Toyota Crown in Japan Gets a Hybrid Upgrade
Here in the US, since 1989, we have seen Lexus, Toyota's luxury brand here in the US, grow from one model, the flagship LS...
Toyota Yueija: China’s Newest Hybrid Vehicle That Won’t Be Called “Prius”
China is the world's fastest-growing automobile market, and Toyota's new hybrid is aiming right for the hearts of younger buyers.
The new elite in China,...
Future Hybrid Sportscar: Porsche Panamera
At first, there will be launched a non-hybrid version of the car, following an undisclosed term of waiting for the hybrid one. As you can see in the image, the future Panamera model will have a second clutch, connecting and releasing the electric engine, the gasoline engine, and the main classic transmission.
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Light Hybrid Vehicles May be The Next Best Thing
To reduce emissions and increase fuel economy, hybrid vehicles are a pretty good option that aren't nearly as expensive as pure electric vehicles.
In the...
Toyota Plans to Launch Several Hybrid Vehicles Until 2012
The giant Japanese automaker Toyota intends to launch 11 hybrid car models by the end of 2012. The 11-hybrid-car group consists of brand new and redesigned models, powered by engines that run on both gasoline and electricity, at a time when rivals focus their efforts on all-electric vehicle development.
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.
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Vehicle Gets “Up To” 80 MPGe
Instead of calling it the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, they’re calling it the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell, which is pretty much the same thing,...
Mindset Six50: solar/battery/gasoline powered car
Mindset, a newcomer in the auto industry has announced Six50, a hybrid 2+2 seater that incorporates solar power, Li-Ion battery and a two-cylinder gasoline motor that also kicks in as a generator as required. Battery charging is further assisted by the roof-top solar panels.
More Details on the New Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Electric Volkswagen Twin-Up!
Last week, we brought you some news about a new concept car, the diesel plug-in hybrid electric Volkswagen Twin-Up!, which shares a lot of...
General Motors’ Future Chevy Volt Taking a Shot at the Tesla Model E?
As an electric vehicle, the Chevy Volt's thirty-seven-mile range isn't all that impressive, but could future developments in lithium-ion battery technology change our impressions?
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