British Plug-In Hybrid Unveiled
October 28, 2009 6:38:47 PM
A lighter, more affordable plug-in hybrid from a new UK firm has been presented at a British Science Festival. The multipurpose hatchback has its sights set on Europe, placing emphasis on recycled mat...

Fisker Approved for $529M Government Loan
September 23, 2009 5:33:09 PM
Fisker has been awarded a $529 million dollar low-interest government loan by the US Department of Energy.

Mercedes-Benz Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID Concept - First Official Details
September 9, 2009 3:35:03 PM
The Vision S 500 plug-in hybrid will consume just 3.2L/100km (73.5 mpg) while emitting 74 grams of CO2/100km.

Fisker to Receive Additional $85M in VC Funds for Plug-In Hybrid Cars Development
April 7, 2009 7:22:54 PM
Fisker has announced that they have secured an additional $85 million dollars in venture capital funding for the development and manufacturing of the Karma plug-in hybrid.

Obama pushes for 1 million plug-in electric hybrids by 2015
March 23, 2009 6:00:57 PM
As part of the plan, 2 billion US dollars will go to US developers of battery technology and electric motors. The administration will also spend 400 million to study the infrastructure needs of having...

Vauxhall Ampera Confirmed for UK in 2012
March 4, 2009 11:30:00 PM
GM has confirmed that Vauxhall will get a right-hand drive version of the Ampera, with production beginning in 2012

Giugiaro Namir Concept Detailed
March 2, 2009 11:50:26 PM
Giugiaro will present the Namir concept in Geneva. Developed in concert with Frazer-Nash, the car aims to be the world's fastest plug-in hybrid.

Opel Ampera Spied Completely Uncovered
February 20, 2009 12:36:02 AM
Opel's upcoming plug-in hybrid the Ampera has been caught completely undisguised.

2011 Opel Ampera AKA European Volt Design Sketches Leak to Web
February 18, 2009 9:21:49 PM
Opel Ampera will be GM's European version of the Chevy Volt powered by GM's Voltec plug-in hybrid system most recently seen in the Cadillac Converj Concept. The Ampera is scheduled to hit European sho...