Morgan LIFECar2 Hybrid Announced

After unveiling the LIFECar concept back in 2007, Morgan has just announced they plan to make a production version of this concept which will be dubbed LIFECar2. The Morgan LIFECar2 will feature a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain that will be jointly developed by three British universities: Oxford, Cranfield and Birmingham City. Details... [Read the rest of this article]

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Preview

Mercedes Benz has just revealed the SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype, a full electric version of their supercar powered by lithium ion polymer battery modules located behind the two seats. The E-Cell has a power close to the normal version of the AMG with 526 bhp and a maximum torque of 880 Nm. For the new electric powertrain Mercedes only made... [Read the rest of this article]

800-HP Electric Bugatti Supercar Already Built

According to some fresh reports Bugatti has already built an 800 HP electric supercar but this prototype will never see the day light. This battery powered supercar was confirmed by a high level Bugatti source to Auto Express but its not clear weather the car will ever be displayed to the public. The 800 HP Electric Bugatti supercar is believed... [Read the rest of this article]

BMW comfirmed 5-Series and 3-Series hybrids

BMW has officially confirmed today that the production and sales of the BMW 5-series hybrid will start in 2011 and in the same time a 3-series hybrid is in development. The company pushes to reduce their car fleet emissions by 25 percent before 2020 and the first hybrid model will be available on the market in the next year. Norbert Reithofer,... [Read the rest of this article]

Toyota Auris Hybrid Pricing

Toyota has released today the UK pricing details for the new Toyota Auris Hybrid that will be available in two trim levels: T4 or T Spirit. The new Auris Hybrid has a hybrid powertrain that includes a 1.8L VVT-i petrol engine and an electric motor which deliver a combined power out put of 134 bhp. With this powertrain the car is able to... [Read the rest of this article]

Atomik Fiat 500

Atomik Cars turned a Fiat Abarth 500 into an electric car which they claim to have supercar performance in a city car’s size and also an attractive carbon fiber exterior. The car’s body was modified by installing modified front and rear bumpers, wider fenders and side skirts that will provide optimal air flow above this electric... [Read the rest of this article]

Audi A1 e-Tron

Audi decided to use the powertrain from the e-Tron concept at other models from their line-up and they revealed an Audi A1 e-Tron that will debut at Geneva. The A1 e-Tron is able to run on electric power alone by using a combustion engine as a generator. Audi claims this A1 e-Tron is a Mega City Vehicle since it has incredibly low consumption... [Read the rest of this article]

Ferrari 599 Hybrid Concept revealed

Ferrari goes green too and they will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next week a Ferrari 599 Hybrid concept that was recently revealed. The first images with the hybrid concept were leaked on the web over the weekend and we could see a couple of technical details of the first hybrid car ever from Ferrari. Since hybrid cars are “green”... [Read the rest of this article]

Rinspeed UC? concept unveiled

Rinspeed has unveiled today the Rinspeed UC? concept, a clever high tech bubble with electric drive as described by the Swiss automaker. The concept was about to be premiered at the Geneva Motor Show but Rinspeed released full details and the images just two weeks ahead of its Geneva debut. The U-C comes from Urban Commuter and the addition... [Read the rest of this article]

GreenGT will premiere electric Twenty-4 Le Mans racer

GreenGT will premiere the electric Twenty-4 Le Mans racer at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, a car that should be based on the company’s latest design study. The racer should feature a FIA-spec carbon chassis with a fiberglass body and in the study the car was going to be equipped by two electric motors that were able to produce 400... [Read the rest of this article]

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