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Toyota will exhibit the production version of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at this year’s IAA Frankfurt on 15th September. The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid comes with more compact lithium-ion battery. It offers extended range and enables the Prius PHEV to achieve 128.4mpg and CO2 emissions of just 49g/km. The idea is simple - extended EV driving range for shorter destinations in town and efficient hybrid petrol engine for longer travelling. Still, the result of the new vehi

No, its not a bad joke. Actually, Oaktec Honda Insight Hybrid Rally Car is a 100 mpg automatic hybrid eco sports car, which has been banned from rallying for being too fast. We imagine the disappointment of the engineers… The petrol-electric Honda Insight hybrid, which competes in the Formula 1000 rally championship, has been asked to withdraw following concerns from rival competitors that it has an unfair advantage, after dominating the 2011 series with two wins and a second place from the f

Volvo will make first tests of the new V60 Plug-in Hybrid in Berlin. The vehicle combines advanced technology with luxury design. The first official road test drive with the unique Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will take place at the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin - 18-22 May 2011. The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the Volvo C30 Electric and the Volvo V50 DRIVe featured in Berlin are three examples of Volvo Car Corporation's uncompromising attitude to green motoring. "In order to get tr

Lexus will exhibit its LF-Gh Hybrid concept at the 2011 New York International Auto Show from April 20th to May 1st. The car will be a redefinition of the luxury „grand tourer”. Actually, the car will be the next generation of GS, which is expected to be introduced late this year. There are no further information about the car and all data will be released to media guests at a preview event in New York on 19 April. Untill then, we have too high resolution teaser pictures of LF-Gh Hybrid, o

JE Design has introduced their tuning program for the new Volkswagen Touareg and specially for the Hybrid version of it. The tuning company offers both styling and performance packages. The aerodynamics package includes a widebody kit including a new radiator grill, a front spoiler, front and rear wheel arch extensions, a rear apron insert, a roof spoiler and a rear hatch blend. The performance package boosts the 3.0 liter TFSI engine to 440HP and 630Nm of torque. The acceleration is more

Audi А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid Prototype has not only an incredibly long name, but it also features some very good qualities.The car is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine developing 211PS (155 kW) and two electric motors, one on the front axle, which adds 45PS (33 kW) and one on the rear axle adding another 81PS (60 kW). The second electric motor delivers power only when acceleration requires it to or when sensors detect a loss of rear traction such as in a hard curve. There is also a 9.4

The UK airport taxi service company Checker Cars has taken delivery of the first of an order for 80 Toyota Prius cars. Just five units arrived at the company’s office in Essex, today. Checker Cars has 1000 drivers and is the official taxi operator not only at London Stansted but at Gatwick, Bristol, Cardiff and Southampton international airports. The company also services London Heathrow from an off-airport office. “We will expect to replace the cars every couple of years,” commented Checker

Fisker has announced that Karma Plug-in Hybrid is in production. Actually, the customers in the US and Europe will be able to buy their vehicles in the next month. The price is $88 000, which is $21 000 cheaper than Tesla Roadster. The company will produce more than 7000 units, because they want to keep the quality at perfect level. Fisker was founded by auto designer Henrik Fisker, who worked for BMW. He is well-know with his famous creations – Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage and BMW Z8. Fis

Porsche has introduce the upgraded version of 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Version 2.0 will hit the 24 hours of Nurburgring race. Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is powered by a 4.0 liter flat-six with two electric motors with combined output of 204PS (150 kW). The petrol engine delivers 470PS, which are delivered to the rear wheels and the electric system powers the front axle. The new GT3 R Hybrid has an aerodynamic optimization, which reduces drag and fuel consumption. The whole car now weigh

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show. It is powered by supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine with 333PS (245 kW)  and a 35kW (47PS) electric motor. The total power is 380PS (279 kW) and 580Nm (428 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds flat and Vmax – 270 km/h (168 mph), which is perfect for big SAV. The most important is the fuel consumption - 6.8 l/100 km (34.6 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 159 g/km. Furthermore, the S Hybrid can go up to 2 km (1.24 miles) on electricity al

Toyota Yaris Hybrid HSD Concept will be introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The small city car will represent just one application of the company's Hybrid Synergy Drive technologies. The company strategy includes full Hybrid Vehicles (HV), Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV), Electric Vehicles (EV), and Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHV). Yaris Hybrid HSD is expected to have huge success, because it is in the B segment, which is the largest one in Europe, so the production of Toyota Yar

A lot of manufacturers offer hybrid cars and Volvo plans to introduce V60 Plug-in Hybrid to the Geneva Auto Show. The car is scheduled to hit the market in 2012, hopefully, before the end of the world. The astonishing thing about V60 Hybrid is that the car is powered by diesel-electric system, instead of petrol-electric and the numbers are staggering - 1.9 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions are below 50 g/km. Furthermore, it can run up to 50 km on electric power alone. The hybrid system i