How the Volt compares with other electric and hybrid vehiclesAugust 12th, 2009 Hybrid and electric power systems at a glanceHybrids like Toyota's Prius and plug-in vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt run on systems other than purely gas-fired engines. The systems, or powertrains, that drive the so-called greener cars use electricity generated by batteries and electric motors to either supplement or largely take the place of internal-combustion engines.
Honda Insight Hybrid : Latest Technology Pumps Out High Fuel EconomyJune 22nd, 2009 The 2010 Honda Hybrid features an Integrated Motor Assist System with an efficient 1.3 liter four cylinder gasoline engine of 88 horsepower delivering 88 pound-feet of torque and a electric motor that produces another 13 horsepower and 58 pound feet of torque. It also features a Continuously Variable Transmission so that you don't need to worry about changing the gears.
GM says Chevy Volt rechargeable electric car to get 230 miles per gallon in city drivingAugust 11th, 2009 GM says Volt to get 230 miles per gallon in cityDETROIT — General Motors Corp. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car should get 230 miles per gallon of gasoline in city driving, more than four times the mileage of the current champion, the Toyota Prius.
Daimler focuses on efficiency; shows hybrid and electric cars at Frankfurt Auto ShowSeptember 15th, 2009 Daimler bets on efficiency, shows electric, hybridFRANKFURT — Daimler AG unveiled a number of new electric and hybrid cars Tuesday at the Frankfurt Auto Show, saying it plans to keep its focus on luxury and fuel efficiency. The Stuttgart-based company presented the Mercedes-Benz Vision S 500 plug-in hybrid, a spinoff of the only existing production hybrid from a German carmaker on the market, the S 400 Hybrid.
Chevy Volt, powered by battery and gasoline engine, to get 230 mpg in city; due out late '10August 11th, 2009 GM says new Volt to get 230 mpg in city drivingWARREN, Michigan — General Motors Corp. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car should get 230 mpg in city driving, more than four times the current champion, the Toyota Prius.
Once-In-A-Lifetime Electric Super Car Package - Where are You?November 4th, 2008 "Once-In-A-Lifetime Electric Super Car Package" is here. Did you know?
It not only includes an electric super car (which is obvious) but also race track invitations, first class airfares, sophisticated accommodation, free shipment of the car to your house and etc.
GM says plug-in hybrid coming by early 2011 even if Saturn brand goes awayMay 6th, 2009 GM promises plug-in hybrid by early 2011DETROIT — General Motors' new product development chief says it will have a plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle ready for fleet testing in early 2011. The SUV was supposed to be a Saturn Vue Green Line, but GM has announced it will sell or phase out Saturn by the end of this year.
Honda executive denies Insight, Prius look alike in outlining design approachAugust 6th, 2009 Honda executive denies Insight is Prius lookalikeWAKO, Japan — A Honda design executive Thursday rejected claims his company's Insight was a copycat of Toyota's Prius, the world's best-selling hybrid car. "We don't think it looks like the Prius at all," said Nobuki Ebisawa, managing director at Honda R&D Co., Honda Motor Co.'s research unit.
Toyota rolls out first hybrid-only Lexus model with hopes green cars will boost lagging salesJuly 14th, 2009 Toyota rolls out first hybrid-only Lexus modelTOKYO — Toyota rolled out its first hybrid-only Lexus luxury model Tuesday, as the world's top automaker seeks to turn itself around by pushing the increasingly popular green technology. Toyota Motor Corp.
Audi’s A1 Sportback Hybrid - The Supercool Concept Car with Great MileageOctober 29th, 2008 Audi recently revealed their slick A1 Sportback Hybrid at this year’s Paris Motor Show. It is based on the A1 project Quattro concept released last year in Tokyo.
Toyota executive banks on hybrids without battery breakthrough for electric carsJune 4th, 2009 Toyota: hybrids best 'green' car for some timeTOYOTA, Japan — A Toyota executive overseeing research said Thursday a battery breakthrough is needed for electric vehicles to become mainstream, and hybrids will remain the best "green" car choice for some time. His comments came just hours after the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Toyota's Prius hybrid was the No.
A look at the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado HybridJuly 22nd, 2009 A look at the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AWD Crew Cab 2Hy
BASE PRICE: $38,020 for 2WD model; $41,170 for AWD model. AS TESTED: $49,295.
Ford invests $550 million to covert SUV facility to build new Focus for small-car marketMay 6th, 2009 Ford invests $550M to bring new Focus to marketWAYNE, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.
New system to help hybrid and electric cars keep their coolSeptember 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers at Purdue University have created a new system to cool high-power electronics in electric and hybrid cars, aircraft, computers and other devices. Indiana's 21st Century Research and Technology Fund provided funding to Purdue and Delphi Corp.
A look at the 2010 Toyota PriusSeptember 30th, 2009 A look at the 2010 Toyota Prius2010 Toyota Prius V
BASE PRICE: $22,000 for II model; $23,000 for III; $25,800 for IV; $27,270 for V. AS TESTED: $33,079.
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June 12th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Nice bit of info.