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Audi May Offer An A4 Plug-in Hybrid by 2014!
The tipping point is finally here. With new CAFE regulations and more consumers interested in fuel efficient vehicles than ever before, even companies like Audi are capitulating to demand for plug-in
SolarCity Brings Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations to the Masses
Hundreds of thousands of electric cars are expected to be on the road in the next five years. Charging these vehicles has proven to be a challenge, mostly because of the lack of infrastructure — but
California Hybrids Will Lose Their HOV Status This Friday
If you live in California, it’s time to trade in your Prius for a Tesla Model S. This Friday, July 1st, the state will strip hybrids of their HOV carpool lane access — six months after
Audi Unveils eTron Spyder Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Le Mans
Audi used the 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans to demonstrate its newest green creation, the eTron Spyder diesel plug-in hybrid concept. This innovative car is powered by 3 sources: 2 electric
Hyundai Announces It Will Offer Plug-in Hybrid in 2013
Joining the ranks of automakers a little late to the hybrid party, Hyundai just announced plans to offer a plug-in hybrid by 2013. An unnamed company official told Reuters this weekend that Hyundai
Buick Introduces Envision Plug-in Hybrid SUV Concept in Shanghai
General Motors offered up an elegant new concept at the Shanghai Motor Show, the Buick Envision Plug-in Hybrid SUV. This scissor-door beauty is equipped with a solar roof and lithium battery to provide
Next Generation Fisker Hybrids to Have Lighter Engines
Fisker‘s next generation of hot hybrid cars are likely to have lighter, dedicated three- or four-cylinder engines, according to Autoblog. The company is seriously looking into the Lotus Engineering
Fisker Unveils First Karma Hybrid Fresh from the Assembly Line
Last year we showcased the Karma 1, a plug-in hybrid that can go from zero to 60 in under six seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph, and offers an average fuel efficiency of 100 mpg. Designed by Henrik
Porsche Now Taking Pre-Orders for 918 Spyder Hybrid Super Car Priced at $845,000
We whet the appetites of sports car enthusiasts everywhere when we first mentioned Porsche’s Spyder 918, but now they can really start salivating because the super fast hybrid sports car is
General Motors Announce They Will Double Production of the Chevrolet Volt
As an increasing number of customers look towards fuel-efficient cars with gas prices rising, General Motors has just announced that it will double the production of its Chevrolet Volt extended-range
Veritas RSIII Roadster is the World’s Fastest Plug-in Hybrid
The gorgeous and beastly Veritas RS III Roadster was released just over a year ago, and now Vermont AG is adding a hybrid drive to its V10-powered retro ride. The Hybrid version adds a 105 kilowatt
Fisker Karma Electric Car to Enter Production on March 21st
Fisker just announced that the much-delayed Karma finally has a production date – Autoblog is reporting that the luxury plug-in hybrid will roll off its assembly lines by March 21st and deliveries
BMW Officially Announces “i” Brand For Electric Cars and Plug-Ins
BMW has been talking about launching an electric car/hybrid sub brand for a while, although the German manufacturer had withheld its official name and details about models until this week: the future
Toyota Will Debut Their New Yaris Hybrid and Prius+ at the Geneva Motor Show
After much talk, Toyota will debut its brand new Yaris HSD concept at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show this March, dedicating its entire stand at the show to the new hybrid technology. The Yaris will
California Gives Plug-In Hybrids Access to Carpool Lanes
Need another reason to buy a plug-in hybrid vehicle? How about this: California Governor Arnold Schwarzanegger just signed into law this week a bill that grants HOV lane (aka carpool lane) access to
Porsche Gets the Go-Ahead for the Sexiest Hybrid Ever
Earlier this year we told you all about the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid concept car and now we get to tell you — as we so rarely get to do — that this concept car is about to become a reality!
918 Spyder is Porsche’s First Ever Plug In Hybrid Electric Car
Photos via Autoblog Porsche recently blew everyone at the Geneva Auto Show out of the water with their freshly unveiled electric concept car – their first plug-in hybrid ever. Dubbed the 918 Spyder,
Mercedes-Benz Introduces Ultra-Sleek F800 Plug-in Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz is no newcomer to the field of stylish, fuel-efficient cars — just check out their crazy hybrid F-Cell Roadster or the all-electric Gullwing concept car — but their new F800
Bright Automotive Unveils 100 MPG Commercial Truck
Plenty of companies are working on plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sports cars and sedans, but Bright Automotive’s new IDEA vehicle, unveiled this morning, is the first 100 MPG PHEV truck aimed at commercial
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