hybrid synergy drive

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 contrast, Lexus has become the highest-selling US luxury brand since its 1989 launch, largely on the strength of its midsize...

August 27, 2009 by John Voelcker 2

More Kids Than Seats? How About a Six-Door Toyota Prius Limo?

August 27, 2009

Why is the 2011 Chevrolet Volt NOT a Hybrid?

August 20, 2009

2009 Toyota Prius: Preparing to Say 'Goodbye'

July 1, 2009

2010 Toyota Prius high-voltage battery pack

30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 12, Battery Pack

Unlike the engine and electric motors that make up the rest of the Hybrid Synergy Drive system in the 2010 Toyota Prius, the battery pack is the one component that's changed... April 6, 2009 by John Voelcker 1

2010 Toyota Prius 1.8-liter gasoline engine, with no accessory drive belts

30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 11, Engine and Electric Motors

Every component in the Hybrid Synergy Drive that actually moves the 2010 Toyota Prius down the road has been extensively redesigned and revised. Toyota's goals were to reduce... April 4, 2009 by John Voelcker 5

Henri Pieper US patent application, 1905 - Figure 1

We Hail Hybrids' Hundredth Birthday, But Were They Really Born in Belgium ?!?!?

Today we celebrate a unique anniversary. One hundred years ago today, US Patent No. 288,181 was granted to Henri Pieper for a "Mixed Drive for Autovehicles"--what we now call... March 2, 2009 by John Voelcker 1

Another Giugiaro Hybrid Concept Ready For Geneva

The name Fabrizio Giugiaro is synonymous with fast, stylish cars. The styling director at Italdesign knows how to make car fans drool. In 2006 there was the Giugiaro Mustang... February 20, 2009 by Robert Scardino