Source: CCTV.com

03-07-2007 10:10

Car makers are competing to show their green credentials at the 77th Geneva motor show. By presenting their increasingly environmentally friendly cars, automakers are trying to reduce pollution but not at the expense of sales.

The car show opened on Tuesday. Fuel efficiency through new technology and hybrid vehicles is a top theme at this year's show. DaimlerChrysler unveiled its BLUETEC emission-control technology with a consumption-optimized four-cylinder diesel engine. The engine lowers emissions while increasing gas mileage.

Daniel Perre, Automobile Magzine, Detrroit said: "In Europe there's awareness of global warming, it's probably going to spread to the United States. So I think the auto makers are feeling much more push from regulators and pull from consumers on the issue."

Smaller and more fuel-efficient cars from China will be getting attention. China's Brilliance JinBei Auto unveils its first cars targeting European consumers, the BS 6, BS 4 and BC 3. The three models will enter the European market this year. The show comes amid stronger concerns about global warming and the environment, and a debate about auto emission limits in Europe.

 

Editor:Li Yang