Hybrid and electric car news articles 
Lexus upgrades full hybrid GS 450h
Lexus has introduced a series of styling, technical and equipment revisions that further strengthen the full hybrid GS 450h’s appeal in the premium saloon market. It has rationalised the model line-up into two equipment grades – SE and SE-L – and introduced new exterior colour choices, alloy wheel designs and interior trims. The GS, powered by a smooth and ultra-efficient combination of a 3.5-lire petrol V6 and a compact 650V electric motor, d... [more]
New 2WD option for the new compact Range Rover in 2011
Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130 g/km of CO2 – making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever. Phil Popham, Land Rover managing director said: "Land Rover has announced that the all-new compact Range Rover will be available in 2WD. This is good news for the company and for our... [more]
Looking for drivers to test the UK's first electric MINIs
The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are due to hand them back in June. People living in a triangular geographical area between Andover, Oxford and West London will be able to take part in the project. The Government-backed trial, run ... [more]
Nissan LEAF priced at under 30,000 Euros
The Nissan LEAF is a compact, zero-emission five-passenger family car that comes fully equipped with air conditioning, satellite navigation, a parking camera, a quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity. Nissan International SA has announced that the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be priced at under 30,000 Euros (25,641 Pounds) after incentives in most of its European launch markets – about the same as a comparably-equipped di... [more]
Allied Vehicle launches two electric vans and people carriers at the CV Operator Show
Allied Vehicles has launched two new electric vans and people carriers designed to help companies continue their urban deliveries without contributing to inner city pollution. The eBipper van and ePartner vans and cars provide zero emissions transport, combined with a practical payload and load area based on the already successful Peugeot Bipper, Partner and Tepee models. All eBipper and ePartner models have a range of 65 miles. The eBipper... [more]
Hybrid and electric car in the news
Electric Cars Ready To Charge
Sparks flew in the electric-car market last week, capped off Friday by President Obama's short test drive of a Chevy Volt while visiting a General Motors plant in Michigan. Obama's visit came as GM and Nissan race to the finish line.
Alternative Energy And Ideas For The Auto Industry
The long-term recovery of the U.S. auto industry will depend largely on American automotive creativity and innovation. Many industry watchers expect a new fleet of electric and hybrid cars to help buoy the U.S. car industry's comeback. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with Ray Wert, editor-in-chief of Jalopnik.com, about the restructured U.S. auto industry and the importance of design innovation and ...
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Hybrid supercar to go on sale
Porsche has confirmed it'll make a limited number of a new hybrid supercar it's been developing.
Porsche to make 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid
FRANKFURT - German sports car maker Porsche will build a limited series of exclusive super-sports cars powered by both a petrol engine and an electric motor, the company said on Wednesday.
Electric cars like Chevy's new Volt are too expensive today, but they won't be for long.
General Motors has announced that the bottom-end version of the Chevy Volt, its new electric car, will cost $41,000. Even after a generous federal rebate, it's still pricey.
First Month With Solar Nets 2,600 Electric Car Miles
We’re exactly one month into banking Sun Miles™ – meaning solar-powered miles driven by an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) whose batteries have been charged using solar energy – for a future EV.
Sparks Fly over Electric Car Funding
As the Senate struggles with energy legislation this week, one of the few fixes with bipartisan support is a bill that would invest billions in putting electric-powered cars and trucks on the road. But it`s not clear whether it would be environmentally beneficial to do so. That debate has played out in an open conflict between electric vehicle proponents whose proposals would be implemented in ...
Smart Car has its own blog
Rae Osenbaugh has a Smart Car that is so smart ... It writes its own blog. The Smart Car is the newest member of the Osenbaugh family in Grand Island, living on East 14th Street. It was bought in March, after Osenbaugh's husband, John, convinced her to buy it as the next family vehicle.
Are Electric Cars Better for the Environment?
It all comes down to carbon emissions, and even though electric vehicles spew zero emissions, they aren't necessarily carbon neutral.
