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Volvo plug-in hybrid bus with B?sbaar rapid charging to begin field testing in Gothenburg

advertising Volvo Buses’ new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month. Volvo Buses has already sold more than 1,000 of its conventional hybrid units; the plug-in version will facilitate the reduction of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by 75 to 80%, compared with current diesel buses, the company said. The …
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The Terrafugia TF-X – a plug-in hybrid flying car?

Although it’s in the extremely preliminary stages, flying car maker Terrafugia says they are doing feasibility studies on a plug-in hybrid electric flying car capable of vertical takeoffs and landings. A car that, like the company’s current gas-powered aero-car, would be both street and atmosphere legal. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Terrafugia shows plug-in hybrid flying car of the future

The self driving flying car we were promised as kids could become a reality, thanks to technology being developed by Terrafugia. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Porsche develops new fuel-efficient Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid

Volkswagen chairman announces the development of new fuel-saving technologies and a new Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid that is slated for production. Pinboard (MacAaron)

2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid plug-in debuts in Shanghai

In a surprise unveil at the 2013 Auto Shanghai, the 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid is not a kinetic or gasoline-electric hybrid, but is instead a plug-in gasoline-electric sports car to mark the first-ever Porsche plugin to go to production. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid debuted in Shanghai

Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the 2014 Panamera at Auto Shanghai, the Asian market’s leading auto show. The centerpiece of the show for Porsche is the appearance of the new Panamera S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid offering from the German automaker. Also making their debut are two luxurious Executive versions for the …
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