Active aerodynamics
What if our cars changed shape to breathe and move faster.
Active aerodynamics uses moving surfaces or parts to change the aerodynamic behaviour of a vehicle. The BMW Gina concept car takes this to the extreme. Certain road cars apply it in more subtle ways, i.e. retractable spoilers and air flaps to the engine that open or close depending on how much cooling air is needed.Submitted by Peugeot UK on 23 July, 2011 - 02:03
The elegant Peugeot 508 is aimed at corporate and fleet customers who need a stylish, spacious and comfortable saloon with good performance and fuel efficiency.
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 7 October, 2010 - 11:13
ECO2 Transport's film-crew used an award-winning BMW Streetcar to take part in the 2010 Eco-Rally.
Submitted by Streetcar on 16 July, 2010 - 21:44
Most city-folk can go for weeks without needing a car, but when we do, we like to treat ourselves. Streetcar is currently the UK's biggest car club and one of their strengths is their attractive, low-emission vehicle range.
Submitted by Alex Hartley on 23 June, 2010 - 14:07
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occuring, or will have occured by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinairy rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Biofuels
7% (30 votes)
Electric
40% (167 votes)
Hydrogen
41% (173 votes)
Petrol
3% (14 votes)
Diesel
6% (24 votes)
Other
3% (14 votes)
Total votes: 422
Motorsport is actually the catalyst for many of today’s cleantech products including aerodynamics, kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS or regenerative-braking), carbon-fibre wind-turbine blades and low rolling-resistance tyres.
Submitted by BMW on 10 July, 2009 - 16:57
The BMW 118d was named World Green Car of the Year 2008 and the 116d shown at the Eco-Rally finish line is even more frugal. For the fourth year in succession, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has ranked the BMW Group as the most sustainable car company in the world. The company offers the most efficient cars in the premium segment courtesy of EfficientDynamics technologies.
Submitted by Volkswagen on 6 May, 2009 - 02:05
The 2009 Brighton to London Eco-Rally was a breeze for the Polo Bluemotion - it could've started in Geneva without needing to re-fuel. What Car? associate editor Roger Stansfield put the new car to the test and it passed with flying colours, beating its official combined fuel economy figure.
