Posts Tagged hybrid cars

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Petroleum Use May Drop 80% by 2050

Posted by Leigh Kim in Electric Vehicles, Hybrid vehicles, Hydrogen Power on March 20, 2013

US greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption for cars and small trucks may be reduced by 80% by the year 2050. A National Research Council report determined that the US can achieve this goal with continued pursuit of biofuels and hydrogen, strong government policies, and more efficient vehicles on the road. Specifically, alternative options to [...]

Urbee 2 Hybrid is Strong, Light 3D-Printed Car

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on March 3, 2013

The Urbee 2 is a futuristic 3D-printed car with three wheels and a hybrid engine and also features top speeds of 110 mph with a carrying capacity of 1,200 lbs. The car was created by Jim Kor with the aim of redefining modern vehicular transportation with sustainability. Made with ABS plastic, this allows for minimum [...]

Green Cars in California Get Extended Privileged Access to HOV Lane

Posted by Ovidiu Sandru in Green Policy on February 15, 2013

In California, green car buyers have an advantage over the others: they can travel in the carpool (HOV) lane, by law, in a green car that has only one occupant. That law was about to expire on Jan. 1, 2015, but it seems that it’s going to be extended 10 more years. This is just [...]

California, Hybrid Capital of the Nation, Research Finds

Posted by Benji Jerew in Hybrid vehicles on January 4, 2013

Alternative fuels, which include electric and hybrid electric vehicles, have a lot to offer when it comes to saving money at the pump as well as reducing carbon dioxide emissions. While there are just over fifty electrified vehicles available in dealers across the US, depending on where you live, you might never see one on [...]

2014 Plug-in Honda Accord the First to Meet California’s SULEV20 Standard

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on December 28, 2012

The Air Resource Board of California accepted the 2014 Honda Accord plug-in hybrid (PHEV) into its new Super ultra low emission vehicle 20 standard (SULEV20), labeling it as the first gasoline-driven vehicle to meet that standard. The usual SULEV standard is in itself quite stringent, being awarded only to vehicles producing around 90% lower emissions [...]

Hurricane Sandy – Do Plug-In Vehicles Make Sense?

Posted by Benji Jerew in Electric Vehicles, Hybrid vehicles on November 6, 2012

In the aftermath of superstorm Hurricane Sandy, hundred of thousands are still without power. One of the things some people fail to take into disaster preparation is having enough gasoline on hand. When the power goes out, so do the fuel pumps, and without a way to get the gasoline out of the in-ground tanks, [...]

More Details Revealed About Volkswagen’s New Hybrid Touareg

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on March 19, 2012

Do you want a car that will save you money on fuel, maintenance and buying price? Then, probably without knowing it, you’re looking for Volkswagen’s new Touareg hybrid going in at $61,110. Although, I’ve got to admit it could do better in terms of mileage (20 mpg city and 24 highway), the vehicle is still [...]

2012 Cars 14% More Efficient Than Only 4 Years Ago, Study Reveals

Posted by Ovidiu Sandru in Car industry on February 8, 2012

A study by University of Michigan researchers reveals that the average fuel economy of a vehicle manufactured in 2012 has improved by a significant 14 percent compared to those fabricated in 2008. Therefore, the researchers found out that cars improved economy by 2.8 mpg, light trucks by 1.6, while full-sized vans saw the smallest increase [...]

Study Reveals Young People Would Drive Hybrids

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on January 27, 2012

Generation Y (GenY) consumers seem more environmentally-conscious than previous generations, according to a study made by New York-based accountancy firm Deloitte. Apparently, young people between 19 and 31 really do mind what they drive, and the majority (59%) of them would opt for hybrid mainly, augmented with pure battery electric (2%). The research included 1,500 [...]

The Jetta Hybrid: VW's Next Prius Competitor Unveiled at NAIAS

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on January 10, 2012

As the first ever hybrid vehicle, Toyota Prius will have a worthy competitor later this year as it enters the market: The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Although a family car and smaller in size than what Volkswagen offered to its US buyers so far, the Jetta Hybrid will be a star at the Detroit Motor Show [...]

GM Korea's Alpheon eAssist Hybrid 25% More Efficient Than Predecessor

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on October 31, 2011

GM wants to release the Volt in Korea, but under a different name. This time it’s dubbed Alpheon eAssist, and it features great improvements regarding the fuel economy – it’s about 25 per cent more economical, compared to its predecessor, the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist is equipped with a 17.6kW electric motor and [...]

The New Ciel Concept Hybrid Car Unveiled by Cadillac

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on August 26, 2011

The Cadillac Automobile Company is one step closer to launching a hybrid vehicle on the auto market. Dubbed Cadillac Ciel, the concept was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, California, on August 18, 2011. Cadillac cars are know to have massive engines, like the V16 (Cadillac Sixteen concept from 2003). Even this giant company [...]

Subaru's First-Ever Hybrid Vehicle To Debut In 2013

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on July 11, 2011

A few days ago, Subaru has officially confirmed it will launch a hybrid vehicle by the end of 2013. According to some reports, the new car will be packed with Toyota’s hybrid technology. Subaru hasn’t confirmed if the Hybrid Tourer car will run on US roads or not.

Honda Starts Selling Shuttle And Shuttle Hybrid Versions In Japan

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on June 21, 2011

Honda has recently released the two new versions to its existing Honda Fit car series on the Japan auto-market, namely the Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid.

Toyota Unveils Prius Minivan Hybrid Featuring Li-Ion Battery

Posted by Mike Sandru in Hybrid vehicles on May 18, 2011

Not even a powerful earthquake as the one that hit Japan a couple of months ago could stop the release of the “Prius Alpha” hybrid minivan from Toyota. The car is something new for the company because it’s the first hybrid to have a lithium-ion rechargeable battery as the main battery and it’s somewhat of a success for the green industry already, since Toyota chose fuel efficiency over size.