Honda's New Hybrid Civic to Be Equipped with Li-ion Battery in 2011
At North American International Auto Show, Honda Motor Co. presented a new concept of their classic Civic. In accordance to the company's statements, the hybrid will be equipped with Li-ion rechargeable battery.
Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Presenting Their New Prius-C Concept
The Detroit auto show is the main stage for Toyota's rebirth after a rather compromising period. The Japanese company has big plans for the next couple of years: introducing seven new hybrid cars, updating four existing versions and a fully electric vehicle. Also, a hydrogen fuel cell powered car is expected by 2015.
Ford Unveils Electric and Hybrid C-Max at The Detroit International Auto Show
C-Max Energi and C-Max Hybrid are the latest MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) presented by Ford at the Detroit International Auto Show. Judging from recent Ford history, it seems like the U.S. company specializes in family cars, as the wide range of options include the Ford Flex, Escape, Explorer and Edge, not to mention the Fusion, Fiesta or Focus models.
Obama's New Law will Require Automakers to Add Sounds to Quiet Vehicles
It is likely that the blind and other pedestrians will be alerted by adding different sounds to cars since a bill was signed into law by Barack Obama, the U.S. president.
Will Prius Be U.S. Top-Seller by the End of the Decade?
Since its foundation, Toyota relied on some guiding principles such as developing advanced technologies and offering amazing products and services that responded to the needs of customers from the whole world, or working with business partners in order to achieve long-term growth and mutual benefits.
Ford to Introduce Start-Stop Mechanism to Conventional Cars in North America Starting 2012
Just like you see all the latest automotive technologies applied to high-end class Mercedes cars, the newest innovations in the field of electric cars of a few years ago start to show up in "regular" automobiles, to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Honda Starts Testing Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in Japan and US
Honda is spreading its wings above the electric and plug-in hybrid backyard, too. They announced the start of their first field tests of several EV and plug-in hybrids in Japan on Dec. 20.
E-Mobile: Russia's First Hybrid Car Coming in 2012
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, one of the richest people in the world, has presented this week the country's first hybrid vehicle that will be available on the market in 2012.
South Korea Government Plans to Start Producing 1.2 Million Hybrid and Electric Cars
As part of the Government's plan, made public in September, the country will export 900,000 vehicles in its attempt to raise the domestic market share up to 21% by 2015, according to an e-mailed statement from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Ministry of Environment.
Honda CR-Z Hybrid Getting Second Place of 25-Hour Endurance Race
It's a known fact that endurance tests are the ones that made a difference in the engine history, because those who did it at LeMans did it on the streets, in terms of reliability and life time. Honda CR-Z hybrid has competed in one such endurance racing, and even got a prize.
