Want the Audi A6 E-Tron PHEV? Move to China!
Ahead of the 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Audi has let loose a few details of the upcoming Audi A6 E-tron, a plug-in hybrid...
A123 Systems, Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Company Gets New CEO
In October 2012, A123 Systems filed for bankruptcy, citing poor sales of electric and extended range electric vehicles, its prime target market. Now, it's...
Peugeot Hybrid 208 2L gets over 110 mpg
Given that transportation is the most widespread source of carbon dioxide emissions, albeit not the greatest source, it is encouraging to see cars breaking...
Toyota Dealer’s Solar Power Backed Up By Toyota Prius Batteries
When it comes to hybrid electric vehicles, Toyota Prius has set the standard, improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.
Building on the success of the...
Hybrid Vehicle Sales Jump 30% in May, Plug-Ins Jump 69%!
The demand for electrified vehicles, including hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and pure electric vehicles, has been slacking for the last few months.
Past the end-of-the-year...
What Does Nissan Do About Hybrid Cars?
Nissan has been building their Altima hybrid cars at their Smyrna, Tennessee plant, which has the capacity of building up to 50,000 vehicles. If...
Toyota's Hybrid Cars Attacked By New Pollution Figures: Scoring Higher Than Average
The Toyota Prius has been one of the most driven cars by Hollywood movie stars and green lovers. Even I would love to drive one, and I'm not much of star myself. The advertisements of low CO2 emissions and low fuel consumption are tempting enough to take you to the showroom and buy one.
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Range Rover Hybrids to be Revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
With a pair of Range Rover Hybrids to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Land Rover seems to achieved a remarkable combination of...
Chevy Volt Sales Numbers Disprove Naysayers
Paying attention to supposed 'news outlets,' one might come to the conclusion that General Motors is losing out big-time on a nationwide publicity...
Mercedes Benz BlueZERO – A Trio of Green Concepts
Mercedes-Benz announced the BlueZERO concept which will be presented at the Detroit Auto Show, in January. Three different models will be available, all based on the Class B model, including the fully electric BlueZERO E-Cell featuring a lithium-ion battery that offers it an autonomy of up to 200 km, a 100 kW electric engine (equivalent to 136 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 320 Nm.
