Hybrids & Green News

Fisker accepting orders for Karma S hard-top convertible

Posted: Feb 24, 2009

Filed under: Fisker, Hybrids, Green News

Apparently, the Fisker Karma S Concept is no longer just a concept. We spoke with Fisker Automotive’s public relations chief Russell Datz, who confirmed that the company is indeed taking deposits for the Fisker Karma S with deliveries expected to begin at the end of 2011.
While those interested in the Fisker Karma four-door plug-in hybrid sedan will have [...]

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Get your priorities straight: Hybrids on the top of Toyota’s list for the U.S.

Posted: Feb 23, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Toyota

Don’t expect any Toyota Supras or Celicas anytime soon. Bob Carter, Toyota Division General Manager, said that the Japanese automaker will focus more on hybrid vehicles in its future United States lineup instead of high-performing sports cars.
“It is just a reprioritization of where we think the customer is today and where the customer is going [...]

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Toyota HC-CV unveiled at the 2009 Melbourne Auto Show

Posted: Feb 23, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Toyota

In about 12 months Toyota Australia will produce the country’s first locally produced hybrid car based on the Toyota Camry sedan. To celebrate, Toyota Style Australia is showing off the new HC-CV (Hybrid Camry Concept Vehicle) at the 2009 Melbourne International Auto Show.
While most concepts hint at a future production car, the HC-CV is a [...]

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GM planning 2 new vehicles based on Chevy Volt technology

Posted: Feb 18, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

In its long-term viability restructuring plan submitted to the U.S. Treasury on Tuesday, General Motors said that it plans on adding two additional models based on the Chevrolet Volt’s electric-drive system.
GM didn’t go into specifics but said that it is investing “significantly in hybrid and plug-in vehicles.” it plans on increasing the number of plug-in [...]

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Rinspeed iChange Concept Unveiled (with video)

Posted: Feb 16, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News

When Rinspeed isn’t out tuning Porsche’s and Subaru’s, the Swiss automobile manufacturer and tuner is coming up with exotic concept cars for the Geneva Motor Show – every year. Last year, Rinspeed came to Geneva with the Rinspeed sQuba, a concept based on the Lotus Elise that could ‘drive’ underwater. This year, Rinspeed is back [...]

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More details on the BMW X6 and 7-Series Hybrids

Posted: Feb 05, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

The BMW X6 Hybrid will be arriving later this year followed by the 7-Series Hybrid in early 2010. But before you get your hopes up to purchase a hybrid from the Munich and hold off on buying another competitor hybrid, let’s take a look at what you should expect.
According to KickingTires, who spoke with BMW’s [...]

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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell looking for a Fisker Karma?

Posted: Feb 04, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

We knew we should have gone to the Washington D.C. Auto Show – former General and Secretary of State Colin Powell was spotted spending a great deal of his time at the Fisker Automotive display checking out the Fisker Karma.
Who knows? Maybe Powell will be one of the first lucky owners of the Fisker Karma [...]

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GM extends Chevrolet Volt and Cruze engine plant delay

Posted: Jan 28, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

General Motors confirmed today that it will be extending the delay of the construction of its 4-clyinder engine plant in Flint, Mich. The plant will be responsible for building the 1.4L engines that will be used in the Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Volt.
No specific details were provided for the reason of the delay this [...]

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Toyota says Ford Fusion Hybrid competes with the Prius, not the Camry Hybrid

Posted: Jan 26, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Ford, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Toyota

So FoMoCo is pretty proud of its 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid – and they definitely should be with an EPA fuel-economy rating of 41/36 mpg (city/highway). Ford says that the 2010 Fusion Hybrid is America’s most fuel-efficient mid-sized car beating out the Toyota Camry. Well, Toyota disagrees.
Writing over at Toyota’s Open Road Blog, editor Jon F. Thompson says [...]

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Poll: What would you buy? 2010 Toyota Prius or 2010 Honda Insight

Posted: Jan 13, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Honda, Hybrids, Green News, Polls, Toyota

The two largest Japanese automakers, Toyota and Honda, came to Detroit this past weekend with two new hybrid vehicles. The 2010 Toyota Prius and the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid vehicles will hit dealerships in April going head-to-head with each other. If you’re currently in the market for a hybrid – we want to know which one you [...]