Hybrid
Hybrid Car Sales Up 32% in the First Two Months of 2013
Hybrid sales increased up to 32 percent in the first two months of 2013, compared with the figures during the same period of 2012, according to Autodata Corp. The market share for all hybrids has grown to four percent. According to an analyst at Gartner Inc. this could double by the end of 2020. What makes people so inclined towards hybrid ...
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Likely for New York Show
Subaru is increasingly leaning towards green car concepts of late. The automaker has announced the brand's first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and the vehicle will be showcased at the upcoming New York Auto Show. The XV Crosstrek Hybrid is expected to have a hybrid system paired to the manufacturer's Symmetrical All-Wheel drive. In addition to the 2014 XV ...
VW to Roll Out Six Plug-in Hybrids, Starting 2014
Volkswagen has revealed plans to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models, starting 2014. The new plug-in hybrid vehicles is expected to play a big role in the carmaker’s emphasis towards e-mobility. The new models will include two Volkswagen models, probably a plug-in hybrid version of the European Passat and a plug-in hybrid Golf. Though the exact number hasn’t been ...
Next Gen Mitsubishi Pajero May be a Hybrid
The new Mitsubishi Pajero could use hybrid technology, says new report published by Australia's Go Auto. The company officials have also admitted a new plug-in hybrid vehicle in the future. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation head of product and strategy development Ryugo Nakao confirmed their plans to bring a successor to its current model at the Geneva Motor Show. The new model ...
Updated 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Comes with Better Features and a Cheaper Price Tag
Hyundai has finally released the details of the gas-electric hybrid version of its much popular Sonata. The good news is that the vehicle is now more powerful than before and comes with a cheaper price tag. The revised hardware of the 2013 Sonata hybrid has an improved Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG), which is now 10.5kW (the 2012 version has a HSG ...
VW Up! Hybrid Model to Run XL1 Powertrain
Volkswagen is set to use the XL1's hybrid powertrain for the Up! Hybrid vehicle. The automaker has unveiled the production version of the XL1 which is intended for limited sales. Now this two-seater vehicle will serve as a foundation for Volkswagen’s upcoming hybrid vehicle Up! According to Volkswagen, the Up! will be in the market within two years and it will ...
Audi A3 E-tron Plug-in Hybrid Set for Geneva Show Unveiling
Audi is all set to unveil its A3 e-tron concept car, at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Unlike their last e-tron (electric model) the new model will be a plug-in hybrid. This plug-in hybrid will feature a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine and 75-kilowatt electric motor. The motor is positioned between the internal combustion engine and the machine's six-speed dual-clutch transmission and ...
Hyundai 2013 Sonata Hybrid Comes Sporting Bigger Battery
Hyundai has officially announced its latest 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, in the form of a bigger vehicle than all the sixth-generation cars from its stables. The most attractive feature about the new hybrid is that it offers lifetime battery warranty. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a four-door, five-passenger sedan, specially meant for family drives. The 2013 Sonata Hybrid is well-built and efficient ...
Citroen Air Hybrid Powertrain Set for Geneva Unveiling
The air hybrid powertrain from Citroen, which is expected to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month promises a reduced environmental impact and more affordable price. The hybrid powertrain, named N-Air-Gy will have a reduced environmental impact than other conventional petrol-electric hybrids. Hybrid Air, co-developed with automotive technology developer Bosch, combines a small-capacity petrol engine with a compressed air ...
Toyota Hybrids Getting More Fans in Europe
When it comes to purchasing vehicles, European markets are keen towards diesel engines – until now. The trend seems to be changing, as Toyota and Lexus hybrid models are achieving more success in Europe. Last year, annual sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid models broke the 100,000 mark for the first time. The report was published by Automotive News Europe and ...
