New York Limos To Go Hybrid By 2009
Pending a successful vote by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), New York City will require that all private-hire limousines must increase their fuel efficiency levels to 25 mpg by 2009 and 30 mpg by 2010. Approximately 10,000 “black cars” are on the road today.
Late last year, the TLC voted to require all yellow [...]
March 5, 2008 - by Hybrid Car Chat · Filed Under Hybrid News | Leave a Comment
Diesel Electric Hybrids Are Catching Attention
Within the last month, VW and BMW have both announced diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. Not to be outdone, Mercedes Benz is putting out a diesel-electric hybrid concept of its own. The Vision GLK BLUETEC Hybrid is based on the soon-to-be available GLK compact SUV, shown off in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show in [...]
March 4, 2008 - by Hybrid Car Chat · Filed Under Hybrid Cars | Leave a Comment
Italdesign Giugiaro Solar Hybrid To Debut At Geneva Show
Italdesign Giugiaro will debut its solar-assisted mid-engine hybrid vehicle at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The company issued a series of photographs of the car last week, which sparked interest, but left many observers highly critical of the vehicle’s design. To set the record straight, the concept is a tribute to forty years of [...]
March 3, 2008 - by Hybrid Car Chat · Filed Under Hybrid Cars | Leave a Comment
