Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan has today confirmed the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle.
The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) offers greater range on electric power only, significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The PHV uses lithium-ion batteries – a first for Toyota – which can be charged from an external source as well as by the car’s own hybrid drive system... Read Full Story
Pharos Marine has released plans for a new 60 metre eco-friendly superyacht named Orcageno. It will come with a hull designed with a minimal surface as well as a hull wake that should not disturb or harm sensitive marine life or shoreline erosion. The hull will be likewise powered by a hydrogen diesel-electric system which should address carbon emission issues.
The tanks are well isolated and fabricated from stress resistant material connected to each other by means of pipes and valves... Read Full Story
In 50 years we will look back and say this was the moment that cars took the next step in their evolution. The Toyota Prius will be getting solar panels! Available as an option on 2010 Japanese Prius Hybrids; the solar panels will be used to power a ventilation system while the car is parked.
You may say whoop dee doo! All you have to do is roll down the windows. Well this is just the very first step. I can foresee a time when all new car will have solar panels that will power all... Read Full Story
Forget Ultimate Fighting; the real no holds barred fight to the finish pits the new Ford Fusion vs. the reigning champion Toyota Prius. Only one can emerge, so who will be victorious and who will die a horribly painful nationally televised death? Ok, so I got a little excited. But this is the Hybrid challenge we have been waiting for. Toyota has been king of the MPG hill for many years now, but Ford is the O.G. auto maker.
Fuel Economy
Let’s look at Fuel Economy first since this is... Read Full Story
Doubling the gas mileage you get out of Toyota Prius would be nice! Well you can turn your little fuel efficient car in to a hard-core gas sipping, fuel saving beast with the addition of a Hymotion Plug-In kit for the Toyota Prius. The more your Prius can run in EV mode the better your gas mileage!
What does ten-thousand dollars mean to you? Most people spend that much on a set of dubs and a upgraded entertainment system for the Escalalde. Then there are those who throw 10 g’s away on... Read Full Story
With the plethora of new cars scheduled for release and currently on the market, it begs the question, what car would you actually spend your hard-earned money on? Sure, the economy is making it rough for people to purchase new cars with the severely reduced liquidity, but with the savings these cars could potentially produce each month, these cars might just be in the cards for some of you, assuming they meet production schedules. The options vary from entry level hybrid cars like the... Read Full Story
If the U.S. auto industry can build more cars like the Ford Fusion Hybrid, bailout money wouldn’t be necessary. The 2010 Fusion, arriving in March, isn’t just good: The Ford Fusion Hybrid is world class and the Fusion’s advantages include mileage, nearly 40 mpg, that beats other mid-to-large size sedans, a cockpit that isn’t shamed by Japanese sedans, outstanding iPod and Bluetooth connections, and useful navigation. Not only that, but no hybrid has more ways to track, display, and possibly... Read Full Story
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Honda today announced additional details regarding its new small hybrid scheduled for introduction in early 2009, as part of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. CEO Takeo Fukui’s mid-year address. An official name and full product details will be announced later this year.
In addition to weight reduction, a significant cost reduction in Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) components will result in the most affordable hybrid vehicle to date. This dedicated hybrid vehicle will be offered as a 5-door hatchback... Read Full Story
Toyota will buy hybrid car batteries from Sanyo as the automaker struggles to meet growing demand for its hybrid vehicles due to a shortage of battery supply.
Toyota will begin buying lithium ion batteries for hybrid cars from Sanyo in 2011, as Toyota’s battery joint venture with Panasonic can’t keep up with demand.
The world’s biggest automaker plans to buy about 10,000 battery units per year from Sanyo, the Nikkei reported.
Late last year, Panasonic agreed to buy Sanyo in a deal... Read Full Story
