News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

New Smart Fortwo and Mercedes GLE Unveiled at 2015 New York Auto Show +VIDEO

Apr 5, 2015

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor At the New York auto show, the new Mercedes-Benz GLE made its world premiere, but first the big SUV had to give way to its small brother, the Smart Fortwo for its North-American debut. Smart's CEO, Dr. Annette Winkler, enthusiastically talked about the second generation Smart. The ... Continue reading

2015 New York International Auto Show - 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Debut

Apr 3, 2015

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Debut 2015 New York International Auto Show Thursday, April 2, 2015 Bill Fay, Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It's nice to be back home in the big apple to introduce the newest member of the Toyota family …the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid. As excited ... Continue reading

Start Spreading the News: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Debuts at New York International Auto Show

Apr 3, 2015

New 2016 RAV4 to Offer Eighth Hybrid in Toyota Lineup More Horsepower, Higher MPG Than Conventional RAV4 Refreshed Exterior Styling and Updated Interior Across the RAV4 Lineup New SE Grade Provides Sport-Tuned Suspension, Premium and Sportier Styling There’s a new hybrid in town, and it’s called RAV4. Toyota ... Continue reading

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Estimated to Reach 48 MPG in City Driving

Apr 2, 2015

New sedan projected to offer segment unsurpassed 47 MPG combined NEW YORK –The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which uses technology from the Chevrolet Volt, will offer a General Motors-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway – and 47 mpg combined, unsurpassed in the segment, GM President Dan Ammann announced tod ... Continue reading

2016 Lexus RX Unveiled At NY Auto Show - NO TEASE Includes Specs and Images +VIDEO

Apr 1, 2015

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Heels on Wheels : 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Review +VIDEO

Mar 30, 2015

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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 LEXUS RX 450h REVIEW +VIDEO

Mar 27, 2015

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Toyota Exhibit at New York Auto Show Features New RAV4 Hybrid and Tacoma Models, Engaging Activations

Mar 27, 2015

Want to see what mobility looks like today? Tomorrow? Visitors to the New York International Auto Show will glimpse exactly that when they check out the Toyota exhibit. They’ll see the newest hybrid model in the Toyota line-up, the RAV4 Hybrid. The RAV4 Hybrid, the fuel-efficient iteration of one of the company&r ... Continue reading

Chevrolet and Disney See Possibilities in 'Tomorrowland'

Mar 27, 2015

Film to help kick off marketing efforts for next-generation Chevrolet Volt DETROIT --March 27, 2015: At their core, Disney and Chevrolet are entities of optimism, believing that with a little ingenuity, anything is possible. They will come together in the new Disney film “Tomorrowland” to imagine the possibil ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Derives Technology from Volt

Mar 26, 2015

GM estimates combined fuel economy ratings to exceed 45 mpg DETROIT – Chevrolet’s recent production announcement of its all-electric vehicle based on the Bolt EV concept, as well as the introduction of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, will be joined by a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. Using tech ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Expands Soul EV Availability to Five Additional States

Mar 25, 2015

Hot-Selling Soul Electric Vehicle Will be Available for Sale in Georgia in Q2; Oregon, Washington, Texas and Hawaii Anticipated in June - Expansion into five new states underlines Kia's commitment to green mobility and its fun and funky alternative fuel vehicle - Solid infrastructure and consumer demand propel Soul EV ... Continue reading

Toyota Showcases Hybrid Portfolio at 2015 Atlanta International Auto Show

Mar 25, 2015

Carmaker Highlights Advanced Technologies March 25-29 ATLANTA -- March 24, 2015: What does the vehicle of the future look like? Under the aerodynamic designs and fresh paint, here's betting it will be fuel-efficient, with capabilities set firmly to "sustainable." In short, it will look a lot like Toyota's lineup at thi ... Continue reading

To Reduce Greenhouse Emissions Federal Government Ordered To Buy More PHEV and EV's - Hey Mr. President What About E85?

Mar 24, 2015

Washington DC March 20, 2015; Eric Walsh and Julia Edwards writing for Reuters reported that U.S. President Barack Obama will sign an executive order on Thursday that sets a goal for the U.S. government to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2025, the White House said. Although the federal government acco ... Continue reading

EcoRun 2015 to Showcase 13 Eco-Friendly Manufacturers

Mar 23, 2015

AJAC 2015 Vancouver Island EcoRun Bringing Fuel Efficient Technologies to Your Community VANCOUVER -- March 23, 2015: A fleet of vehicles showcasing the latest eco-friendly and fuel-efficient technologies is being assembled here for the fourth annual AJAC EcoRun, which starts Wednesday at the Vancouver International Au ... Continue reading

AJAC Announces First Canadian Green Car of The Year at Vancouver International Auto Show

Mar 21, 2015

What is a Green Vehicle? It is a vehicle which, for its size and purpose, provides the Canadian consumer with environmentally-friendly returns that compare favourably with other vehicles in its class. VANCOUVER -- March 19, 2015: In less than one week, during the opening ceremonies at the Vancouver International Auto S ... Continue reading