Archive for January, 2008

GM forms team for hybrids and electric vehicles - Reuters

GM forms team for hybrids and electric vehiclesReuters -6 hours ago… would be outfitted with new lithium-ion battery packs, which are more powerful than the nickel-metal hydride batteries now used in many hybrid cars. …

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At Auto Show, Calls to Mainstream 100-MPG Car - OneWorld US

At Auto Show, Calls to Mainstream 100-MPG CarOneWorld US, DC -6 hours ago… agrees: "The United States could easily cut its gasoline use in half simply by converting the US automobile fleet to highly efficient hybrid cars. …

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Lotus looking to turn cars green - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Lotus looking to turn cars greenNorfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK -23 hours ago"Toyota alone expects to sell 430000 hybrid cars in the US this year, and around 4m a year by 2015," he said. Other major projects include the development …

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National labs examining impact of plug-in hybrids - CNET News.com

National labs examining impact of plug-in hybridsCNET News.com, CA -11 hours agoIf plug-in hybrid cars become popular, the cars could potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on foreign oil. …

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Taxpayers should check first on hybrid breaks - Belleville News Democrat

Taxpayers should check first on hybrid breaksBelleville News Democrat,  USA -22 hours agoBut if you get a little tempted — and maybe remember hearing something about generous tax breaks for hybrid cars and trucks — pay close attention to what …

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Dubai Will Be First in Middle East to Test GM's Green' Cars - AZ Central.com

Dubai Will Be First in Middle East to Test GM's Green' CarsAZ Central.com, AZ -13 hours ago"We will bring 10 hybrid cars to be tested by Dubai police and taxis next month," Mary Beth Stanek, director of environment, energy and safety policy at …

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GM Debuts Hybrid in China, Following Toyota's Prius (Update1) - Bloomberg

GM Debuts Hybrid in China, Following Toyota's Prius (Update1)Bloomberg -2 hours ago22 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Corp., the largest overseas automaker in China, will start making hybrid cars in the country this year, following Toyota …Shanghai GM unveils hybrid carShanghai Dailyall 5 news articles

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EEL seeks stable of hybrid cars - Florida Today

EEL seeks stable of hybrid carsFlorida Today, FL -17 hours agoBY JAMES DEAN Brevard County's greenest department could soon add the county's first "green" vehicles to its fleet. The Environmentally Endangered Lands …

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Last week was all about Hybrid Cars and Airy Apple Gear - I4U

Last week was all about Hybrid Cars and Airy Apple GearI4U -14 hours agoThis week the Apple MacWorld Expo and the Detroit Auto Show dominated the technology headlines. Apple stunned with the world's thinnest notebook, …

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FROM CHINA WITH HYBRIDS. - Green Energy News

FROM CHINA WITH HYBRIDS.Green Energy News, MD -15 hours agoFinally, Geely is said to be developing a variety of hybrid cars in five years - mild, light, moderate and full hybrid-electric cars - any sauce you like. …

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