Electric Car Report Censored by the French Government
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Vali Mihaescu / The 129 page report produced by Jean Syrota, a former French energy industry regulator, on electric cars has not been yet officially unveiled to the public. The cost of all electric cars could doubl...
Light-Duty Diesel, Hybrid Rams Still on Track
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you thought the economic recession makes automakers change their plans, you were surely wrong. And the best example comes straight from one of the most affected companies in this sector, namely C...
Mercury Concentrates on Fuel Efficiency, Presents Milan Hybrid
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Los Angeles Auto Show is a bit special for Mercury as they've used the exhibition to introduce the new Milan model, a car which is particularly focused on fuel efficiency, class-exclusive t...
Ford Shows 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid in LA
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it was announced a few weeks ago, the official launch of Ford's 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid has captured attention of the whole automotive industry, especially since the US-based com...
Honda Shows Off with Fuel Cell Sports Car
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Tudorache / The absolute surprise of the show was the Honda FC Spot, a concept car with 0 greenhouse emissions. Styling wise, the new Honda looks cute, with the front grille reminding me of a little piggy, and ...
Lexus RX Reaches Third Generation
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Mihai Boca / With the unveiling of its new generation of RX 350 and RX 450h, Lexus is making another step in the advancement of its Hybrid Drive technology. The latest RX models will feature improved powertrain ...
Volkswagen Debuts CC Eco Concept
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With numerous global car manufacturers debuting customized models of their cars at SEMA show, Volkswagen does nothing more than to join the club using a brand new CC Eco Performance Concept. The con...
GM's Final Bet: All-In on Hybrid Simulating Software
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As part of its efforts to avoid bankruptcy, General Motors is now turning its attention to a different market strategy, namely the hybrid sector which, according to analysts, may represent the futur...
Toyota Discontinues US-Built Prius
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota Motor Corp. is no longer interested in building the Prius hybrid in the United States due to the decreasing petrol prices which obviously reduced demand for battery-powered cars. The decision...
First Ever Hybrid NASCAR Pace Car to Debut in Miami
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford proudly announced that its own 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid will pace the upcoming Ford 400 race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, marking the first ever hybrid leading the field to the green flag. The Spri...
Hyundai Announces Fuel Efficiency Tactics
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Tudorache / Hyundai recently announced that they intend to achieve an average fuel economy of 35mpg until 2015 instead of 2020. This action will provide the Korean manufacturer with a great advantage over the c...
Toyota and Isuzu Bail Out on Joint Diesel Engine Project
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Vali Mihaescu / It would seem that Toyota slips even more in the economic drought and is forced to shut down projects all over the globe. The development of the 1.6 liter diesel engine in a joint operation with tru...
KTM Makes 2WD Hybrid Bike
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Tudorache / Patent documents stumbled upon by Gizmag seem to indicate that a hybrid 2WD bike from KTM might be on its way. As you might know, 2WD bikes go around corners faster, messing with your body harder t...
London Goes Green with Hybrid Double Deckers
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Tudorache / Hybrid buses have arrived in London. This means that from now on you'll be able to go to work, shopping, or anywhere without having to think that you are about to kill 2-3 whales and 1 polar be...
Piaggio Hybrid Scooter to Reach Mass-Production
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In case you think MP3 is just an audio format, you should think twice before saying it because it may soon represent the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid. In short terms, Piaggio unve...
UK Car Market Will Recover in 5 Years
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Vali Mihaescu / As a consequence of the economic recession, sales of new cars aren't expected to recover at least for five years in the U.K. An answer to that is to invest in the used car market, an option Spa...
Daimler and Evonik Partner for Superior Lithium-Ion Car Battery
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Vali Mihaescu / The Germans seem to be determined to make it big in almost every technology branch. In Stuttgart Daimler and Essen AG and Evonik Industries AG are creating a lithium-ion battery technology that the...
Honda NSX Project Will be Dropped
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Vali Mihaescu / Due to the economic crisis and some major restructuring that is taking place within Honda, it would seem that the Honda NSX project was dropped in favour of the more realistic "hybrid drivetrai...
Honda Unveils Insight Production Model
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Honda recently published a photo showing what seems to be the production model of the second generation Honda Insight, but no technical details were actually provided. Initially displayed at the 200...
GM: Poor Sales With Bright Spots
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if General Motors has announced today very poor sales in October, the American car manufacturer claims that this month also came with a few bright spots concerning truck and car sales around t...