News: Utility Creates One-Stop EV Shopping for its Employees
A recent PG&E Electric Vehicle Day program drew representatives from almost all of the companies with pure electrics and plug-in hybrids on the market.
Green Motorsports: A Toyota Prius Racing With A V-8 Engine
At January’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) unveiled Toyota’s latest chapter in hybrid racing technology — the newest edition GT300 specification Prius
News: Mercedes-Benz AMG Forced To Go Hybrid Powertains By 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG, the high-performance tuner division of Mercedes-Benz, finds itself between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Known for its brutally powerful gasoline engines, AMG is now faced with stringent new emissions standards imposed by the European Union.
News: Prius Parade Sets Guinness Record
Toyota officially set a new Guinness World Record when 332 Prius lined up for a parade on Earth Day, the most hybrids ever lined up in a row.
News: Acciona’s Electric Car Almost Completes 2016 Dakar Rally
Acciona’s 100% EcoPowered electric racecar was the only entrant in the Dakar Rally that could brag zero emissions. The purpose-built car is a technology demonstrator project sponsored by Acciona, a Spanish conglomerate in renewable energy and infrastructure.
Buyer’s Guide: Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt or 2016 EV?
You have three EV options in 2016–sign up and wait for up to two years for the Tesla Model 3, grab a Chevrolet Bolt later this year or look through the current options on the market.
News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Bows at Windy City’s Auto Show
The 2017 Kia Niro will Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle platform. It’s directly related to Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show.
Tech: The Yellow School Bus Is Going All Electric
School buses are going electric with conversions from Motiv Power Systems, a California company. They’re pricey, but can save money in the long run.
Sponsored Post: The Volvo V90 Adds a Wagon to Its Flagship Line
The Volvo V90 is a luxury wagon with striking style and all of the appointments you would expect.
News: The Volkswagen BUDD-e Electric Concept
While the Volkswagen BUDD-e probably won’t make it to production, the hardware under the body will. The concept is the first vehicle to showcase VW’s new Modular Electric Platform, called MEB for short. Designed specifically for either plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicles, the platform can accommodate both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in a variety of body styles.