http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/hybrid http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/hybrid http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041001/toyota-ft-bh-compact-city-car-concept-teased Toyota has announced they will unveil the FT-Bh concept car at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The new design study is a compact city car that boasts both low emissions and an affordable package.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:04:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041001/toyota-ft-bh-compact-city-car-concept-teased http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640740/audi-r18-tdi-going-hybrid-for-2012-le-mans-24hr Audi have announced their inevitable entry to the 80th 24 Hours of Le Mans that runs on June 16th. They will be running a total of four LMP1 race cars, all of which will be equipped with hybrid technology.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:33:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640740/audi-r18-tdi-going-hybrid-for-2012-le-mans-24hr http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340694/volkswagen-xl1-coming-in-2013---report According to a recent report, Volkswagen will introduce a production version of the XL1 concept in 2013. It will be an advanced plug-in diesel-electric hybrid.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:46:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340694/volkswagen-xl1-coming-in-2013---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240622/infiniti-emerg-e-sports-car-concept-announced-for-geneva Infiniti has announced their electric sports car concept is to be called EMERG-E.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240622/infiniti-emerg-e-sports-car-concept-announced-for-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540257/bmw-i5-due-in-2015---report BMW's electric small car range will reportedly see the i5 model launch in 2015. Joining the i3 compact hatch and i8 sports car, the i5 will fill the void between the two models and subsequently complete the range.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:17:23 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540257/bmw-i5-due-in-2015---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440224/infiniti-m35h-battles-the-porsche-panamera-s-hybrid-video The Infiniti M35h set a quarter-mile acceleration record last year, but how does it fair against the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid? Pretty well, according to a video released by the company.]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440224/infiniti-m35h-battles-the-porsche-panamera-s-hybrid-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739924/how-much-for-that-fisker-karma-in-the-window No, it's not a cute little puppy in the window but instead the world's first luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Firsker Karma, prominently displayed for the visitors of the world to see.]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:24:34 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739924/how-much-for-that-fisker-karma-in-the-window http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639898/bentley-ceo-reveals-hybrid-plans-says-crossover-will-be A few months ago, Bentley CEO Wolfgang Durheimer confirmed plans to offer a plug-in hybrid. Now, new details are starting to emerge about the eco-friendly powertrain.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639898/bentley-ceo-reveals-hybrid-plans-says-crossover-will-be http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639892/volkswagen-developing-plug-in-hybrid-for-us---report Volkswagen recently introduced the Jetta Hybrid at the North American International Auto Show and now there's word that a plug-in hybrid variant is in the works.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:14:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639892/volkswagen-developing-plug-in-hybrid-for-us---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039623/2012-toyota-prius-c-debuts-in-detroit-video Last year, Toyota introduced the Prius c concept at the North American International Auto Show. It was funky and interesting, but sadly the production model isn't.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:34:48 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039623/2012-toyota-prius-c-debuts-in-detroit-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039615/toyota-ns4-advanced-plug-in-hybrid-concept-revealed On the occassion of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota has revealed their "Vision of the Future" NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:05:23 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039615/toyota-ns4-advanced-plug-in-hybrid-concept-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039605/2012-bmw-activehybrid-5-pricing-announced-in-detroit BMW announced at the North American International Auto Show the new 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will have a MSRP of $61,845 (including the $895 Destination and Handling charge).]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:24:57 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039605/2012-bmw-activehybrid-5-pricing-announced-in-detroit http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039593/2012-toyota-yaris-hybrid-revealed The 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid will be unveiled for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in March before going on sale shortly afterwards.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:59:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039593/2012-toyota-yaris-hybrid-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939574/acura-nsx-to-be-built-in-us---revealed-in-detroit-videos The new NSX concept is a hearty preview of a very real production vehicle which Honda says will launch in the next three years. Remarkably, the NSX will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio for export around the world!]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:52:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939574/acura-nsx-to-be-built-in-us---revealed-in-detroit-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939564/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-unveiled-videos Volkswagen has introduced the 2013 Jetta Hybrid at the North American International Auto Show.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:19:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939564/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-unveiled-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939562/mercedes-benz-launches-hybrid-offensive-with-e400-and-e300 Both hybrid models are available as sedan while the a wagon variant is available for the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID in Europe. Both utilize lithium-ion batteries, start/stop function, regenerative braking, boost effect and purely electric driving.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:14:27 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939562/mercedes-benz-launches-hybrid-offensive-with-e400-and-e300 http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939538/2013-toyota-yaris-hsd-spied-with-light-disguise Spies have captured images of a 2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) protoype testing alongside a non-hybrid 2012 Yaris model.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:34:39 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939538/2013-toyota-yaris-hsd-spied-with-light-disguise http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939529/2013-ford-fusion-officially-revealed In an unprecedented offering, Ford is giving consumers a choice of gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each of which are expected to achieve best-in-class fuel economy.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:08:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939529/2013-ford-fusion-officially-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010839523/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-and-2013-jetta-hybrid-to-debut Photos and first details of the Volkswagen E-Bugster concept and Jetta Hybrid have leaked prior to their unveiling tomorrow at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010839523/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-and-2013-jetta-hybrid-to-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439429/volvo-xc60-plugin-hybrid-concept-to-debut-in-detroit-videos As a potential second plug-in-hybrid offering, Volvo has announced it will unveil the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439429/volvo-xc60-plugin-hybrid-concept-to-debut-in-detroit-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010339417/2014-volkswagen-passat-will-be-lighter-and-more-advanced According to a recent report, the 2014 Volkswagen Passat will ride on the new MQB platform and weigh at least 50 kg (110 lbs) less than the current model.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:26:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010339417/2014-volkswagen-passat-will-be-lighter-and-more-advanced http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122939339/mitsubishi-outlander-plug-in-hybrid-due-in-2013 According to a report from the Nikkei Japanese business daily, Mitsubishi is planning to launch a plug-in hybrid crossover as well as an all-electric light truck by April 2013.]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:06:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122939339/mitsubishi-outlander-plug-in-hybrid-due-in-2013 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139201/lexus-lf-lc-gets-official Following this morning's leak, Lexus has revealed another image of the sporty LF-LC concept.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:29:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139201/lexus-lf-lc-gets-official http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139195/mercedes-confirms-e300--e400-hybrids Mercedes has officially unveiled the E300 BlueTEC and E400 Hybrids. They feature a lithium-ion ion battery and an electric motor that develops 27 PS (20 kW / 27 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:40:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139195/mercedes-confirms-e300--e400-hybrids http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139181/toyota-ns4-plug-in-hybrid-concept-teased-ahead-of-detroit Unfortunately the Japanese automaker has not released any further details about the model, so we'll have to wait until closer to its unveiling on 9th January.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:24:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139181/toyota-ns4-plug-in-hybrid-concept-teased-ahead-of-detroit http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122039157/toyota-ns4-advanced-plug-in-hybrid-concept-teased-for-detroit Toyota has released the first teaser image of the NS4 concept, ahead of its debut at the North American International Auto Show.]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:52:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122039157/toyota-ns4-advanced-plug-in-hybrid-concept-teased-for-detroit http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121939131/mercedes-e-class-hybrids-coming-to-detroit---report Mercedes is gearing up to introduce two new E-Class hybrids at the North American International Auto Show.]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:31:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121939131/mercedes-e-class-hybrids-coming-to-detroit---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439003/2013-nissan-altima-spied These latest spy photos taken in the U.S. show the advanced stage of development with camouflage trimmed down to show the full body plus some design details.]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:24:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439003/2013-nissan-altima-spied http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439005/volkswagen-to-unveil-electric-concept-jetta-hybrid-in It will feature a unique design although we'll be able to recognise some Beetle-esque styling cues that they hope will give it a friendly and familiar feel. But make no mistake, this will not be an electric Beetle]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:44:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439005/volkswagen-to-unveil-electric-concept-jetta-hybrid-in http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121338997/2015-toyota-supra-to-be-a-hybrid-with-400-hp---report The rumor mill is back in action as a new report is indicating Toyota is developing a Supra successor.]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:01:25 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121338997/2015-toyota-supra-to-be-a-hybrid-with-400-hp---report