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Why the 2010 Toyota Prius Doesn't Have a Lithium-Ion Battery
Many reviewers, including our own AllAboutPrius.com, lauded the new, third generation 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid when it launched last spring--but wondered why it didn't use a lithium-ion battery, rather than 15-year-old nickel-metal-hydride technology. Now we learn that the 2010 Prius was indeed...
Five Questions: Nancy Gioia, Ford global electrification director
Ford was the first U.S. automaker to offer a hybrid, introducing the Ford Escape Hybrid crossover in 2004. It recently expanded its portfolio with the well-received 2010 Ford... January 27, 2010 by John Voelcker 3
Mini E Drivers Mostly Happy; Cold Weather, Service Problematic
It's always good to be suspicious when an automaker sends out a press release saying customers are "delighted" with its products. In the case of the Mini E, BMW offered data... January 26, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
Ford CEO: Fuel-Efficient Engines Pose Tough Fight for Hybrids
Ford has built hundreds of thousands of hybrids since 2004, but unlike Toyota, it hasn't staked its future on the pricey technology that mates an electric motor to a... January 26, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Lutz Lays Out (Some) GM Plug-In Plans
Cleaning up a few odds and ends from last week's 2010 Detroit Auto Show brings us to General Motors' future product plans for plug-in hybrids. In the crush of reporters... January 22, 2010 by John Voelcker
Kia Previews Plug-In Hybrid Concept To Debut at Chicago Show
With the 2010 Detroit Auto Show behind us, we're fast coming up on the Chicago Auto Show, which starts February 10. Now we've gotten our first teaser image, for the Kia Ray... January 21, 2010 by John Voelcker
Fisker Gets $115 Million, New Battery Supplier, Stays on Schedule
Last Friday, startup plug-in hybrid maker Fisker Automotive announced it had raised another $115 million in funds from private backers, including lithium-ion cell supplier... January 19, 2010 by John Voelcker
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Blue-Will Plug-In Hybrid Concept
We somehow omitted one hybrid concept until now in our 2010 Detroit Auto Show coverage; it's the Hyundai Blue-Will four-door sports sedan, which is unusual in both name and... January 18, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Chinese BYD e6 Electric Crossover To Come To U.S.
Nearing the end of our 2010 Detroit Auto Show coverage brings us to a vehicle that got a lot of media attention, though it's unclear when it will actually arrive in the U.S... January 15, 2010 by John Voelcker
Five Questions: Andrew Farah, 2011 Chevrolet Volt Chief Engineer
Last weekend, we finally got the chance to drive the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. By and large, we liked it; see our full First Drive report for more details. Riding shotgun was... January 13, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Ford To Bring Hybrid Batteries Back Home
Ford was on a roll at this year's Detroit Auto Show. It launched its new 2011 Ford Focus compact sedan and hatchback, which got rave reviews, and its 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid... January 13, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Hybrid Concept
Now that VW has launched its new 2010 Golf hatchback, it will turn its attention to the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta sedan, which shares mechanicals with the Golf. This morning at... January 11, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
2011 Chevrolet Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Goes Into Production
The lithium-ion battery pack for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles officially went into volume production today. The 16-kilowatt-hour battery pack... January 7, 2010 by John Voelcker 3
Diesel Hybrids From Peugeot and Mercedes Get Closer to Reality
Peugeot is still on track to launch the world's first diesel-hybrid vehicle late this year. Its 3008 HYbrid4 Concept is a thinly disguised version of a crossover fitted with... January 6, 2010 by John Voelcker
Want An Electric Vehicle? Wait Until Real Carmakers Build Them
Our mission here at GreenCarReports.com is to cover the greener end of automobiles, for both new-car buyers and enthusiasts. But unlike other sites, we rarely cover... January 4, 2010 by John Voelcker 10
Mercedes-Benz To Launch Pricey Plug-In Hybrid S-Class In 2012
After lagging in development of hybrid and plug-in cars for years, Mercedes-Benz is now attacking the new technology with a vengeance. The latest proof: reports that it will... January 4, 2010 by John Voelcker
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