Remove Chicago Remove Detroit Remove Hybrid Remove Plug-in
article thumbnail

Karma using independent dealers and company centers for launch or Revero plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

Karma Automotive’s planned distribution strategy will use both independent dealers and also company owned brand-experience centers to sell and service the new high-end Revero plug-in hybrid. Karma Burr Ridge (greater Chicago). Karma Troy (greater Detroit). —Joost de Vries, VP of Sales & Service. Karma Atlanta.

Karma 150
article thumbnail

Kia Niro 'Hybrid Utility Vehicle' First Photos Revealed At Detroit Auto Show

Green Car Reports

As part of its parent company's push into hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric vehicles, Kia will introduce what it calls a 'hybrid utility vehicle' at next month's Chicago Auto Show. Its hybrid powertrain.

Detroit 60
article thumbnail

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel To Launch At Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Reports

Want to improve your gas mileage but aren't ready to take the plunge into hybrids or plug-ins just yet? The Detroit News reports that Chevy will unveil the diesel Cruze at the Chicago Auto Show on February.

Chicago 129
article thumbnail

Kia Previews Plug-In Hybrid Concept To Debut at Chicago Show

Green Car Reports

With the 2010 Detroit Auto Show behind us, we're fast coming up on the Chicago Auto Show, which starts February 10. Kia says the Ray is meant to demonstrate how its designers "would approach packaging a plug-in.

Chicago 74
article thumbnail

2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon gets "EcoBlue" diesel option, no hybrid so far

Green Car Reports

The last time Ford released a new hybrid or plug-in electric model was for the 2013 model year, and that's a long time ago in electric-car years. Detroit's second-largest automaker continues to work on boosting the fuel-economy ratings of its vehicle lineup, however.

article thumbnail

Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; The C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi use the company’s next-generation powersplit hybrid technology in combination with a lighter, smaller lithium-ion battery system.

Michigan 363
article thumbnail

Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Meanwhile, the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in car sharing services could be one way for automakers to promote this technology that is still struggling for traction in the marketplace. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. The changes keep coming as illustrated in this recent update. trillion in 2026.”

Cars 99