Ampera comes branded with Opel and Vauxhaull badges
March 3, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
These are many brands that will get a version of the plug-in Volt, Holden. Chevy. Opel. Vauxhall. to name the ones announced so far. Europeans will call it the Ampera, but under all those models will be the Voltec technology that gives the hybrid a 60-km (37-mile) electric-only range and a 500-km (310 mile) total range when the gas tank is filled up. Read more
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Gets 65 MPG
February 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids are averaging 65 miles per gallon in real world testing according to Toyota. This is a lot better than the 2010 Prius, 15 mpg better in fact. The battery is reportedly lithium-ion technology, but they are testing a variety of configurations and types before finalising the specification.
There is no release date for a plug-in prius, but it is widely expected to be available in 2010. Read more
Chrysler Unveils Beautiful Electric Car Concept 200C EV
January 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The 200C EV is a plug-in hybrid sedan that uses ENVI’s Range-extended Electric Vehicle technology, and is a rolling test bed for Chrysler’s future uconnect in-car computer and communication device. It also connects directly to an iPhone, allowing you to pre-program the temperature, lock the doors, view an in-car camera remotely and track the car’s location live via GPS – all straight from the iPhone.
It uses Chrysler’s ENVI’s Range-extended Electric Vehicle technology. It has a 40-mile all-electric range, a 400-mile range with a full charge of the lithium-ion battery and a full tank, and a top speed of over 120 miles-per-hour. Read more
Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive 2011
October 1, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
VW is working on a plug-in hybrid version of the Golf/Rabbit, called Twin Drive, which they are planning to sell in 2011. A proof-of-concept version using a diesel engine is currently testing using the current Mark 5 model in Berlin. VW engineers said the production version will be gasoline-powered because emission controls will soon get too expensive for a hybrid diesel. The Golf Twin Drive’s electric-only range is targeted at 30 miles. Read more
