The first solar powered vehicle available in North America
The Solar Bug is a solar-electric vehicle which travels more than 30 miles on a full charge at speeds up to 35 miles per...
Prius Family of Vehicles Unveiled by Toyota at the International Auto Show in Detroit
The 2011 North American International Auto Show held in Detroit unveiled the Prius family of vehicles.
In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius...
Hyundai Bets on Lithium-Ion Batteries
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will be the first mass-market car to use the battery technology. In December, will be launch the 2011 Hyundai...
Electromobility: Fast-Tracking Innovation
The automotive industry is going to change on the transition to electric cars. Utility companies will need modified business models and fee structures for...
Hybrid trucks could cut emissions caused by e-commerce
E-commerce holiday shopping might contribute to air pollution due to increased trucking, but perfecting hybrid trucks could help control emissions and cut fuel consumption...
Mercedes-Benz showcases the Vito E-CELL in Stuttgart
The Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL is making its mark thanks to an innovative concept and high-performance drive system.
A fully functioning van for everyday applications, it...
Fuel-cell Buses for Tokyo Airport Routes
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) announce that they will provide a fuel-cell hybrid bus for a commercial bus route between...
Electric Vehicle Rapid Charging a New Solution Offered by MIT
A team of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) students has been working on testing a rapid-charging system that could help to change public perceptions about...
Hyundai Blue 2 a concept car powered by hydrogen fuel cell
Korean automaker Hyundai unveiled at the Seoul Auto Show a concept car called the Blue2 powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.
The Blue2 — combining...
Residential Hydrogen Refueler Can Power Honda FCX Clarity and Other Same Vehicles from 2015
Called residential hydrogen refueler, only one currently exists on the Torrance campus of Honda R&D behind a security guard and a locked gate. This...