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A Major Shift Toward Micro Hybrids On The Horizon
There are several types of hybrid systems and one receiving much behind-the-scenes attention by automakers and top-tier suppliers that’s projected to begin proliferating en masse within a few years is the “micro hybrid” system. This is a cost-effective means of electrification that augments a given internal combustion powertrain. It utilizes a lithium-ion battery rated under
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Fisker Speaks Silently Through New Web Site
In addition to having some form of marketing presence for cars it is not at the moment producing, between the lines Fisker Automotive could implicitly be saying more, but what it’s really trying to impart is a mystery. Within the past couple of weeks the Anaheim, Calif.-based company has added pages to its new site
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April 2013 Dashboard
The HybridCars.com monthly sales dashboard is a collaboration of HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates, a Michigan-based market research firm focusing on automotive issues including the hybrid and electric vehicle market. Overall, U.S. vehicle sales declined from March to April, but the decline in alternative vehicle sales was less than the whole market. Compared to overall
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Toyota’s Prius V And Avalon On Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Family Cars List
The editors of Kelley Blue Book selected the 2013 Prius v and the 2013 Avalon for their list of 10 Best Family Cars. The list is compiled annually by KBB.com editors to highlight vehicles that address unique family specifications and situations, and offer innovation. “Our annual list is aimed at helping families find the right
H2USA: New Partnership Focused On Fuel Cells
Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Toyota are uniting with the Energy Department on a new public-private partnership called H2USA, which will focus on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for U.S. consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Named after the chemical symbol for hydrogen, the H2USA partnership brings together government agencies, gas
Bangkok To Hold FIA Formula E Championship Race
Thailand’s capital Bangkok joined last week the list of candidate cities bidding to host the new fully-electric FIA Formula E Championship. The announcement came during a special event held to demonstrate the innovation of racing technology in Thailand, attended by the Pol.Maj.Gen Lattasanya Piansomparn, Advisor to the Minister of Energy, Mr. Chiruit Israngkun Na Ayuthaya,
How Different Will The 2014 Volt Be From 2013?
General Motors launched its “moon shot” Chevrolet Volt in December 2010, has made greater or lesser year–over-year improvements to essentially the same product, and the 2014 model will be more of the same. This was indicated when GM announced two new colors for 2014 – Ashen Gray Metallic and Brownstone Metallic – on images of
Volvo’s V60 Plug-in Hybrid Production Increased
Volvo’s V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid, is proving successful sales-wise. Volvo Car Group (Volvo) is now ramping up production by 90 percent. It is doing so earlier than anticipated to keep up with the demand. The increased demand, especially in Holland, Belgium and Italy, means that the Plug-in Hybrid production at
Toyota’s Yaris Now Coming From France
North America will now be sourcing its Yaris subcompact hatchbacks from France rather than Japan. Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) today held an official ceremony to mark the start of production on May 6 of its Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the United States of America, Canada and Puerto Rico. The model produced