Archive: August 2009
VIDEO: BMW Unwraps The Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, Turbodiesel Plug-in Hybrid
In recent weeks, BMW has set the blogosphere alight with a trickle of information regarding a concept that would be on display for the upcoming Frankfurt auto show. If you guessed that the new vehicle would be a turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid sports car, you were right. The so-called Vision...
Do Toyota Prius Hybrids Cause Cancer? [sigh] No, They Don't.
Auto "influencers" are the people you ask whenever you have a car question. By virtue of editing AllAboutPrius.com and other High Gear Media sites, we're known as sort of a... August 31, 2009 by John Voelcker 5
Al Gore Versus the Rare Earth Metals
Let’s imagine for a moment that Al Gore’s wish is granted and we all gave up our fossil-fuel guzzling, carbon-dioxide spewing cars in favor of efficient, gas-electric... August 31, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep 8
Ford Super Duty Pickups To Offer Clever PowerStroke Turbodiesel V8
Ford's been around a long time; it just celebrated the 100th birthday of its Model T. Much of its green news these days focuses on its upcoming 2011 Ford Fiesta subcompact... August 31, 2009 by John Voelcker 4
Hyundai to Form Joint Venture With LG Chem to Produce Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries
LG Chem of Korea is fast becoming one of the world's leaders in the production of lithium-ion batteries for automotive use. The company has already been sourced to provide... August 31, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 1
Lithium Titanate Batteries Offer Exceptional Fast Charging Capabilities
In order to counter the initial affects of range anxiety, several different things must be taken into consideration. From charging stations located at convenient mileage... August 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday 5
BMW's Newest, Greenest Concept: Vision EfficientDynamics
BMW's legendary M series performance cars use big, brawny, turbocharged gasoline engines. The 2009 BMW M5, for example, has a 500-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-10. How many... August 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Aerovironment Discusses Challenges for Roadside Charging Stations, Releases User Friendly Charging Cord Design
Range anxiety is constantly on the top of the list of problems associated with a worldwide launch of electric vehicles. How do you convince consumers that a vehicle will... August 29, 2009 by Eric Loveday 4
Teaser: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! That's when we'll finally hear more about the BMW concept dubbed Vision EfficientDynamics. Until then, all we've got is these teaser images and the... August 28, 2009 by Robert Scardino 3
Electric-Car Maker Think Emerges From Bankruptcy, Plans US Sales
We've always had a soft spot for Think, the Norwegian electric-car company. From its start in 1991, it set out to build not just battery-powered vehicles, but electric cars... August 28, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Chevy Volt Beats Nissan LEAF and Tesla Roadster Using MPGe
There has been a lot of press lately stemming from GM's announcement that the Chevy Volt would get 230 mpg on city driving and Nissan's follow-up announcement that its LEAF... August 28, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 13
Land Rover To Release Hybrid LRX in 2011
Land Rover, a name synonymous with fully capable off-road vehicles, is scheduled to release its first hybrid vehicle in 2011. The hybrid, based on the LRX concept shown at... August 28, 2009 by Eric Loveday 2
Ford Discusses Marketing Strategy For Upcoming EVs
Marketing a vehicle is never an easy thing to do with success. It takes advertising, campaigns, press releases and so on to successfully market any product, vehicles... August 28, 2009 by Eric Loveday 5
Mercedes Launches B-Class f-cell, World's First Series Production Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Mercedes can now lay claim to the world's first fuel cell in series production, the B-Class f-cell. The initial run of 200 models will be produced at the end of the year and... August 27, 2009 by Eric Loveday 3
Lexus Goes Hybrid-Only...in Britain
Well, here's a surprise. It's no news that Lexus has found it slow going breaking into the luxury market in Europe, which is dominated by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Jaguar. By... August 27, 2009 by John Voelcker 2
Think Emerges From Bankruptcy, City EV Ready to Launch
The saga of the Think City EV has turned a new page. During the recent financial meltdown, the small Norwegian electric car maker had to enter bankruptcy protection though... August 27, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 4
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