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0Challenge Bibendum: Audi's E100-capable A5 can get to 25 mpg and 146 mph 1277503500
E100-capable Audi A5 prototype – Click above for high-res image galleryWhen we saw an Audi A5 quattro with the words "Ethanol E100" at the Challenge Bibendum in Rio de Janiero recently, we knew it was something unusual. It was so different, in fact, that it's taken Audi PR until today to ... -
Challenge Bibendum: Michelin expects electric car to make up 5% of the market in 2020 1276019880
As the hosts of the Challenge Bibendum, Michelin took a bit of time in Rio de Janiero to allow the company's three managing partners (the company's leaders, as it does not have a CEO) to talk about why the 10th running of the eco-event was important and took questions from the assembled journalists ...
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Challenge Bibendum: Exxon sees "big gains" in efficiency on the Road to 2030 1276012560
Exxon at Challenge Bibendum – Click above for high-res image galleryUnsurprisingly, all of the highlights Exxon displayed in its sign about "Improving Energy Efficiency For Today's Consumer" at the Challenge Bibendum in Rio de Janiero, Brazil last week were small improvements related to ... -
Challenge Bibendum: Citroën Hypnos is a monster, but not a scary one 1275677700
Citroën Hypnos – Click above for a high-res image galleryWhere do outlandish auto show concepts go when they die? If they're monsters like the Citroën Hypnos, they apparently go to the Challenge Bibendum in Rio de Janiero. That's where we found the unique diesel-hybrid SUV ... -
Challenge Bibendum: Peugeot BB1 is all-around quirky - and a production model is coming 1275591420
Peugeot BB1 – Click above for a high-res image galleryWithout a doubt, the most popular vehicle at the ride and drive portion of the Challenge Bibendum in Rio de Janiero this week was Peugeot's BB1 concept. We're not sure what aspect of the car caused the most interest, but the line to ... -
Challenge Bibendum: riding in the Audi e-tron is a dream, but that's all it is for now 1275522840
Audi e-tron – Click above for a high-res image galleryRiding in the Audi e-tron all-electric sports car is akin to dreaming about it. Everything is elegant, light and, well, dreamy. The clean interior just asks you to fantasize about driving the beast, Audi's first all-electric car, ... -
Challenge Bibendum: Michelin execs explain why the company cares about greener tires, cars 1275479640
For the tenth time in twelve years, Michelin is sponsoring something called the Challenge Bibendum. This global event has been held in Europe, the U.S., Asia and, now, Brazil. Michelin invited us down to check of some of the work people are doing to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles around ...
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Volkswagen shows two fuel cell models in Shanghai 1195223220
Volkswagen has introduced two world premieres for the Challenge Bibendum 2007 held in Shanghai, China: a Passat Lingyu and a Tiguan Hymotion. Both of them are powered by fuel-cells. The Tiguan Hymotion complements the just-released Tiguan range of models. The powertrain is a fuel cell able to ...
