Plugs and Cars
DECEMBER 22, 2006
He likes the Nissan Altima Hybrid well enough. Calls it a "Camry hybrid in tight jeans." More important, Neil says, is that it comes from an automaker that had scoffed at "hybridization." The latest lithium-ion batteries are energy-dense, durable, compact and recyclable.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 27, 2009
Volkswagen: German manufacturer Volkswagen has taken an alternative route to early success in the green car race by placing the emphasis on clean diesel models, which it has been marketing in Europe since 2003. It developed turbocharged direct injection technology for diesel engines and has a wide range of TDI powertrains.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
It develops torque of 180Nm with a maximum speed of 80mph and an operating range of 80miles on a single charge of its lithium-ion batteries. The batteries can be recharged in six hours or to 80 per cent capacity in 30minutes using a fast charge system. It has four doors, four seats and a compact length of 3.48m. Renault – the fab four.
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