Latest Hybrid and electric cars product news
Infiniti’s M35h is the first hybrid and the most powerful new member of the luxury Infiniti M family. The Infiniti M35h is one of the fastest and greenest V6-powered sedans available as well as putting it at the forefront of hybrid technology.
Available throughout Europe from the spring (depending on country), Infiniti’s first Direct Response Hybrid car to go on sale can be summed up by four figures:
* 364 PS (268 kW) combined petrol/electric power
* 5.5 seconds acceleration from 0 ... [more]
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and the government of Thailand have agreed to start joint study for fleet testing of electric vehicles (EV). MMC, through its local producer and distributor Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh), will begin initiatives for future market introduction of the i-MiEV new-generation EV.
Meanwhile, the Thai government will move forward with its Electric Vehicle Project, creating an integrated organisation with related ministries and government agencies under the dire... [more]
The UK Government has revealed the first set of vehicles eligible for the new ‘Plug-In Car Grant’. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the milestone which could make 2011 the year of the electric car for the UK - and revealed five more regions that will be installing local charging points having successfully bid for a share of a £20m fund.
From 1 January 2011, motorists will be entitled to a Plug-In Car Grant of up to £5,000 when buying any qualifying... [more]
Honda's improved Insight hybrid, featuring adjusted suspension to improve ride comfort and NVH levels and enhanced trim levels is now on British roads.
A number of chassis changes have been implemented, including: adjusting the recoil rate of the springs, changing the rear camber angles, altering the V-shape rear suspension brace and adjusting mounts. The amendments promise to deliver improved ride, handling and stability.
As well as these upgrades to suspension, Honda has added rear parki... [more]
Toyota's iQ EV is scheduled to go on sale in the USA in 2012, but Toyota is looking at its potential in other markets, including Europe, Japan and China. Toyota is to undertake European road trials of an electric-powered version of its iQ city car from next year.
The news of Toyota’s further development of its EV programme follows the unveiling of the RAV4 EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, a new model produced in partnership with electric vehicle specialists Tesla Motors that will also be sol... [more]
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)'s world premiere of the North American version of its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle will take place at the LA AUTO SHOW (LAAS) held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre later this month. In addition, the Outlander Sport compact CUV (RVR in Japan, ASX in Europe), which is to go on sale in the North American market from the end of this year as well as other core vehicles for the North American market are planned for display at the LAAS.
The North Ame... [more]
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