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Toyota to Build Auris Hybrid in UK
UK will become first European country to build hybrid cars following a decision by Toyota to start production of the Auris hybrid at its Burnaston plant.
Japan May Require Minimum Noise Level for Hybrid Cars
03 July, 2009 08:09:00
The Japanese government is considering the introduction of noise-making devices to protect vision-impaired pedestrians from near-silent hybrid cars when running on electricity, before the engine kicks in.
Hyundai Receives More Than 1,000 Pre-Launch Orders for Elantra LPI Hybrid
03 July, 2009 08:29:00
Hyundai said Thursday it has received, in just two weeks, more than 1,000 pre-launch orders at home Elantra LPI Hybrid, the world’s first hybrid car to use liquefied petroleum gas and lithium polymer batteries.
Hitachi to Supply Li-Ion Batteries to GM
02 July, 2009 07:16:00
Hitachi has announced that it will supply lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles to General Motors Corp. in 2010.
UK Debut for Two-Mode Hybrid Buses
02 July, 2009 01:04:00
Bus passengers in East London are the first in the UK to experience a unique form of hybrid power with four of 10 new Optare Tempos equipped with the GM-Allison Hybrid EP-System recently becoming operational.
New Prius Recycling - Batteries Included
02 July, 2009 09:44:00
Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion.
Honda Insight Hybrid disappoints on Consumer Reports Test
30 June, 2009 03:10:00
The new Honda Insight posted a lackluster "Good" overall road-test score in the influential Consumer Reports testing for the August issue.
ISE, ZF sign Electric Hybrid Drive MoU
23 June, 2009 08:37:00
ZF Friedrichshafen (ZF) and ISE Corporation (ISE announced plans to cooperate on the development and supply of a complete line of parallel-electric hybrid drive systems and components for the North American vehicle markets.
Azure Dynamics Sells Additional 50 Hybrid Electric Trucks to Purolator
22 June, 2009 08:20:00
Azure Dynamics has received an order from Purolator Courier for an additional 50 Balance Hybrid Electric Trucks.
Hyundai Begins Receiving Orders for Elantra LPI HEV
17 June, 2009 04:24:00
Hyundai Motor Company began receiving pre-launch orders for its Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), its first hybrid vehicle for commercial sale.
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