Volvo V60 PHEV for US; Can Diesel Hybrid Be Far Behind?

2013 Volvo V60 PHEV station wagon

Volvo debuted its V60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the 2013 New York Auto show. Sold overseas, the V60 gets an amazing 130 mpg. Will it come Stateside? Read more →

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Online Calculator Helps You Pick Best Eco-Car

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Confused as to whether or not a Prius or one of the new electric cars will be better for your driving habits and the environment? An online calculator can help you figure it out. Read more →

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Algae-Fueled Prius Crosses Good Ole U.S. of A.

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A 2008 plug-in electric Toyota Prius recently made a cross country trip to promote a new fuel source the car was powered by - a blend of algae-based renewable gasoline. Read more →

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Study Suggests PHEVs Gaining Foothold

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A new research survey on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles suggests they have a growing acceptance among American drivers, provided the fuel efficiency is good. Read more →

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UPDATED: GM’s Volt Gets 230 MPG?

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GM said its upcoming Volt plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will have a city MPG rating of 230, according to a draft EPA standard for measuring PHEV mileage efficiency. Read more →

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PHEV Growth: 1.7 Million by 2015 or Bust

Pike Research

Cleantech research firm predicts demand for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will grow in coming years, with estimated worldwide ownership of said vehicles over 1 million by 2015. Read more →

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Fisker Karma Sunset Convertible Gets Some Gold

Fisker Karma Sunset

The sweet looking Fisker Automotive Karma Sunset plug-in hybrid electric vehicle takes high honors at at a recent awards show and should be available next year. Read more →

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