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REPORT: Nissan's Ghosn rules out hybrid-only models like Toyota Prius, Honda Insight

Quick, think of a hybrid automobile. Got it? Are you thinking of the Toyota Prius? Pretty much everyone instantly recognizes the well-known profile of the Prius, and it's by far the most popular fuel miser on the market. A good bit of Toyota's success with the Prius has been attributed to its unique look – some owners want everyone to know that they care about their environmental footprint, and the Prius currently accomplishes that better than any of its competitors. Honda followed a similar path with the second-generation Insight ... Read more →

REPORT: Honda warming up to idea of electric vehicles Noah Joseph

With offerings like the FCX Clarity and the Insight, it's been clear what technologies Honda favors for environmentally-friendly transportation. But a change in strategy conceded by CEO Takanobu ...

REPORT: Chrysler, Fiat partnering on electric car Jonathon Ramsey

In a little more than three weeks, Sergio Marchionne will reveal his 5-year plan for Chrysler. According to information revealed by a Fiat exec and Chrysler board member Alfredo Altavilla last ...

e-Wolf channels inner Italian with planned e2 electric car Jeremy Korzeniewski

Shortly after debuting its Lotus Seven-esque e1 electric sportscar at the Frankfurt Motor Show, e-Wolf has just released images and details of its next model, the e2. Unlike the open-topped e1, the ...

Debate rages over whether to extend HOV-lane exemptions for hybrids in CA Frank Filipponio

Besides the potential feeling of environmental superiority, one of the great benefits to having a hybrid in California has been the availability of a magic little sticker set for a vehicle's rear ...

Production Aptera 2e rendering leaked online? 1 month ago on Autoblog

As Aptera continues to push forward with the development of its futuristic-looking and innovative 2e electric three-wheeler, it almost seems inevitable that details of the vehicle's official specifications will leak out... this is the internet age after all. True to form, today we get what ...

Officially Official: Reva to help GM India develop EVs 1 month ago on Autoblog

General Motors officially announced a deal with India's Reva that had been rumored for several weeks. The maker of Jeremy Clarkson's "favorite" car -- the G-Wiz -- will be partnering with GM India to co-develop electric vehicles for the Indian market. The plan is to evaluate GM's small car ...

Nissan wants LEAF EV to sound like Blade Runner car for safety 1 month ago on Autoblog

While advocates have long heralded a reduction in noise pollution in addition to air pollution as advantages of electric vehicles, not everyone is convinced that silent cars are a good thing. We use our senses to navigate through life and when one or more of them are diminished, we rely on ...

Audi U.S. president Johan de Nysschen addresses Chevrolet Volt is for idiots firestorm via Facebook 2 months ago on Autoblog

Audi of America president Johan de Nysschen has issued a public response to the firestorm he created yesterday when he reportedly told a member of the media that the Chevrolet Volt is "a car for idiots." Anyone who has met de Nysschen in person knows he is not one to mince words. He (and Audi) has ...

Nissan to begin retail sales of Leaf EV next year in five major U.S. markets 3 months ago on Autoblog

Nissan is wasting little time planning for the release of its Leaf electric car. Perhaps the details of the car's U.S. launch were so slim at launch is because Nissan was waiting for the official announcement of the Obama administration's $2.4 billion investment into electric vehicles and the ...

Nissan shows off new Versa-based electric vehicle prototype 3 months ago on Autoblog

A week before it shows the world what its new dedicated electric vehicle will look like, Nissan is showing off its latest-generation prototype. The company's previous iteration was based on the original Cube, but the new test units are based on the Versa/Tiida. A 108-horsepower / 206 pound-feet ...

Toyota NA President Inaba: Hopes for profit in 2011, NUMMI could be dissolved 3 months ago on Autoblog

Three weeks into his new assignment as president and chief operating officer of Toyota North America, Yoshimi Inaba came to Detroit to talk about the state of the business. This is Inaba-san's third stint working for Toyota in North America after returning to Japan in 2003. This spring the senior ...

Automotive Engineer commissions Lotus to design tiny city EV [w/VIDEO] 3 months ago on Autoblog

Developing cars quickly is nothing new to the designers and engineers at Lotus – the British firm does contract development for automakers around the world on a regular basis. With that in mind – and knowing that Lotus has been actively involved in many electric and hybrid vehicle ...

Officially Official: Mercedes to produce electric SLS gullwing 3 months ago on Autoblog

Mercedes-Benz has officially confirmed the rumors that have been floating around in recent days – it will build an electrically powered version of its upcoming SLS gullwing coupe. The EV version of the SLS will drive all four wheels by means of an individual motor for each corner. It will not ...

REPORT: Karmann saved by VW's multi-million euro order for electric vehicles 4 months ago on Autoblog

Volkswagen has struck a deal worth "at least 10 million euros" with Wilhelm Karmann GmbH to keep the insolvent coachworks and specialty builder alive so it can reorganize a new company and "focus on building electric-powered cars." That's according to an unsourced report in the Neue ...

UK government unveils £5,000 electric car incentive program 6 months ago on Autoblog

The UK government has announced a £250 million ($372M USD) incentive program designed to get more plug-in and electric vehicles on British roads. The heart of the program is rebates of up to £5,000 (nearly $7,500) for purchases of full electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. This could be ...

Mazda to offer hybrids and EVs by 2015, bring new engine tech to Tokyo Auto Show 6 months ago on Autoblog

As late as last year, Mazda declared it wouldn't offer alternative powertrains in order to meet its goal of reducing the fuel economy of its vehicles by 30% by 2015. Now, Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi has announced the automaker will begin offering both hybrids and electric vehicles in the future, ...

Japan reportedly pondering $3,000 green car stimulus program for consumers 7 months ago on Autoblog

The U.S. automotive market is in a rut the size of the Grand Canyon, but it's not alone. Most nations are experiencing lackluster sales, and the Japanese car market is experiencing its own free fall. As a direct result, Reuters is reporting that government authorities are looking at steps to ...

Geneva Preview: Mighty Morphin' iChange proves Rinspeed is up to its old tricks 8 months ago on Autoblog

From the gloriously fertile mind of Frank Rinderknecht comes the Rinspeed iChange, a shape-shifting zero-emissions concept car. As its name suggests, the iChange actually morphs its body shape depending on how many people are going to be onboard, thus optimizing its aerodynamic profile around ...

VIDEO: 2011 Chevy Volt being driven! 1 year ago on Autoblog

GM celebrated its 100th anniversary by unleashing the production 2011 Chevy Volt to the world. It was a great way to show that the General is working hard on innovative transportation to kick off its next 100 years, but we're still two years and a month away from being able to actually buy a ...

Tesla to build California factory for Model S sedan production 1 year ago on Autoblog

The 2011 Chevy Volt has been getting the lion's share of news on the EV front, but it could be jostling for attention in late 2010 with an all-EV sedan from Tesla. Tesla has secured $100 million in private equity and another $150 million in loan guarantees from the federal government to build a new ...

VIDEO: Walkthrough of 2011 Chevy Volt interior 1 year ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/VIDEO_The_iPod_inspired_interior_of_the_2011_Chevy_Volt'; General Motors' goal for the exterior of the 2011 Chevy Volt is to create as much pizazz as possible with superior aerodynamics to ensure the least amount of parasitic loss for the electric ...

Tesla ends development of Drivetrain 1.5, ready to ramp up production 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Tesla Roadster launch has been anything but silky-smooth, but the upstart EV automaker hopes its problems are in the rear view mirror with the completion of Drivetrain 1.5, which includes an upgraded electric motor and swapping the original two-speed automatic transmission for a Borg ...

Toyota throws hat into all-electric ring 1 year ago on Autoblog

Toyota is the undisputed leader in the hybrid space, and the Japanese automaker is looking to expand its kingdom by adding an all-electric vehicle to the mix. While there are few details available, Toyota has said the EV would likely be an urban city-type vehicle that will be available in the ...

Lutz: E-Flex to reach 1 million units worldwide by 2020 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Opel Flexstreme. The first Chevy Volt and its E-Flex brethren are still more than two years away, but vice chairman and corporate quote machine Bob Lutz is already targeting 2020 for 1 million annual worldwide sales. The lofty target would go a long way ...

Nissan knee deep in the electrictrification race 1 year ago on Autoblog

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has held to his belief that hybrids are not the answer to the fuel efficiency question. The Japanese automaker came out with a very capable Altima hybrid last year, but it was Toyota technology purchased to help Nissan look good in the short term. Nissan has been betting most ...

Automotive X Prize competitor to come from Hybrid Technologies 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above more another shot of the Hybrid Technologies supercar The electric sportscar world, with Tesla as the only major player at the moment, may be getting a little more crowded as Hybrid Technologies is planning to produce a new vehicle with which to attack the Automotive X Prize. Known ...

Connellsville, PA shows off electric Chevy Impala police car 2 years ago on Autoblog

Being green is all the rage these days, but for some, it's also economical. That's the thought behind the Connellsville, PA Police Department's newest cruiser, a 2000 Chevrolet Impala converted into an all-electric vehicle. The car was just delivered to the precinct today from United First ...

Ariel Atom builders heart the environment, change new supercar from V12 to all-electric 2 years ago on Autoblog

If we're honest, most decisions in the business world, especially in the auto industry, aren't made for altruistic reasons. Money is the name of the game, and as the environment is becoming a much talked about issue around the dinner table, many automakers are realizing that it's in their best ...

Geneva Motor Show: GM wants all-EV car on sale by 2010 2 years ago on Autoblog

Bob Lutz used the Geneva Motor Show as the backdrop for announcing that General Motors wants an all-electric vehicle in production by 2010. Presumably that vehicle would be a production version of the Chevy Volt concept that was very well received at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show in January. As the ...

VIDEO: Tesla Roadster being tested on ice 2 years ago on Autoblog

For those who don't read AutoblogGreen on a daily basis (shame on you), you may not be aware that Tesla Motors has officially announced it will be opening a Michigan Technical Center in Rochester Hills, MI where all development work for its next all-electric vehicle, a sedan codenamed Whitestar, ...

Electric truck hauls amps 2 years ago on Autoblog

Slowly, the arguments against owning an alternative-fuel vehicle are being made invalid. There's an electric car for speed junkies. There's even a hybrid for hauling more than two people. The Prius not orange enough for ya? You're covered too. But until now, if you wanted to haul cargo, your ...

Toyota exec defends GM in case of who killed the electric car 2 years ago on Autoblog

Many people who have seen the controversial documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? have noticed the conspicuous absence of Toyota in the crosshairs of director Chris Paine's magnum opus about failed EVs in the marketplace. Toyota was leasing the RAV4-EV, a version of the RAV4 cute ute converter to ...

Plug it in, plug it in: Nissan to sell electric car in 3 years 2 years ago on Autoblog

Japanese newspaper Nihon Keizai Shimbun is reporting that Nissan is developing an all-electric subcompact car that it plans to sell by 2010. The electric car is being developed completely in-house and will use lithium-ion batteries to store its charge, which should last long enough for about 120 ...

Ford assembles $6 million worth of Focus hydrogen sedans... ABG drives one 3 years ago on Autoblog

AutoblogGreen's Sam Abuelsamid recently had a chance to drive one of Ford's new test fleet cars. And it wasn't just any new car. It was one of the new fuel cell powered Focuses (Foci?). The test drive was held as part of the opening of a new hydrogen filling station in Taylor, MI. Ford rolled out 6 ...

Now Showing on Autoblog: Who Killed the Electric Car? 3 years ago on Autoblog

I didn't go see the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? when it was originally released in theaters on June 28th. For whatever reason, many of you may not have either. So I'm happy to report that the film is available to watch in its entirety (and in good quality) right here on the site ...

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