Toyota Preparing FT-CH, a Smaller and Sportier Prius Variant
I've always wanted to have a Prius, but didn't have the "tim€" and "$pace" for one up to now. Good news are on the way, as Toyota is planning a smaller variation of the Prius - the FT-CH. Cheaper and smaller, the FT-CH is addressing the younger segment of the green-trendy population.
Hitachi Develops New Hi-Power Battery for PHEVs
Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd and Hitachi Ltd have developed a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that has a high output density and a high energy density for PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles).
New York City Increases EV Sales to 70,000 New Cars by 2015
We all know that one of the industries that pollute the most is the automotive industry. With several millions of vehicles on the roads, that consume every day millions of tons of fossil fuels, the air in the megacities becomes more and more unbreathable.
VW Presents Its New Coupe Hybrid Concept at NAIAS in Detroit
2010 comes with no surprises anymore as it continues the trend imposed last year, when most of the manufacturers presented electric vehicles and hybrid or plug-in hybrids.
Electric Ford Focus On The Market by 2011
This Monday, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Ford announced their intentions to build a next-generation Ford Focus, an all-electric version of the vehicle, starting next year.
Panasonic to Equip Tesla Motors' Future EVs With Their Batteries
Just few days ago, Tesla Motors announced that they will start the collaboration with Panasonic for the development of the next generation battery cells for the EV.
Chevy Spark EV Unveiled at New Delhi Auto Show
GM (General Motors) introduced the electric Spark, which will be India's first 4-door electric vehicle. Hyundai has also unveiled the electric version of its i10 model, but for sure it will be more expensive than the e-Spark.
Protoscar Makes Waves Before Geneva Motor Show With Lampo II Electric Vehicle
Switzerland can finally brag with their most expensive sports car: Protoscar has just finished the development and manufacturing of a 1 million Euro electric sports car prototype called Lampo.
Mercedes Jumps Into PHEV Wagon With The Upcoming S-Class Generation
One of Europe's largest automotive manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz, announced that the next generation of the S-class will come with a plug-in hybrid engine.
U.S. – The Next Assembly Destination For Th!nk Electric Car
An electric car maker from Norway, Think, will start assembling vehicles in the US next year, hoping to produce about 20,000 cars per year, informed the Wall Street Journal.
