5 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Danielle Brigida .

Danielle takes the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid out for a spin…
In working for a conservation nonprofit, it’s not very often I get the opportunity to review a highly anticipated hybrid vehicle. I spend more time in my car looking out the window trying to identify a passing bird then I would noticing the smoothness [...]

The Chrysler 200C EV Concept

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

Chrysler turned some heads this week with the unveiling of their beautifully designed extended range EV concept, the 200C.   Like the Chevy Volt, the 200C would have a 40 mile all electric range that is supplemented by a gasoline engine that is not part of the drive train but instead powers a generator that recharges [...]

Concept Car Combines Human and Electric Power for an Innovative Hybrid

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Derek Markham .

There’s no shortage of hybrid concept cars these days, but the GYM car has answers for two pressing issues - environmental and personal health.

A design student, Da Feng, has come up with a novel idea- a human-electric hybrid concept car that can be charged by the energy generated by the driver using the built-in exercise [...]

Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Piaggio created the Vespa scooter in 1947 using excess airplane wheels from WWII along with other aeronautical technology. Today, Piaggio has delivered a three wheel scooter with great efficiency and style called the MP3.

V2G: All Roads Lead Through Batteries

Posted on October 9, 2008 by John Gartner .

Plug-in hybrids are exciting not only because they can reduce the cost (financial and environmental) of driving, but also because they could potentially lower the cost of powering a home and strengthen the power grid.

Volvo Markets First Hybrid Bus: Volvo 7700

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

This is the first commercially viable hybrid bus that should see the market place by 2010. Using a combo diesel and lithium ion battery the 7700 Hybrid decreases CO2 emissions by 30%, doesn’t idle at lights and stops, reduces particle and nitrous oxide emissions by 40-50%, carries more passengers, and runs quieter than its fully [...]

GM Unveils the Volt Plug-In Hybrid Car… Again?

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

GM Officially unveiled the Chevy Volt today, to which I asked, “Again?” To clarify this time it’s the “Official Launch” and the first time industry outsiders we be given a full look at the mysterious vehicle scheduled to go on sale in 2010.

The Flax Made Ondelios Concept By Renault

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Renault is unveiling their variation on a theme, the diesel hybrid, flax bodywork, recyclable eco ride. The Ondelios has some interesting additions for a high performance vehicle. With three rows of seating, wing hinged doors, and room for 6 people this high occupancy vehicle would be great for carpooling! Honestly though, the efficiency of [...]

A 220 MPG Green Sports Car

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

They keep getting better and better!  Here’s another killer eco-friendly sports car.  While this is still a concept, Hybrid Technologies has some pretty bold aspirations aiming to have a working prototype by this September and be on the market by lat 2009, early 2010.  They plan to produce two models of this beauty, an [...]

Fisker Karma: Sport Luxury Plug-in Hybrid

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $80,000

Sleek, sexy & eco-chic the Fisker Karma is the first Luxury Plug-in Hybrid.  Did I mention it’s screamin’ fast?  Not quite as quick as the Tesla Roadster, but it still boasts an impressive 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph.  Not all power and asthetics, the Karma has some [...]