http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/hybrid http://content.worldcarfans.co/templates/0/6/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/hybrid http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061858972/porsche-918-spyder-undergoing-hot-weather-testing-in-nevada Porsche has released a new promotional video that shows the 918 Spyder undergoing hot weather testing in Nevada.]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061858972/porsche-918-spyder-undergoing-hot-weather-testing-in-nevada http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061458859/aston-martin--bosch-create-a-db9-plug-in-hybrid-prototype Aston Martin and Bosch Engineering have teamed up to create a DB9 plug-in hybrid prototype.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061458859/aston-martin--bosch-create-a-db9-plug-in-hybrid-prototype http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061158711/seat-leon-verde-plug-in-hybrid-prototype-unveiled Seat has unveiled the Leon Verde plug-in hybrid prototype at a special event in Spain.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061158711/seat-leon-verde-plug-in-hybrid-prototype-unveiled http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060758577/mercedes-s-class-plug-in-hybrid-revealed-in-new-patent The Mercedes S-Class Plug-in Hybrid is inching closer to production as the company has begun filing patents for the model.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060758577/mercedes-s-class-plug-in-hybrid-revealed-in-new-patent http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060658528/2014-honda-accord-hybrid-teased-lacks-plug-in-hybrid-tech Honda has released the first pictures of the 2014 Accord Hybrid. It will reportedly feature a two-motor hybrid system that produces 196 bhp (146 kW).]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060658528/2014-honda-accord-hybrid-teased-lacks-plug-in-hybrid-tech http://www.worldcarfans.com/113053158278/audi-a3-sportback-e-tron-confirmed-for-2014-launch Audi has announced the A3 Sportback e-tron will reach dealerships next year at an estimated starting price of 38,000 EUR.]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113053158278/audi-a3-sportback-e-tron-confirmed-for-2014-launch http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052858142/volkswagen-to-probably-offer-xl1-only-as-a-lease Volkswagen will most likely offer the frugal XL1 only as a lease. No pricing information available yet.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052858142/volkswagen-to-probably-offer-xl1-only-as-a-lease http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052458030/porsche-says-panamera-s-e-hybrid-consumed-44-liters- Porsche has organized a series of test drives with the 2014 Panamera S-E Hybrid to analyze the car's fuel consumption in real world conditions.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052458030/porsche-says-panamera-s-e-hybrid-consumed-44-liters- http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357989/bmw-i3-spied-in-motion-video A prototype of the BMW i3 has been filmed conducting some last-minute testing ahead of an official reveal set for later this year. ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357989/bmw-i3-spied-in-motion-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052057833/bmw-uk-to-sell-i-models-through-46-dealers BMW UK has announced a 46-dealer network for its upcoming "i" lineup.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052057833/bmw-uk-to-sell-i-models-through-46-dealers http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657736/porsche-918-spyder-gets-detailed Porsche has confirmed the Porsche 918 Spyder will feature two electric motors and a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces 608 HP (447 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657736/porsche-918-spyder-gets-detailed http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051557669/all-porsches-will-receive-hybrid-variant Porsche has announced plans to hybridize its entire lineup in the following years.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051557669/all-porsches-will-receive-hybrid-variant http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051457638/porsche-918-spyder-will-weigh-1700-kg-new-details-available Porsche product manager James Eastwood has disclosed more details about the 918 Spyder.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051457638/porsche-918-spyder-will-weigh-1700-kg-new-details-available http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051357586/infinity-hybrid-sports-car-on-sale-by-2016---report Infiniti will have on sale in 2016 a hybrid sports car, based on recent reports.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051357586/infinity-hybrid-sports-car-on-sale-by-2016---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051057545/nissan-developing-a-hybrid-race-car-for-le-mans---report The Audi R18 e-Tron quattro could be getting a hybrid competitor at next year's 24 Hours of Le Mans as a new report is indicating Nissan is developing a hybrid race car.]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051057545/nissan-developing-a-hybrid-race-car-for-le-mans---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757392/terrafugia-tf-x-flying-plug-in-hybrid-car-announced-video Terrafugia has released the first details about their TF-X flying car concept. It is envisioned as a vertical takeoff and landing plug-in hybrid-electric flying car that has state-of-the-art technology and fly-by-wire controls.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 01:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757392/terrafugia-tf-x-flying-plug-in-hybrid-car-announced-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757376/bmw-confirms-i3-will-cost-around-40000-usd-details-range-extending Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW of North America, declared recently the i3 will cost around 40,000 USD or just about the same as a well-equipped 3-Series.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757376/bmw-confirms-i3-will-cost-around-40000-usd-details-range-extending http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050657321/range-rover-sport-hybrid-confirmed-for-frankfurt-arrival A Land Rover representative has confirmed this September in Frankfurt they will unveil a hybrid version of the new Range Rover Sport.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 17:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050657321/range-rover-sport-hybrid-confirmed-for-frankfurt-arrival http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050357267/bristol-gt-range-extender-to-hit-200-mph-100-mpg The Bristol GT range-extender supercar will be able to reach a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h) and do 100 mpg UK (83.2 mpg US or 2.8 liters / 100 km) in the city.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050357267/bristol-gt-range-extender-to-hit-200-mph-100-mpg http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050257230/audi-supercar-to-be-very-special-not-approved-yet Audi technical boss Wolfgang Dürheimer says the new supercar "must be something very special and something that bears testament to our victories at Le Mans."]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050257230/audi-supercar-to-be-very-special-not-approved-yet http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050257228/bmw-i8-not-getting-an-m-version---report It appears as BMW has dropped plans of launching an M version of the upcoming i8 hybrid supercar.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050257228/bmw-i8-not-getting-an-m-version---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113042957096/volvo-looking-for-partner-to-make-electrichybrid-supermini Volvo is currently searching for a partner to co-develop a platform for a new electric/hybrid supermini.]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113042957096/volvo-looking-for-partner-to-make-electrichybrid-supermini http://www.worldcarfans.com/113042657041/volkswagen-chairman-confirms-10-speed-dsg-high-performance Volkswagen Chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn has confirmed the company is developing a high-performance diesel engine that will develop 136 HP (100 kW) per liter.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113042657041/volkswagen-chairman-confirms-10-speed-dsg-high-performance http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041956772/porsche-918-spyder-filmed-in-milan-video A prototype Porsche 918 Spyder wearing the legendary Martini livery has been spotted in Milan.]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041956772/porsche-918-spyder-filmed-in-milan-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041856714/bmw-i3-available-on-order-late-july-from-35000-gbp---report The BMW i3 will be available on order starting the end of July, according to a new report.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041856714/bmw-i3-available-on-order-late-july-from-35000-gbp---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041856728/2015-volkswagen-tiguan-could-gain-hybrid--bluemotion-variants According to a recent report, the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan will be offered as a three-door coupe as well as a five-door crossover that is available with either a short or long wheelbase.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041856728/2015-volkswagen-tiguan-could-gain-hybrid--bluemotion-variants http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041856722/2015-honda-nsx-goes-up-for-order-in-the-uk Honda has begun accepting pre-orders for the 2015 NSX in the United Kingdom.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041856722/2015-honda-nsx-goes-up-for-order-in-the-uk http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041756673/toyota-sells-over-5-million-hybrids-18-new-models-coming Toyota has announced they have sold more than five million hybrids since the original Prius was launched in 1997.]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041756673/toyota-sells-over-5-million-hybrids-18-new-models-coming http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041156414/mercedes-v12-engine-safe-for-a-least-five-or-six-years There's been a lot of speculation about the future of V12 engines, but AMG CEO Ola Källenius has confirmed the powerplant will stick around for at least five or six years.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041156414/mercedes-v12-engine-safe-for-a-least-five-or-six-years http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041056367/audi-diesel-electric-supercar-codenamed-scorpion---report Audi's diesel-electric supercar is reportedly being developed under the Scorpion codename.]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041056367/audi-diesel-electric-supercar-codenamed-scorpion---report