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Williams Backs Out of KERS Hybrid Program For Formula 1, Shifts Development to Production Vehicle ApplicationsWilliams Backs Out of KERS Hybrid Program For Formula 1, Shifts Development to Production Vehicle Applications

Eric Loveday

If you are a fan of motor sports, more specifically Formula One, then the name Williams is probably familiar as is their KERS system under development. If not here’s some background. Williams is a top Formula...

Nissan Putting its Stamp on EVs (Or Rather, its EVs on Stamps)Nissan Putting its Stamp on EVs (Or Rather, its EVs on Stamps)

Robert Scardino

Nissan EV Stamps Customers served by the Japan Post Network’s Minami Kanto office will be able to spread enthusiasm for electric vehicles with a unique set of stamps starting in February. The delivery company has partnered...

Acura TSX to Become First Hybrid Offering From CompanyAcura TSX to Become First Hybrid Offering From Company

Eric Loveday

A few days back we posted a story about Honda and their decision to bring a hybrid model to the Acura lineup of vehicles. The release of information about an Acura hybrid came directly from Honda...

Honda to Build Hybrid That Beats Prius MPGHonda to Build Hybrid That Beats Prius MPG

Eric Loveday

The Honda CR-Z Hybrid shown in the picture may beat the Prius in terms of performance when it comes to market later this year, but it falls well short of the Prius in terms of fuel...

Toyota Aims To Produce 1 Million Hybrid Annually Beginning in 2011Toyota Aims To Produce 1 Million Hybrid Annually Beginning in 2011

Eric Loveday

One million hybrids is certainly a lofty goal for any automaker to achieve and if anyone can do it, it is Toyota. According to a report from the Nikkei Newspaper in Japan, the company plans to...

Yamaha Motor Plans To Introduce Electric Scooters OverseasYamaha Motor Plans To Introduce Electric Scooters Overseas

Jason Hendler

Back in the fall of 2009, Yamaha debuted a hybrid motorcycle, the HV-X, with production planned in the coming year. Now, Yamaha is moving into the battery electric vehicle space by introducing a scooter into Asian...

Eaton To Begin Providing Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Kit in 2010Eaton To Begin Providing Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Kit in 2010

Jason Hendler

A serious contender against electric hybrid systems is the hydraulic hybrid, which stores braking energy in a hydraulic fluid instead of batteries. The energy is then returned to the wheels when the vehicle accelerates, reducing gas...

Toyota Exec Says ICE Engine Will Never Be AbandonedToyota Exec Says ICE Engine Will Never Be Abandoned

Eric Loveday

Nobody is suggesting that plug-in vehicles will take over the world anytime in the near future, but Toyota managing officer has gone a step further by insisting that the internal combustion engine will “never” be abandoned....

MR2 Hybrid Concept Revealed, Production UnlikelyMR2 Hybrid Concept Revealed, Production Unlikely

Eric Loveday

Toyota has offered a few iconic cars in the past that have evoked emotion and passion from those who have owned these vehicles. One such vehicle is the now departed Toyota MR2. This unique, mid engine...

Mitsubishi Increasing Production of I-MiEV, Intends to Drop Price to $22,000 By 2013Mitsubishi Increasing Production of I-MiEV, Intends to Drop Price to $22,000 By 2013

Eric Loveday

How can you tell that EVs are in high demand? Look no further than Mitsubishi. The company has increased production expectations for its i-MiEV several times before and is now increasing those numbers once again. The...

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Williams Backs Out of KERS Hybrid Program For Formula 1, Shifts Development to Production Vehicle ApplicationsWilliams Backs Out of KERS Hybrid Program For Formula 1, Shifts Development to Production Vehicle Applications

Nissan Putting its Stamp on EVs (Or Rather, its EVs on Stamps)Nissan Putting its Stamp on EVs (Or Rather, its EVs on Stamps)

Acura TSX to Become First Hybrid Offering From CompanyAcura TSX to Become First Hybrid Offering From Company

Honda to Build Hybrid That Beats Prius MPGHonda to Build Hybrid That Beats Prius MPG

Toyota Aims To Produce 1 Million Hybrid Annually Beginning in 2011Toyota Aims To Produce 1 Million Hybrid Annually Beginning in 2011

Yamaha Motor Plans To Introduce Electric Scooters OverseasYamaha Motor Plans To Introduce Electric Scooters Overseas

Eaton To Begin Providing Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Kit in 2010Eaton To Begin Providing Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Kit in 2010

Toyota Exec Says ICE Engine Will Never Be AbandonedToyota Exec Says ICE Engine Will Never Be Abandoned

MR2 Hybrid Concept Revealed, Production UnlikelyMR2 Hybrid Concept Revealed, Production Unlikely

Mitsubishi Increasing Production of I-MiEV, Intends to Drop Price to $22,000 By 2013Mitsubishi Increasing Production of I-MiEV, Intends to Drop Price to $22,000 By 2013

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