Plug-In Hybrids
Are plug-in hybrids too expensive to justify?
General Motors' Volt and the plug-in hybrid technology behind it has come under fire in the press recently, with critics accusing the car of being too expensive and too inefficient to justify its purchase over a standard hybrid. The argument goes that real-world efficiency of a plug-in hybrid isn't...
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GM working with U.S. cities to develop plug-in hybrid infrastructure
General Motors today outlined a comprehensive plan of action at the Washington Auto Show to help communities get ready for plug-in hybrid vehicles such as its upcoming... February 3, 2009 by Jeremy Weber
Full Aptera 2e production specifications revealed
In March of last year, Aptera announced it had done all the development necessary to head to production, and that all it needed was to move into acquiring the right equipment... February 3, 2009 by James Martinez 14
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids averaging 65mpg in initial testing
Major carmakers are rushing to develop a new generation of plug-in hybrid vehicles including industry giants Toyota and GM, which hope to have the technology ready for sale... February 2, 2009 by James Martinez
Texas considering $5,000 tax credit for plug-in hybrids on top of federal incentives
With all the talk of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reconsidering allowing states to implement their own fuel-economy emissions and regulations, and the negative... January 28, 2009 by James Martinez 5
Tesla announces Model S Concept, explains price hikes in town hall meeting
The burgeoning electric car field was just hitting its stride when the bottom fell out of the market last year, and the tough position that has left carmakers like Tesla in... January 27, 2009 by Ralph Hanson
Seat trials Leon 'Twin Drive' plug-in hybrid
Seat has unveiled an electrically-driven prototype based on its Leon hatchback, which the company plans to trial in an urban environment together with the Spanish government... January 13, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
BYD confirms 2011 U.S. launch for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning to have vehicles on sale in the U.S. within two years, with similar ambitions for the European market. The company took a step closer to... January 13, 2009 by Jeremy Weber 4
Fisker Karma S convertible concept revealed in Detroit
Fisker's Karma plug-in hybrid sedan may be one of the most attractive designs to take electricity to four wheels, and it now has a stablemate. Today Fisker revealed the new... January 12, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 7
GM will build Volt battery factory in the U.S. with LG Chem
Despite the movement towards electric and hybrid propulsion by many manufacturers over the last few years, none of them actually manufacture the most important component of... January 12, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 2
Chrysler presents Dodge Circuit EV at Detroit Auto Show
Back in September Chrysler showed off three vehicles designed to show the world that it too could keep up with Ford and GM as they developed low emissions powertrains for the... January 10, 2009 by James Martinez 9
BYD to present world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid vehicle in Detroit
Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning to have plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale in the U.S. within two years, with similar ambitions for the European market. The company took a... January 9, 2009 by Jeremy Weber 2
Report: Toyota secretly working on solar car
The Toyota Prius has spent a decade as the world's preferred hybrid, but now competition is arising from all quarters. A new plug-in version of the Prius is expected soon... January 1, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 5
BYD plug-in hybrids delayed in non-Chinese markets until 2011
Chinese carmaker BYD has pushed back the expected release date for its plug-in hybrid vehicles destined for non-Chinese markets. The company’s chairman, Wang Chuanfu... December 25, 2008 by Jeremy Weber
Bob Lutz hints at Cadillac plug-in hybrid
The higher-ups at General Motors have been dropping hints that the Cadillac brand may get its own plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the Chevrolet Volt for some time now, but... December 18, 2008 by Kenneth Hall 6
China’s BYD first to market with mass-produced plug-in hybrid
Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning to have plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale in the U.S. within two years, with similar ambitions for the European market. The company took a... December 16, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 4
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