Hybrid
Ask It: Toyota Prius PHV
We received a special delivery this week in the form of a Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Like the standard issue Prius, power is delivered to the front wheels by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder that produces 98 horsepower and 104 pound-feet of torque. An electric motor helps things along, producing an additional 80 horsepower and 152 pound-feet of torque, resulting in a grand total of 178 horsepower and 256 pound-feet of torque.
Hyundai Prices 2011 Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai has announced that the 2011 Sonata Hybrid, which carries a combined EPA rating of 37 mpg, will start at $25,795.
LA 2010: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
Kia has unveiled the manufacturers first hybrid vehicle, the new Optima Hybrid. The green Optima is motivated by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a forty horsepower electric motor. When working together, the gas and electric engines generate a total of 206 horsepower.
GM Prices 2011 Chevrolet Volt At $41,000
General Motors has come one step closer to launching its electric savior, announcing an MSRP of $41,000. With a $7500 government tax credit, you can get your bow-tied EV for $33,350.
Tesla And Toyota Announce Deal To Make Electric Rav4
Tesla and Toyota have announced that the two automakers will team up to create an electric version of the Toyota Rav4.
Driven: 2011 Honda CR-Z
For about a year now, we’ve been trying our best to rationalize the intersection of cars that are both environmentally responsible (insofar as they consume fewer resources over their life spans) and genuinely fun to drive. We call this intersection Greenformance, and you’ve probably read at least one or two of Tom Martin’s columns on the concept’s finer points here in the pages of Winding Road, too. With the auto industry just now starting to produce some of the vehicles that were first conceived of in the sweaty-palmed days of $145-per-barrel oil and $4-plus gasoline, there are more chances than ever before for cars that can hit the Greenformance sweet spot.
Quick Drive: 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
The Milan proved to be a comfortable and entertaining companion on the work commute, and getting around 43 miles per gallon, it was an economical companion as well.
Spy Shots: BMW 5-Series Hybrid Tests In Munich
While this may not look much different than a standard 5-Series, this happens to be a hybrid version in testing in Munich.
Spy Shots: BMW Hydrogen Hybrid System Being Tested In 1-Series
Late last year, we saw spy photos of a 1-series hatchback bearing stickers that read, “Hybrid Test Vehicle.” Now, our spy shooter has sent us these images of a 1-Series hydrogen hybrid wearing the same stickers.
New York 2010: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Recently, Hyundai gave up some of the details and a teaser image of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid. Today, at the New York Auto Show, the automaker revealed all the goods on its new fuel-efficient superstar.
First Look: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
Chevrolet has unveiled a more efficient version of the upcoming Cruze, called the Cruze Eco. The Eco version will deliver an estimated 40 miles per gallon on the highway without the use of expensive hybrid technology.
First Look: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Continuing the global automotive trend of offering everything under the sun with a hybrid system, Ford has taken the wraps off of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
First Look: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai is taking the wraps off of the new Sonata Hybrid, and we have the first teaser image of the new ecomobile.
First Look: 2011 Porsche Cayenne Lineup Includes Hybrid Model
Porsche has announced the redesigned 2011 Cayenne ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Concept Teased Ahead Of Geneva Show (Now With Gallery)
Lotus has given up some details about the Evora 414E Hybrid concept vehicle it will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show next month. This plug-in hybrid remains true to the spirit of the Lotus brand, offering stunning performance on top of efficiency.
Mercede-Benz Shows Forward-Thinking F800 Style Research Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz has shown us a glimpse of the possible future of it’s automobiles with the F800 Style research vehicle. The five-seater is meant to showcase design language as well as technology, and can use either plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell drive systems.
First Look: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Gets Hybrid Version
Volkswagen debuted the all new 2011 Touareg, which will be 20 percent more fuel-efficient than its predecessor. The leaps in fuel economy come from both a diesel technology, and a gasoline-electric hybrid drive.
Detroit 2010: Cadillac Unveils XTS Platinum Concept
The aging Cadillac STS and DTS are long overdue for a replacement. Today, we get the first glimpse of what’s to come by way of the XTS Platinum concept, an all-new flagship model for Cadillac that builds on General Motors’ strong plan to include direct injection and hybrid technology in its lineup moving forward.
Detroit 2010: Live Photos Of Volkswagen’s Newest Concept
As promised, here are those pictures of the shiny Volkswagen New Compact Coupe hybrid concept vehicle revealed at the Detroit show today.
Ford Fusion Hybrid And Transit Connect Crowned North American Car And Truck Of The Year
It’s no secret that the Ford Motor Company has been putting out some rather good products as of late, especially throughout 2009. All this hard work has paid off, too — the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Transit Connect have just been named North American Car and Truck Of The Year.
Hyundai Debuts Blue-Will Plug-In Hybrid Concept Ahead Of Detroit Auto Show Reveal
Under the bright lights of the Detroit Auto Show (which is only one week away), Hyundai will be unveiling its first ever plug-in hybrid, the Blue-Will. And while the show car is only a concept at this point, it showcases the future technologies that Hyundai could implement into its full lineup, such as roof-mounted solar cells, lithium polymer batteries, touch-screen controls, and drive-by-wire steering.
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