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Gas Prices Key in Fuel Efficiency Targets

Samantha Joe — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:48:51 +0000

Fuel efficiency targets are still a big focus for automakers. At the Detroit Auto Show, vehicles with engines that are just as powerful as years before are being shown off, but with a smaller size and less gas consumption. Carmakers have swapped stainless steel in favor of aluminum and other lightweight materials. They’ve added gears to […]

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Urus SUV Could Be Lamborghini’s First Plug-In Hybrid

Samantha Joe — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 13:15:37 +0000

A new Lamborghini hybrid vehicle could be on the horizon. The business case has not been signed off on just yet, but the Lamborghini Urus SUV could be the first plug-in hybrid for the automaker. Originally offered as a non-hybrid twin-turbo V8 model, future iterations could involve hybrid technology. A Lamborghini hybrid vehicle would be the […]

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Meet Audi’s New R18 Hybrid For The 2016 Season

Michelle Lutz — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:53:22 +0000

On November 28th of this year, Audi revealed the newest vehicle to hit the sports market. The R18 will be operational and ready to race in 2016. The company is hoping to change the world of racing on the front and they just may with this turbo-diesel-hybrid. The R18 will be competing in the Le […]

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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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2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid – It’s About Time, I Say!

Benji Jerew — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:35:38 +0000

It seems kind of surprising to me that I can finally say this, but Toyota has finally released the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. It’s about time, I say, and for a number of good reasons. With the Toyota RAV4 and hybrid vehicle technology, Toyota practically invented two segments […]

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You Guys REALLY Don’t Like Selling Electric Vehicles, Do You?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:08:11 +0000

With the introduction of the first commercially-successful electric vehicles, things have started to change in how vehicles are sold. Of course, we’re not talking about the General Motors EV1, which was more of a research project than mass-production electric vehicle. We’re talking about Tesla Motors’ Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S, which started an electric […]

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Does Cheap Gasoline Make Toyota Prius Less Attractive?

Benji Jerew — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:00:11 +0000

Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric vehicle, the most popular in the United States and just one of over six million Toyota hybrid vehicles sold around the world. There are two reasons to buy a hybrid vehicle, such as the Toyota Prius, which offers better fuel economy than just about everything else on the road […]

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Hybrid Vehicle Sales Jump 30% in May, Plug-Ins Jump 69%!

Benji Jerew — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:50:34 +0000

The demand for electrified vehicles, including hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and pure electric vehicles, has been slacking for the last few months. Past the end-of-the-year rush to take advantage of federal and state plug-in vehicle incentives, and add to this the fairly stable price of fuel, it’s the perfect recipe for stagnant hybrid vehicle sales. […]

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Mitsubishi GR-HEV Concept Truck at Geneva Motor Show, Hybrids Getting Bigger

Benji Jerew — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:32:57 +0000

The first hybrid vehicles to appear on the scene were tiny little things, specifically the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. Hybrid vehicles are among the best-selling in recent times, if not for concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, then at least for the high-floating price of fuel. Some, though, think that perhaps automakers should have started […]

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Toyota Avalon Hybrid – 40MPG Luxury

Benji Jerew — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:42:10 +0000

For the most part, the bigger the vehicle gets, the more you’ll have to pay for it and the less fuel-efficient it is. Similarly, the more luxurious a vehicle is, the more you’ll have to pay for it and the less fuel-efficient it is. The problem isn’t size, but perception. A luxury vehicle shouldn’t feel […]

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Future Airbags to Protect Pedestrians, Too

Benji Jerew — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:36:55 +0000

Good news for cyclist and pedestrians, tomorrow’s vehicles might have airbags! Wait, don’t most vehicles come with airbags these days? Of course, airbags in a modern vehicle are a major part of an entire safety system designed to protect the driver and his passengers in the even of a crash. The number of airbags increases […]

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Toyota Recycles Hybrid Batteries for Micro-Grid Applications

Benji Jerew — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:32:41 +0000

The power grid, for the most part, wasn’t designed with too many fail-safes, and the aging infrastructure shows this weakness every time there is a storm or excessive demand. Blackouts and brownouts, though, can be at least minimized or mitigated with the addition of smart-grid technology. By combining smart switching and backup power supplies, even […]

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Hybrids – The Best-Selling Vehicles of 2012

Benji Jerew — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:20:11 +0000

Hybrid electric vehicles [HEV] were once in the realm of Japanese automobile manufacturing, and the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius were the first HEVs to grace US highways. Of course, being first also has its advantages, and “Prius” is practically synonymous with “hybrid.” Today, Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid in the world, Toyota […]

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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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2012 Sales of Electric Cars and Hybrids Surge After Achieving Mainstream Acceptance

Leigh Hutchens — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:49:10 +0000

At first, mainstream consumers in the 1990s were reluctant to consider hybrid automobiles as a viable option. There was some concern over the longevity of the technology and the cost effectiveness. Now consumers are beginning to understand the importance of hybrid vehicles and see the benefits of owning these eco-friendly cars. The research firm Mintel […]

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2012 Los Angeles Auto Show – Electrified Vehicles from Honda and Fiat

Benji Jerew — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:34:59 +0000

The 2012 Auto Show circuit has given us a glimpse into the future of automobiles. New technologies and concepts, that could change the face of the industry, could make it into tomorrow’s vehicles. The latest advancements in vehicle design and rechargeable battery technology have led to the development of more electrified vehicles by more automakers […]

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In Spite of Lagging Economy, Plug-In Vehicles Top October Sales

Benji Jerew — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:59:44 +0000

Since 2007, the beginning of the recession in the US, automobile manufacturers have been facing ever decreasing sales numbers, consistently posting in the red from month to month, year to year. Electrified vehicle sales have been hurting as well, especially considering poor public opinion due to limited range, excessive charging times, and high up-front expense. […]

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Building Hybrid Electric Vehicles Cheaper

Benji Jerew — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:58:29 +0000

With the increasingly strict standards regarding fuel economy and emissions, auto manufacturers have been making plenty of advancements in automobile technology. Over the last five years, the internal combustion engine [ICE] has undergone more change than in the last twenty. Subtle control changes and mechanical adjustments have made the ICE more efficient than ever. The […]

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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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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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Mitsubishi Planning to Release Eight New Plug-In Electric Vehicles by 2015

Mike Sandru — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:11:55 +0000

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.

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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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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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E-Mobile: Russia's First Hybrid Car Coming in 2012

Mike Sandru — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:15:44 +0000

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.

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South Korea Government Plans to Start Producing 1.2 Million Hybrid and Electric Cars

Mike Sandru — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:36:41 +0000

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.

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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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Toyota Plans to Launch Several Hybrid Vehicles Until 2012

Mike Sandru — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:42:36 +0000

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.

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Volvo Going After The Title of World's Fastest Hybrid Truck

Mike Sandru — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:12:24 +0000

After overcoming a previous world speed record for the standing kilometer in June 2010 with a diesel model, Volvo Trucks is now producing a new version of the diesel-electric hybrid version "Mean Green" and is going after the title of World's Fastest Hybrid Truck in spring 2011.

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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 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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Honda's New Hybrid Car to be the Cheapest in Japan

Mike Sandru — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:29:56 +0000

The Nikkei business daily said the car will cost about 200,000 yen more than Honda's popular gasoline-powered Fit compact car and about 400,000 yen less than the Insight. "Lower prices are good for consumers but not for shareholders," said Yoshihiko Tabei, an analyst at Kazaka Securities.

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Transonic Combustion's New Ultra-Efficient Engine Gets Up to 98 MPG

Cristi — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:51:56 +0000

A California-based company called Transonic Combustion has recently developed a very efficient fuel-injection system that can put on hold the production of expensive gas-electric hybrids. With a cruising speed of 50 miles per hour, the test car was able to get 98 miles per gallon.

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VW Presents Its New Coupe Hybrid Concept at NAIAS in Detroit

Cristi — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:58:04 +0000

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.

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GM Cancels the 53mpg Hybrid Chevrolet and Proceeds to PHEVs

Cristi — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:53:04 +0000

Even though electric vehicles seem to be the future, some car manufacturers do not rush into changing to green, alternative energy sources. There is some incertitude when it comes to changing so fast from fossil fuels and some automakers just take their time to see what is best for the market.

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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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Shelby SuperCars to Develop the World's Fastest EV

Mike Sandru — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:03:18 +0000

Shelby SuperCars, the makers of the ÃƒÂ¢€Ã…â€œWorld's Fastest SupercarÃƒÂ¢€ the Ultimate Aero, have announced their plans to produce the world's ÃƒÂ¢€Ã…â€œfastest EVÃƒÂ¢€ this summer, with the development of a hybrid motorhome.

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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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Toyota MR2 Coming Back With Style and a Hybrid Engine

Cristi — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:40:51 +0000

For almost two years, Toyota went quiet about their FT-HS Concept car which was first presented at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. All actions were stopped until now, when the need of a new car on the market has increased. FT-HS has a 3.5 litre V6 hybrid engine, and is an environmentally-friendlier sports car.

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San Francisco to Become the EV Capital of the U.S.

Cristi — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:09:06 +0000

San Francisco wants to become one of the major green cities in the world by installing electric vehicle charging station.

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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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First Volt Hybrid in Europe – Opel Ampera at Geneva Motor Show

Florin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:13:27 +0000

Remember the article about the GM's Chevrolet Volt? Not much time has passed and now Opel is talking about their hybrid car, Opel Ampera, created on the same technology as Volt.

The new car will be released at 2009's..

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