EPA Proposes New Test Methods for Fuel Economy Window Stickers
Jan 10, 2006
News for Release: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * EPA Proposes New Test Methods for Fuel Economy Window Stickers * Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Jan. 10, 2006) To provide consumers with more real-world fuel economy information when sh ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls and Saft Launch New Joint Venture for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
Jan 10, 2006
Firms Drive to Innovate and Expand in Growing Market to Deliver Battery Solutions Worldwide for Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Johnson Controls and Saft have today launched their new joint venture, to supply advanced-technology batteries for current- and future-generation hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and electr ... Continue reading
Subaru Hybrid Concept Vehicle Makes North American Debut
Jan 9, 2006
-- Company continues 'green' efforts to help safeguard the environment -- DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- The Subaru B5-TPH, a new type of high- performance hybrid-powered vehicle, made its North American Debut today at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The B5-TPH concept vehicle features the company's emerging Turbo ... Continue reading
Yazaki Supplies High Voltage Technology For 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Jan 9, 2006
CANTON, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki) is pleased to be a supplier of the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, one of the vehicles on display at this year's North American International Auto Show. Yazaki supplied the high voltage Electrical Distribution System (EDS) components on the Mariner, which was re ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils Future Hybrid-Powered Small Car at North American International Auto Show
Jan 9, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today unveiled at the North American International Auto Show the Concept-CT, a groundbreaking concept for a hybrid-powered small car that may influence development of future "Driven to Thrill" Mitsubishi models. Designed at the Mitsubishi Motors Design Center in ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Options
Jan 9, 2006
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Standard Features
Jan 9, 2006
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Specs - 40MPG, 199HP, WOW!
Jan 9, 2006
CAMRY HYBRID PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Gasoline Engine Type 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy head Bore and Stroke 3.48 x 3.78 inches Displacement 2,362 cc Expansion Ratio 12.5:1 Valve Train Twin-cam, 4-valve/cylinder with VVT-i Horsepower (SAE Net)* 147 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm Torq ... Continue reading
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 2006 North American International Auto Show
Jan 9, 2006
Detroit, MI January 9, 2006; Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid at a press conference today at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In the 23 years since it was introduced as a 1983 model, Camry has evolved to the quintessential American family sedan w ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2006
Detroit January 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors has joined the hybrid craze, and will unveil two hybrid SUV models at the North American International Auto Show. One of the new models, the Saturn Vue Green Line, will retail for under $23,000 when it goes on sale this summer. "People will be v ... Continue reading
VW Names Strategic Supplier For Hybrid Systems
Jan 9, 2006
Continental Automotive Systems Obtains Prospects of Long-Term Cooperation with Volkswagen AG FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 9 -- Volkswagen AG and Continental Automotive Systems have agreed on a strategic partnership for the development and supply of power electronics for future hybrid projects. At the same time, Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Cobasys to Provide Battery Systems for Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid SUV
Jan 9, 2006
ORION, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Cobasys announced today that they will provide their advanced NiMHax(R) Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery systems for GM's 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line SUV which will be made available to consumers in the summer of 2006. Saturn's VUE Green Line hybrid combines sophisticated controls with a preci ... Continue reading
Mercury Mariner Hybrid Named 2006 Green Car of the Year
Jan 6, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- The 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid -- Lincoln-Mercury division's first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle -- has been named Green Car Journal's 2006 Green Car of the Year. The award was presented by Green Car Journal editor and publisher Ron Cogan at a press conference this afternoon at the Los Angele ... Continue reading
Rising Consumer Interest in Hybrid Technology Confirmed by Maritz Research
Jan 5, 2006
Fuel Cells Wanted Within Five Years; New Diesels Still Stall With U.S. Buyers TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- Consumers who are strongly considering hybrid technology for their next vehicle purchase nearly doubled from 2004 to 2005 according to a Maritz Poll(R). The Maritz Automotive Research Group, one of the world's leading ... Continue reading
Travelers to Offer Hybrid Owners Across U.S. 10 Percent Discount on Auto Insurance
Jan 5, 2006
Travelers First to Implement a National Discounted Insurance Product Specifically for Hybrid Vehicle Owners HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 5 -- Travelers personal lines, a member of St. Paul Travelers , today announced plans to implement a 10 percent discount* on auto insurance to hybrid vehicle owners in the United States begi ... Continue reading
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