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Lexus IS 300h Executive Edition

Lexus Update IS 300h Model Range with New Executive Spec

Lexus is adding to it’s range of hybrids with the latest incarnation of the IS 300h. The new Executive Edition model features the same specification as the current Luxury model with the addition of leather upholstery and Lexus’ Navigation system. The new model’s price is from £29,995 OTR (on-the-road) and Lexus say it represents £3,390 […]

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Volvo S60L PHEV

Volvo Reveal New Hybrid S60L at Beijing Auto Exhibition

Volvo will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The ingenious petrol plug-in hybrid – an electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car all rolled into one – offers the driver an outstanding combination of dynamic driving pleasure and superb fuel economy. The

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Bentley Hybrid Concept

Bentley to Unveil Hybrid Concept at Beijing Auto Exhibition

As a member of the Volkswagen family, Bentley are often privy to the latest in luxury technology but rarely has this extended into eco tech, until now. Bentley have announced their latest concept vehicle as being a hybrid, aptly named the, Bentley Hybrid Concept. Designed as a technology showcase that previews Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid

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Honda NSX Concept

Honda NSX Hybrid Prototype to make UK Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The ground-breaking NSX supercar, powered by an innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, and set for launch in 2015, will take centre stage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (27-29 June) when it takes on the world’s most famous hillclimb in front of a capacity crowd. The Festival will provide

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Toyota tests charging with new wireless technology

Toyota Tests Wireless Charging for Possible Next-Gen Unplugged Vehicles

Recharging a Toyota plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle could in future be as simple as parking the car. Toyota has announced verification testing is to begin later this month of a new wireless battery charging system it has developed for vehicles that use an electric powertrain. It is important to realise that wireless charging is

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Nissan Unveils Revolutionary Petrol Engine for the Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans Racer

Nissan’s ZEOD RC Le Mans prototype electric racing car has had a new addition added to it’s drivetrain; a 1.5 litre three cylinder turbo engine weighing an incredibly light 40 kilograms. Travelling under electric only power at Le Mans for a single lap per stint, the ZEOD RC’s new 1.5 litre turbo engine will provide

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