Archive: August 2009
2011 Nissan LEAF Specs
Seating capacity 5 Max speed Over 90 mph Drive powertrain layout Front motor, front drive Battery Laminated lithium-ion battery Electric motor (power, torque) High-response synchronousAC motor 80 kw, 280 Nm Battery capcity/power 24 kWh/Over 90 kW Cruising range Over 100 miles, US LA4 mode Major...
VIDEO: Driving The Nissan LEAF Test Mule
Just when you thought the Nissan LEAF mania was beginning to subside, the Green Car Advisor team posted this video of a test drive of the LEAF's powertrain. The drive took... August 4, 2009 by Robert Scardino 4
2010 Toyota Prius Sales Soar, Boosted By Clunkers Cash
Never let it be said US car buyers don't know a good deal when they see one. The Toyota Prius has become the fourth-most popular car purchased under the first 80,000... August 4, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Lexus HS 250h Ride & Drive, Day 2: Running Errands
Today I took the Lexus HS 250h running errands with my five-year-old, Sophie. Bank, grocery store, dry cleaners, that sort of thing. At the end of the day, I'm still... August 4, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep 1
Batteries Now The Choke-point For Increased Prius Production
Toyota officials say that efforts to expand Prius production to meet booming demand are being hampered by the inability of the battery supplier to quickly increase... August 4, 2009 by Jon Vandervelde 1
Cash For Clunkers: The Data On Why It's Working
Who knew? Turns out Americans just needed a little nudge to visit their car dealers, but the promise of an extra $3,500 or more in incentives was enough to push car buyers... August 4, 2009 by John Voelcker 23
BMW To Launch Its First Two Hybrids Next Month
Like many European brands that rely on diesels, BMW has been late to the party in introducing electric-drive cars. That's a risky strategy for North America, where it has had... August 4, 2009 by John Voelcker
2011 Nissan LEAF: Interior
The Nissan LEAF is the Japanese automaker's mass market global electric car that will go on sale in selected markets in US, Japan, and Europe in 2010. Nissan plans for the... August 4, 2009 by Lyle Dennis
Priuses Delivered to U.S. Aboard Solar Powered Vessel
The world's leading producer of hybrid vehicles has found another way to make the process of building and delivering vehicles cleaner and greener. Toyota has installed 328... August 4, 2009 by Eric Loveday 4
2011 Nissan LEAF: Sales in U.S. May Be Limited To Leasing Only Until Global Launch in 2012
With the unveiling of the Nissan LEAF just days ago, many Americans are wondering just when can they get one. The introduction into the U.S. market is expected to occur in... August 4, 2009 by Eric Loveday 5
Lexus HS 250h Ride & Drive, Day 1: First Impression
It’s ten o’clock on Saturday night and I have the windows down, the moon roof open, and “Time to Pretend” by MGMT buzzing in my ears. I feel giddy, invincible, like... August 3, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep 7
eVaro Plug-In Hybrid Points North
A lot has changed since a group of forward thinking Canadians set up shop at SEMA in 2006 to raise money for the electric super car of the future. First off, their company's... August 3, 2009 by Robert Scardino 3
Write About Green Cars, Win an iPod Touch!
You're a car enthusiast with some car-shopping smarts, right? It's time to show off a little. As many of you know, we’ve gone and opened up the High Gear Media universe so... August 3, 2009 by High Gear Media Staff 1
Killing Your Clunker Correctly: How a Dealer 'Disables' It
The 135 pages of Cash-for-Clunkers regulations rules require the dealer who sells you your new, more fuel-efficient car to 'disable' the engine of your traded-in clunker. But... August 3, 2009 by John Voelcker 4
Nissan Gets Into the Electric Car Game: New Nissan ‘Leaf’ Unveiled
It is not secret that Toyota has been a leader in hybrid automotive technology from the first release of the Prius. Honda has also been in the game trying to capture market... August 3, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew 1
Audi Expected to Premier Electric Concept in Frankfurt
With the Frankfurt Auto Show just over a month away, tips, rumors, and other ramblings are coming in about expectations for this years show. The focus of many talks... August 3, 2009 by Eric Loveday
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