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BMW's Striking Diesel Hybrid Coupe: Now It Has a Name, MaybeBMW's Striking Diesel Hybrid Coupe: Now It Has a Name, Maybe

John Voelcker

The flurry of activity in hybrid and electric supercars has led to several concepts being approved for production, but BMW still hasn’t publicly committed to a date for its high-tech green performance car. Mercedes-Benz has its...

Toyota Seeks Country's 'Most Passionate Prius Fan' on FacebookToyota Seeks Country's 'Most Passionate Prius Fan' on Facebook

John Voelcker

The Toyota Prius is the quintessential hybrid vehicle, with an instantly recognizable shape and a place in history confirmed by the South Park “Smug” episode. It seems like it’s been with us forever, but in fact,...

Another Day, Another Ambitious Hybrid/EV Start-Up Shows UpAnother Day, Another Ambitious Hybrid/EV Start-Up Shows Up

Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Auto manufacturing plant It seems like almost every month or so a new start-up, often with roots tied up with a huge manufacturing conglomerate based in China, announces ambitious plans to launch a new generation of...

Tesla Founder Eberhard Leading VW Efforts in Silicon ValleyTesla Founder Eberhard Leading VW Efforts in Silicon Valley

John Voelcker

Many global automakers have research outposts in Silicon Valley. BMW’s is one floor of an unremarkable office building in downtown Palo Alto, while Volkswagen’s much larger Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL) occupies a whole building in an...

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Drive2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Drive

Martin Padgett

We’ve told you many times about the upcoming 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid–delving into its cosmetic and technical changes in our live coverage from the 2010 New York auto show, discussing how it fits in the Sonata...

BMW Ban From Claiming Zero-Emissions In Latest AdvertBMW Ban From Claiming Zero-Emissions In Latest Advert

Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2009 BMW Concept ActiveE BMW doesn’t actually have a vehicle with zero emissions in its current lineup but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from touting its cleanliness with advertising promoting its Concept ActiveE all-electric vehicle, where...

Porsche 918 Spyder, World's Fastest, Priciest Hybrid, OKed For ProductionPorsche 918 Spyder, World's Fastest, Priciest Hybrid, OKed For Production

John Voelcker

Toss everything you thought you knew about hybrid-electric vehicles out the window. Porsche has just green-lighted production of a car that will shake preconceptions about hybrids to their roots. The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar, first...

2011 Chevy Volt: No $5K Rebate, HOV-Lane Access For CA Buyers2011 Chevy Volt: No $5K Rebate, HOV-Lane Access For CA Buyers

John Voelcker

Now we know: The first two plug-in cars from major manufacturers will go head-to-head on warranties and lease prices: $350 a month for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, $349 for the 2011 Nissan Leaf. Now the choice...

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Coming Next YearPorsche Panamera S Hybrid Coming Next Year

Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Porsche Panamera S It’s no secret that Porsche has a new found love affair with vehicle electrification, having recently unveiled its first hybrid model ever, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, as well as teasing fans...

Next Toyota Prius To Be Built in U.S.--But Not Until 2016Next Toyota Prius To Be Built in U.S.--But Not Until 2016

John Voelcker

The convoluted twists and turns of possible Prius production in the U.S. have taken another unexpected bend. A Toyota executive has now told Reuters that the company intends to build the quintessential hybrid in the States,...

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Another Day, Another Ambitious Hybrid/EV Start-Up Shows UpAnother Day, Another Ambitious Hybrid/EV Start-Up Shows Up

Tesla Founder Eberhard Leading VW Efforts in Silicon ValleyTesla Founder Eberhard Leading VW Efforts in Silicon Valley

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Drive2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Drive

BMW Ban From Claiming Zero-Emissions In Latest AdvertBMW Ban From Claiming Zero-Emissions In Latest Advert

Porsche 918 Spyder, World's Fastest, Priciest Hybrid, OKed For ProductionPorsche 918 Spyder, World's Fastest, Priciest Hybrid, OKed For Production

2011 Chevy Volt: No $5K Rebate, HOV-Lane Access For CA Buyers2011 Chevy Volt: No $5K Rebate, HOV-Lane Access For CA Buyers

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Coming Next YearPorsche Panamera S Hybrid Coming Next Year

Next Toyota Prius To Be Built in U.S.--But Not Until 2016Next Toyota Prius To Be Built in U.S.--But Not Until 2016

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