Opbrid Releases New Plug-In Hybrid Buses in Sweden
A Swedish company called Opbrid has come up with a hybrid bus model. Put into circulation in the city of Umea, the bus is more than anyone could dream of: it can take passengers through the city for 18 kilometers in a row without stopping or switching to diesel.
Toyota Reports 1 Million Priuses Sold In The US
As a quick reminder, the Prius is Toyota's response to the demand of cutting down on emissions. It has come a long way since its first sale in Japan in 1997 and its international introduction in 2001. These days, Toyota celebrates having sold 1 million of these â€Ã…“cars of the future†in the US. This comes after the March announcement of 3 million Prius cars sold globally.
Land Rover Launches Its First Hybrid Model in 2013
It seems to be a matter of time before all car makers start producing eco-friendly vehicles. The same goes for Land Rover: it won't be long before we start seeing their first hybrid on the roads â€Ã¢â‚¬Å“ about 2 years. How long until the plug-in hybrid version? 3 years.
BMW 5-Series Hybrid Only Meant for Chinese Roads, In Limited Numbers
The creation of a hybrid car by BMW and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings is probably less of a remorseful impulse than more of a general trend among the big automakers to be eco-friendly. China is currently one of the most polluting state in the world and this would explain why the new 50% combustion engine 50% electric motor prototype has only gone half way.
Dacia Hamster: The First Romanian Diesel Hybrid Car, Also The Cheapest
After the European success held by Dacia Sandero, meet Dacia Hamster. You read right, Hamster (in German the word refers to the action of gathering, storing - you get the idea). It was about time someone developed a cheap hybrid car that, although new, doesn't exceed the money of a regular car and has the CO2 emissions of a Prius.
Massachusetts-Based Company Converts Gas-Guzzling Cars to Hybrids With Simple Add-on
An add-on to your old gas-guzzling gasoline car could enhance its fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent. The company that operates such upgrades is called XL Hybrids, and they're from Massachusetts.
Veritas RSIII: Gas-Guzzling Roadster Turned Into Hybrid Beast
Vermot AG, the creator of the unique Veritas RSIII sports car, has recently declared that the its V10-powered retro ride will be equipped with a hybrid drive. The company also plans to launch a full electric version by the end of 2013 and a coupe version this summer.
Air Hybrid Cars Could Be Cheaper Than Those Based on Electricity
According to Swedish researchers, storing energy as compressed air rather than in batteries would reduce the price of hybrid cars. Some hybrid and electric vehicles are already using brake energy to activate a generator that charges the batteries.
Elfa: Diesel Hybrid Drivetrain by Siemens Saves Tons of Fuel Per Year
According to Siemens, all city buses equipped with the new hybrid drive system they released, Elfa (a combination of electric motors and a diesel engine), consume 33% less fuel compared to conventional buses.
Mitsubishi Planning to Release Eight New Plug-In Electric Vehicles by 2015
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has got a new business plan related to emerging markets, electric power and globalization. Eight new hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles will be launched by 2015. The purpose of their launch is both to reduce the dependence on conventional combustion engines and to reduce the environmental impact of the hybrid's fleet.
