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Nissan, Metrocab Work On 2018 London Zero-Emission-Taxi TargetNissan, Metrocab Work On 2018 London Zero-Emission-Taxi Target

Antony Ingram

Starting in 2018, all new taxis in London will need to be capable of running as zero-emission vehicles–a policy recently announced by Mayor Boris Johnson. That’s quite a promise, and a significant engineering push will be...

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In On Sale Early 2015, C-Class Hybrid LaterMercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In On Sale Early 2015, C-Class Hybrid Later

Bengt Halvorson

While Mercedes-Benz and other German luxury automakers (Audi, especially) are betting on diesel powertrains on a larger scale in helping to make their lineups more fuel-efficient, they’re starting to concede that to some luxury shoppers, plug-in...

Toyota Hybrid Sales Top 6 Million Vehicles Globally, And CountingToyota Hybrid Sales Top 6 Million Vehicles Globally, And Counting

Stephen Edelstein

It almost goes without saying, but Toyota loves its hybrids–and, seemingly, so do the world’s car buyers. The Japanese automaker said it had sold 6,072,000 hybrids as of December 31, 2013, breaking the 6 million-unit barrier....

2014 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Full Details2014 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Full Details

Antony Ingram

Audi has a plug-in hybrid concept vehicle for most months of the year, and January’s, on show at the Detroit Auto Show, is the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake concept. From the car’s moniker alone you can...

2014 Toyota Prius Safety Rating Lowered To Four Stars From Five2014 Toyota Prius Safety Rating Lowered To Four Stars From Five

Stephen Edelstein

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with evolving government regulations. The 2014 Toyota Prius hybrid has just been downgraded from five stars to four under the Federal New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety rating system, but...

Peugeot-Citroen Sells 50,000th Diesel Hybrid Car In EuropePeugeot-Citroen Sells 50,000th Diesel Hybrid Car In Europe

Antony Ingram

French automobile maker PSA, responsible for the Peugeot and Citroen brands, has just sold the 50,000th example of a drivetrain we’ve not yet seen in the U.S.–diesel hybrids. PSA launched its diesel-hybrid system at the beginning...

Laws To Add Noise To Silent Electric Cars: Latest UpdatesLaws To Add Noise To Silent Electric Cars: Latest Updates

Antony Ingram

Electric cars are quiet. Perhaps that’s a statement of the obvious, but for many owners, it’s one of their cars’ best features. Little noise, a smooth drivetrain, low running costs, environmental responsibility–it all adds up to...

Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept: Using The Sun To Charge Electric CarFord C-Max Solar Energi Concept: Using The Sun To Charge Electric Car

Antony Ingram

Solar power has proven itself better for static charging than it has for on-vehicle use, even if Australia’s Solar Challenge race has shown solar cars to be possible under certain, very specific conditions. The trouble is,...

2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recall: Transmission Sensor Issue2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recall: Transmission Sensor Issue

John Voelcker

Slightly more than 7,000 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedans from the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled for a potential problem that could allow the car to be shifted into gear without the brake pedal...

2015 BMW i8 Plug-In Hybrid Sports Coupe: Guided Video Tour2015 BMW i8 Plug-In Hybrid Sports Coupe: Guided Video Tour

Antony Ingram

Launching early next year, the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe is the second stage in BMW’s i-car program, dedicated to vehicles with electric drivetrains. While it isn’t a full battery-electric vehicle (or range-extended EV)...

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Nissan, Metrocab Work On 2018 London Zero-Emission-Taxi TargetNissan, Metrocab Work On 2018 London Zero-Emission-Taxi Target

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In On Sale Early 2015, C-Class Hybrid LaterMercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In On Sale Early 2015, C-Class Hybrid Later

Toyota Hybrid Sales Top 6 Million Vehicles Globally, And CountingToyota Hybrid Sales Top 6 Million Vehicles Globally, And Counting

2014 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Full Details2014 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Full Details

2014 Toyota Prius Safety Rating Lowered To Four Stars From Five2014 Toyota Prius Safety Rating Lowered To Four Stars From Five

Peugeot-Citroen Sells 50,000th Diesel Hybrid Car In EuropePeugeot-Citroen Sells 50,000th Diesel Hybrid Car In Europe

Laws To Add Noise To Silent Electric Cars: Latest UpdatesLaws To Add Noise To Silent Electric Cars: Latest Updates

Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept: Using The Sun To Charge Electric CarFord C-Max Solar Energi Concept: Using The Sun To Charge Electric Car

2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recall: Transmission Sensor Issue2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recall: Transmission Sensor Issue

2015 BMW i8 Plug-In Hybrid Sports Coupe: Guided Video Tour2015 BMW i8 Plug-In Hybrid Sports Coupe: Guided Video Tour

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