Norwegian firm seeks to charge into US electric car market
With a jump-start from a new quick charging system, Norwegian electric carmaker THINK is taking aim at the US market with a new assembly...
EU proposes 5-billion-euro drive for green cars
The European Commission on Wednesday offered five billion euros (6.5 billion dollars) to help auto makers make safer and greener cars, an initiative to...
Obama proposes $7K credit for fuel-efficient cars
Barack Obama proposed tapping the strategic oil reserve on Monday to help lower gas prices, reversing an earlier stance, and called rival John McCain...
Natural Gas Powered Civics Can Drive in The Carpool Lane
American Honda Motor Company is currently the only manufacture in the United States building and selling a dedicated compressed natural gas-powered vehicle: the Civic GX. ...
Prius c Concept: Small “city”-centric Hybrid Vehicle
While the current Prius has ushered hybrid technology into the mainstream, and the Prius v will provide the additional room and versatility for active...
Toyota to Debut RAV4 Electric Vehicle at Los Angeles Auto Show
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) will debut the Toyota RAV4 EV during the Los Angeles Auto Show media days, on November 17 at 2:50 PM...
Thailand approves 688 mln dlrs in eco-car investments
Thailand has approved three projects by leading automakers to build "eco-cars"...
Sales in Japan of Toyota Hybrids Top 1 Million Units
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that cumulative sales in Japan of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 1-million mark, while more than 2.68 million...
Prius v: “Versatility” for Young, Active Families
The new Prius v, with "v" expressing the vehicle's versatility, will meet the needs of growing families with active lifestyles while providing the same...
Volvo will introduce plug-in hybrids on the market in 2012
Pure electric power from the battery will cover the daily transport needs of 75 percent of European drivers. For longer distances, an efficient diesel...
