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Hyundai Motor Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Plant

As 100 percent of the photovoltaic plant at Asan will be built on existing rooftops, the construction neither requires any additional land nor causes environmental issues. The choice of the Asan plant is appropriate, as Asan manufactures the eco-friendly Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, as well as i45/Sonata and Grandeur/Azera. […]

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2013 Honda CR-Z available now

Renowned for being engaging and fun to drive, the 2013 Honda CR-Z has received Honda’s new Plus Sport (S+) button which gives the vehicle more engine and electric motor assist power. The Plus Sport function can be used while in ECON, Normal or Sport mode. […]

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BMW i3 Concept Coupe

The BMW i3 Concept Coupe celebrates its European premiere in Geneva, while the BMW i8 Concept Spyder also makes an appearance. These two concept models reflect the current status of the ongoing development process and illustrate the potential breadth of an extended BMW i portfolio […]

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Lexus RX 450H Sports Luxury Review

Driving a Lexus isn’t a passionate affair and the RX 450h Sports Luxury doesn’t inspire driving but performs better than most owners will ever need. However it has a subtle and not so subtle sophistication that sees it stand head to head with its European counterparts.
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Kia Motors Earns Environmental Certificates from TÜV Nord

Kia Motors Corporation has been recognised by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organization, for the outstanding eco-credentials of three of its newest models. Kia’s recently introduced models to the European market, all-new cee’d C-segment hatchback, Optima hybrid D-segment sedan and the refreshed Sorento CUV, have been certified according to the ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). […]

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Honda Recycle By Extracting Rare Earth Metals

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and the Japan Metals and Chemicals Co., Ltd. have jointly announced the establishment of the world’s first process to extract rare earth metals from various used parts in Honda products. The new operation will be the first in the world to extract rare earth metals as part of a mass-production process at a recycling plant […]

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BMW i8 Concept Spyder

The BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is an open-top two-seater embodying a form of personal mobility with equal sporting and emotional appeal. As well as adopting intelligent technologies and innovative design, BMW i is pursuing an all-embracing approach defined to a significant degree by sustainability throughout the value chain.
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