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” The Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council studied the expected emission reductions from using plug-in hybrids between 2010, when they’re expected to hit the market, and 2050. Photo: A Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid concept car. MORE
Hybrid cars have had a slow start in the Middle East in comparison to other markets. One factor influencing sales is the fact that fuel costs tend to be lower than in other parts of the world, creating less demand for electric vehicles. MORE
The first trailer for Mission: Impossible 4 – Ghost Protocol has hit the web – and besides the explosions, gun fights, and scenes of Tom Cruise running that we’ve come to expect from the franchise, there’s also a bit of green with the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid. MORE
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are on their way to U.S. Of course, in a water/wind scenario, the plug-in hybrid will be just as effective as the current hybrid models that use gasoline-fueled momentum to charge the battery. MORE
Want to celebrate Earth Day by putting yourself down for a Toyota Prius plug-in Hybrid capable of 83 – 87 miles per gallon? You will be able to use the Priority Registration Web Site for the Prius Plug-In in a couple days. Getting on this list doesn’t actually get you a plug-in Prius reservation. Hybrids Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Plug-in MORE
“The nation that leads on energy will be the nation that leads the world in the 21st century,” were the words spoken by U.S. lags behind some European and Asian countries in renewable energies. Obama stated: “Germany is leading the world in solar power. MORE
in an eco-unfriendly Range Rover, so he bought her a brand new Toyota Prius. We have the technology to make every car produced in America today just as clean, cheap and efficient.&#. It may not be the Heart of the Ocean , but it gets better gas mileage. MORE
Last month, plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) made up the highest percentage ever tallied of total vehicles sold in the United States. This includes both plug-in hybrids and full battery electrics. Out of the 1,246,006 total vehicles sold in the U.S. MORE
Ishan Sidhu: About two years ago this supercar, Porsche 918 hybrid concept was unveiled at Geneva Motor Show and after four months in the same year it officially headed for production. Now the car you see here is the bits and pieces assembled and tested by the Porsche team after arriving in Italy early this January. Porsche 918 hybrid supercar. Porsche 918 hybrid supercar rolls out of our dreams, onto the tarmac. MORE
Ever wonder what the variation is between different alternative fuel cars like a plug in hybrid, a flex fuel or an electric car ? Here’s a breakdown of all the different types of green vehicles that are currently available and also in development. Hybrids. MORE
Recently, I parked my plug-in Prius near my daughter's camp in Cambridge, MA, and took the train into Boston for a normal work day. The insurance company deemed it a total loss and it agreed to pay us what it believed a 14-month-old plug-in Prius with 13,000 miles was worth. MORE
Wards’s Auto is reporting that Mitsubishi will be bringing in a plug-in hybrid version of its Outlander Sport SUV to the U.S. Proceeding the launch of the Outlander Sport Hybrid will be Mitsubishi’s 2012 i hatchback which will hit U.S. Hybrids Mitsubishi Outlander Sport plug-in hybrid SUV plug-in hybrid MORE
Starting 2012, The Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S Next ip, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles would earn an A. is mulling over the idea to label new cars and trucks with energy and environmental information. MORE
Congress has now passed a total of 2 bailout bills in less than six months and in both pieces of legislation are a suite of tax incentives for homeowners and consumers interested in energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources in their homes and cars. So what can consumers take advantage of in these new bills? Originally this tax credit was for $500 and expired in 2007 but has been renewed and now extends up to $1,500. Plug-In Hybrid Cars. MORE
On the heels of the big annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit, It’s fun to think about the possibility of getting a new car. Read about the Green Divas in Detroit and see a few fun pics. MORE
This sporty four-seat concept car was first rolled out in Germany this week. Its the Ford Evos plug in hybrid and it is due to debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. MORE
Porsche fans (and fans of more eco-friendly sports cars) are getting excited at the prospect of the new plug-in hybrid Porsche Panamera that could be available as soon as next year. The base for the new Panamera will be the same as the 2012 Panamera S Hybrid. MORE
Gauging interest for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in select markets is a comprehensive survey undertaken by accounting firm Ernst & Young. Despite substantial interest for new vehicle technologies, the overall awareness level is very low, even of the hybrid. MORE
Not from The Onion : DOT quietly pulled [charging stations for plug-in electric cars at four interstate highway rest stops in Johnston and Alamance counties] out of the ground and trucked them to a warehouse. In their place today are four blue signs memorializing the end Feb. MORE
Although the extended range plug-in hybrid was to start production in mid 2013, leaked internal documents reveal that it has been delayed by one full year. This means that with all electric motoring, the batteries will juice up all power in about 30 miles or a bit more. MORE
Editor of GreenCarReports.com, came to the Green Diva Studio to talk about the latest in green driving trends and the best green cars to buy in 2014. We got to do a few segments with John, AND a great video on the types of people that buy plug-in cars and why they buy them. MORE
Barack Obama’s State of the Union address saw him repeat his push for of seeing over 1 million plug-in hybrid and electric cars on the roads by 2015. He suggested an $8 billion investment in these advanced tech automobiles and battery pack research. The current investment in this research is $6 billion so Obama is calling for a $2 billion increase. Government / Industry Barack Obama biofuel Electric Car Hybrid Vehicle MORE
Electric car fortunes have had their ups and downs; especially following the collapse of the Better Place electric car network that left hundreds of EV car purchasers with the possibility of being stranded without power over in ISrael. MORE
This one is for serious mechanics interested in putting together a more technologically sustainable vehicle than the usual automobile, or even those interested in putting up the $200 to view the specs and see if they are willing to put together their own version of the XR3 plug-in hybrid. MORE
Pratima Kalra: For BMW, the i8 is nothing less than a big leap forward in the world of concept cars. It combines the electrifying performance of a sports car with benchmark efficiency and will be available as a plug in hybrid with pop up doors and wing like rear spoilers. MORE
Ever wondered why we can't just stick solar panels on top of cars and to fuel them even more cleanly and easily than today's plug-in electric cars? However, Ford has just come a lot closer to making this pie in the sky a reality. MORE
If you’re looking at electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles with the environment being as big a factor in the choice as saving at the pump, then Ford’s recent announcement that the Electric Focus will come with a solar charging option will be of definite interest to you. If your power is coming from coal, as many households in the U.S. MORE
Formally called the Mobile Automotive Technology Testbed, or MATT, the bare-bones chassis plays a vital part in the research at Argonne National Laboratory into new ways to power vehicles. Soon, they intend to place giant batteries on the MATT's rear platform, to research a plug-in hybrid vehicle that could increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The structure previously was used for research into magnets necessary for use in nuclear reactors. MORE
The year 2012 has been a mixed year as far as the success of various models of electric cars and hybrid cars go. Although owned by both Leo Di Caprio and Justin Beiber, Fisher Karma luxury plug in hybrids had an ill fated year in 2012. which sells in the U.S. MORE
Businesses that switch to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles could reduce their fleet fuel costs by 75%, according to a new report. MORE
Henrik is the man responsible for the much-anticipated luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Fisker Karma and the Fisker Karma S convertible. Post from: Green Living Ideas Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with [.] Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Fisker Karma. PHEVs Revving the Hybrid Future. Hybrid Cars Defined. Choosing a Hybrid Car. MORE
It's been more than two years since my husband and I installed solar panels on the roof of our home in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. I love knowing that our home is more powered by the sun, and less by dirty coal mined by blowing up the beautiful mountains in Appalachia. MORE
B.Sameer Kumar: The last thing you would be thinking about when you are buying a high-end, uber-cool Volvo hybrid is to pull stickers and a giant box off of it, much like in the case of your new iPad or iPhone 4S. Volvo “unboxes” V60 diesel plug-in hybrid. MORE
Reports are coming in for auto sales last month, and the GM’s plug-in hybrid – the Chevy Volt – has outsold the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales for the first time. In October, General Motors sold 1,108 Chevy Volts to Nissan’s 849 Leafs. The Leaf has consistently beaten he Volt in sales, leading many to believe that the Volt was destined to fail. GM now has 2,200 Volt dealers across the country in 27 states. MORE
Fisker Motors announced last week that Leonardo DiCaprio will be the first to receive keys to a 2011 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid – an honor that places him ahead of more than 3,000 others, including Al Gore and Colin Powell. MORE
This does put extra burden on grid power and with vehicles going the way of ‘plug-in’ hybrids, there are just not enough sockets in the world sometimes. MORE
Abdul Vahid V: Porsche is all set to introduce the hyped-up plug-in hybrid edition of its Panamera series, the Panamera S Hybrid by mid next year. Panamera S Hybrid is to expand the concept of plug-in hybrid into a new level thanks to many advanced features. MORE
General Motors Co ( GM ) said on Tuesday it is slashing the price of its Chevrolet Volt electric car by $5,000 to help boost demand for the plug-in hybrid in a segment still struggling to gain a foothold in the U.S. MORE
Cadillac’s 2014 ELR; a luxury plug in hybrid for only $55,000. But don’t despair wealthy sheikhs: Even green luxury models like the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma can now be found in the United Arab Emirates. MORE
In fact, many don't even know what would be the right questions to ask themselves to figure out whether cars like the Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, or Ford C-Max Energi would fit their lifestyles -- not to mention their budgets. " How many miles do you drive in a typical day? MORE
Formally called the Mobile Automotive Technology Testbed, or MATT, the bare-bones chassis plays a vital part in the research at Argonne National Laboratory into new ways to power vehicles. Soon, they intend to place giant batteries on the MATT's rear platform, to research a plug-in hybrid vehicle that could increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The structure previously was used for research into magnets necessary for use in nuclear reactors. MORE
Electric cars, including the Better Place Renault Fluence EV , of which 100 cars were launched on Israel’s roads in January of this year; are having issues involving safety factors. Volvos have been popular in countries like Israel for years, due to their safety and endurance qualities. MORE
As my car ages and needs many repairs to keep running, I am anxiously awaiting the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). According to the “Electric Vehicle Consumer Survey&# conducted by Pike Research, 48 percent of consumers said they are “’extremely’ or ‘very’ interested in [.] [ Electric Vehicle Consumer Survey: 48% of Consumers Would Buy a Plug-in Hybrid from Green Living Ideas ]. MORE
Were you one of the more than 35,000 people who attended electric vehicle (EV) promotion events in 98 cities this past weekend? Renew both the white and green sticker programs--which enabled plug in vehicles to drive in HOV lanes (AB 266)(SB 286). MORE
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Eco Auto Ninja
JULY 11, 2011
Wards’s Auto is reporting that Mitsubishi will be bringing in a plug-in hybrid version of its Outlander Sport SUV to the U.S. Proceeding the launch of the Outlander Sport Hybrid will be Mitsubishi’s 2012 i hatchback which will hit U.S. Hybrids Mitsubishi Outlander Sport plug-in hybrid SUV plug-in hybrid
Eco Auto Ninja
MARCH 19, 2012
Porsche fans (and fans of more eco-friendly sports cars) are getting excited at the prospect of the new plug-in hybrid Porsche Panamera that could be available as soon as next year. The base for the new Panamera will be the same as the 2012 Panamera S Hybrid.
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Eco Auto Ninja
APRIL 19, 2011
Want to celebrate Earth Day by putting yourself down for a Toyota Prius plug-in Hybrid capable of 83 – 87 miles per gallon? You will be able to use the Priority Registration Web Site for the Prius Plug-In in a couple days. Getting on this list doesn’t actually get you a plug-in Prius reservation. Hybrids Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Plug-in
Eccorazzi
JUNE 29, 2011
The first trailer for Mission: Impossible 4 – Ghost Protocol has hit the web – and besides the explosions, gun fights, and scenes of Tom Cruise running that we’ve come to expect from the franchise, there’s also a bit of green with the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid.
Celsias
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
This sporty four-seat concept car was first rolled out in Germany this week. Its the Ford Evos plug in hybrid and it is due to debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Eco Friendly Daily
JULY 31, 2013
This one is for serious mechanics interested in putting together a more technologically sustainable vehicle than the usual automobile, or even those interested in putting up the $200 to view the specs and see if they are willing to put together their own version of the XR3 plug-in hybrid.
Green Living Ideas
MAY 6, 2009
Henrik is the man responsible for the much-anticipated luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Fisker Karma and the Fisker Karma S convertible. Post from: Green Living Ideas Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with [.] Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Fisker Karma. PHEVs Revving the Hybrid Future. Hybrid Cars Defined. Choosing a Hybrid Car.
EcoFriend
MARCH 31, 2012
B.Sameer Kumar: The last thing you would be thinking about when you are buying a high-end, uber-cool Volvo hybrid is to pull stickers and a giant box off of it, much like in the case of your new iPad or iPhone 4S. Volvo “unboxes” V60 diesel plug-in hybrid.
EcoFriend
MAY 17, 2012
Although the extended range plug-in hybrid was to start production in mid 2013, leaked internal documents reveal that it has been delayed by one full year. This means that with all electric motoring, the batteries will juice up all power in about 30 miles or a bit more.
EcoFriend
MARCH 21, 2012
Ishan Sidhu: About two years ago this supercar, Porsche 918 hybrid concept was unveiled at Geneva Motor Show and after four months in the same year it officially headed for production. Now the car you see here is the bits and pieces assembled and tested by the Porsche team after arriving in Italy early this January. Porsche 918 hybrid supercar. Porsche 918 hybrid supercar rolls out of our dreams, onto the tarmac.
Green Living Ideas
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Editor of GreenCarReports.com, came to the Green Diva Studio to talk about the latest in green driving trends and the best green cars to buy in 2014. We got to do a few segments with John, AND a great video on the types of people that buy plug-in cars and why they buy them.
Green Living Ideas
JANUARY 21, 2013
On the heels of the big annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit, It’s fun to think about the possibility of getting a new car. Read about the Green Divas in Detroit and see a few fun pics.
Environmental Economics
AUGUST 6, 2013
General Motors Co ( GM ) said on Tuesday it is slashing the price of its Chevrolet Volt electric car by $5,000 to help boost demand for the plug-in hybrid in a segment still struggling to gain a foothold in the U.S.
Eco Auto Ninja
JANUARY 26, 2011
Barack Obama’s State of the Union address saw him repeat his push for of seeing over 1 million plug-in hybrid and electric cars on the roads by 2015. He suggested an $8 billion investment in these advanced tech automobiles and battery pack research. The current investment in this research is $6 billion so Obama is calling for a $2 billion increase. Government / Industry Barack Obama biofuel Electric Car Hybrid Vehicle
Celsias
MAY 17, 2011
Gauging interest for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in select markets is a comprehensive survey undertaken by accounting firm Ernst & Young. Despite substantial interest for new vehicle technologies, the overall awareness level is very low, even of the hybrid.
Eco Friendly Daily
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
” The Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council studied the expected emission reductions from using plug-in hybrids between 2010, when they’re expected to hit the market, and 2050. Photo: A Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid concept car.
Celsias
JANUARY 30, 2013
Businesses that switch to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles could reduce their fleet fuel costs by 75%, according to a new report.
Green Prophet
MAY 22, 2012
Electric cars, including the Better Place Renault Fluence EV , of which 100 cars were launched on Israel’s roads in January of this year; are having issues involving safety factors. Volvos have been popular in countries like Israel for years, due to their safety and endurance qualities.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 22, 2013
Cadillac’s 2014 ELR; a luxury plug in hybrid for only $55,000. But don’t despair wealthy sheikhs: Even green luxury models like the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma can now be found in the United Arab Emirates.
Eco Friendly Daily
JUNE 30, 2017
Formally called the Mobile Automotive Technology Testbed, or MATT, the bare-bones chassis plays a vital part in the research at Argonne National Laboratory into new ways to power vehicles. Soon, they intend to place giant batteries on the MATT's rear platform, to research a plug-in hybrid vehicle that could increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The structure previously was used for research into magnets necessary for use in nuclear reactors.
Eco Friendly Daily
JANUARY 25, 2014
“The nation that leads on energy will be the nation that leads the world in the 21st century,” were the words spoken by U.S. lags behind some European and Asian countries in renewable energies. Obama stated: “Germany is leading the world in solar power.
Eco Auto Ninja
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Reports are coming in for auto sales last month, and the GM’s plug-in hybrid – the Chevy Volt – has outsold the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales for the first time. In October, General Motors sold 1,108 Chevy Volts to Nissan’s 849 Leafs. The Leaf has consistently beaten he Volt in sales, leading many to believe that the Volt was destined to fail. GM now has 2,200 Volt dealers across the country in 27 states.
Eco Friendly Daily
MARCH 31, 2014
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are on their way to U.S. Of course, in a water/wind scenario, the plug-in hybrid will be just as effective as the current hybrid models that use gasoline-fueled momentum to charge the battery.
Environmental Economics
JUNE 10, 2013
Not from The Onion : DOT quietly pulled [charging stations for plug-in electric cars at four interstate highway rest stops in Johnston and Alamance counties] out of the ground and trucked them to a warehouse. In their place today are four blue signs memorializing the end Feb.
EcoFriend
MARCH 20, 2012
Abdul Vahid V: Porsche is all set to introduce the hyped-up plug-in hybrid edition of its Panamera series, the Panamera S Hybrid by mid next year. Panamera S Hybrid is to expand the concept of plug-in hybrid into a new level thanks to many advanced features.
Eco Auto Ninja
AUGUST 10, 2011
If you’re looking at electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles with the environment being as big a factor in the choice as saving at the pump, then Ford’s recent announcement that the Electric Focus will come with a solar charging option will be of definite interest to you. If your power is coming from coal, as many households in the U.S.
Eco Friendly Daily
MARCH 25, 2014
Formally called the Mobile Automotive Technology Testbed, or MATT, the bare-bones chassis plays a vital part in the research at Argonne National Laboratory into new ways to power vehicles. Soon, they intend to place giant batteries on the MATT's rear platform, to research a plug-in hybrid vehicle that could increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The structure previously was used for research into magnets necessary for use in nuclear reactors.
Eccorazzi
JULY 18, 2011
Fisker Motors announced last week that Leonardo DiCaprio will be the first to receive keys to a 2011 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid – an honor that places him ahead of more than 3,000 others, including Al Gore and Colin Powell.
Eccorazzi
AUGUST 22, 2011
in an eco-unfriendly Range Rover, so he bought her a brand new Toyota Prius. We have the technology to make every car produced in America today just as clean, cheap and efficient.&#. It may not be the Heart of the Ocean , but it gets better gas mileage.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 2, 2013
The year 2012 has been a mixed year as far as the success of various models of electric cars and hybrid cars go. Although owned by both Leo Di Caprio and Justin Beiber, Fisher Karma luxury plug in hybrids had an ill fated year in 2012. which sells in the U.S.
The Go Green Blog
MAY 18, 2011
Ever wonder what the variation is between different alternative fuel cars like a plug in hybrid, a flex fuel or an electric car ? Here’s a breakdown of all the different types of green vehicles that are currently available and also in development. Hybrids.
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 23, 2014
In fact, many don't even know what would be the right questions to ask themselves to figure out whether cars like the Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, or Ford C-Max Energi would fit their lifestyles -- not to mention their budgets. " How many miles do you drive in a typical day?
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Last month, plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) made up the highest percentage ever tallied of total vehicles sold in the United States. This includes both plug-in hybrids and full battery electrics. Out of the 1,246,006 total vehicles sold in the U.S.
EcoFriend
MARCH 24, 2012
Pratima Kalra: For BMW, the i8 is nothing less than a big leap forward in the world of concept cars. It combines the electrifying performance of a sports car with benchmark efficiency and will be available as a plug in hybrid with pop up doors and wing like rear spoilers.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Electric car fortunes have had their ups and downs; especially following the collapse of the Better Place electric car network that left hundreds of EV car purchasers with the possibility of being stranded without power over in ISrael.
Sierra Club Compass
JANUARY 6, 2014
Ever wondered why we can't just stick solar panels on top of cars and to fuel them even more cleanly and easily than today's plug-in electric cars? However, Ford has just come a lot closer to making this pie in the sky a reality.
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 17, 2013
It's been more than two years since my husband and I installed solar panels on the roof of our home in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. I love knowing that our home is more powered by the sun, and less by dirty coal mined by blowing up the beautiful mountains in Appalachia.
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Were you one of the more than 35,000 people who attended electric vehicle (EV) promotion events in 98 cities this past weekend? Renew both the white and green sticker programs--which enabled plug in vehicles to drive in HOV lanes (AB 266)(SB 286).
EcoFriend
APRIL 3, 2012
This does put extra burden on grid power and with vehicles going the way of ‘plug-in’ hybrids, there are just not enough sockets in the world sometimes.
Eco Friendly Daily
JUNE 29, 2013
Starting 2012, The Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S Next ip, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles would earn an A. is mulling over the idea to label new cars and trucks with energy and environmental information.
Sierra Club Compass
AUGUST 28, 2013
Recently, I parked my plug-in Prius near my daughter's camp in Cambridge, MA, and took the train into Boston for a normal work day. The insurance company deemed it a total loss and it agreed to pay us what it believed a 14-month-old plug-in Prius with 13,000 miles was worth.
Green Life Smart Life
MARCH 3, 2009
Congress has now passed a total of 2 bailout bills in less than six months and in both pieces of legislation are a suite of tax incentives for homeowners and consumers interested in energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources in their homes and cars. So what can consumers take advantage of in these new bills? Originally this tax credit was for $500 and expired in 2007 but has been renewed and now extends up to $1,500. Plug-In Hybrid Cars.
Green Prophet
JULY 25, 2013
Hybrid cars have had a slow start in the Middle East in comparison to other markets. One factor influencing sales is the fact that fuel costs tend to be lower than in other parts of the world, creating less demand for electric vehicles.
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