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Government to add 10K Hybrids, Double Fleet
The Obama Administration will help federal agencies add 10,000 hybrids to their fleets in a move that will save 1 million gallons of fuel per year over the vehicle’s lifespans.
5M EVs, PHEVs on the Road by 2035: Edison Foundation
Few have been optimistic about the market for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, but Edison Foundation believes there will be at least 5 million of them on the road by 2035.
Ford Hybrid Owners Sue Over Disappointing Fuel Economy
Ford’s fuel economy claims are being put to the test, legally, with a new lawsuit having been filed by owners of the brand’s hybrid models in Pennsylvania.
Department of Energy Reclaims $21M from Fisker
The U.S. Department of Energy recovered $21 million from Fisker Automotive, the floundering company behind the Karma plug-in hybrid luxury car.
West Coast Cities Have the Most Green Car Shoppers
California is home to the most green car shoppers in the nation, with eight of the top 10 cities actually located on the west coast.
Toyota Hybrid Concept Hints at Possible Corolla Hybrid
At the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Toyota revealed its Yundong Shuangqing II concept, a hybrid sedan that could preview a possible Corolla hybrid of the near future.
Lexus GS 300h Debuts at 2013 Shanghai Motor Show
At the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, Lexus expanded its GS lineup with the addition of a 300h model.
Prius May Fall Short of 2013 US Sales Target, Toyota Says
Coming off record sales last year in the U.S., the Prius family might not reach its 2013 target and the blame, says Toyota, lies squarely with dropping fuel prices
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Wins SAE World Congress Tech Award
The Lotus Evora 414E Range Extender Hybrid has received the SAE’s Automotive Engineering International (AEI) Tech Award for its design and engineering innovation.
2014 Fisker Karma Tweaks Leaked on Forum
Niche luxury automaker Fisker laid off most of its workforce almost two weeks ago, but there could be updates on tap if the brand lasts into the 2014 model year.
Toyota Hybrid Sales Hit 5 Million Milestone
A sign of just how mainstream hybrid vehicles have become, Toyota today announced it has sold five million of the gasoline-electric machines, with 40 percent of those sales in the US.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Production Still Halted
Mitsubishi will continue its production and shipment stoppage of its Outlander plug-in hybrid variant since the automaker still hasn’t found a cause for an overheating lithium-ion battery in one of the vehicles.
US EV Infrastructure Grows 9% in First Quarter
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, public charging stations in America increased from 5,200 on December 18, 2012 to 5,678 on March 22, 2013.
2014 Audi A4 to be Lighter, More Stylish
Audi engineers are hard at work on the 2014 A4, planning to make the sedan lighter and more stylish to further differentiate it from the upcoming A3 sedan.
Ford C-Max Adopting Fusion Style – Spy Photos
It looks like the Ford C-Max is going much the same way as the new Fusion and adopting some Aston Martin-esque style, and our spy photograpgers managed to grab some shots of the facelifted Ford out testing in Sweden.
2014 Porsche Panamera Gains Biturbo V6, Plug-in Hybrid and Long-Wheelbase Models
Updated for 2014, Porsche has also added a selection of new powetrain options to its Panamera sedan, as well as a long-wheelbase executive model.
Nissan GT-R Hybrid Powertrain Hinted by Executive
Could the already heavy Nissan GT-R be packing on a hybrid system in the near future? It’s a possibility and some choice words out of Nissan executive Jose Munoz might support that.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Luxury Cars
Who is to say that luxury car buyers aren’t affected by high gas prices? If you want to drive in comfort, style, and have the latest high tech goodies in a car, you shouldn’t have to pay more at the pump for it. Here are our picks for the top 10 most fuel friendly luxury…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, i EV Production Halted Due to Battery Issues
Mitsubishi has halted production on its Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle and i electric car models after a lithium-ion battery melted at a dealership and another caught fire in an assembly plant.
2014 Infiniti Q50 Costs $37,355, Comes With Free iPad
Initially unveiled during the Detroit Auto Show in January, Infiniti just announced pricing for its Q50 sport sedan – the replacement to the G37.
2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Unveiled with 26 MPG Average: NY Auto Show
Infiniti just unveiled the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the 2013 New York Auto Show — a family-minded hybrid that offers 26 combined mpg.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Gets 26 MPG Combined
Nissan is starting a campaign to offer a lineup of hybrid vehicles, and the brand started today by unveiling the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid to Bow at NY Auto Show
Nissan plans to add plenty of extra miles per gallon to its new Pathfinder model, revealing a hybrid version this week at the New York Auto Show.
2013 Kia Optima Hybrid Gets Bump to 40 MPG, Priced from $26,675
Kia has announced updates to its 2013 model year Optima Hybrid model, improving the torque of the sedan as well as its fuel efficiency.
