Fuel Economy in the News

September 1, 2010

• Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion Won't Hit the Market Until 2013 - Car and Driver
• Mazda says new engines will match hybrids in mpg - CNET
• Rumormill: General Motors mid-size sedans going all four-cylinder - Autoblog

August 31, 2010

• New Stickers Will Go Beyond M.P.G. in Rating Cars - The New York Times
• Fuel-saving tires? - abc7chicago.com

August 30, 2010

• Mercedes-Benz to Produce 500 E-Cell A-Class Electric Cars - The New York Times
• Next Mazdaspeed 3 Could Go Diesel - Car and Driver

August 27, 2010

• Chrysler's Dodge Caliber 'blend of horsepower, fuel economy' - ABC Action News
• Variable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpg - Autoblog

August 26, 2010

• CR-Z hybrid: Room for two - The Detroit News
• Toyota eyes 25% m.p.g. rise - Detroit Free Press
• 2012 Honda Fit Hybrid to Debut in Paris – Auto Shows - Car and Driver

August 25, 2010

• Video: Translogic tests Chevy Volt, reveals Mountain Mode and 0-60 time - Autoblog
• Different energy mixes will fuel plug-in hybrid cars - PhysOrg.com

August 24, 2010

• The Big SUV's death rattle - Fortune
• Solar parking lot with electric car charging stations opens in Tennessee - Autoblog

August 20, 2010

• Kia Pop Electric-Car Concept to Debut at Paris Auto Show - Car and Driver
• GM: Mild Hybrids, Then Full Hybrids, Then EVs, In That Order - Reuters
• Going Further on the Same Tank - MIT Technology Review
• Why do automatic transmissions now get better fuel efficiency than manuals? - Autoblog

August 18, 2010

• EPA to Release Draft Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits for Heavy Trucks - The New York Times
• Ford's New Pickup Line: Like My Tough V-6? - The Wall Street Journal
• Mini to Focus on Improving Diesel Efficiency Without Going Hybrid - Automobile Magazine

August 16, 2010

• Fix for Civic hybrids' dying batteries may hurt gas mileage, acceleration - Los Angeles Times
• AutoNation Tells Its Chevy Dealers to Stick to MSRP on Volts - or Be Terminated - Edmunds
• Nissan And GM Bet Americans Ready To Go Electric - NPR

August 12, 2010

• New tires may be more fuel efficient - KGO-TV (ABC)
• Buzzword: Range anxiety - Consumer Reports

August 11, 2010

• Utility sets E-V plug-in price - The Detroit News
• New Cars 2011: What to Look For in Small Cars - CBS
• GM working with EPA on Chevy Volt fuel-economy rating due later this year - egmCarTech

August 10, 2010

• Nation's first public quick-charge station opens up in Portland, OR [w/video] - Autoblog
• Report: Nissan dealers expected to sell Leaf $1,000 below MSRP - Autoblog

August 9, 2010

• Killer App for E.V.’s: 30-Minute Recharges - The New York Times
• Here come the electric cars: Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and more - Consumer Reports

August 6, 2010

• Scion iQ to hit dealerships in March 2011 - Autoblog
• Windows down vs. AC: Mileage debate rolls on - Chicago Tribune
• First Drive: 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid - MotorTrend

August 5, 2010

• Hyundai Says Its Cars Will Average 50 M.P.G. by 2025 - The New York Times
• Mitsubishi i-MiEV a preview of automotive future - The Detroit News
• Report: General Motors bringing back mild hybrids next year - Autoblog

August 4, 2010

• 2011 Chevrolet Volt has knock sensor, can run on regular gas - Autoblog
• Mythbuster: EMF levels in hybrids - Consumer Reports
• All-electric Saab 9-3 test fleet reportedly to launch in early 2011 - Autoblog

August 2, 2010

• Chevrolet Increases Projected 2012 Volt Production Capacity by 50 Percent - Car and Driver
• Chrysler steps on the gas and puts EVs, hybrids on hold - CNET
• Porsche confirms 2011 launch of Panamera S Hybrid - Autoblog

July 29, 2010

• Nissan announces roll-out plan for electric Leaf - Consumer Reports
• First Drive: 2011 Nissan Leaf doesn't change the game, just the players - Autoblog

July 28, 2010

• Volt to start at $41,000 - The Detroit News
• Nissan Leaf Batteries to Carry 8-Year/100,000-Mile Warranty, Launch Markets Announced - Car and Driver
• Enterprise to start renting Nissan Leaf electric cars - USA Today
• Automotive X-Prize: finalists announced - Autoblog

July 27, 2010

• GM hopes leases will boost Volt - The Detroit News
• 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Prototype Drive - Car and Driver
• A glass of water a day can help keep your fuel consumption at bay - Autoblog

July 26, 2010

• New Ford Explorer: Will its gas mileage gains sell? - USA Today
• California mandates tire pressure checks--Is it all hot air? - Consumer Reports
• Lincoln hybrid costs the same as a gas-only car - CNN
• Automotive X Prize competition shows [some] 100-mpg cars can go the distance - Consumer Reports

July 20, 2010

• Japanese paper: Honda to have plug-in hybrid by 2013 - USA Today
• Volkswagen aims to be electric car leader - The Detroit News
• Rumormill: Nissan considering Leaf-based EV sportscar - Autoblog
• Ford: New Explorer ups fuel efficiency by 30% - The Detroit News

July 19, 2010

• Tesla and Toyota Partner to Build Electric RAV4 - Car and Driver

July 16, 2010

• Mitsubishi reaffirms sub-$30K sticker price for i-MiEV in U.S. - Autoblog
• Alternative fuel station locator available for mobile phones - Consumer Reports
• Bloomberg Powers Up New Electric Car Charging Program - The New York Times

July 15, 2010

• Chevy Volt 230-mpg forecast dead; feds work on new formula - USA Today
• 2011 Chevrolet Volt protected by eight-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty - Consumer Reports
• 2011 Ford Edge gets 19/27 mpg EPA ratings, tops mid-size V6 class - Autoblog

July 14, 2010

• Automakers tweak midsize cars to boost gas mileage - The Washington Post
• GE unveils new electric car charger, the WattStation [w/video] - Autoblog

July 13, 2010

• Report: Mitsubishi targeting sub-$30k MSRP for U.S. i-MiEV EV - Autoblog
• 2011 Honda Odyssey fuel economy could crush rivals - USA Today
• Nissan Leaf Test Drive (w/ video) - CNBC

July 12, 2010

• Fiat revving up two-cylinder engine for 500 compact - USA Today
• Toyota to go big in 2012 with a new BEV, PHEV and Prius family - Autoblog
• Tesla: Toyota electric prototypes coming soon - CNN

July 9, 2010

• California Yanks Prius Perks: No More Hybrid HOV-Lane Access - TheCarConnection.com
• Will Electric Cars Cause More Summer Power Outages? - The New York Times

July 8, 2010

• Ford boasts Lincoln MKX's fuel mileage will top rivals - USA Today
• Warren Brown reviews the 2011 Ford Fiesta - The Washington Post

July 7, 2010

• Fiat's Marchionne wants to add CNG- and LPG-powered vehicles to Chrysler's lineup - Autoblog
• New Mercedes-Benz CL Class aims for style, fuel efficiency - USA Today
• Ford Start Concept gives informal SoCal show an eco-boost - Autoblog

July 6, 2010

• Nissan's 1st hybrid aims to almost double mileage - Reuters
• Subaru Forester gets new engine for 2011, improved fuel economy - Autoblog
• Washington Plans Its Own Electric Highway - The New York Times
• Automotive X-Prize: Only 15 vehicles from 12 teams left now - Autoblog

July 1, 2010

• Chevy Volt bound for Texas, New York area - CNN
• Hyundai powers up its hybrid strategy - MSNBC
• Chrysler pushes natural gas autos - The Detroit News

June 30, 2010

• Exclusive: Chevy Volt Is More Hybrid Than Previously Thought - HybridCars.com
• Nissan to offer tens of thousands of Leaf test drives starting this fall - Autoblog
• Video: Toyota's plug-in-hybrid Prius - The San Diego Union-Tribune

June 29, 2010

• Honda’s Fit To Be the Cheapest Hybrid Yet - Wired
• Fuel-saving ideas are all around - Detroit Free Press
• Automotive X Prize Competition Heats Up - The New York Times

June 28, 2010

• Video: 2011 Chevrolet Volt highlights from Consumer Reports track - Consumer Reports
• Toyota recalls Lexus HS 250h hybrid, halts sales - Los Angeles Times
• Texas energy company to offer unlimited charging for EVs at flat rate of $60-80 per month - Autoblog

June 25, 2010

• 2011 Honda Accord: Better fuel economy, updated styling - Consumer Reports
• The key EV question: Batteries alone, or a gasoline engine, too? - CNET
• Report: Electric Audi A1 won't be produced - Autoblog

June 24, 2010

• Hyundai's Future Holds a Dedicated Hybrid - Edmunds
• Energy-efficient car competition races into Michigan International Speedway - The Detroit News
• New Ford Explorer boasts 25 percent better fuel economy - The Louisville Courier-Journal

June 23, 2010

• Nissan LEAF and Nissan Hybrids: Nationwide By Late Next Year - HybridCars.com
• 2011 Honda CR-Z Pricing, Fuel Economy Announced - Car and Driver
• Mitsubishi Electrified Highway: Turning on EV Charging Stations - MotorTrend

June 22, 2010

• Hyundai pledges to hit 40 mpg with 2012 Veloster, beat out Honda CR-Z - Autoblog
• E.P.A. Delays Ruling on Increasing Ethanol Content in Gasoline - The New York Times
• Would You Like Your Electric Car With or Without a Gas Engine? - HybridCars.com

June 21, 2010

• Rumor: 2012 Miata to Feature Rotary-Hybrid Engine - U.S. News & World Report
• Mitsubishi to cut price of electric cars - Reuters

June 18, 2010

• VW reconfirms Jetta hybrid for 2012, boasts "best-in-class" MPG rating - Autoblog
• GM gives free home charger to first 4,400 buyers of Chevrolet Volt - The Detroit News
• 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid - First Drive Review - Car and Driver

June 17, 2010

• Ford: Electrics could be 25% of 2020 fleet - Detroit Free Press
• So far, garage is hub of EV charging action - CNET.com
• 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid EPA Rated at 41 MPG in City Driving - Automobile Magazine

June 16, 2010

• Wheego now accepting pre-orders for $32,995 LiFe electric car - Autoblog
• VW Goes Hybrid with Gas-Electric Jetta in 2012 - HybridCars.com
• A Gas Mileage Bonus From Aluminum - The New York Times

June 15, 2010

• Electric Car Warning: Actual Mileage May Vary - Forbes
• Nissan Leaf will break the EV silence with a digital whistle [w/video] - Autoblog

June 11, 2010

• First 4,600 electric-car charging stations free - Consumer Reports
• 250 Smart EDs coming to U.S. this fall with $599/month leases attached - Autoblog

June 9, 2010

• More electric cars means finding new standards to measure fuel efficiency - The Washington Post
• Automotive X Prize Video: Team EVX’s electric Smart car - Consumer Reports
• Oklahoma's new Energy Security Act establishes goals for CNG highway - Autoblog

June 8, 2010

• Hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations planned for California - Los Angeles Times
• Harnessing the Power of the Pothole - The New York Times
• BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Qualifies for Tax Credit - Car and Driver

June 4, 2010

• U.S. panel finds technology can boost vehicle efficiency - Detroit Free Press
• Audi’s Travolution System Helps String Together Green Lights for Better Fuel Economy - Car and Driver

June 3, 2010

• US sets sights on auto fuel efficiency for 2017 - Reuters
• All Lincolns to get EcoBoost engines, new V6 and fuel-efficient transmissions - egmCarTech

June 2, 2010

• Consumer Reports says new tires save gas without compromises - USA Today
• Electric Car Warning Sounds: Don’t Expect Ring Tones - The New York Times

May 28, 2010

• Second-Generation Chevrolet Volt Could Use Rotary Engine - Edmunds
• Porsche adds spice with 2011 Cayenne S hybrid - USA Today
• Drivers Can Take a Tip From Europe: It's Fiesta Time - The Wall Street Journal

May 27, 2010

• Nissan Says Electric Car Is Sold Out for This Year - The New York Times
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz S350 4MATIC BlueTec Diesel - Car and Driver
• Kia to sell 10,000 fuel cells by 2015 - What Car?
• InGear 1,000 mile challenge [video] - InGear

May 25, 2010

• Toyota Prius Compact Minivan Named 'Alpha', to Debut in March 2011 - MotorTrend

May 24, 2010

• Obama Mandates Rules to Raise Fuel Standards - The New York Times

May 21, 2010

• BMW’s Hybrid Future May Include 3 Series - The New York Times
• Electric Car Agreement for Toyota and Tesla - The New York Times

May 20, 2010

• GM pickups to adopt active grille louvers for fuel economy? - Autoblog
• Land Rover Is Working on a Diesel Hybrid and Two-Wheel Drive - The New York Times
• 'Quiet cars' to get alert sounds - The Detroit News

May 19, 2010

• Four-cylinder engines snag nearly half of new car buyers - USA Today
• Honda Delays the Next Civic - The New York Times
• CNG Capability Coming To Chevrolet Express And GMC Savana Vans This Fall - GreenCarReports.com

May 17, 2010

• Ford: Fiesta will get up to 40 mpg - The Detroit News
• Report: Hertz to rent Nissan Leaf starting in 2011 - Autoblog
• Tahoe Hybrid gets nod for efficiency - San Francisco Chronicle

May 13, 2010

• Confirmed: BMW 5 Series Diesel Coming to U.S. - Edmunds
• GM takes Volt on the road to win hybrid drivers' hearts, minds - Chicago Tribune
• Range Rover hybrid coming in 2013, plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015 - egmCarTech

May 12, 2010

• With gas approaching $3 a gallon, experts say don't look for relief - The Kansas CIty Star
• GM to test hydrogen delivery system in Hawaii - The Detroit News
• Review: 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid makes being green easy - Autoblog

May 11, 2010

• Cheap New Metal Catalyst Can Split Hydrogen Gas From Water at a Fraction of the Cost - Popular Science
• Think thinks electric car buyers are ready to trade range for price - Autoblog
• Q&A: Do EPA estimates include the E-10 blend? - WSYR News Channel 9

May 10, 2010

• Firm Says It's Made System That Can Recharge EV's Batteries Halfway in 3 Minutes - Edmunds
• Automotive X-Prize: Zap Alias can stop, swerve at MIS - Autoblog
• A Factory-Built Prius for Plug-In Intenders - The New York Times

May 7, 2010

• Who needs a V8? Survey says customers love Ford EcoBoost - Autoblog
• Report: Next-gen Mini Cooper to match diesel efficiency with turbo DI inline-three - Autoblog

May 6, 2010

• Report: Nissan Leaf battery pack costs only Ł6,000 ($9,000) or $375/kWh! - Autoblog
• Ford is thinking big with its little Fiesta - Los Angeles Times
• First Drive: 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid - MotorTrend

May 4, 2010

• Volkswagen Confirms Hybrid Golf, Jetta, and Passat; Electrics to Follow - Car News - Car and Driver
• Half-Ton Pickups May Soon Utilize Electric Power Steering - Automobile

May 3, 2010

• Volkswagen announces new 1.2L three-cylinder diesel - Autoblog
• All 2011 Buick Regals to be flex-fuel capable starting this fall - Autoblog
• The EV conundrum: How to calculate fuel use? - Consumer Reports

April 30, 2010

• How Your Tires Can Cut Your Fuel Bill - The Wall Street Journal
• 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid - First Drive Review - Car and Driver

April 29, 2010

• Oklahoma is newest market for natural-gas burning Honda GX - Autoblog
• Automotive X Prize: Shakedown continues, drama ensues - Consumer Reports
• Report: Nissan expecting Leaf shortages thanks to high early demand - Autoblog

April 28, 2010

• GM Developing Direct-Injection Aluminum Small-Block V-8s - Car and Driver
• Honda Boss: Next Insight Will Beat Prius MPG - hybridCARS.com
• Teams arrive in Michigan to begin X Prize competition - Consumer Reports

April 27, 2010

• Kelley Blue Book reveals 2010 top green cars - Chicago Tribune
• German diesel power gains favor with U.S. car buyers - USA Today

April 26, 2010

• 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan and Hatchback U.S. Spec - First Drive Review - Car and Driver
• Preview: Honda EV-neo electric scooter - Consumer Reports
• There's a lot riding on Detroit 3's new vehicles - Detroit Free Press

April 23, 2010

• GM unveils SUV version of the Volt - CNN
• Ford takes urban driving down a size - The Detroit News
• Volkswagen’s First Electric Car Will Be Based on 2013 Golf - Automobile
• Fuel economy on most popular vehicles rising, Edmunds says - USA Today

April 21, 2010

• 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid First Drive - Edmunds
• U.S. Gas Demand Hits All-Time High in March - Cars.com
• KBB's green cars list includes VW Golf TDI, Chevy Tahoe hybrid - USA Today

April 20, 2010

• 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car--Now taking reservations - Consumer Reports
• A Private Plan for a Hydrogen Highway - The New York Times
• Four-door Fiat 500 reportedly in the works with North America in mind - Autoblog

April 19, 2010

• Report: Toyota Prius minivan coming in 2011 - Autoblog
• BMW to sell electric cars under sub-brand - The Detroit News
• Quirky, 3-wheeled Aptera EV edges closer to launch - Reuters

April 16, 2010

• 'Smart' charging will spare energy grid - The Detroit News
• Germany commits $2 billion for at least 1,000 hydrogen stations - Autoblog
• Quick Spin: 2010 Plug-in Prius prototype is just like your mother's Toyota hybrid, but better - Autoblog

April 13, 2010

• Ford plans more turbocharged vehicles, including F-150 - USA Today
• GM updates us on the Chevrolet Volt's battery and powertrain development - Autoblog
• Effects of Upsized Wheels and Tires Tested - Tech Dept.Effects of Upsized Wheels and Tires Tested - Tech Dept - Car and Driver

April 9, 2010

• Mazda's diesel to take on hybrids - The Detroit News
• Report: Next Range Rover goes on a diet, loses 1,000 lbs; could get 33 mpg! - Autoblog

April 8, 2010

• Costs of driving shift up for 2010 - USA Today
• Automaker executives draw roadmap for electric cars - Consumer Reports

April 7, 2010

• NHTSA publishes a final rule on car tire fuel efficiency, Consumer Reports' take - Consumer Reports
• New York Auto Show: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid - The New York Times
• 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport – Video - Car and Driver

April 6, 2010

• Mercedes-Benz Considering Making S-class Hybrid-only? - Automobile Magazine
• Chevrolet unveils 2011 Cruze Eco - San Francisco Chronicle
• What cars today meet new CAFE regs? More than you might think - Autoblog

April 5, 2010

• White House Issues New Gas Mileage Standards - NPR
• New York 2010: VW BlueMotion brand wins 2010 World Green Car - Autoblog
• First Chevrolet Volt rolls off assembly line - Autobytel.com
• New York 2010: Ford and Microsoft announce Hohm electric vehicle charging partnership - Autoblog

April 1, 2010

• Mitsubishi responds to Leaf pricing by cutting i-MiEV price by $6,700 in Japan - Autoblog
• Mazda's new diesel engine promises hybrid-style numbers - The Detroit News
• 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Official Photos and Info - Car and Driver
• Volkswagen Confirms Diesel Powertain for Passat-Replacing NMS - Car and Driver
• New York 2010: 2011 Kia Optima introduced with DI, turbo and hybrid - Autoblog

March 31, 2010

• Pricing: 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car - starts at $25,000 (with incentives) - Consumer Reports
• 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - MotorTrend
• New York Auto Show: Test Driving the Chevy Volt - The New York Times

March 30, 2010

• 2011 Ford Mustang: More horses but better mpg - USA Today
• Hybrid Lincoln to debut in New York - The Detroit News
• Chevrolet boasts that Cruze Eco could get 40 mpg - USA Today

March 29, 2010

• Ford Starts Production of PowerShift Dual-Clutch Transmission - MotorTrend
• Cruze Comes To Town: Chevy unveils 40-mpg Eco model and RS package - Autoblog
• Mini E - Gas-Pump Freedom (Restrictions Apply) - The New York Times

March 26, 2010

• Next-gen S-Class to go all-hybrid in U.S., save AMG variants - Autoblog
• Study: 1 in 4 Consumers Considering a Plug-In Car - Wired

March 24, 2010

• GM Continues Project Driveway Fuel-Cell Development Program, Phases in Second-Gen Technology - Car and Driver
• With EN-V, GM plugs into urban electric future - The Detroit News

March 23, 2010

• Ram Hybrid Cancelled, Electric Fiat 500 Coming - U.S. News & World Report
• Lexus officially confirms CT 200h for U.S. market - Autoblog
• Mitsubishi to triple electric car output - The Detroit News

March 22, 2010

• The Low-Hanging Fruit of Saving Fuel - The New York Times
• Hawaii revving up to era of electric cars - Honalulu Advertiser

March 19, 2010

• Magic Laser And Nanoparticle Engines To Solve Emissions Crisis? - Motor Authority
• Shocking results: Survey reveals what consumers want from electric cars - Consumer Reports
• BYD Scales Back Its Electric-Car Plans, Morning Post Reports - Bloomberg

March 18, 2010

• Video: General Motors continues to develop fuel cell toward 2015 production - Autoblog
• Honda Plans Lithium-Ion Civic to Narrow Toyota’s Lead - BusinessWeek
• Home Charging for Electric Vehicle: Costs Will Vary - The New York Times

March 17, 2010

• First Drive: 2011 Honda CR-Z - Motor Trend
• Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Car Prototype - Short Take Road Test - Car and Driver
• VW To Focus on Several Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Launches Including Golf, Jetta, Passat and More - AllCarsElectric.com

March 16, 2010

• Audi Planning Range Of New Hybrids - Motor Authority
• Don't Waste Money on Outdated Advice; Ford Takes a Look at Longstanding Maintenance Myths - Ford

March 15, 2010

• Frugal Shopper: The Ten Most Discounted Hybrid Models - TheCarConnection.com
• Clean diesels bring a mess of decisions - The Detroit News

March 11, 2010

• With 2011 Sonata, Hyundai proves it's worth another look - The Detroit News
• Scoripion King: 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel is cleanest ever - Autoblog
• Government report projects increasing alternative-fuel car choices - Consumer Reports

March 10, 2010

• Cash for Clunkers: Better than we thought - CNN
• BMW: Actually, we're planning on more than 200 ActiveE units for the U.S. - Autoblog
• Toyota Confirms US Launch of Compact Lexus Hybrid - hybridCARS.com

March 9, 2010

• Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, sorry we missed you the first time around - Autoblog
• Mazda’s Efficiency Strategy to Include Stop/Start, Energy Regeneration, Diesel, and More - Car and Driver
• Ford’s First EV Isn’t Sexy, But It’s Smart - Wired

March 8, 2010

• First Drive: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid - MotorTrend
• Ultra-Efficient Gas Engine Passes Test - Technology Review
• Jaguar XF diesel, VW Golf TSI, Ford Focus ST: Nice but not here - USA Today

March 5, 2010

• Report: BMW will offer up to 700 urbanites an electric 1 series lease - Autoblog
• Gas prices to drain more from wallets - The Detroit News
• Audi puts fuel-sipping diesel in A3 - Associated Press

March 4, 2010

• Geneva Auto Show: Infiniti M35 Hybrid - The New York Times
• Lexus Continues Work On Additional Hybrids, IS and GS Hybrids Coming - AllCarsElectric.com
• 2010 Detroit: Mercedes-Benz Diesel Hybrid Likely Coming to the U.S. - Automobile
• Ford Mustang V-6 rated tops for mpg, horsepower - USA Today

March 3, 2010

• Audi A8 and Q5 Hybrids Set for 2011 Launch - Edmunds
• Volkswagen shows off new Touareg, including first hybrid - USA Today
• Geneva 2010: Hyundai i-Flow Concept gets its fluidic design on - Autoblog

March 2, 2010

• Volkswagen Lays Out Electric Vehicle Strategy, Confirms Jetta Hybrid For 2012 - Motor Authority
• Ford Says Electric, Hybrid Models May Be 25% of Lineup by 2020 - BusinessWeek
• GM Said to Drop Volt-Based Cadillac to Focus on Plug-In Hybrids - BusinessWeek
• Meet the stunning 78-mpg Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid - USA Today

February 26, 2010

• Officially Official: BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid - Autoblog
• Officially Official: Lexus drops the curtain on CT 200h - Autoblog
• Porsche to Unveil a Cayenne Hybrid S.U.V. at Geneva Auto Show - The New York Times

February 25, 2010

• Geneva Preview: Hyundai reveals diesel-hybrid i-Flow - Autoblog
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid: First Details of 28-MPG Crossover - GreenCarReports.com
• Quietly, Mercury moves up in fuel economy - The Washington Post
• 'Consumer Reports' still likes Prius as top eco-friendly car - Consumer Reports

February 23, 2010

• Going Green Is Seriously Seductive In the Mercedes F 800 - Wired
• Smart move? Daimler reportedly teams with Renault for next-gen minicar - Autoblog

February 22, 2010

• Report: Honda's large-car hybrid system getting closer - Autoblog
• The Long Road: Electric Vehicles - The Wall Street Journal
• BMW tackles dislike of diesels in U.S. - The State

February 19, 2010

• In a Hurry? New Battery Recharging System Promises Quicker Turnaround for Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - Scientific American
• Bigger Cars Get Smaller Hearts - Forbes
• Here comes the electric Nissan Leaf - CNN
• Opel Flextreme GT/E concept adds Volt drivetrain to larger car - Autoblog

February 17, 2010

• GM subjects 2011 Chevrolet Volt to cold-weather testing in Canada, eh? - Autoblog
• Report: Electric Volvo C30 won't arrive in U.S. - Autoblog
• 2010 New York Auto Show Preview: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - GreenCarReports.com

February 15, 2010

• Geneva Preview: Rinspeed drops pics galore of the UC? electric commuter - Autoblog
• Honda claims 107 mpg for new Elite scooter - Consumer Reports

February 12, 2010

• Nissan taking orders for Leaf in August, deliveries begin December - Autoblog
• Chicago Auto Show: Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept - The New York Times
• Explorer to gain m.p.g. - Detroit Free Press

February 10, 2010

• GM announces B20 compatibility for 2011 Duramax 6.6l turbo diesel engine - Autoblog
• Lexus HS 250 hybrid to "stop sale" due to brake issue - Consumer Reports
• Start your X Prize engines - MSNBC

February 8, 2010

• Cars of the future could be powered by their bodywork thanks to new battery technology - PhysOrg.com
• Oh-So Quick and Even Carbon-Free - The New York Times
• Cadillac may get future rear-drive hybrids - AutoWeek

February 5, 2010

• Tesla to Produce Affordable EV - MSN
• Jaguar builds all-electric XJ test vehicle - Autoblog
• Back to basics: Honda's new pocket rocket - The Globe and Mail

February 1, 2010

• Tesla’s Roadster To Exit In 2011 - Wired
• Volvo introduces new direct injected, turbocharged 2.0-liter GTDi - Autoblog
• Ferrari to Introduce First Hybrid Model - U.S. News & World Report

January 29, 2010

• Nissan gets $1.4 billion loan to retool Smyrna plant for electric cars - Nashville Business Journal
• Cool DIY Streamliner Motorcycle Gets 214 MPG - Wired

January 28, 2010

• Hyundai to launch a new high-efficiency engine - Telegraph-Journal
• Baby, It’s Cold Outside for Mini Es - The New York Times
• Honda tests hydrogen fuel pump - The Detroit News

January 25, 2010

• Official prediction: gas will hit $3 this summer in U.S. - Autoblog
• A Case for a Small Car - The Wall Street Journal
• Washington D.C. joins California and Michigan as initial launch markets for 2011 Chevrolet Volt - Autoblog

January 21, 2010

• A glimpse at trends for 2010 - Detroit Free Press
• Automakers: Performance will not be sacrificed - ESPN

January 13, 2010

• GM may roll out plug-in hybrid in 2011 - The Detroit News
• Chinese Maker Hopes to Offer Electric Car for U.S. by Year-End - The New York Times
• Detroit 2010: BMW ActiveE concept is all charged up and ready to go - Autoblog
• GM confirms Chevrolet Spark for North America after all - Autoblog

January 12, 2010

• Nissan announces home charger, purchase details for Leaf electric car - USA Today
• Honda Brings Back the CR-X — As A Hybrid - Wired
• Detroit 2010: BMW decides to extend MINI E lease program - Autoblog
• Detroit Auto Show: Toyota FT-CH - The New York Times

January 11, 2010

• Honda FCX Clarity shows hydrogen fuel-cell technology is still kicking - USA Today
• 2010 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Hybrid Concept - GreenCarReports.com
• Toyota to offer hybrid Scion iQ in sedan, five-door - Autoblog
• Suzuki unveils SX4 Hybrid Concept, plans for 2015 production - Autoblog

January 7, 2010

• GM Working On Ultra-Efficient Diesel Hybrids - Motor Authority
• Detroit 2010: Hyundai Blue-Will PHEV concept - Autoblog
• More power from small engines - Detroit Free Press

January 5, 2010

• Merc plans plug-in S-class - AutoCar

January 4, 2010

• Audi officially confirms Q5 hybrid coming in 2011 - Autoblog
• Diesel-powered cars to flood U.S. - The Detroit News
• Ten Plug-In Cars We're Impatiently Waiting For In 2010 - Autoblog
• Florida Subsidizes Plug-in Conversions — But Coverage Is Limited - The New York Times