Tag Archives: Hybrids
Hybrid models have lower injury odds than their conventional counterparts…but!
Posted on21. Nov, 2011 by webmestre.
Hybrid models have lower injury odds than their conventional counterparts ARLINGTON, VA — Hybrids have a safety edge over their conventional twins when it comes to shielding their occupants from injuries in crashes, new research by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, shows. On average, the [...]
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FORD TO EXPAND FUEL-SAVING START-STOP TECHNOLOGY FROM HYBRIDS TO CONVENTIONAL CARS, CROSSOVERS
Posted on28. Dec, 2010 by webmestre.
FORD TO EXPAND FUEL-SAVING START-STOP TECHNOLOGY FROM HYBRIDS TO CONVENTIONAL CARS, CROSSOVERS Ford’s Auto Start-Stop system will be available for North American cars and utilities in 2012 Ford’s Auto Start-Stop system boosts city fuel economy between 4 and 10 percent Since 2004, Ford has sold more than 170,000 hybrid vehicles in North America with start-stop [...]
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Pricing Announced for All-New 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe
Posted on25. Jul, 2010 by webmestre.
Pricing Announced for All-New 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Two-Seater Combines Fun-to-Drive Character and Fuel Efficiency; Goes On Sale Across Canada on August 10 MARKHAM, ON, July 19 /CNW/ – The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe goes on sale across Canada on Tuesday, August 10, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) [...]
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The 42nd Edition of the Montreal International Auto Show: Now on!
Posted on14. Jan, 2010 by webmestre.
The 42nd Edition of the Montreal International Auto Show: Now on! MONTREAL, Jan. 14 /CNW Telbec/ – From January 15 to 24, 2010, the Palais des congrès de Montréal will host the 42nd Edition of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS). Organizers once again invite you to come admire the latest vehicle models from all [...]
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Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept at 2010 North American International Auto Show
Posted on14. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.
Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept at 2010 North American International Auto Show TORRANCE, Calif., December 14, 2009 – – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will stage the world debut of a new dedicated hybrid concept vehicle during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Source Toyota Motors
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Insight Hybrid Vehicle Wins Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car of the Year 2009-2010
Posted on04. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.
Insight Hybrid Vehicle Wins Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car of the Year 2009-2010 TOKYO, Japan, October 29, 2009 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the Committee of Japan Automotive Hall of Fame had awarded its Car of the Year 2009-2010 to the Insight hybrid vehicle. The NonProfit Organization cited the following three factors [...]
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2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
Posted on02. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.
2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Demonstration Program Vehicle 003 Global Demonstration Program Starts this Month in Japan Assembly Line Production of 500 Lithium-ion Batteries Begins TORRANCE, Calif., December 2, 2009 — The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) will make it’s North [...]
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2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID WINS MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY PROGRESSIVE CAR OF THE YEAR
Posted on02. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.
2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID WINS MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY PROGRESSIVE CAR OF THE YEAR Los Angeles, Dec. 2, 2009 – The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid today was named Most Environmentally Progressive Car of the Year by Earth, Wind & Power™ (EWP) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The award is designed to recognize vehicles driven by a [...]
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Hybrid Electric Supercar With Microturbine Technology to Debut at LA Auto Show
Posted on01. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.
Hybrid Electric Supercar With Microturbine Technology to Debut at LA Auto Show CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.capstoneturbine.com) (Nasdaq:CPST) is pushing traditional hybrid electric vehicle barriers with the introduction of the CMT-380, a high performance hybrid electric supercar powered by traditional batteries and an untraditional ultra low emission range [...]
