Hybrid

Kia Launches New Hybrid - Forte LPI

July 17th

Kia announces the Kia Forte LPI Hybrid. Kia's first commercialized hybrid electric vehicle. The vehicle will be equipped with a braking energy recovery system, 1.6 liter engine, and a 180v lithium ion polymer battery. Also included is a electric motor good for 20 PS. It also will qualify for listing as a Super Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV).

Having your cake and eating it...

July 13th

The new Lexus HS - a hybrid-only luxury offering from Toyota, already has won advance orders for 1,500 vehicles.

Solar and other alternative technology alliances

June 23rd

A a brief reminder of some of the Japanese tie-ups in this industry:

Yamaha's hybrid beauty

June 23rd

Is this cool, or is this cool? Yamaha will launch this beauty next year (2010). Not only does it look like something out of Tron, it's hybrid!

Honda Introduces New Hybrid Insight Car in Japan

February 6th

An all-new Insight hybrid vehicle will go on sale in Japan on Friday, February 6, 2009. A five-door, five-passenger compact hatchback starting at an affordable ¥1,890,000 ($21,000), the Insight features a lightweight, compact hybrid system that combines exceptional fuel economy with fun-to-drive performance.