Latest Hybrid and electric car News

Honda announces new pricing and specification for CR-Z hybrid coupe

The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe; a great looking car that’s exciting to drive and has all the benefits of advanced, low emission hybrid technology. Honda (UK) has announced competitive new pricing and an impressive specification for its new CR-Z hybrid coupe, which customers can now order through the Honda dealer network. As well as Honda’s petrol-electric IMA system, the car features three driving modes, which allows the dri... [more]

Europcar to offer the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011

Europcar has pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the 3rd quarter of 2011. Through a roll-out targeting its rental outlets in Europe’s largest cities, Europcar is set to offer its customers the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011 in the European short-term rental market. With electric vehicles, which produce zero emissions during use, Renault is preparing a breakthrough solution that prov... [more]

Adding electric vehicles to a fleet will enable much larger savings than petrol and diesel management policies alone could achieve

According to Petrol Retailers’ Association forecasts, unleaded petrol prices are predicted to reach 123p per litre by the end of 2010. The news will put fuel management back on the agenda for fleet managers under pressure to cut costs. Aixam Mega argues that adding electric vehicles into the fleet will enable much larger savings to be achieved than petrol and diesel management policies alone could hope to achieve. Savings on fuel are further b... [more]

Mondial Assistance chosen by Mitsubishi to support the launch of the i MiEV fully electric city car

Mondial Assistance has been chosen by Mitsubishi Motors UK to support the launch of the i MiEV, its fully electric city car. The cars hit the road in December last year and through this new agreement i MiEV owners will benefit from a national network of i MiEV trained technicians, provided by Mondial Assistance. This service builds on Mondial Assistance’s long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi through its Mitsubishi Assistance Package (MAP), ... [more]

C-ZERO electric four-seater city car premiered at European Motor Show

C-ZERO, Citroën’s new all-electric four-seater city car, has made its world show premiere at the 88th European Motor Show in Brussels, alongside 25 other models from Citroën’s range. Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise - the aptly named C-ZERO is Citroën’s 100% electric solution to meet the demands of modern day urban driving. With compact dimensions, rapid charge and generous range for day-to-day car journeys, C-Z... [more]

Other Hybrid and electric car news and reviews

Upcoming Electric And Hybrids Cars In India In 2010 (OfficialWire)
The Indian car market is growing rapidly. It has overtook Japan and emerged as the largest small car market. It is slowly becoming a hub for luxury cars as well. Moreover, in near future the Indian car market will witness a slew of electric and hybrid car launches.

Mercedes-Benz Confirms Launch of First Diesel-Electric Hybrid (Automotive Fleet)
MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz' E300 BlueTec hybrid, the carmaker's first ever diesel-electric hybrid car, will soon be launched. Mercedes-Benz confirmed that the hybrid will arrive at European showrooms early in 2011.

Ford announces range of electric car models (AsiaOne)
FORD will release a variety of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models over the next three years.

Porsche Confirms That It Plans to Build the 918 Plug-In Hybrid Spyder Supercar (Fast Company Magazine)
Remember that sexy plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder supercar we drooled over last week? Apparently, we weren't the only ones with eyes for the Spyder. Porsche received such a positive response to the Spyder concept at the Geneva Auto Show that the automaker now plans on mass-producing it. Porsche CEO Michael Macht confirmed the news to Autocar UK : Porsche has yet to commit to producing the car ...

Charging stations for hybrid cars in works (El Paso Times)
EL PASO -- Motorists who own a hybrid vehicle or plan to buy an electric-powered car will soon get their own version of the gas pump.

Over 700,000 Electric Vehicles Sold in 2009 (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of SBI's new report "Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Markets Worldwide," to their collection of Electric Vehicles market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/redirect.asp?progid=67618&productid=2496608 In 2009, the Toyota ...

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (BellaOnline)
How do Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Work and are they the next best thing in hybrids?

KB Homes offers wiring for car charging stations (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
One of the nation's largest homebuilders has begun offering to prewire homes for electric car charging stations. Los Angeles-based KB Home, which has operations in 10 states, said it will offer the feature on custom-built homes, easing the future installation of vehicle charging stations.

AT&T Becomes Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric (The Auto Channel)
ST. LOUIS, MO, March 9 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation today announced AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans, the latest addition to AT&T's growing fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles.

Even Ferrari decides to go hybrid (Nanaimo News Bulletin)
Ferrari has revealed a vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission.