Hybrid

Compact Hybrid Range Rover LRX Gets Green Light

Due to the increasingly environmental awareness in the auto industry, rumors has it that Land Rover, with a bit help from U.K government, has come out with plans to launch the new LRX compact hybrid. Land Rover will borrow liberally from corporate partner Jaguar’s hardware stable including both hybrid and extended-range EV options. Land rover… Read More

Posted on June 25, 2009 by lynn

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Mazda: No to Hybrids; Yes to Weight Reduction

Mazda plans to raise its global fleet fuel mileage by 30% without building hybrid vehicles. According to Seita Kanai, Mazda’s research and development chief, said the company does not plan to compete with hybrid offerings from Toyota and Honda. Instead, Mazda will boost fuel economy through weight reduction and improved drivetrains. A few ways Mazda… Read More

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Shahir R. Ali

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