Hybrid Car

Nissan Motor *** Ltd. unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements.NISSAN LEAFSlated for launch in ...    Read more

The Hybridfest Green Drive Expo recently rolled through Madison, Wis., and sponsor Ford Motor Company was at the wheel to demonstrate its hybrid vehicle lineup, including the 2010 Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids.How They Did ItDuring the event, which took place at the Alliant ...    Read more

07/30/2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. - American Honda Motor *** Inc., today announced that dealers in Utah will have the option of selling the natural gas-powered Honda Civic GX to customers on a retail basis, beginning today.There are eight dealers in Utah, two of which are already selling the Civic GX ...    Read more

TORRANCE, Calif. (July, 2009) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. recently announced today the annual subscription price for its all-new, proprietary telematics system, Safety Connect. The system will soon be an available option on the all-new MY10 Prius.A complimentary one-year trial subscription of Safety Connect is included on all ...    Read more

Federal Express (FedEx) has expanded its fleet of hybrid-electric delivery trucks to 264 with the recent addition of 92 more trucks. Per Business Wire , the trucks have traveled more than four million miles providing service. The company first started using hybrid-electric trucks in 2004. It adds that it ...    Read more

Nissan Motor *** Ltd. previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).Newly developed EV platformThe dedicated ...    Read more

Kia will launch hybrid cars in the UK within the next three years as part of its plans to drive down its CO2 output. Full Article

Are you still convinced driving a hybrid is the answer to all of the energy problems in the universe? Hybrids may have become synonymous with economy, reliability and price. But does that really constitute a smart purchase? Here’s some data that shouldn’t be ignored. Full Article

General Motors has started to promote the Chevrolet Volt as well as electric cars in general with a new website dubbed ChevroletVoltAge.com.The site includes news and information about the Chevrolet Volt, electric vehicles in general as well as blogs, individual and group forums and videos and photos pertaining to the ...    Read more

In the next year or so, after only a century or so of trying, the electric car may break free of the lunatic fringe and become a mainstream transportation option for everyday drivers. Full Article

AFFALTERBACH, GERMANY – July, 2009: Mercedes-AMG is paving the way ahead: with the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive. This model sees Mercedes-Benz and AMG displaying their expertise in the development of alternative ...    Read more

Get everything you wanted to know about the best-selling 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the palm of your hand. Toyota has just launched a mobile phone website for your iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm, or other mobile phone device and browser. Full Article

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Seems everyone's jumping on the Tesla electric sports car bandwagon. Per AutoWeek: ...    Read more

Honda has made it official.Per AutoWeek The Japanese automaker on Monday said that the sporty CR-Z, which has been shown as a concept, will go on sale in Japan next February. The hybrid Fit is to hit the Japan market before the end of next year.For those who ...    Read more

Every year, IntelliChoice.com conducts a comprehensive analysis of all “green” vehicles available in the general U.S. automotive market to help consumers choose their car wisely and explore the question of whether alternative-fuel cars make better economic sense for U.S. car buyers. Previously, IntelliChoice.com focused only on gas-electric hybrids, as that ...    Read more

TORRANCE, Calif. (July, 2009) -- The 2010 Lexus HS 250h, which will be available later this summer, is the world’s first luxury car available with only a hybrid engine. It will be a driving experience like none other, and customers are hoping to win some time behind the wheel in ...    Read more

Nissan is putting a lot of eggs into the electric vehicle basket. AutoWeek reports that Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, will be introducing the company's first of three electric models on August 2. The company is receiving a $1.6 billion low-interest loan from the U.S. government to provide part ...    Read more

July, 2009, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. - When gas prices hit an all-time high during the spring/summer of 2008, the popularity of – and chatter about – hybrid vehicles soared. “Hybrid” became the buzz word as Americans looked for ways to cut costs while also being environmentally friendly.But, not ...    Read more

Government aid to automakers continues. However, this time it's not to keep them afloat, but to assist in the government's push for more green vehicles. Major recipients this time include Ford, Nissan, and Tesla. Per the Detroit News: ...    Read more

For the past year the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Service, a division of the fire department, has used a fleet of 2009 Ford Escape Hybrids to help save lives while reducing fuel consumption and protecting the environment. During the first 11 months of service, Escape Hybrids have played a crucial ...    Read more

June 18, 2008 Torrance, CA - With the introduction of the third generation Prius, hybrid-electric vehicles have now been on the road for more than 10 years. They’ve received much attention for offering substantial fuel savings and fewer emissions then their traditional counterparts. But questions remain. What is a hybrid? ...    Read more

The optimum word for these days of recession is “incentive.” Governments of just about every country on the planet have come up with all sorts of incentives to get people to buy cars again.In the auto industry, there is the cash for clunkers; there is the deduction of sales taxes ...    Read more

WARREN, Mich. - General Motors expanded its significant battery research and development capabilities today by opening the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the United States on its Technical Center campus here.The new Global Battery Systems Lab will lead GM's global advanced battery engineering resources and expedite the ...    Read more

June, 2009 --TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation this month, on World Environment Day, unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV1 2 new-generation electric vehicle (EV), describing it as "the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society."The i-MiEV will go on sale on ...    Read more