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Kooks Headers and Exhaust has spent the last 4 years developing a High Flow Catalytic Converter that both makes horsepower and is eco-friendly. Global Emissions Systems Inc or GESI has worked with Kooks in the development and now the manufacturing of this unique product. Named the "GREEN" catalytic converter, it is 49 state EPA legal and still flows as much as high performance catalyst. This ... Full story

Hyundai showcased its latest-generation hydrogen fuel-cell technology at the ‘Investing in Future Transport’ conference held at London’s City Hall yesterday. In front of an audience of policy makers, investors and industry representatives, Dr. Sae Hoon Kim, Hyundai’s Principal Fuel Cell Research Engineer, explained the company’s strategy for sustainable future mobility, and presented the innovative zero-emission Hyundai ix35 fuel-cell electric vehicle. Full story

Switching on power to the two rear wheels’ electric motors made a huge difference by reducing the power required from the internal-combustion engine, he added. “The whole point was to demonstrate the feasibility of adding the electrical motor to the rear wheel of the car without changing the brakes, bearings, suspension — anything mechanical,” Perr Full story

David Guetta’s tunes will light up a sustainable dancefloor where Britain’s Got Talent stars Twist and Pulse will perform their unique genre of street-dance, known as Streetomedy. Full story

The 2012 Beetle is an automotive icon reinvented. Placing the original Beetle and the 21st Century Beetle next to one another, it's clear that the lines of the rear sections are nearly identical, but the overall look is bolder and more dynamic. The Beetle also breaks free of the design geometry defined by three semi-circles (front wing, rear wing, domed roof above it). Full story

“We owe this achievement to Roadster drivers around the world and their pioneering adoption of electric vehicles,” said Tesla Motors cofounder and CEO Elon Musk. “The Roadster has proven to the world that electric cars can be incredibly fun, and practical. Most importantly, these vehicles have provided Tesla with a real-world test fleet that allows us to stay on the cutting edge of electric powertrain ... Full story

In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23 percent of Chevrolet retail sales in the United States, less than either V-6 or V-8 equipped models. So far this year that number has increased to 46 percent, making fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines the top choice in the Chevrolet lineup. Full story

Rolls-Royce produces cars that represent the pinnacle in luxurious motoring for the world’s most discerning customers. However, the company also recognises the need to look to the future and to plan for long-term sustainable growth. An investigation into alternative drive-train options is an important step in that process. Full story

In addition to Italian TV celebrities Nicola Savino, Daniele Bossari and Filippa Lagerback, a guest of honor was international football sensation Florent Malouda, one of the newest owners of the zero-emission Tesla Roadster. Malouda, who plays for Chelsea and the French national team, is European ambassador for the non-profit Haitian relief organization Yele Haiti, to which Tesla and Musk personally made charitable contributions. Full story

“The PhoeniX establishes a new reference point for the future of Saab product design,” says Jason Castriota, Saab Automobile’s Executive Design Director. “It symbolizes a renaissance of the innovative spirit and passion that drove Saab to build its first car. We’re now taking the visual DNA forward with what we call ‘aeromotional’ design, adding emotion, power and fluidity. This design aesthetic will shape and differentiate ... Full story