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Gas prices not scaring car buyers as much this time around
With gasoline prices soaring this year, one might assume, justifiably, that hybrid and fuel-efficient small vehicle demand must also be…
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Fisker hiring in California, too
Fisker Karma – Click above for high-res image gallery Over in Anaheim, CA, Fisker Automotive continues its hiring binge with…
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Lightweight, fan-powered Ventile tribrid is one far-fetched dream machine
The Ventile concept vehicle, designed by Thierry Dumaine, is a far-fetched dream machine that harnesses wind power for motivation. The…
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CARB to host community meetings to discuss 2018-2025 LEV III regulations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is in the process of inking out an amendment to the state’s low-emissions vehicle…
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Toyota announces Plus Performance Package for Prius hybrid
Toyota Prius Plus Performance Package – Click above for high-res image gallery Sure, you want to save the environment (or…
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Use of stop-start technology to triple by 2016?
Johnson Controls says that the number of vehicles equipped with micro-hybrid technology (a.k.a. stop-start or idle-stop) will at least triple…
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SB LiMotive to double li-ion battery production in Korea; eyeing sites in Europe, U.S.
SB LiMotive, the 50:50 joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI, fired up the lines at its Ulsan, South Korea…
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CNN says Chevrolet Volt tech is “obsolete” compared to Toyota Prius Plug-in
Plug-in Prius Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Volt fans like to point out that Chevy’s plug-in hybrid…
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Why GM got the eco gauge totally right on the Buick LaCross with eAssist
2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist – Click above for high-res image gallery At first glance, the white “Eco” needle over an…
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Forget “range anxiety,” let’s talk “gas anxiety”
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Click above for high-res image gallery Think back to September of 2010. That’s when General Motors…
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Review: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid [w/video]
A Feature-Packed Family Hauler That Sips 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery Every time we…
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Toyota issues recall for Highlander, Lexus RX 400h hybrids
Lexus RX 400h – Click above for high-res image There’s a problem with some 2006 and 2007 model year Toyota…
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PolyZion project developing zinc-polymer battery for hybrids, electric vehicles
Current battery technology for hybrid and electric vehicles has its limitations. Despite this, the global market for these electrified vehicles…
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BMW M3 CRT showcases CFRP carbon fiber tech coming to i3 and i8
BMW M3 CRT – Click above for high-res image gallery Pictured above is the BMW M3 CRT. In this case,…
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Need rare earth metals? Switched-reluctance motors don’t
Most hybrid and electric vehicles rely on rare earth metals. There’d be nothing wrong with that if China didn’t supply…