News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Nissan Teams up with Ricker's to Fuel Electric Cars

Mar 20, 2015

Thanks to a local partnership, Nissan is now bringing its popular “No Charge to Charge” program to Indianapolis, providing two years of no-cost, public charging to new Nissan LEAF buyers within the Greater Indianapolis market. “We are pleased to support private sector partnerships like the one between Ni ... Continue reading

Gov. Inslee, Bellevue Nissan Open New EV Fast-Charging Depot

Mar 17, 2015

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee today officially opened a first-of-its-kind EV fast-charging depot at the new Bellevue Nissan outside Seattle. The fast-charging depot features six fast-charging stations – the largest group of fast chargers at any dealership in America. “Since the all-electric LEAF went on sa ... Continue reading

Electric Powertrains Expected to Make Enormous Progress in the Gasoline-Dominated Chinese Market by 2020

Mar 17, 2015

The New Energy Development Program and other Government initiatives have been driving changes in the powertrain market SHANGHAI, March 17, 2015 -- With the Chinese Government's push and pull strategy of new energy vehicle development, gasoline powertrains' unit production market share is expected to slightly reduce to ... Continue reading

Ford Fusion Hybrid Named U.S. News & World Report'ss Best Hybrid Car for Families

Mar 11, 2015

DEARBORN, MI -- March 11, 2015: For the fourth year straight, Ford Fusion Hybrid has been named U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hybrid Car for Families. Fusion Hybrid leverages advanced vehicle electrification technology to provide a stylish, roomy, fun-to-drive family sedan. The 2015 model offers an impressive po ... Continue reading

Automakers Put GKN's New Hybrid All Wheel Drive (AWD) to the Winter Test

Mar 9, 2015

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2015 Geneva Motor Show - Mercedes-Benz Press Conference +VIDEO

Mar 3, 2015

Mercedes Lights Up Geneva With Exciting Premieres GENEVA - March 3, 2015: This morning's Mercedes-Benz Press Conference featured With three World Premieres, four European Premieres and one Show Premiere Mercedes-Benz is setting off a firework of cars at the Geneva Motor Show. The German Automaker is showing a strong pr ... Continue reading

2015 Lexus NX 200t Review By John Heilig

Feb 28, 2015

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2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Feb 26, 2015

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How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work - VIDEO ENHANCED

Feb 26, 2015

Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the kind of catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and other factors. These characteristics, in turn, a ... Continue reading

XL Hybrids XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System Enhances Sustainability Initiatives for Lasell College

Feb 23, 2015

BOSTON -- February 23, 2015: XL Hybrids, Inc., the pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced the successful installation of its award-winning XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in passenger vans for Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts. The vans ... Continue reading

Ricardo Develops Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Motor

Feb 23, 2015

New prototype 85kW synchronous reluctance drive designed primarily for electric vehicle traction applications Avoids the use of expensive rare earth elements, provides uncompromised performance at significantly reduced cost 23 February 2015The new electric vehicle (EV) motor has been designed and built in prototype for ... Continue reading

Renault Welcomes the Changes to the Plug-in Car Grant

Feb 13, 2015

Renault welcomes decision to introduce banding to Plug-in Car Grant Renault ZOE now up to £552 cheaper from 1 April 2015 Renault EV sales in the UK rose 90 per cent in 2014 Renault welcomes the changes to the Plug-in Car Grant announced today by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). ... Continue reading

Honda Begins Sales of All-New 6-seat "JADE" Hybrid

Feb 13, 2015

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Half a Million Electric Vehicles Expected to be Sold Globally in 2015

Feb 12, 2015

Your Message Subject or Title #outlook a {padding:0;} body{width:100% !important; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; Half a Million Electric Vehicles Expected to be Sold Globally in 2015 The key trends that will influence the market will be revealed in a new Frost & Sullivan’s complimentary Analyst Briefing WHEN ... Continue reading

Toyota Wants its Batteries Back, All of Them

Feb 7, 2015

Toyota extending hybrid battery collection programme from its own retail network to independent end-of-life vehicle treatment operators Target to increase current recovery rate of 91 per cent to 100 per cent of used Toyota and Lexus hybrid batteries across Europe Strategy includes an extension of recycling agreements w ... Continue reading