Cleantech forecast: guardedly optimistic - San Jose Mercury News
December 31, 2008 by Adam Birdhy · Comments Off
 RenewableEnergyWorld.com | Cleantech forecast: guardedly optimistic San Jose Mercury News, USA - This month, at the big auto show in Detroit, Toyota will show off a prototype of its battery-electric car as well as the redesigned 2010 Prius Hybrid. ... 10 Cleantech Predictions for 2009 |
Possible Plug-in Hybrid Convertible Announced by Fisker
December 31, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Fisker has announced a new concept vehicle called the Sunset or Karma S, but revealed no technical or design details about the car, and has only offered a partial detail photograph.
Looking at the photograph it appears that the car does not have a b-pillar. This along with the name Sunset, indicates that it might be a convertible. The pronounced wheel arch and sharp character lines hint at the car’s sporty character. Read more
2009 Cadillac Escalade now available as a gas-saving hybrid - San Francisco Chronicle
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2009 Cadillac Escalade now available as a gas-saving hybrid San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Cadillac has the world's first luxury hybrid full-size SUV that will improve fuel economy in city driving by up to 50 percent. The 2009 Escalade Hybrid ... |
Ford Hybrid Emphasizes High Mileage - New York Times
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 BusinessWeek | Ford Hybrid Emphasizes High Mileage New York Times, United States - The midsize Fusion sedan is Ford’s strongest effort yet to break the dominance of Japanese automakers in hybrid passenger cars. The Fusion’s mileage beats ... Five most fuel efficient cars of 2008 Blue Oval counting on Taurus, Fusion for success 2010 Ford Fusion |
Fisker to unveil new concept car at auto show - Detroit Free Press
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 EV World | Fisker to unveil new concept car at auto show Detroit Free Press, United States - In addition to the already-announced production version of the Karma — a luxury plug-in hybrid — Fisker will also reveal the Fisker Karma S. The Karma S ... Fisker Announces Plug-in Hybrid Convertible Fisker convertible |
Best of 2008 - Chicago Sun-Times
December 31, 2008 by Adam Birdhy · Comments Off
Best of 2008 Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon Hybrid -- All I have to say is: It’s about damn time someone thought to put a hybrid application in the gas guzzlingest of the ... |
Barack Obama, car guy - CNNMoney.com
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 CNNMoney.com | Barack Obama, car guy CNNMoney.com - During the campaign he sold the 300C in favor of a hybrid Ford Escape, and as president of the United States, he won't be getting into the driver's seat ... David Phillips: Car Culture Prosperous 2009 wishes for the Big 3 |
Longer road to breakeven - Boston Globe
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 Boston Globe | Longer road to breakeven Boston Globe, United States - James Jensen checks out a 2009 Prius hybrid while car shopping at Tufankjian Toyota of Braintree earlier this month. (Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff) By Erin ... Squeezing More Miles Out of That Hybrid Detroit Auto Show 2009 -- a look behind the curtain Toyota Unveils Prius Hybrid Electric Cars |
Is electric the road ahead? - Meath Chronicle
December 30, 2008 by Adam Birdhy · Comments Off
Is electric the road ahead? Meath Chronicle, Ireland - The introduction of lithium-ion batteries has also extended the range electric cars offer significantly. The hybrid cars, on the other hand, ... |
Eliica Electric Car Outdrags a Porsche 911 Turbo (Video)
December 30, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Japanese professor has showcased an electric car capable of reaching a blistering 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4 seconds, quicker than a Porsche 911.
The Eliica, created by Prof. Hiroshi Shimizo of Keio University, can also reach a phenomenal top speed of 370 km/h (270 mph), powered by li-ion batteries via 100 hp electric motors in each of its eight wheels. Read more
