2016 Toyota Prius tech improves here, there, all over

Filed under: Green , Toyota , Fuel Efficiency , Hybrid Toyota finally shares some technical details about the 2016 Prius, including that the new hybrid will have, “impressive driving dynamics.” Continue reading 2016 Toyota Prius tech improves here, there, all over 2016 Toyota Prius tech improves here, there, all over originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:30:00 EST.

Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept is good, clean, plug-in fun [w/video]

Filed under: Green , 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Concept Cars , Electric , Hybrid , Performance Volkswagen took a whack at a performance hybrid idea, with the 396-hp Golf GTE Sport Concept that hits 62 in 4.3 seconds. Continue reading Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept is good, clean, plug-in fun [w/video] Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept is good, clean, plug-in fun [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds

Volkswagen Tiguan arrives with chiseled looks, GTE plug-in model [w/video]

Filed under: Green , 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , Diesel , Electric , Hybrid The new Volkswagen Tiguan is bigger, and features styling that gives it SUV-like styling, rather than the soft-road looks of the last-generation model. Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan arrives with chiseled looks, GTE plug-in model [w/video] Volkswagen Tiguan arrives with chiseled looks, GTE plug-in model [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:01:00 EST.

New Smart ED not coming to US until 2017

Filed under: Green , smart , Hatchback , Electric Smart has an Electric Drive version of the new ForTwo in the works, but it won’t arrive until 2017.

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell sales not hitting target

Filed under: Green , Hyundai , Crossover , Hydrogen The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is massively missing its sales targets. Since 2013, the company has moved 273 of them worldwide, but the original goal was to sell 1,000 units by the end of 2015

Recharge Wrap-up: BMW i8 markups declining, Nissan offering discounted Leaf lease buyouts

Filed under: Green , Ownership , BMW , Nissan , Green Automakers , Transportation Alternatives , Electric Study reinforces Zipcar’s targeting of Baby Boomers in cities. Nissan is offering Leaf Gross Payoff discounts of up to $5,000. The BMW i8 is selling closer to its sticker price.

Recharge Wrap-up: PA extends green car rebate, Zero Motorcycles awarded $1M grant

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Misc. Automakers , Alternative Fuels , Motorcycle , Commercial Vehicles , Electric Pennsylvania is extending its Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program

BlueIndy carsharing program in trouble in Indianapolis

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , United States , Electric Indianapolis’s planned electric-vehicle car-sharing program is on hold because of cash shortage.

Coming Toyota Supra to forgo hybrid, get a BMW six-cylinder turbo?

Filed under: Green , BMW , Toyota , Coupe , Future , Hybrid , Performance Car and Driver reports that the Toyota Supra will arrive as a 2018 model and hide a BMW-sourced, turbocharged inline-six under the hood, not a hybrid. Continue reading Coming Toyota Supra to forgo hybrid, get a BMW six-cylinder turbo?

US car buying habits could change upcoming CAFE rethink

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Fuel Efficiency , United States The US federal government might think about loosening the CAFE fuel-efficiency requirements for 2025. Continue reading US car buying habits could change upcoming CAFE rethink US car buying habits could change upcoming CAFE rethink originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Mar 2015 13:01:00 EST.

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