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Hyundai's Updated Hybrid Six-Speed Transmission: For Plug-In Hybrids Too?Hyundai's Updated Hybrid Six-Speed Transmission: For Plug-In Hybrids Too?

Stephen Edelstein

Hyundai announced a new six-speed automatic transmission for upcoming hybrid cars at its annual International Powertrain Conference in Namyang, South Korea. The carmaker says it was able to integrate almost all of the hybrid components–including an...

2015 Ford C-Max Ads To Downplay Twice-Cut Gas Mileage, Focus On Fun, Tech2015 Ford C-Max Ads To Downplay Twice-Cut Gas Mileage, Focus On Fun, Tech

Stephen Edelstein

Offered in North America only with hybrid powertrains, the Ford C-Max hatchback was supposed to give its maker a high-profile, high-efficiency model to compete with the Toyota Prius family. However, Ford has had to cut the...

Brazil's Green-Car Incentive Surprise: Electrics, Plug-In Hybrids OmittedBrazil's Green-Car Incentive Surprise: Electrics, Plug-In Hybrids Omitted

Stephen Edelstein

Many countries have adopted green-car incentives as a way to combat air pollution and lower oil consumption, and they tend to focus on electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles. These incentives help encourage the...

The Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Can Run Only On Electricity: Video Proves ItThe Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Can Run Only On Electricity: Video Proves It

Stephen Edelstein

The Ferrari LaFerrari supercar may be a hybrid, but Ferrari claims it isn’t meant to be particularly green. The hybrid powertain was primarily designed to improve performance, which is why the Italian carmaker has been adamant...

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Coming Next Year, Kia Optima TooHyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Coming Next Year, Kia Optima Too

John Voelcker

While the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is a completely redesigned vehicle for the new model year, the Sonata Hybrid for 2015 continues to use the previous-generation body. This has led to a certain amount of speculation about...

How Many Celebrities Drive Toyota Prius Hybrids? Well, What's A Celebrity?How Many Celebrities Drive Toyota Prius Hybrids? Well, What's A Celebrity?

Stephen Edelstein

It may not be as flashy as a Lamborghini or Rolls-Royce, but the Toyota Prius hybrid’s popularity with celebrities is well known. It’s as much a fixture of Hollywood as gossip and botox. Celebrities looking to...

Toyota Racks Up 7 Million Hybrids Sold Since 1997: UPDATEDToyota Racks Up 7 Million Hybrids Sold Since 1997: UPDATED

John Voelcker

Toyota not only invented the modern hybrid-electric vehicle, but it has sold more hybrid cars than any other automaker. Now the Japanese company has crossed a new milestone: It has delivered more than 7 million hybrid...

2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Two-Seat Coupe: Unchanged For New Model Year2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Two-Seat Coupe: Unchanged For New Model Year

Stephen Edelstein

It’s been an uncertain year for the Honda CR-Z two-seat hybrid coupe. The CR-Z was discontinued in Europe back in February, leading to speculation that the slow-selling hybrid would be pulled from the U.S. as well,...

Should Plug-Ins And Hybrids Offer A Range Of Battery Sizes?Should Plug-Ins And Hybrids Offer A Range Of Battery Sizes?

John Voelcker

You can choose from two or more engine and transmission options in most gasoline cars, so why not offer a choice of battery-pack sizes in hybrids and plug-in electric cars? That was the question posed by...

Paris Motor Show Roundup: Electric, Hybrid, And Other Green CarsParis Motor Show Roundup: Electric, Hybrid, And Other Green Cars

Stephen Edelstein

Autumn is here, and so is auto-show season. The 2014 Paris Motor Show this week kicked off the annual global parade of new production cars and concepts, and several notable green cars made their debuts. They...

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Hyundai's Updated Hybrid Six-Speed Transmission: For Plug-In Hybrids Too?Hyundai's Updated Hybrid Six-Speed Transmission: For Plug-In Hybrids Too?

2015 Ford C-Max Ads To Downplay Twice-Cut Gas Mileage, Focus On Fun, Tech2015 Ford C-Max Ads To Downplay Twice-Cut Gas Mileage, Focus On Fun, Tech

Brazil's Green-Car Incentive Surprise: Electrics, Plug-In Hybrids OmittedBrazil's Green-Car Incentive Surprise: Electrics, Plug-In Hybrids Omitted

The Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Can Run Only On Electricity: Video Proves ItThe Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Can Run Only On Electricity: Video Proves It

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Coming Next Year, Kia Optima TooHyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Coming Next Year, Kia Optima Too

How Many Celebrities Drive Toyota Prius Hybrids? Well, What's A Celebrity?How Many Celebrities Drive Toyota Prius Hybrids? Well, What's A Celebrity?

Toyota Racks Up 7 Million Hybrids Sold Since 1997: UPDATEDToyota Racks Up 7 Million Hybrids Sold Since 1997: UPDATED

2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Two-Seat Coupe: Unchanged For New Model Year2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Two-Seat Coupe: Unchanged For New Model Year

Should Plug-Ins And Hybrids Offer A Range Of Battery Sizes?Should Plug-Ins And Hybrids Offer A Range Of Battery Sizes?

Paris Motor Show Roundup: Electric, Hybrid, And Other Green CarsParis Motor Show Roundup: Electric, Hybrid, And Other Green Cars

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