Volvo V60 PHEV, First Premium Plug-In Diesel Hybrid, Ramping up Production
The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle , the Volvo V60 PHEV, is also the world's first luxury PHEV of any kind. “We...
China Increases Locally-Produced Electric Car Subsidies, Puts Huge Taxes on Imported Ones
The Chinese government seems to be in love with these fancy electric vehicles, because the feeling keeps encouraging them to "breed": it pays interested...
Rumour Saying Toyota Collaborates With Daimler for Exporting Hybrid Tech to Mercedes
The German automaker had also signed contracts with Renault-Nissan and BMW, joining efforts to bring hybrid cars to their maximum efficiency. The collaboration would also cover fuel cell vehicles and other next-generation concepts.
General Motors to Use Wind Power for Reaching Renewable Energy Goals
We’ve been following General Motors’ renewable energy plans for a long time, and this is the first time that we’ve heard of the global...
Last Nail in the Tesla – Toyota Partnership?
While all other major car makers are either improving or developing battery electric vehicles, the world's largest automaker seems to be going the opposite...
This Would Be the Main Driver for Shift to Electric Cars
Comparing with traditional diesel or petroleum-fueled vehicles, electric cars offer much cleaner environment with its zero emission feature, lower maintenance cost due to its...
US Fuel Economy on the Rise, UMTRI Study Claims
Since the 1970's with the OPEC Oil Embargo and introduction of Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations, the fuel economy of the US fleet...
Strange Bedfellows: USDA and Automotive Industry Pair to Develop Biobased Automobile Parts
Recently, a $10 million bioproduct and biofuel research project aimed to change the automotive industry was begun by the US Department of Agriculture. While...
GM & Ford’s Ten-Speed Transmissions to Increase Fuel Economy
More gears in a transmission does two things, smooths out shifting during acceleration and increases fuel economy, which is sorely needed in tomorrow's automobiles.
Since...
Tesla Model S is The Best-Selling Electric Vehicle in Canada
In the last couple of years, electric vehicle sales have more than tripled in some places, and Tesla Model S is proving to be...
