Press releases
Mercedes Benz SA reducing carbon footprint by 15%
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has reduced its carbon footprint by 15%, well ahead of the global group target. This has been achieved in the short space of three years, since 2006. The environmental implications of the savings in kilowatts of gas and electricity, translates to a reduction of 12 703 […]
Press release: Daimler AG and Continental receive “Yellow Angel” award for lithium-ion technology
Stuttgart – The ADAC (German Automobile Association) has awarded its “Gelber Engel 2009” (Yellow Angel) to Daimler AG and its systems partner Continental in the Innovation & Environment category. The Stuttgart carmaker was selected for the award by Europe’s largest automobile club in recognition of its lithium-ion battery, the first such battery ever to be […]
Press Release: Lexus debuts HS250h at Detroit
Lexus revealed the HS250h, the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle, at the North American International Auto Show. The HS250h will be Lexus’ fourth hybrid and the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its lineup. It also will be the first Lexus to use carbon-neutral Ecological Plastic materials in a new futuristic cockpit and interior design.
Lexus Hybrid Drive: How it performs
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While global efforts and legislation have existed for some time to curb vehicle emissions, South Africa has been virtually unaffected by any requirement or desire to adopt alternative energies in the motor industry. But as global awareness for greener motoring rises, the time is ripe for South African motorists to […]
