Ford’s EV+ Means Better Fuel Economy
Maximizing fuel economy with plug-in hybrids and even simple hybrids is the next step before newer hybrid technologies are introduced. In the meantime, Ford...
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McLaren jump-starting Formula E series with 42 all electric race cars
The Formula E electric race car series, due to launch in 2014, has announced a deal with sports car maker McLaren is to provide...
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500K Electric and Plug-In Hybrids From GM
Can GM produce 500,000 electric and plug-in hybrid cars by 2017? The company seems to think it can. Pinboard (MacAaron)
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Tesla Model S nabs Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award
This marks the first time that a vehicle not powered by an internal combustion engine has received Motor Trend’s COTY award. Pinboard (MacAaron)
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How many Model S cars can Tesla really sell?
Recent discussions here on Torque News have created debate over the viability of the Tesla Model S and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s projected production...
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Ford’s EV+ feature learns frequent destinations and adjusts hybrid powertrain to deliver more electric-only driving
Ford has developed EV+, a patent-pending feature that helps hybrids and plug-in hybrids learn frequent destinations, and then deliver more driving time in electric-only...
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How the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid outdoes the gasoline models
Now in its forth generation, the 2013 Toyota Avalon now for the first time offers a hybrid version, which takes full advantage of the...
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A Hybrid Supercar According to Kepler Motors
Hybrids might be sought after for their fuel sipping economy but it doesn’t mean the technology can’t be used for serious performance. Find out...
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GM teases Chevrolet Spark EV ahead of LA Auto Show debut
General Motors has confirmed that the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show will bring about the formal debut of the new Chevrolet Spark EV –...
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