Archive for the ‘Hybrids/Alternative’ Category
Click above for more shots of Hyundai's Paris 2008 LineupHyundai is headed to the Paris Motor Show with a bevy of environmentally friendly models and concepts. In addition to bringing along production-intent vehicles like the new i20, Genesis Coupe and Genesis sedan, the automaker will showcase two ......
2011 Chevy Volt one step closer to being rated at 100+ mpg
Friday, September 26th, 2008
Click above to view high-res gallery of the 2011 Chevy VoltAccording to General Motors E-Flex spokesman Rob Peterson, the automaker has reached an agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that would see the 2011 Chevy Volt get a unique classification different from other current hybr......
Settle down: Volt batteries can recharge while driving
Friday, September 26th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of 2011 Chevy VoltInside Line kicked up a dust storm yesterday by claiming that the 2011 Chevy Volt could not recharge its batteries while driving using its on-board, range-extending 1.4L gas engine. 40 miles of electric-only drive was it, and then the battery packs ......
Ruf developing all-electric Porsche Cayman
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Despite the fact that Lotus seems to have the inside line on electric sportscars, longtime Porsche tuning firm Ruf has chosen the Cayman for its new electric supercar. Comparisons to the Tesla Roadster are sure to come up, and we're happy to oblige. Compared to the latest Tesla drivetrain, the Ruf i......
The gauntlet is thrown: VW Jetta TDI vs. Toyota Prius
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Clean diesel or hybrid drive? It's an intriguing question, and one that's not quite so easy to answer. There's the price of diesel fuel to consider, which runs a few dimes over that of regular gasoline. Then there is fuel mileage. Does the Volkswagen Jetta TDI have a shot at dethroning the Toyota Pr......
Senate passes legislation including PHEV tax credits
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of Chrysler's three new EVsLegislation that includes tax credits for plug-in electric vehicles has passed the Senate. Now the House gets a chance to look things over and put it to a vote. The tax credits allow buyers of PHEVs to receive a credit as high as $7,500 and......
Paris Preview: Kia cee’d Hybrid
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Kia's will have at least two new tricks at the Paris Motor Show, one of them being the Kia Soul. The other will be a Kia cee'd gas-electric hybrid. Already available in coupe, 5-door hatch, and sportwagon variants, a hybrid addition based on the five-door would be a perfect addition to the line. So ......
Are fuel prices hurting acceptance of modern diesels?
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDIDiesel fuel prices are hovering about 20 above gasoline on average. It seems that automakers are a bit worried this disparity could have a negative impact on their upcoming diesel-powered cars and trucks. While it's true that Volkswage......
Chrysler LLC debuts Dodge EV, Jeep EV and Chrysler EV
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of Chrysler's three new EVsAs we learned this morning from Bob Nardelli's appearance on CNBC, Chrysler LLC is getting into the electric vehicle game and plans to have something on the market by the end of 2010 – the same time GM plans to start selling the 2011 Chev......
Breaking: Dodge EV sports car, range-extended Town & Country, Wrangler previewed
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
CNBC's Phil Lebeau got a sneak peek at the new EVs Chrysler is developing, and it looks like Auburn Hills is pulling a Tesla, among other things. The yellow Dodge EV you see here is basically an electrified Lotus Europa. With lithium ion battery power, it's reportedly got an operating range of 150 -......