Ford debuted its latest Explorer crossover/SUV at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year-- and, while a big SUV isn't something we normally get all that excited about here at Gas2 Enrg.io, this one was a little different. What made it slightly different from what we were used to was Ford's commitment to using recycled and recyclable materials throughout the vehicle. What … [Read more...] about Hybrid Police Cars in Hot Pursuit of Fuel Savings
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Out-Darwined by EVs, are Hybrids Going Extinct? Let’s Hope Not!
The progress electric cars have made in the last decade is, frankly, staggering. As recently as 2008, in fact, you could win engineering awards at SEMA for building a "hybrid" concept car that was basically a normal car with eight extra car batteries stuffed into the trunk. You can trust me on that, since building that very car is what got me started writing about "green … [Read more...] about Out-Darwined by EVs, are Hybrids Going Extinct? Let’s Hope Not!
AI Powered Hybrid Supercoupe | 965HP Puritalia Berlinetta
There's a lot to digest here, kids, so I'm going to get right to it. This is the Puritalia Automobili Berlinetta Hybrid. It features a unique and innovative "Purhydrive System" that dynamically process information like weather conditions, traffic data, the route you're driving on, your state of charge, your current driving behavior, and your typical driving style to maximize … [Read more...] about AI Powered Hybrid Supercoupe | 965HP Puritalia Berlinetta
Karma GT Coupe Concept by Pininfarina Headed Stateside
Karma Automotive-- formerly Fisker Automotive-- has been working hard to reinvent itself after its initial bankruptcy. The new owners, however, seem to be moving things in the right direction. Its reborn Revero sedan is selling steadily, if slowly, and its GT coupe concept by Pininfarina is doing its job of generating press and moving the brand upscale, too. The next step for … [Read more...] about Karma GT Coupe Concept by Pininfarina Headed Stateside
Clean-Vehicle Sales May Be Headed for a Slump in China
It may surprise our readers to learn that China, the undisputed heavyweight champion of pollution is also leading the world in sales of all-electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). China reported sales of 1.26 million EVs and PHEVs last year, up 61.7 per cent from 2017. This is in comparison to sales of 360,000 in the U.S. and 408,000 for the E.U. During the … [Read more...] about Clean-Vehicle Sales May Be Headed for a Slump in China
The Truth About EV and PHEV Batteries
Aside from concerns about range, consumer worries regarding battery replacement seem to be the largest hindrance in keeping people from buying all-electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). While it can be expensive to replace the large litium-ion batteries in EVs and PHEVs (current estimates range from $1000 to $6000 depending on make, model, and year of the … [Read more...] about The Truth About EV and PHEV Batteries
BMW Doubles Battery Production in Spartansburg Factory
In an announcement first reported by greencarreports.com, BMW stated last week that it plans on doubling it's battery production in the U.S. The move comes as the German automaker prepares to produce two new plug-in hybrids at its Spartansburg, South Carolina location. As we noted previously, BMW plans to introduce around 25 new plug-in vehicles, including 13 all-electric (EV) … [Read more...] about BMW Doubles Battery Production in Spartansburg Factory
Five Electric Vehicles that Failed Miserably
We have all heard of the Telsa Model 3, the Nissan Leaf, and the Chevy Volt, (some of us even own them). But have you ever heard of the Aptera Motors 2 Series, the Fisker Karma, or the Chevy S-10 EV? Unless you are a die-hard, electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast, and have been one for decades, probably not. Let's take a look at five EVs that completely failed to spark any interest … [Read more...] about Five Electric Vehicles that Failed Miserably
Video: Inside the Koenigsegg Regera Direct Drive Transmission
Christian von Koenigsegg has been called many things, but it would be hard to argue that he isn't a visionary. The engineering coming out of the Swedish design firm that bears his name can sometimes a Tesla look like Model T, and the multi-million dollar, 1500HP Koenigsegg Regera hybrid hypercar is chock full of it. From the car's advanced, power-packed battery to its … [Read more...] about Video: Inside the Koenigsegg Regera Direct Drive Transmission