General Motors sees the upcoming Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid as perhaps the best example of the company’s technical prowess—and as a powerful symbol of the company’s ability to turn itself around. At last month’s Chicago Auto Show, GM added another dimension to the Volt story: the push for suppliers to develop energy-saving components in [...] [...]
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The VW Touareg Hybrid will be the first to combine two of the hottest fuel-saving technologies: a direct injection and hybrid. Volkswagen is finally making its first foray into the hybrid market—and it’s starting with the Touareg SUV. [...] [...] The waiting game Sales of hybrid vehicles declined 29 percent last month. Of course, the decline in light passenger vehicles was down 41 percent, so hybrids are still selling relatively well. Yet, with the new Honda Insight and the new Toyota Prius ready to hit the market, in addition to the Ford Fusion hybrid, it seems that [...] [...] 10th Best Selling Car in Japan In February, the Honda Insight outsold the Toyota Prius in Japan. Compared to last year, Prius sales are down 20 percent, however, many believe Prius sales will pickup once the third generation Prius is launched. [...] Hybrids, EVs and more fuel efficient combustion engines “In 10 years, 12 years,” according to Ford CEO Alan Mulally,” you are going to see a major portion of our portfolio move to electric vehicles.” Additionally, Ford will offer hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, and significantly more fuel efficient internal combustion engines. In the interim Mulally also noted that [...] [...] |
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