General Motors Australia reveals new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback

Filed under: Chevrolet , Paris Motor Show , Holden Chevrolet Cruze hatchback - Click above for high-res image gallery The long rumored Chevrolet Cruze hatchback was unveiled today by Holden, General Motors ‘ Australian division. The five-door Cruze was designed and built at Holden’s Port Melbourne design studio and will be shown publicly at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month

Report: Lotus bringing a pair of front-engine hybrids to Paris Motor Show

Filed under: Hybrid , Lotus , Paris Motor Show Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery In addition to the pair of Evoras being introduced at this year’s Paris Motor Show , Lotus will also be unveiling two front-engine hybrid vehicles, in keeping with the automaker’s promise to offer more gasoline/electric sports cars. Green Car Advisor reports that one of these hybrid cars will be a four-door hatchback and the other will be a two-door coupe. Lotus debuted its hybrid concept earlier this year in the form of the Evora 414E Hybrid (pictured), but unlike the mid-engine concept, the two front-engine models will utilize a 47-horsepower 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine specifically designed to provide power to electric-drive hybrids.

Coda will sell electric sedan in Hawaii in late 2011

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Coda Automotive Coda Sedan - Click above for high-res image gallery Hawai’i is an appealing place to operate and drive electric vehicles (EVs) for four main reasons: range anxiety isn’t a huge issue, there are a lot of eco-minded citizens there (some of whom have spending money), gasoline costs an arm and a leg compared to most of the rest of the U.S., and there is a lot of solar energy potential.

2012 Ford Focus Electric to use liquid-cooled lithium-polymer battery

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Ford Ford Focus EV - Click above for high-res image gallery When the Ford Focus Electric debuts late in 2011, it will now have a feature in common with the Chevrolet Volt besides the LG Chem lithium polymer cells . Ford has confirmed that the Focus will use a liquid cooled battery pack with automatic thermal management just like the Chevrolet

Automotive X-Prize: no money until cars pass dynamometer validation tests

Filed under: MPG , Automotive X-Prize The on-track testing portions of the Automotive X-Prize are over with, and the vast majority of teams have been eliminated from contention. However, the $10 million in prize money won’t be handed out until September 16. Before those checks are signed, the remaining competitors will have to complete a drive cycle on a dynamometer at the Argonne National Labratory.

Motive doesn’t Bogart cannabis car info, passes us more details

Filed under: Emerging Technologies , EV/Plug-in , North America If our post about Motive Industries hemp composite electric car had you jonesin’ for more info, not to worry. We’ve just scored more straight dope on the green machine that we’re only too happy to pass a bong along.

Mazda’s "uniquely engineered" Sky engines will offer best-in-class fuel efficiency

Filed under: Diesel , MPG , Mazda , Green Daily Mazda6 mules are out there somewhere being tested right now for a planned debut in early 2012. The vehicles feature an entirely reworked suspension, an advanced six-speed automatic transmission and a multi-purpose platform that will underpin several new Mazda models. Mazda sources say that the new 6, with its advanced platform and new range of engines, should be future-proofed for upcoming emissions and safety standards for at least a decade after its launch, but Mazda’s approach to engineering engines that will meet future regulations is rather unusual

GM says Chevy Cruze Eco with an automatic will hit 36 mpg highway

Filed under: MPG , Chevrolet , GM , Green Daily 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors recently slapped a price tag on the ultra-efficient 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. Starting at $18,895, the compact Cruze Eco isn’t the cheapest vehicle in its class , but it will be one of the most efficient compact sedans available whether you opt for the manual or automatic transmission.

Electric motorycle entrepeneur killed in car accident

Filed under: Etc. , EV/Plug-in , On Two Wheels , Green Daily Matthew Dieckmann, president of Santa Rosa-based Electric Race Bikes and known by friends and neighbors as the “local electric motorcycle entrepreneur,” was involved in a fatal crash in Santa Rosa, CA late Monday morning.

GM announces $15,910 MSRP for Chevy Express, GMC Savana CNG packages

Filed under: Chevrolet , GM , GMC , Natural Gas , Green Daily Starting this fall, commercial fleet customers can opt to order their full-size GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans with either a factory-fitted compressed natural gas (CNG) system or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) setup. The CNG/LPG vans will be delivered from the factory with the chosen fuel option and all necessary components installed and won’t require any aftermarket modifications. General Motors has finalized pricing for the CNG system but, due to its lofty price tag, we don’t expect many buyers will be opting for this natural gas package

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