Green Cars, Hybrid Cars, Electric Cars and Clean Diesel News

U.S. Hybrid Sales Rise 11.4% in October

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0600

Reported sales of hybrid vehicles in the US increased 11.4% year-on-year in October to 24,475 units, grabbing 2.9% of the total new vehicle market.

GM Updated HUMMER H3 and H3T With New Flex-Fuel V8

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:59:00 -0600

HUMMER has updated the 2010 HUMMER H3 and H3T models with three new exterior colors and an available E85 Flex Fuel capable 5.3L V8 engine as part of its commitment to offer a biofuel powertrain in all body styles by 2010.

Nissan Releases Official Sketch of Commercial Electric Vehicle

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:12:00 -0600

Nissan has released a concept sketch of a light commercial electric vehicle based on the newly launched NV200.

Toyota Prius Tops Sales Chart in Japan for 6th Month In Row

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:33:00 -0600

Toyota Prius hybrid car was Japan's best-selling vehicle in October with sales of 26,918 units, staying in the top slot for the sixth straight month, according released by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) on Friday.

Renault to Produce Twizy-Based Electric Vehicle in Spain

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:00 -0600

Renault, which already produces Megane Hatchback, Megane Estate, Modus and Grand Modus exclusively in Spain, has chosen to manufacture the future electric vehicle (EV) based on Twizy Z.E.

LA Auto Show Design Challenge Reveal Youthmobile 2030 Designs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:18:00 -0600

The LA Auto Show asked some of the world's leading auto design studios based in Southern California to design a car we might see in 2030 that would be coveted by the young demographic.

EnerDel to Develop Batteries for New Hybrid Humvee

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:44:00 -0600

EnerDel will be working with the U.S. Army to develop a next-generation battery system for the hybrid version of the iconic High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee), known as the XM1124 Humvee.

Renault-Nissan Signs EV Partnerships in China and Japan

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:10:00 -0600

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has signed a partnership with the provincial government of Guangdong as part of efforts to promote the use of electric vehicles in China.

Renault Picks Flins Plant for New EV Production

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:32:00 -0600

Renault has chosen Flins to produce this future electric vehicle (EV) owing to the plant’s expertise and performance.

Chrysler Reveals Road Map to Future

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:00 -0600

Chrysler will try to become competitive, borrowing some of Fiat’s diesels, Italian platforms, smaller engines and technologies to help them build electric, announced on Wednesday Sergio Marchionne, the Fiat and Chrysler leader.