Climate Change: An Age-Old Argument
Source: Skeptical Science
2015 Volvo XC90 T8 TwinEngine Plug-in
The most important new Volvo in quite some time has made its first auto show appearance, with the second-generation XC90 debuting at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The new XC90 remains a three-row crossover for 2015, although it ditches the first-gen model’s top-end, turbocharged six-cylinder in favor of a single twin-charged, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. By
Audi R8 e-tron confirmed with 250-mile range
Audi R&D boss confirms all-electric version of new 2015 R8, plus plug-in hybrid model is possible, too Audi’s head of technical development, Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, has confirmed that the new R8 supercar, due next year, will be offered as an all-electric e-tron model with a range of 250 miles. A plug-in hybrid variant, using a
Clean fuels for transport
Member States now obliged to ensure minimum coverage of refuelling points for EU-wide mobility New EU rules have been adopted today to ensure the build-up of alternative refuelling points across Europe with common standards for their design and use, including a common plug for recharging electric vehicles. Member States must set and make public their
Audi A8 e-tron on the way with new V6 diesel-electric engine
More powerful plug-in hybrid version of V6 diesel to get first showing in Audi A8 e-tron, then rolled across the range Audi will add a second more powerful e-tron drivetrain to its model range using the new 3.0-litre V6 diesel, appearing first in the Audi A8 e-tron. The new model follows the smaller A3 e-tron
Volkswagen Passat GTE revealed ahead of Paris debut
Volkswagen has unveiled the plug-in hybrid Passat GTE prior to its official premiere during the Paris Motor Show next week. Based on the eight generation Passat, the model is the third plug-in hybrid from the German manufacturer after the limited-run XL1 and the Golf GTE. When sales start in the second half of 2015, the
Mercedes S-Class Plug-In Hybrid on sale now
The new Mercedes S 500 Plug-In Hybrid will do 101mpg and emit just 65g/km of CO2 The super-economical Mercedes S 500 Plug-In Hybrid will cost from £87,965, be exempt from road tax, and return up to 101mpg. That makes it the most economical Mercedes S-Class ever, despite being able to do 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds
Outlander PHEV wins towcar award
The Caravan Club, formed in 1907 and now representing over 375,000 members, has honoured Mitsubishi Motors with its ‘Award for Innovation’ for the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The award was made at The Caravan Club’s Towcar of the Year presentation at the Royal Automobile Club, London. The Outlander PHEV is a full-sized family
Talking Cars with Consumer Reports – BMW i8
Most electric and plug-in hybrids have an image problem, seen as earnest transportation pods. The BMW i8 shatters that stereotype, earning attention normally reserved for Italian exotics but with a particularly modern sensibility. We talk about driving this very high-tech car. There’s also some discussion of the Tesla Model S.
Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Scoops BusinessCar Green Award
CIRENCESTER – Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is celebrating the news that the all-new Outlander Plug-in electric 4 x 4 is to receive the ‘Green Award’ at this year’s BusinessCar magazine’s Techie Awards. Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi in the Motors UK, said: “We are delighted that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has won the