News Archives - September 2009

Nuclear-powered trains, planes and automobiles

British Airways chief executive, Willie Walsh, last week presented world leaders at the United Nations forum on climate change in New York with a proposal that would see airlines, airports and aircraft companies work together to cut emissions to 50% below 2005 levels by 2050.

Volvo reveals plug-in diesel car

Volvo has revealed details of a plug-in diesel hybrid, which it hopes will be on sale within the next three years.

VW launches the L1 – a 283mpg two-seater hybrid

Volkswagen has launched a two-seater hybrid car that will, when it goes on sale in 2013, be the world’s most aerodynamic, lightweight and fuel efficient car in production.