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Market Forces BMW M to Become Electric or Hybrid

Arsenij Percov — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:17:27 +0000

BMW M will go electric in the future for sure. Why? Because there is no way that it will sell well in the near future if it remains a petrol-only car. Also, a plenty of countries plan to ban cars with an internal combustion engine in the next 20-30 years, therefore car manufacturers have to […]

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Scotland to Get Rid of Non-hybrid Cars by 2032

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 18:34:24 +0000

Hybrid cars are known to reduce emissions by at least 25%, which is more than the most energy-efficient petrol and gasoline cars. Eight years prior to UK government’s complete ban non-hybrid petrol and gasoline cars, Scotland has formally stated its “bold new ambition on ultra-low emission vehicles, including electric cars and vans, with a target […]

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UK Wants to Ban All Diesel and Gasoline Cars by 2040, With an Exception

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 06:50:08 +0000

Poor air quality has been linked to many deaths in recent years. Following France’s example, the UK government has recently announced that it will ban all fossil-fuel powered cars from the road by 2040. This move is, however, not intended to hit hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The paper on this matter has been published by DEFRA […]

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The New Kia Niro Might Be The Next Big Thing Among Hybrids

Ece Polat — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:11:56 +0000

When the new Kia Niro came out, it was known for its stylish and comfortable design, but most importantly, appreciated as an SUV with an EPA rating of 51 miles/gallon. It is not as quick as the Tesla P100D, but it costs five times less meaning that more people can afford a six speed DSG transmission […]

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Hydrogen Vehicles Among London’s Taxis, Soon

Samantha Joe — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 13:16:52 +0000

London has a new kind of taxi in town. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operated by a company called Green Tomato Cars, started to pick up passengers soon after COP21 (the Paris agreement) was signed by world leaders, officially recognizing the “urgent and potentially irreversible threat” to our world, posed by climate change. The cars being used […]

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2016 Toyota Prius Gets Simple Makeover

Michelle Lutz — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:29:40 +0000

15 years ago, the world was introduced to the first mass-produced hybrid, the Toyota Prius. The look was undeniable, and until now, nothing about that look has changed. You could always spot the Prius driving down the road, with the very simple, blocky look. The look was not necessarily the draw to the Prius, with […]

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Petroleum Use May Drop 80% by 2050

Leigh Hutchens — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:55:51 +0000

US greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption for cars and small trucks may be reduced by 80% by the year 2050. A National Research Council report determined that the US can achieve this goal with continued pursuit of biofuels and hydrogen, strong government policies, and more efficient vehicles on the road. Specifically, alternative options to […]

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Urbee 2 Hybrid is Strong, Light 3D-Printed Car

Mike Sandru — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:05:25 +0000

The Urbee 2 is a futuristic 3D-printed car with three wheels and a hybrid engine and also features top speeds of 110 mph with a carrying capacity of 1,200 lbs. The car was created by Jim Kor with the aim of redefining modern vehicular transportation with sustainability. Made with ABS plastic, this allows for minimum […]

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Green Cars in California Get Extended Privileged Access to HOV Lane

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:15:34 +0000

In California, green car buyers have an advantage over the others: they can travel in the carpool (HOV) lane, by law, in a green car that has only one occupant. That law was about to expire on Jan. 1, 2015, but it seems that it’s going to be extended 10 more years. This is just […]

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California, Hybrid Capital of the Nation, Research Finds

Benji Jerew — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:50:40 +0000

Alternative fuels, which include electric and hybrid electric vehicles, have a lot to offer when it comes to saving money at the pump as well as reducing carbon dioxide emissions. While there are just over fifty electrified vehicles available in dealers across the US, depending on where you live, you might never see one on […]

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2014 Plug-in Honda Accord the First to Meet California’s SULEV20 Standard

Mike Sandru — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:55:18 +0000

The Air Resource Board of California accepted the 2014 Honda Accord plug-in hybrid (PHEV) into its new Super ultra low emission vehicle 20 standard (SULEV20), labeling it as the first gasoline-driven vehicle to meet that standard. The usual SULEV standard is in itself quite stringent, being awarded only to vehicles producing around 90% lower emissions […]

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Hurricane Sandy – Do Plug-In Vehicles Make Sense?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:04:56 +0000

In the aftermath of superstorm Hurricane Sandy, hundred of thousands are still without power. One of the things some people fail to take into disaster preparation is having enough gasoline on hand. When the power goes out, so do the fuel pumps, and without a way to get the gasoline out of the in-ground tanks, […]

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More Details Revealed About Volkswagen’s New Hybrid Touareg

Mike Sandru — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:47:55 +0000

Do you want a car that will save you money on fuel, maintenance and buying price? Then, probably without knowing it, you’re looking for Volkswagen’s new Touareg hybrid going in at $61,110. Although, I’ve got to admit it could do better in terms of mileage (20 mpg city and 24 highway), the vehicle is still […]

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2012 Cars 14% More Efficient Than Only 4 Years Ago, Study Reveals

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:39:12 +0000

A study by University of Michigan researchers reveals that the average fuel economy of a vehicle manufactured in 2012 has improved by a significant 14 percent compared to those fabricated in 2008. Therefore, the researchers found out that cars improved economy by 2.8 mpg, light trucks by 1.6, while full-sized vans saw the smallest increase […]

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Study Reveals Young People Would Drive Hybrids

Mike Sandru — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:47:10 +0000

Generation Y (GenY) consumers seem more environmentally-conscious than previous generations, according to a study made by New York-based accountancy firm Deloitte. Apparently, young people between 19 and 31 really do mind what they drive, and the majority (59%) of them would opt for hybrid mainly, augmented with pure battery electric (2%). The research included 1,500 […]

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The Jetta Hybrid: VW's Next Prius Competitor Unveiled at NAIAS

Mike Sandru — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:02:45 +0000

As the first ever hybrid vehicle, Toyota Prius will have a worthy competitor later this year as it enters the market: The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Although a family car and smaller in size than what Volkswagen offered to its US buyers so far, the Jetta Hybrid will be a star at the Detroit Motor Show […]

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GM Korea's Alpheon eAssist Hybrid 25% More Efficient Than Predecessor

Mike Sandru — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:15:52 +0000

GM wants to release the Volt in Korea, but under a different name. This time it’s dubbed Alpheon eAssist, and it features great improvements regarding the fuel economy – it’s about 25 per cent more economical, compared to its predecessor, the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist is equipped with a 17.6kW electric motor and […]

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The New Ciel Concept Hybrid Car Unveiled by Cadillac

Mike Sandru — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:08:05 +0000

The Cadillac Automobile Company is one step closer to launching a hybrid vehicle on the auto market. Dubbed Cadillac Ciel, the concept was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, California, on August 18, 2011. Cadillac cars are know to have massive engines, like the V16 (Cadillac Sixteen concept from 2003). Even this giant company […]

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Subaru's First-Ever Hybrid Vehicle To Debut In 2013

Mike Sandru — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:55:36 +0000

A few days ago, Subaru has officially confirmed it will launch a hybrid vehicle by the end of 2013. According to some reports, the new car will be packed with Toyota's hybrid technology. Subaru hasn't confirmed if the Hybrid Tourer car will run on US roads or not.

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Honda Starts Selling Shuttle And Shuttle Hybrid Versions In Japan

Mike Sandru — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:17:18 +0000

Honda has recently released the two new versions to its existing Honda Fit car series on the Japan auto-market, namely the Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid.

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Toyota Unveils Prius Minivan Hybrid Featuring Li-Ion Battery

Mike Sandru — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:58:57 +0000

Not even a powerful earthquake as the one that hit Japan a couple of months ago could stop the release of the "Prius Alpha" hybrid minivan from Toyota. The car is something new for the company because it's the first hybrid to have a lithium-ion rechargeable battery as the main battery and it's somewhat of a success for the green industry already, since Toyota chose fuel efficiency over size.

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C-X75: British-Made Supercar Produced by Jaguar and Williams F1

Mike Sandru — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:52:07 +0000

Tired of hybrid models being produced in China and elsewhere in the world, the UK are proud to announce the manufacturing of a commercial model of the hybrid C-X75 supercar made by Jaguar in association with racing group Williams, starting with 2013.

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Toyota Reports 1 Million Priuses Sold In The US

Mike Sandru — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:03:04 +0000

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 ÃƒÂ¢€Ã…â€œcars of the futureÃƒÂ¢€ in the US. This comes after the March announcement of 3 million Prius cars sold globally.

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Land Rover Launches Its First Hybrid Model in 2013

Mike Sandru — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:23:59 +0000

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 ÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢â‚¬Å“ about 2 years. How long until the plug-in hybrid version? 3 years.

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EU Official Proposes No More Gas-Powered Cars Starting 2050!

Mike Sandru — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:46:54 +0000

Gas fueled vehicles are among the most vicious factors to cause pollution. For years now there has been continuous talk about reducing it, but little has been done in this sense. These days, the European Union, through its Commission, is putting a stop to the indecision.

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Veritas RSIII: Gas-Guzzling Roadster Turned Into Hybrid Beast

Mike Sandru — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:10:31 +0000

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.

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Air Hybrid Cars Could Be Cheaper Than Those Based on Electricity

Mike Sandru — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:49:31 +0000

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.

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Honda's New Hybrid Civic to Be Equipped with Li-ion Battery in 2011

Mike Sandru — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:32:38 +0000

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.

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Obama's New Law will Require Automakers to Add Sounds to Quiet Vehicles

Mike Sandru — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:31:43 +0000

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.

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Will Prius Be U.S. Top-Seller by the End of the Decade?

Mike Sandru — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:17:49 +0000

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.

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Jaguar C-X75 At The 2010 L.A. Auto Show: Fantasy Concepts Come To Reality

Mike Sandru — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:49:04 +0000

The new Jaguar C-X75 embodies three main goals of its designers and engineers: 0-to-60 performance in less than four seconds, a top speed of more than 200 miles per hour, and "green" certification. The C-X75 is like a dream-come-true concept for a vehicle, and was exhibited at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 28th.

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Two New Prius Hybrid Versions to be Presented at the Detroit Auto show

Mike Sandru — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:14:21 +0000

Toyota Motor Corp officials have recently announced that the company plans to introduce two new versions of its Prius Hybrid into the auto market. The vehicles will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, scheduled for Jan 2011. This way, Toyota hopes to bolster their dominance of the electric and hybrid vehicle market in the U.S.

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Toyota to Introduce Six New Hybrid Vehicles By The End of 2012

Mike Sandru — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:02:40 +0000

According to a top research and development executive, Toyota Motor Corp wants to launch six new hybrid vehicles into the market until 2012 and to introduce an electric vehicle to the U.S. roads by the end of this year.

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid to be Produced in France

Mike Sandru — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:20:59 +0000

In Europe, hybrid cars are not sold very well, compared to diesels. Toyota officials said that by the end of 2020, the company plans to add the hybrid option across its entire lineup.

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Infiniti M35 Hybrid Sedan To Be Unveiled At Los Angeles Auto Show

Mike Sandru — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:59:59 +0000

Infiniti is believed to unveil the much expected M hybrid sedan at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. The M35 Hybrid uses a 3.5-liter motor and can work solely on electric power in certain driving conditions, according to the manufacturer.

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Honda Jazz Hybrid to be Launched in September

Mike Sandru — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:12:37 +0000

Honda has announced that a new Jazz Hybrid motor will be launched at the Paris Motor Show in September, marking the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been available to B-segment consumers.

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Honda To Release a Plug-In Hybrid in 2012

Mike Sandru — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:54:58 +0000

The Japanese car manufacturer Honda announced it will launch a plug-in hybrid car and one with full electric propulsion. These two models will be released in 2012, as part of the strategy to push themselves to the front of a race by global automakers to produce more energy-efficient vehicles.

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Nissan Infiniti M35 Hybrid, To Be Launched Next Year, Drastically Improves Mileage

Mike Sandru — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:55:14 +0000

Nissan is planning to launch a new hybrid electric version of their luxury car Infiniti M35 Hybrid at the beginning of next year. Due to its new proprietary hybrid system, the car will be capable to compete against other full hybrids.

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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Could Power Your Home

Mike Sandru — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:40:30 +0000

Today’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) require an overnight charge back at your home, but scientists at Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) have found a way to use these PHEVs as large mobile batteries that can be integrated and used in powering your home. CSIRO engineers have modified PHEVs to carry a 30Ah NiMH […]

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Researchers Developing Hybrid Retrofit Kit That Could Turn Your Car Into a Hybrid

Mike Sandru — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:43:20 +0000

A research team at the Tennessee Tech University and Middle Tennessee State University has developed a Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit Kit that allows car owners to convert their regular cars to a hybrid vehicle.

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Kia Offers Start-Stop Hybridization System for Free

Cristi — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:29:34 +0000

Kia provides ECO cee'd with ISG system at the same price as the cee'd without ISG. ISG system reduces CO2 emissions and as well fuel consumption. For the city drive fuel consumption is reduced up to 15%.

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Ford Transit Connect the Electric Compact Van Goes on the US Market in 2010

Cristi — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:03:10 +0000

Ford Motor Co announced the collaboration with Smith Electric Vehicles on their first electric vehicle which will be released on the US market by 2010. The electric car will be based on Ford Transit Connect compact van.

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BlueZERO, Mercedes Green Project Unveiled at NAIAS in Detroit

Cristi — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:51:08 +0000

Mercedes presented their latest fuel cell car, BlueZero, at NAIAS in Detroit. The vehicle is built on modular architecture with a range of powertrains including fuel cells.

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Ford’s Electric Vehicle Plans Unveiled at NAIAS in Detroit

Cristi — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:35:29 +0000

North American International Auto Show in Detroit brought in sight several car companies interested in hybrid and electric cars. Ford Motor Co in planning by 2011 to implement fully electric cars that have an autonomy of at least 160 km on a single charge. Ford will also offer gas-electric hybrid cars by 2012.

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Fuel Cells to Become a Viable Business Only 15 Years from Now

Mike Sandru — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:10:45 +0000

Vehicles based on hydrogen fuel cells are still 15 years away to becoming a viable business for manufacturers, informs Reuters. In the best case, the manufacturers will be able to sell only two million electric vehicles based on fuel cells until 2020, according to a study conducted by the National Research Council. This figure represents less than 1% of the cars located at that time on U.S. roads.

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