Fisker's Karma to Challenge Tesla's Model S
Hendrik Morkel lives in Finland and shares his perspective on Valmet Automotive's role in building Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sedan.

Plug-In Electric Car Conundrum: How To Pay Road Taxes?
National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission proposes replacing 18.5 cents a gallon pump tax with a 1 to 2 cents per mile tax for cars and light trucks.

Will Hybrid Patents Help or Hinder the Technology?
Toyota has amassed some 2,700 patents on its Hybrid Synergy Drive system.

Consumer Reports Gives Honda Insight Hybrid Lackluster Rating
38 mpg Insight faulted for ride quality, handling, interior noise, acceleration, rear-seat, access and visibility.

Hyundai Receives 1,000 Pre-Orders for Avante LPI Hybrid
The Avante LPI runs 17.8 km per liter or equivalent to 37 mpg, but costs 40% less than competing Honda Civic Hybrid.

CTNT Announces Plans for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production
E-Zone City Drive EVs will range in price from $8,000 US dollars to $16,000 fully equipped.

Aston Martin Develops Luxury Supermini Based on Toyota iQ
Car will be marketed as luxury urban commuter vehicle.

Plug-in Hybrid Retro-fit Kit Could Double Fuel Economy
Hub motor kit could cost in mass production $3,000 to $5,000.

Renault Be Bop Z.E. Prototype Previews Next Gen. Electric Car
Kangoo Be Bop Z.E. provides a range of approximately 100km.

Dean Kamen Puts Sterling Engine in Hybrid-electric Scooter
Kamen's patented invention uses Stirling engine and fuel tank under the seat of a conventional scooter with a rechargable battery pack in the floor, and a radiator in the front.

Austin's KLD Electric Scooters Coming to America
Available in both 'highway-friendly' and urban models, the lithiun-ion battery powered scooters will start at $3,28.

Tesla's Founding Legacy Goes Back to AC Propulsion
Katie Fehrenbacher traces the heritage and seeds of current spate of Tesla lawsuits back to AC Propulsion and the t-Zero

Toyota to Build Auris Hybrid in UK
Besides introducing a 'micro' hybrid Auris, Toyota will also participate in this electric-vehicle trial with plug-in version of Prius