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bmoreDLJ: In the episode, I wish they'd shown more of the actual fabrication of the vehicle (the part of it they participated in, if any, that is) than those aw... more »
mechimike: It looks like a postal van that got sideswiped by a barn. Bet that wooden door has a nice, low carbon footprint, though! more »
Mobius: But if you read the road test, you will find that is 3rd in the list of all time favourite electric cars, coming in before the golf cart and the G-Wiz... more »
Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: I don't think I had ever laughed so hard at Top Gear as I did watching that episode. more »
beercheck: Aaand hat-tip @Battles! more »
Rust-MyEnemy: It would have taken a visionary like Le Corbusier or Loewy to have created a vehicle as forward-thinking as this. From the modular power-plant to the ... more »
Bertone77: The aerodynamics are obviously what makes it so efficient, the big automakers should take note. more »
bmoreDLJ: Finally! A vehicle designed from the ground-up to kill unsighted pedestrians. more »
Rust-MyEnemy: Screw the Army having a quiet electric vehicle, why can't my milkman manage not to wake me every morning? And his Electric Vehicle can only do about ... more »
Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): Shooting Karma's gonna get you Gonna shoot you right in the face Better get into your cave now We'll put you in your place Yeah, we all...shoot...gun... more »

#topgear

Top Gear's "Car To Save The World" Independently Reviewed
Last night, frustrated that plug-in hybrids like the Chevy Volt are developing too slowly, Top Gear revealed its very own range-extender hybrid. Now, Autocar has conducted an independent road test to discover what we know already: it's crappy. More »
#militaryvehicles

CREV Diesel Electric Hybrid: The Fisker Special Ops Vehicle
Quantum, better known as the engineering half of the Fisker Karma, is going commando with the Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CREV) diesel electric hybrid. It's quiet. Deadly quiet. More »
#adwatch

Toyota Prius Is A "Butt Buddy?"
This Australian ad for the Hybrid Synergy Technology used in the Toyota Prius and other hybrids draws a parallel between gas/electric harmony and having a weird guy attached to your butt all day. Ya know, that actually kinda makes sense. More »
#overthebackfence

Next-Gen Nissan Skyline Coupe Speculated
It'll be called the Infiniti G-something here in the US, but the 2012 Nissan Skyline Coupe will debut late in 2011. Rumor has it there'll be a hybrid powertrain underhood. Hopefully it doesn't closely resemble these drawings. [4WheelsNews]
#sema

The Other Ford SEMA Show Cars
Just because there'll be a slew of custom 2010 Ford Mustangs at SEMA doesn't mean the rest of Ford's lineup won't be represented. Some custom Taurus SHOs, Transit Connects, Fusions and Foci will also get the tuner-car treatment. More »
#industrynews

Fisker Granted $528 Million Loan By Feds To Develop “Low-Cost” Plug-In Hybrid
The DoE just gave Fisker a $528 million loan, part of which will bring the Fisker Karma to market in 2010, while most will go to Project NINA, a $39,900 (after tax credits) plug-in hybrid. [Fisker]
#frankfurtmotorshow

Lexus LF-Ch Concept Scowls At 1-Series, A3
The Lexus LF-Ch hybrid concept, set for a Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling, is sporting an angry snout in this first frontal view, indicating it's ready to take on Europe's finest premium compact competitors. More »
#newcars

Chevy Volt Visits Tennessee, Squeals Like Pig
Voltage, the official Chevy Volt blog, posted this pic of the Volt testing along what they're hinting is the Tail of the Dragon. This is the last time you'll ever see a Chevy Volt here. [Chevrolet Voltage]
#newcars

Lexus GS 450h Gets Tweaked For 2010
The 2010 Lexus GS 450h has been updated with the grille from the HS 250h and a new audio and navigation system. Don't worry, we'd forgotten the GS exists too. [LeftLaneNews]
#frankfurtmotorshow

Lexus LF-Ch Concept: Premium Hatch Heads To Frankfurt
The Lexus LF-Ch concept will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show and will lead to a production FWD, 5-door hatchback designed to rival the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series. More »
#carwash

Bikini Car Wash For Hybrids Only
Women we're told are "models" from the Angry Green Girls website took their militant hottie environmental agenda to the streets yesterday, washing only hybrid cars in LA. Hybrid pics you'll actually want to see below the jump. More »
#spyphotos

2010 Lexus LS Brochure Leaks 460 SZ Performance Model
Leaked images of the new 2010 Lexus LS 460 SZ reveal a much-needed performance derivative to the 2010 LS range capable of making record time from Boca to Palm Beach. The rest of the lineup also gets some tweakage. More »
#chevyvolt

How To Plug In Your Chevy Volt
In order to get that 230 MPG city mileage, GM expects Chevy Volt owners to recharge at home every single night. Here's how you'll do that. More »
#newcars

Buick To Get First Plug-In Hybrid SUV
GM just announced plans to give the outgoing Saturn Vue a facelift for Buick and introduce it as a plug-in 2-mode hybrid. It'll use Volt-like batteries and run 10 miles on electricity only, making it the first plug-in hybrid SUV. More »
#newcars

How GM Builds The Pre-Production Chevy Volt
At some date in the future, the Chevy Volt EREV will enter production. This video gives you a hint of what that day will look like as GM makes a bunch of pre-production testers. You know, for kids! More »
#hybridcarwars

Report: Toyota Preparing Compact Hybrid
With the 2010 Toyota Prius moving to the mid-size category and the 2010 Honda Insight undercutting it on price, it's logical a new compact Toyota hybrid is in the works for late 2011. Reuters has the details. [Reuters]
#overthebackfence

Acura NSX May Get Hybridized?
Unnamed sources speaking to 7Tune claim reports of the Acura NSX's death may have been greatly exaggerated. Instead, Honda's actually just changed course, giving it a nice healthy green-washing. Can someone say super all-wheel-drive hybrid NSX? More »
#hybridcarwars

REPORT: Honda Hustling To Refresh Insight
In response to the sales threat posed by the more efficient 2010 Toyota Prius, Autocar's reporting the mid-cycle refresh of the 2010 Honda Insight is being rushed ahead to like, umm, as soon as possible. More »
#newcars

Honda CR-Z Coming To America In 2010
Honda's all-new sporty hybrid will officially be called the Honda CR-Z and will go on sale in the U.S. in 2010. More »
#conceptcars

Frazer-Nash Namir By Giugario Tackles Goodwood
The almost too-good-to-be-true Frazer-Nash Namir, the self-proclaimed world's fastest hybrid, took to Goodwood for the hill climb. More »
#carpocalypse

California Lawmakers Spend $400K On Luxury Hybrids During Budget Crisis
The State of California is nearly broke, overwhelmed by expenses and shrinking tax revenues, yet they're paying eight lawmakers to drive around in $400,000 worth of fancy-pants, expensive luxury hybrids. More »
#jalopnikreviews

Hybrid Car Wars: Honda Insight Vs. Ford Fusion Hybrid
The 2010 Toyota Prius is tops in fuel economy. But what if that's not your only motivating factor? Maybe the 2010 Honda Insight or the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid's what you're looking for. But which is better? Let's find out. More »
#spyphotos

Pre-Production Chevy Volt Plugged In, Testing In Real World
The first pre-production Chevy Volt "Integration Vehicle" was completed this week ahead of schedule. Looks like GM's putative four-wheeled electrified savior is getting closer to reality. More »
#celebritycars

McCain Tweets Ford Fusion Hybrid Purchase Plans
The election is over, but Senator McCain is still wooing the eco-patriotic-tech-literate crowd by tweeting his purchase of a Ford Fusion Hybrid. Maybe they'll forget he bought his daughter a Toyota Prius six months ago? More »
#overthebackfence

REPORT: New Buick CUV To Get Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Drivetrain
Lyle Dennis over at GM-Volt.com claims the new unnamed small Buick CUV leaked by CBS News shares the same platform as the Saturn VUE and will likely get the same two-mode hybrid drivetrain. So yes, that's a Saturn. [GM-Volt]
#alternativeenergy

Lamborghini Developing Hybrids, Biofuel Engines
Under pressure to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy, Lamborghini says it's developing hybrid engines and researching biofuels. Would you drive a Lamborghini Hybrid? More »
#alternativeenergy

First Look: Ferrari’s Upcoming AWD Hybrid Concept
European patent filings already show us how Modena plans to use hybrid technology for performance instead of economy. Now we know when. Reports indicate a gas/electric Ferrari Hybrid may show itself at this year's LA Auto Show. Let's peek inside. More »
#topgear

Jeremy Clarkson On Honda Insight: "Biblically Terrible"
Reviewing the new Honda Insight hybrid, Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear's bombastic hater-of-all-cars-not-designed-over-tea-and-crumpets, echoed claims from our first drive. Then he dialed them up from ten to eleven, saying the hybrid's "...terrible. Biblically terrible." [Times Online]
#jalopnikgreen

Bob Lutz To Pimp Volt On David Letterman
An aviation enthusiast who sorta still works in the car industry is going to appear on David Letterman's Late Show next Wednesday to defend the love child he had with former boss Rick Wagoner. More »
#hybridcarwars

Honda Insight Hybrid Best-Selling Car In Japan
For the first time ever, a hybrid vehicle is the best-selling car in Japan. But the champ is not the new Prius, but rather the newcomer 2010 Honda Insight. Green is big in Japan. More »
#ifeelgassy

NYPD Green: Altima Hybrids On Patrol
In a first for the NYPD, they now have Nissan Altima Hybrids. Criminals in the NYC area better keep their gas tanks full. More »
#autotechwars

CNBC's Dennis Kneale Wouldn't Know A Car If It Hit Him In The Ass
Dennis Kneale, CNBC's bespectacled lunchtime loud-mouth attacked American cars for not having an "iPod jack in every car." Kneale's obviously never heard of Ford's epic Sync system or the aux-in jack in every GM vehicle. More »
#ifeelgassy

NASCAR Star Drives Ford Fusion Hybrid Slowly, Gets 1,445.7 Miles On Single Gas Tank
NASCAR star Carl Edwards, using eco-driving tips, drove this 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid non-stop 1,445.7 miles on one tank of gas. Over 69 hours he averaged 81.5 MPG and annoyed 5,180 fellow drivers. More »
#hybridcarwars

2010 Toyota Prius Pricing Tops Out At $32,520
Yesterday we told you the base 2010 Toyota Prius would cost $21,000. Now, full pricing details have been released; you can spend up to $32,520 on the most fuel-efficient car in America. More »
#newyorkautoshow

2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid: V8 Power With V6 Fuel Economy
With a combined output of 335 HP, the 2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid returns the power of a V8 with the fuel economy of a six-cylinder: 24 MPG Highway, 21 MPG City. More »
#newcars

2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid: World’s Most Efficient Gas-Powered Luxury Car
Achieving an estimated 29 MPG combined while wafting its occupants between plastic surgeries in Miami, the 2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid will be the world's most efficient luxury car. Well, with a gas engine that is. More »
#carpocalypse

Honda Axes Diesels For Large Car, Favors Hybrids Instead
Honda has canceled plans to develop new clean diesels in favor of new hybrid powertrains. The news makes us sad pandas, but makes sense given the US market proclivity for leafy green hybrid badges. More »
#hybridcarwars

New Prius Vs. Fusion Hybrid Vs. Honda Insight: Which Hybrid Should You Buy?
A battle even more hotly contested in the car world than the Muscle Car Wars: the introduction of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Prius and Honda Insight gives us the Hybrid Car Wars! Who survives? More »
#overthebackfence

Hybrid Luxury Sedan In Infiniti's Future?
Rumor has it Nissan is developing a lithium-ion battery-equipped, luxury hybrid sedan based on the Infiniti M (Nissan Fuga) for both the American and Japanese market. More »
#chevyvolt

ABC Detroit Affiliate Catches Obama's Task Force Driving Volt Mule
Channel 7 WXYZ, Detroit's ABC affiliate, managed to capture President Obama's auto task force driving the plug-in Chevy Volt mule during their visit to GM's suburban Detroit Technical Center today. More »

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