Category Archives: Hybrids

Most often cars that have an electric motor and an ICE

Will there be a hybrid version of the new Kia Cee’d?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Laurent J. Masson

Kia Motors will unveil a new generation of its important Cee’d model, at next month’s Geneva motor show. This model has never been offered in the American market, and Kia hasn’t released any plans to change that. But this model … Continue reading →

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Ratan Tata keeps on investing in turbines at Bladon Jets

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Laurent J. Masson

Everybody remembers the fabulously beautiful Jaguar C-X75 prototype that was the star of the Paris motor show in 2010. Besides its stunning looks, it had something unique: 2 turbines. They came from Bladon Jets,

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Racing at Le Mans in a hybrid, Audi will be there

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Laurent J. Masson

The rumor proved true. Audi will have 2 hybrids racing at Le Mans in June. They will battle with the 2 Toyota hybrids, and that will make 4 hybrids racing. It’s more than we had dreamt! Even more exciting, the … Continue reading →

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The best car for taxi use in Germany isn’t German

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Laurent J. Masson

German magazine Auto Bild did something unusual in its 20th January edition. Instead of writing about cars for private use, it went looking for the best car to use as a taxicab. The choice is wide for German taxi drivers. … Continue reading →

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The Toyota TS030 hybrid, made for Le Mans, to improve racing fuel economy

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Laurent J. Masson

Toyota’s announcement to race a hybrid car at Le Mans 24 Hours raised of a lot enthusiasm, but also many questions. Sure, the Prius is a great car, praised the world over, but it’s a fine road car with average … Continue reading →

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The Toyota Yaris hybrid, one for Europe

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Laurent J. Masson

The Toyota Prius c got its American premiere last week in Detroit, but Europe won’t get it. What Europeans will get instead is a hybrid version of Toyota’s subcompact: the Yaris. That one is a popular model in Europe. It … Continue reading →

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Mercedes E300 Bluetec Hybrid, the most enjoyable fuel miser: 50 MPG

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Laurent J. Masson

This is a car Mercedes will launch next year in Europe, a hybrid version of its best-selling E-class model. It’s a diesel. Its fuel economy promises to be its biggest selling point, so much that Mercedes is advertising it on … Continue reading →

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Green eco-warriors get one wild-looking Toyota Prius hybrid in Japan

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Laurent J. Masson

There was one wild-looking Toyota Prius at the Tokyo Auto Salon (a tuning show) earlier this year. It was a concept, which was shown again at the Tokyo motor show 2 weeks ago, save that it wasn’t a concept anymore. … Continue reading →

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The mysterious Kanto Auto Works FS hybrid

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Laurent J. Masson

Kanto Auto Works is not a car manufacturer the way we usually understand it. It has never sold a car to anyone. But it has been building hundreds of thousands of them. Kanto Auto Works is a contract manufacturer, building … Continue reading →

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Electric cars and hybrids in Italy, this was H2Roma

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Laurent J. Masson

Once again, H2 Roma has shown Italians the latest electrics and hybrids, with something new this year as the main idea behind the show was “Efficienza e sostenibilità: dalla Ricerca al Mercato” (efficiency and sustainability, from research to market). That … Continue reading →

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