Posts Tagged Hybrid vehicles

Mitsubishi GR-HEV Concept Truck at Geneva Motor Show, Hybrids Getting Bigger

Posted by Benji Jerew in Car industry, Hybrid vehicles on February 15, 2013

The first hybrid vehicles to appear on the scene were tiny little things, specifically the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. Hybrid vehicles are among the best-selling in recent times, if not for concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, then at least for the high-floating price of fuel. Some, though, think that perhaps automakers should have started [...]

Toyota Avalon Hybrid – 40MPG Luxury

Posted by Benji Jerew in Car industry, Hybrid vehicles on February 12, 2013

For the most part, the bigger the vehicle gets, the more you’ll have to pay for it and the less fuel-efficient it is. Similarly, the more luxurious a vehicle is, the more you’ll have to pay for it and the less fuel-efficient it is. The problem isn’t size, but perception. A luxury vehicle shouldn’t feel [...]

Future Airbags to Protect Pedestrians, Too

Posted by Benji Jerew in Car industry, Electric Vehicles, Hybrid vehicles on February 7, 2013

Good news for cyclist and pedestrians, tomorrow’s vehicles might have airbags! Wait, don’t most vehicles come with airbags these days? Of course, airbags in a modern vehicle are a major part of an entire safety system designed to protect the driver and his passengers in the even of a crash. The number of airbags increases [...]

Toyota Recycles Hybrid Batteries for Micro-Grid Applications

Posted by Benji Jerew in Energy Storage, Hybrid vehicles on February 7, 2013

The power grid, for the most part, wasn’t designed with too many fail-safes, and the aging infrastructure shows this weakness every time there is a storm or excessive demand. Blackouts and brownouts, though, can be at least minimized or mitigated with the addition of smart-grid technology. By combining smart switching and backup power supplies, even [...]

Hybrids – The Best-Selling Vehicles of 2012

Posted by Benji Jerew in Car industry, Hybrid vehicles on January 16, 2013

Hybrid electric vehicles [HEV] were once in the realm of Japanese automobile manufacturing, and the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius were the first HEVs to grace US highways. Of course, being first also has its advantages, and “Prius” is practically synonymous with “hybrid.” Today, Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid in the world, Toyota [...]

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 [...]

2012 Sales of Electric Cars and Hybrids Surge After Achieving Mainstream Acceptance

Posted by Leigh Kim in Car industry, Electric Vehicles, Hybrid vehicles on December 21, 2012

At first, mainstream consumers in the 1990s were reluctant to consider hybrid automobiles as a viable option. There was some concern over the longevity of the technology and the cost effectiveness. Now consumers are beginning to understand the importance of hybrid vehicles and see the benefits of owning these eco-friendly cars. The research firm Mintel [...]

2012 Los Angeles Auto Show – Electrified Vehicles from Honda and Fiat

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

The 2012 Auto Show circuit has given us a glimpse into the future of automobiles. New technologies and concepts, that could change the face of the industry, could make it into tomorrow’s vehicles. The latest advancements in vehicle design and rechargeable battery technology have led to the development of more electrified vehicles by more automakers [...]

In Spite of Lagging Economy, Plug-In Vehicles Top October Sales

Posted by Benji Jerew in Car industry, Electric Vehicles, Hybrid vehicles on November 8, 2012

Since 2007, the beginning of the recession in the US, automobile manufacturers have been facing ever decreasing sales numbers, consistently posting in the red from month to month, year to year. Electrified vehicle sales have been hurting as well, especially considering poor public opinion due to limited range, excessive charging times, and high up-front expense. [...]

Building Hybrid Electric Vehicles Cheaper

Posted by Benji Jerew in Car industry, Hybrid vehicles on October 2, 2012

With the increasingly strict standards regarding fuel economy and emissions, auto manufacturers have been making plenty of advancements in automobile technology. Over the last five years, the internal combustion engine [ICE] has undergone more change than in the last twenty. Subtle control changes and mechanical adjustments have made the ICE more efficient than ever. The [...]

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.