Oct 10, 2012

2013 Fisker Atlantic hybrid coupe will be equipped with the 2.0 turbocharged engine of 240 horsepower from BMW, after the Americans have reached to an agreement with the German car manufacturer. 2013 Fisker Atlantic is ready to see the world, and was already presented at the 2012 New York International Auto Show (New York City, USA). The model will be positioned below the current Karma and will continue the hybrid tradition of the American manufacturer. 2013 Fisker Atlantic photo gallery 2013 Fisker Atlantic – The hybrid Although Fisker needs about $ 150 million dollars to complete the production of Atlantic (the company relies on loans from the Department of Energy), they continue the preparations to release the production version. The American car...

Sep 23, 2012

Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid - 1770 km autonomy range for the most economical E-Class in history. To back up claims, Mercedes has devised a unique consumption test for the new E300 Bluetec Hybrid, which will also be displayed at 2012 Paris Motor Show. In order to prove to the public that the new Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid is the most efficient E-Class in history, the Germans have designed a unusual challenge for their E segment sedan. The marketing department from Stuttgart have wanted to be as close as possible to the actual traffic conditions and to demonstrate to any grumbling that a hybrid-diesel can be a powerful machine, but at the same time very economical. Mercedes E300 BlueTEC Hybrid photo gallery ...

Jul 9, 2012

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 has some impressive numbers, the first hybrid car in the Bavarian Motor Works history. BMW released the first official images and data of its new model. BMW revolutionizes the idea of middle class hybrid. If until now we consider that hybrids are models built only for a very low fuel consumption, the first full-hybrid 3 Series completely reverses this logic, presenting a car with excellent performance both on the road and on consumption. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 photo gallery BMW ActiveHybrid 3 The new 3 Series hybrid version was officially named BMW...

May 22, 2012

Porsche 918 Spyder – the supercar we’ve all been waiting for. Finally, the technical specifications has been posted online. The super-sport hybrid needs only 9 seconds to accelerate from 0-200 km/h (125 mph), while maximum speed is 325 km/h (202 mph). Porsche 918 Spyder, the hybrid that will become the Porsche flagship, is becoming, even more, a reality. The model will enter production in September, and its specifications have already been disclosed on the Internet, not all data being officially confirmed. Porsche 918 Spyder photo gallery Porsche 918 Spyder...

May 9, 2012

The 100% electric version of Toyota RAV4 was presented at 26th Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. Toyota RAV4 EV will enter in sales up to this summer in California. Toyota presented in Los Angeles, during a symposium dedicated to electric cars, the 100% electric version of its famous SUV: the new Toyota RAV4 EV. Toyota RAV4 EV photo gallery 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV SUV Developed in collaboration with the Americans from Tesla, the new Toyota RAV4 EV was developed in 22 months and offer customers the same performance and same interior space such as the classic version...

May 1, 2012

A Portuguese car company has developed a sporty electric vehicle, which has an autonomy of 402 km (250 miles). Veeco RT1 accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8 seconds and can reach 160 km/h (100 mph). The electric cars family received yet another member. It comes from Portugal, it’s called Veeco RT1 and will debut on the market at the middle of this year. Veeco RT1 photo gallery Veeco RT1 – the green sports car Veeco RT1 is an electric vehicle with sportive ambitions, presented both by the silhouette and the performance on which the Portuguese take pride. Despite its unusual appearance the model can be driven legally on all EU roads. Veeco RT1 is equipped with an 107 bhp engine (80 kW/109 PS) coupled to a 16 kWh LifePO4 battery pack. The...