicle delivers up to 800Nm and emits virtually only water from the exhaust.

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An increase in demand in markets like Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago on the West Coast helped to cross 25,000 number in sales.

Globally, Nissan has sold 62,000 Leafs. The company has also started producing US Leafs at its Tennessee plant, including its electric motor and battery.

With production scaling up, Nissan has slashed the price of the 2013 Leaf by $6,400 to a base price of $28,000. This move might have been done foreseeing the $7,500 Federal tax credit implementation, says a report. Nissan went on to almost double its sale of Leaf models through April to 5,476.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified its new fuel economy rating for the Leaf at 115 miles per gallon equivalent, up from 99 MPGe. Importance of infrastructure in electric vehicles was studied and changes made accordingly. This adds to one of the reasons for Nissan to cross 25,000 sales threshold, ensuring that it is the world’s best selling electric vehicle.

Post sales, Nissan has been ensuring constant interaction with Leaf owners to know their feedback and their experience with the Leaf.

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On complete charge, the concept gains an extra 59 kW (79 bhp), and has been engineered to draw power from the electric motor as well.

It comes with a Formula 3.5 inspired steering wheel, which features a boost button. When pressed, it propels to a speed of 68 mph (109.44 km/h).

Weighing just 1,243 lbs (564 kg), the new concept has a power-to-weight ratio of 1 bhp / 5.8 kg.

Besides KERS, the Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept has also received an aggressive body kit with side pods, rear diffuser and big front/rear wings.

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In a short span of time, Toyota has done some face-lift on the Auris Hybrid models for raising the green spirits. The Geneva Motor Show held in March this year showcased Auris Hybrid Touring Sports in production trim with enhancements on the CO2 emission control. Compared with 89g/km of CO2 dropping of the current Auris Hybrid models, the Touring Sports perked up with reduced emission figure of 85 g/km.

Now that they have previewed the modifications on the Touring Sports model they have announced that their new version of Auris Hybrid hatchback will roll out next month in the markets. The company has assured customers that the model will be even more eco-friendlier with just 84 grams of CO2 emission per kilometer.

Toyota accomplished this with refinements done on the vehicle tuning and alterations on various aerodynamic factors. It glued the rear glazing with new aero stabilizing fins for achieving higher energy efficiency. So by June this year, the 87 g/km emitters will get a better green replacement with the Auris Hybrid’s 84g/km version.

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Colorado-based Zeal has now decided to chop off oil plastics from sunglasses. First, the company produced frames with a resin which they called Z-resin, a material used for producing plastic with castor oil.

As you might be aware, castor beans are given to little kids for keeping them healthy. Moreover, castor beans are easy to grow and they segregate more oil. Nobody consumes castor oil and beans now a days which means it is in less demand. With no harm done to the human cause, Zeal makes sunglasses with castor-based ingredients.

Determined to make a fossil fuel-free glass, the company created a lens named e-Ilume, which boasts a non-petroleum based bonder that maintains high optical standards. A clarity value of 38 (Abbe) was recorded. Zeal’s bio lens protects eyes from UVA, B and C light as well as HEV (High Energy Visible) light.

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