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Rebadged BMW i8 Concept Plug in Appears in Beijing

Posted on 23 April 2012 by Ken Zino

Back in February BWM introduced the new “BMW i sub-brand” of electric and hybrid cars that will debut in 2013 with the production of BMW i3 and BMW i8. BMW also established a holding company called BMW i Ventures capitalized at $100 million. Let’s see – i before e except after… Continue reading →

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Cadillac Rejoins Electric Vehicle Parade with Converj Concept

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ken Zino

The on again/off again Converj program is now switched on again and in keeping with the ecological theme, the name is recycled from a hybrid concept first shown at the 2009 North American International Auto Show as General Motors was hurtling toward bankruptcy. Continue reading →

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Chrysler and U.S. EPA Research Hydraulic Hybrid Minivan

Posted on 20 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Since Chrysler Group’s U.S. sales are comprised of more than 70% of vehicles rated as trucks, the company remains vulnerable to rising fuel prices. The E.P.A. claimed that a hydraulic hybrid could provide +35% in fuel efficiency gains, and possibly as much as a 60% improvement is city driving, compared to traditional powertrains in the same type of vehicles. Continue reading →

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