Honda to Build CR-Z and Fit Hybrids in 2010

Honda announced today that it will add two new hybrids to its lineup in late 2010: a gas-electric version of the compact Fit and a production version of the CR-Z concept from 2007. Both will use some form of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system found in the Civic hybrid and current Insight. Neither of [...]

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TRIO, India’s first tri-fuel car

In their endeavour to produce a cost-effective and environment-friendly vehicle, the students of  Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, have developed the first of its kind tri-fuel car: TRIO. Four BTech students of MM University — Ankit Kakkar, Mohit Goyal, Varun Dhir and Piyush Saini — have proved their mettle by developing the TRIO. The car [...]

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Mercedes unveils Alabama-SUV M-Class

Mercedes-Benz wraps off a hybrid version of its Alabama-built M-Class sport utility, which is hitting the market as consumer interest in buying vehicles, regardless of fuel economy, is at historic lows. The German automaker used the New York International Auto Show as a stage to unveil the ML450 hybrid. The vehicle, set for a production [...]

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Tesla Sedan Unveiled! Tesla Model S Hits the Road

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Tesla S An All-Electric Sedan, Awaiting Federal Aid

Tesla Motors on Thursday unveiled its Model S, an all-electric sedan it hails as the beginning of a generation of fossil-fuel-free cars and a profitable company. The Model S is Tesla’s second car. Its first is the $109,000 Roadster sports car. An elite group of 300 own the car and the waiting list is 1,000 [...]

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