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International office opens to probe Russia's war on Ukraine
AFP, Published on 03/07/2023
» THE HAGUE - An international investigation office seen as a "truly historic" first step towards a possible trial of Russia's leadership opened in The Hague on Monday to probe a crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Hybrid cars' green credentials under scrutiny
AFP, Published on 03/11/2021
» PARIS: Hybrid cars are increasingly popular in the European Union as eco-conscious drivers turn away from their more polluting petrol and diesel counterparts, but environmentalists say they are not as green as they seem.
BMW to build electric Mini in China
AFP, Published on 29/11/2019
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Luxury German carmaker BMW on Friday said it would build fully electric models of its Mini cars at a new plant in China, as it kicked off a joint venture with Chinese partner Great Wall Motor.
Nissan aims for China launch of cheap electric car in 2 years
AFP, Published on 09/11/2016
» LISBON - The Nissan-Renault alliance aims to offer Chinese drivers a new electric car costing just $8,000 within two years, chief executive Carlos Ghosn said Tuesday as he touted an "explosion" in demand amid efforts to offset climate change.
Israel firm wants super-efficient engine to power car revolution
AFP, Published on 28/10/2016
» ROSH HAAYIN (ISRAEL) - An Israeli firm says a super-efficient engine it has created could drastically reduce fuel consumption and help power an auto industry revolution as manufacturers search for environmentally sound alternatives.
Germany to boost electric cars with 1 billion euro scheme
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» BERLIN - Germany will subsidise electric car purchases to give a jolt to sluggish growth in the sector and help meet national climate goals with zero-emission mobility, the government said Wednesday.
Chinese-made, US-bound: automakers eye exports
AFP, Published on 26/04/2016
» SHANGHAI - A gigantic robotic arm capable of lifting an entire chassis at a General Motors plant in Shanghai is the US automaker's secret weapon as it seeks to sell "Made in China" cars to America.
Chinese market electrifying for 'green' cars
AFP, Published on 07/02/2016
» BEIJING - Government subsidies are fuelling a boom in electric vehicles in China, driving hopes for the industry's global future as the world's biggest car market offers economies of scale that could make the technology mainstream.
Automakers' green push lifts use of hemp, citrus peel
AFP, Published on 14/01/2016
» DETROIT - Survey the latest at the Detroit Auto Show and you will find fibers from water bottles in car seats, hemp in the dashboards and citrus peel in the tires.
Volkswagen determined to win back American consumers
AFP, Published on 12/01/2016
» DETROIT - Embattled German auto giant Volkswagen vowed Monday to reconquer the hearts of American car consumers as it struggles to shift focus away from the still-unresolved emissions cheating scandal.