Hybrid Vehicle Technologies

Hybrid electric vehicles not as green as they are painted

harminka — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:06:34 -0600

Hybrid electric vehicles that run on both conventional gasoline and stored electricity can be no more than a stop gap until more sustainable technology is developed, according to researchers in France.

Orders for 1,700 Hybrid Buses Will Double GM-Allison Fleet

harminka — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:15:14 -0600

Major orders from transit agencies in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Minneapolis/St. Paul for up to 1,732 GM-Allison hybrid-powered buses will save an estimated 2.4 million gallons of fuel annually, enough to fill 300 tanker trucks, GM announced today at the Washington Auto Show.

Shanghai GM to launch Buick LaCrosse hybrid prior to Olympic Games

Allycc — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:39:43 -0600

Shanghai. December 17 (Gasgoo.com) – Shanghai GM will launch its Buick LaCrosse hybrid vehicle in Chinese market prior to the Beijing Olympic Games next year, Xinhua News Agency reported.

BYD plans to sell hybrid vehicles in U.S. market next year

Allycc — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:07:13 -0600

Shanghai. November 29 - BYD Auto Co. plans to start volume exports of its own-brand cars to U.S. and European markets in the second half of next year or early 2009, according to an Automotive News report.

Nissan Adds Diesel Hybrid, CNG Models to Atlas H43 Lineup

harminka — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:10:29 -0500

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it has added Diesel Hybrid and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) models to its Atlas H43 lineup of light-commercial vehicles in Japan. These new models, which go on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide, offer outstanding fuel economy combined with clean exhaust emissions.

GM Opens Interactive "Fuel For Thought" Exhibit

Nymphadora — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:21:50 -0600