Posts Tagged ‘auto’

Porsche GT3R Hybrid, Alfa Romeo to the U.S., Local …

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Porsche unveils the GT3R Hybrid, Alfa Romeo may be coming to America, and Local Motors’ Rally Fighter is tested in the desert. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.

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Chrysler’s Hybrid SUV’s

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

After the Chrysler press conference at the LA Auto Show, I spoke with Frank Klegon, Chrysler’s executive vice president, product development about the company’s unveiling of their new hybrid suv’s, the Dodge Durango Hemi and Chrysler Aspen hybrid.

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AFS Trinity Unveils 150 MPG ‘Extreme Hybrid’ SUV – Part 2

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Part 2 of 3-part series about the 150 MPG AFS Trinity Extreme hybrid suv. Get more info at TheAutoChannel.com

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Subaru Hybrid Tourer @ 2009 Tokyo Auto Show

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Subaru Hybrid Tourer @ 2009 Tokyo Auto Show by Edmunds’ Inside Line
Read full Tokyo Motor Show coverage on InsideLine.com
Watch 2009 Tokyo Auto Show Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFXM3B_Re9E

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Womack Says Toyota Needs to Engage Public Over Recall: Video

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — James Womack, chairman of the Lean Enterprise Institute, talks with Bloombergs Lori Rothman and Matt Miller about Toyota Motor Corp.s handling of its vehicle recalls.
Toyota will recall its 2010 model Prius hybrid car in Japan this week to repair a problem with the vehicles braking system, two people familiar with the matter said, adding to global recalls of almost 8 million autos for separate defects. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Prius Hybrid’s Faulty Bakes

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Toyota is already trying to solve a gas pedal problem in millions of cars, but soon the Japanese automaker will address a new issue, bad brakes on thousands of Prius hybrids. Manuel Gallegus reports.

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Prius Hybrid’s Faulty Bakes

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Toyota is already trying to solve a gas pedal problem in millions of cars, but soon the Japanese automaker will address a new issue, bad brakes on thousands of Prius hybrids. Manuel Gallegus reports.

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Possible Prius Recall May Stir Interest in Other Hybrids: Video

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Gigi Stone reports on the outlook for Toyota Motor Corp.s Prius hybrid car, which is under investigation by the U.S. Transportation Department for reports of defective brakes in its 2010 model. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Flywheel Hybrid Technology

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Torotrak is a UK-based company that’s developing a technology called a flywheel hybrid. Instead of using a big, heavy battery to store energy, the Torotrak system uses a spinning flywheel. It’s simple and lightweight compared to traditional electric hybrids, and it’s even going to be used in Formula One race cars. There’s no word yet if any automakers are signing up, but if it starts winning races you can bet they’ll be all over it.

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Toyota FT-CH Compact Hybrid Concept Car

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Toyota’s Hybrid Family is expanding. Come along for a ride with the FT-CH Compact Hybrid Concept Car that debuted at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Visit http://www.SustainableMobility.com for more information on Toyota’s comprehensive environmental technology strategy.

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