Volkswagen has put an expiry date on future development of its combustion engines. The German car maker says the next generation of its petrol engines will also be its last when they launch in 2026. According to a report from Reuters, VW says it will continue to adapt its petrol and diesel engined cars to meet environmental standards during the lifetime of those vehicles, but is now committed to radical steps to stop global warming. Michael Jost from Volkswagen says, from 2026, the… Source link

The hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) has been dabbled with for years. But finally in 2019 at least one Australian service station will sell the amazingly clean fuel to power a production zero-emissions SUV and kick off what until now has seemed too good to be true. How good does it seem? Hydrogen takes three minutes to fill a tank at a local service station, which then permits a circa-800km range teamed with strong performance, just like diesel or petrol vehicle. And yet fresh,… Source link

And finally, at under $70K there’s the BMW i3 with a 33kWh battery pack and without an internal combustion engine (ICE). At over three times the battery size of the Mitsu, the BMW packs almost six times the range, with a quoted 290km (but ‘usable’ 200km), while claiming a barely higher 0.136kWh/km due to its smaller body and lighter kerb weight. Short of a twice-the-price Tesla Model S (with 455km) a BEV can’t yet, however, match the 600km-to-1000km range of an efficient ICE such as… Source link

Buffalo was once a serious car town. Some of the world’s greatest cars were manufactured here, hence the Pierce Arrow. On Saturday, June 23, the Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum will be hosting an event (8 AM – 11 AM) that pays tribute to the golden age of the automobile. According to the museum, “The Great Race, the world’s premiere old car rally, will bring 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles to town for the $150,000 event.” Cars built in… Source link

NSW Police has locked in BMW and Chrysler sedans to replace Holden and Ford machines on the state highway patrol fleet. BMW will supply special 530d sedans in what the brand describes as a “specific authority specification” stripped of some luxuries. The sedans are equipped with special equipment including M Sport brakes and suspension, as well as comfort seats. Victoria Police have already signed on to use the 5-Series, which may find its way into other states. BMW Australia chief… Source link