Honda Insight Concept Hybrid Vehicle to Debut at Paris International Auto Show
Sep 4, 2008
Concept to show styling direction of new, more affordable, hybrid vehicle TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Honda will reveal a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, to be named Insight, at the 2008 Paris International Auto Show, October 2, the company announced today. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2008
MyRide.com Announces Top 5 "Cheapest" Cars on the Market; Top 5 Non-Hybrid Gas Savers, and Top 5 Most Fuel-Efficient CrossoversWednesday September 3, 8:02 am ET IRVINE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 3, 2008 -- Whether looking for the cheapest wheels for that college bound son or daughter or something cost -- and fuel -- effic ... Continue reading
New Consumer Reports Analysis States That Some Hybrid Cars Can Save Owners Thousands of Dollars
Sep 3, 2008
Toyota Prius and hybrid versions of Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Escape, Saturn Vue, and Toyota Camry pay back price premium after one year YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 2 With gas prices soaring, Consumer Reports' latest analysis of owner costs shows that drivers can save anywhere from $500 to $4,250 over a five yea ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2008
Wahington DC September 2, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Korean brands Hyundai and Kia are well-placed to take advantage of U.S. consumers' thirst for small, fuel-efficient vehicles. But, according to Automotive News, it is too early to gauge the impact that products from Chinese and Indian automakers will ha ... Continue reading
Half Price Motoring with Proton's New Dual-Fuel ecoLogic Range
Sep 2, 2008
LONDON - September 2. 2008: Proton has expanded its GEN-2 range with the addition of two dual fuel models able to run on either petrol or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas). At around 58p per litre, LPG has become an increasingly attractive alternative following the huge rise in the cost of petrol and diesel, but to convert ... Continue reading
Lithium-ion batteries - The future for hybrid and electric vehicles
Sep 1, 2008
With its work to develop and subsequently manufacture automotive lithium-ion batteries, Bosch is rounding off its portfolio of products for hybrid and electrical drives. SB LiMotive Co. Ltd., its joint venture with its Korean partner Samsung SDI has started its operations in this area on September 1, 2008. ... Continue reading
GM's Bob Lutz Says No Hybrid Race Between Toyota, GM
Aug 29, 2008
GM's top product executive says race with Toyota to make rechargeable hybrid is meaningless JOLIET, Ill. August 28, 2008; Tom Krisher writinfg for the AP reporteds that the race between General Motors Corp. and Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp. to produce a rechargeable car is meaningless because the companies' vehicle ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks Opens Global Hybrid Center
Aug 28, 2008
Yesterday, Daimler Trucks inaugurated its new Global Hybrid Center at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in Kawasaki. Located within the company's R&D facilities, the Center will be the worldwide hub for Daimler Trucks' hybrid development. A ceremony was held today to officially open the Center. MFTBC is ... Continue reading
CARZ4GIRLZ VEHICLE REVIEW: 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
Aug 27, 2008
Honda Civic¡¦s Recent Facelift Makes the Civic More Than Just a Staple Pick For Teens By Ilyse Gordon and Friends Review of the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid The Honda Civic isn't a car you should have any trouble talking your parents into buying (or at least co-signing on a loan ¡K come on Dad, you know you want to). The ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Hungarian Antro Solo-Duo Promises Eco-Friendly Future And A Fitness Program
Aug 22, 2008
Imagine a vehicle with fuel consumption so low that it'll get 150 mpg; it will have a composite body; seating for three with an option of extending it to six; and a hybrid power-train combined with a possibility of bicycle-like pedaling... this is what a Hungarian team of "daydreamers" are promising with their recently ... Continue reading
Chrysler Begins Production of New Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Aug 22, 2008
- Advanced two-mode hybrid system available in Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen - Intelligent implementation of new manufacturing processes manages quality, cost - Two-mode hybrid technology provides fuel-saving benefits of a full-hybrid system, including electric-only operation AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 22 -- Chrysler ... Continue reading
Olympic Hybrid Cars to be Mass-produced This Year
Aug 21, 2008
Olympic hybrid cars to be mass-produced this year. Shanghai, August 21 (Gasgoo.com) There are more than 500 new-energy vehicles ferrying athletes and spectators during the ongoing Beijing Olympic Games. They include the Chery A5 and Changan Jiexun hybrid-electric sedans, Shanghai VW's hydrogen fuel-cell sedans, Beiqi F ... Continue reading
The Least Expensive Cars to Drive
Aug 20, 2008
Americans may be snubbing trucks and sport utility vehicles in favor of fuel-efficient, smaller cars, but when it comes to saving money over the long haul, a range of costs â from depreciation to maintenance to taxes to insurance â has to be considered. In other words, when it comes to saving money on a car, ... Continue reading
New Foundation Accelerates Growth In Zero Emission Driving
Aug 20, 2008
Liberty Electric Range Rover - New Foundation Accelerates Growth In Zero Emission Driving Consumers and businesses are increasingly more concerned about global warming and climate change, and market demand for zero emission electric cars is developing rapidly. As a result, a whole new technology base needs to emerge qu ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2008
Founder and Former CEO Becomes President and CTO NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Charles Gassenheimer, Chairman of lithium-ion automotive battery manufacturer Ener1, Inc. (AMEX:HEV) , today assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Company founder and former CEO Dr. Peter Novak moved into the new position of Chief Technology O ... Continue reading
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