Ram Hybrid in the Works
22 Mar 2010, 14:59 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Have you ever thought you’ll see a hybrid Ram truck? Chrysler says it’s going to happen, as the automaker has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a grant of up to $4...
Ford Starts Plug-In Hybrid Testing in Florida
3 Mar 2010, 10:30 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Ford wants more plug-in hybrid cars in its line-up, so the American automaker decided to expand the range of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) research program with the help of its regional...
2010 Prius Plug-In Hybrid Makes US Debut in LA
3 Dec 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After showcasing this possible future version of the Prius at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, Toyota took the plug-in States side to showcase it at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. As you know by n...
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Seeks Customers
23 Nov 2009, 11:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese carmaker Toyota announced it has began discussion which will eventually lead to a selection process for the future trial-customers of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Prius. Accordi...
Fisker Picks European Distributor
4 Nov 2009, 09:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Having secured the location where the future Karma plug-in hybrid vehicle will be built, American carmaker Fisker is currently on the market to set up its dealership network across the world. The fi...
Axon Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Unveiled
27 Oct 2009, 09:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Beware all car manufacturers, as there is a new player in town... or market... UK car manufacturer Axon Automotive had just unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Milton Keynes Science ...
Fisker to Announce Future Production Site
22 Oct 2009, 09:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / California-based carmaker Fisker Automotive announced today it will soon reveal the site chosen to house production of the Karma PHEV sportscar. Although so far no official announcements have been ...
Chevrolet Volt Official Color Chosen, Name Sought
22 Oct 2009, 06:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer GM announced today it has decided on the default color of the upcoming plug-in hybrid, the Chevrolet Volt. The PHEv will wear, as it exist the production lines, a "silver ...
Volvo's DRIVe Towards Zero
28 Sep 2009, 06:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This punchline was chosen by Swedish manufacturer Volvo to represent its alternative vehicle development program. As the name says, the goal of DRIVe Towards Zero is to create a fleet of vehicles wh...
Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid · Live Photos
18 Sep 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you are in the mood for yet another hybrid concept, the Toyota stand at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show is the place to be. The Japanese manufacturer is displaying what may very well be the precurso...
$39,000 Fisker PHEV, in the Making
17 Sep 2009, 10:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Hybrid manufacturer Fisker Automotive announced it plans to build a new hybrid which will be half the price of the soon to be launched Karma. The $39,000 model is likely to be built in the US, not E...
2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Concept Full Details
11 Sep 2009, 07:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After Japanese manufacturer Toyota announced at the beginning of the month that the plug-in hybrid version of its Prius will be attending the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, yesterday the manufacturer rel...
Fisker Karma, German Debut at IAA
8 Sep 2009, 13:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / What is probably the most expensive plug-in hybrid vehicle out there, the Fisker Karma, will make its German debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. The September appearance of the Karma follows the ...
Chevrolet Volt, a Car for Idiots..
4 Sep 2009, 08:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ...or at least this is what Audi of America president Johan de Nysschen believes. The unorthodox statement was made by the German official during a media dinner with Lawrence Ulrich from MSN Autos i...
Ford's PHEV to Grid Communications System
19 Aug 2009, 08:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The developments in the EV sector of the automotive industry were taken to the next level by American manufacturer Ford, who took it upon itself to create a smart vehicle-to-grid communications syst...
Fisker Karma PHEV Made Public Driving Debut
18 Aug 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Just 19 months after being introduced as a concept car, the Fisker Karma Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) made its public driving debut this weekend, during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automob...
US EV Grants Winners Begin "Battle for America's Future"
6 Aug 2009, 06:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The US has announced yesterday the winners of the $2.4Bn battery and EV development grants, a move aimed at meeting President Obama's goal of having some 1 million electric vehicles on the road...
GM Pleased with US EV Grants
6 Aug 2009, 06:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported yesterday, the US government was on the verge of awarding $2.4 billion in grants for research on advanced batteries and vehicle components, as well as for the purchase of plug-in hybr...
US to Give $2.4Bn for Batteries, PHEV, EV
5 Aug 2009, 12:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The US led offensive on the green vehicle front enters a new chapter today, as the country is getting ready to pump $2.4 billion in grants for research on advanced batteries and vehicle components, ...
Public Driving Debut for the Fisker Karma
24 Jul 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After we kept you updated about Fisker's new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with details about the expected price tag and release date, we now bring you further information about its de...