Click above for a high-res gallery of the Ford Iosis-Max Concept
Ford didn't bother with a press conference in Geneva, but it did reveal a very important concept in the city by the lake. The Iosis Max is billed as a preview of Ford's next generation…
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Lutz pegs first generation Chevy Volt price tag at $40,000
At this point any hope of picking up a first-generation Chevy Volt anywhere near the original $30,000 price target will likely come down to what tax incentives may be available at the state and federal level. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has told the…
Ford's Doug Scott: Hybrid trucks are a publicity stunt
Doug Scott is the marketing manager for Ford's truck division and he was the one who said “capability matters” when talking about the new 2009 F-150. That means he's chiefly responsible for trying to convince people to buy his employers trucks. In…
Prospective Zap dealer chokes on electric vapor!
The world desperately needs vehicles with alternative powertrains, such as battery electrics. The potential to make a killing in the business is huge, as is the potential to lose everything. The auto industry – as anyone who has ever gotten involved…
AutoblogGreen for 03.22.07
On AutoblogGreen yesterday Jeremy pondered whether Al Gore wants to completely eliminate fossil fuels from our lives. BMW releases a video that provides some insight into the workings of their new EfficientDynamics package on the 1-Series and Audi's…
We're not in Kansas anymore: Toto to offer home solid oxide fuel cell
Toto is a Japanese company best known for their high tech toilets. If you haven't seen them, they're pretty amazing doing everything except the actual pushing for you. Toto has been applying their expertise in working with ceramic materials to other…
Mazda plans to mass produce hydrogen rotary engines in about 5 years
There are numerous companies working on hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines, most notably BMW with its Hydrogen7. Mazda however, is uniquely positioned to take advantage of hydrogen as a combustion fuel. They are, after all, the only…
Panasonic to boost hybrid battery production in 2009
Panasonic EV energy is cranking up production of its automotive battery packs. In 2009, the company — a joint-venture between Toyota and Matsushita (Panasonic's parent company) — plans to produce 800,000 battery packs for hybrid vehicles. Last…
Another day, another award for the Prius, Green Engine of the Year
For the eighth time in the last five years, the powertrain of the Toyota Prius has been recognized by jury of the International Engine of the Year competition as one of the best. This time around Engine Technology International magazine replaced the…
2010 Camaro takes advantage of six-speed for 29 mpg highway rating
2010 Chevy Camaro – Click above for high-res gallery
With 2010 Chevy Camaros now rolling off the assembly line and into showrooms, General Motors has released all the final specs on its new sports coupe. While the Camaro has never been renowned for…