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Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid production increased

  • May 16, 2013

volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-2013.jpgProduction of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Diesel Hybrid is being increased by 90 per cent to cope with strong demand for the cars across Europe.

Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid: 211mph and 85mpg

  • May 15, 2013

porsche-918-hybrid-spyder.jpgThe 887hp Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid features a mid-mounted 4.6-litre V8 engine and two electric motors which combine to deliver 0-62mph in 2.8 secs, a 211mph top speed, 85mpg and 79 g/km CO2.

Volvo Flywheel Technology has Fuel Savings of up to 25 per cent

  • April 24, 2013

volvo-flywheel.jpgVolvo has completed extensive testing of kinetic flywheel technology and it has resulted in fuel savings of up to 25 per cent.

Toyota and Lexus Hybrid sales exceed five million

  • April 16, 2013

toyota-hybrids.jpgMore than five million Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have now been sold globally since 1997. 

Audi A3 e-tron hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show 2013

  • February 21, 2013

audi-a3-etron.jpgThe Audi A3 e-tron petrol/electric hybrid, capable of 188mpg, will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show.

Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE concept

  • February 20, 2013

peugeot-208-concept.jpgThe Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE Concept combines 49g/km CO2 emissions with a 0 to 62mph time of just 8 seconds.

Peugeot 2008 HYbrid Air technology

  • February 20, 2013

citroen-hybrid-air.jpgThe Peugeot 2008 HYbrid Air hybrid combines petrol with compressed air and this technology has the potential for achieving 140mpg.

New Lexus IS 300h

  • February 14, 2013

lexus-is.jpgThe new Lexus IS range includes a 2.5-litre full hybrid for the first time, with CO2 emissions from 99g/km.

Volkswagen CrossBlue SUV concept

  • January 18, 2013

vw-crossblue.jpgThe Volkswagen CrossBlue diesel-electric plug-in hybrid SUV concept is capable of 134.5 mpg, whilst offering 700 Nm torque.

Honda CR-Z hybrid revised

  • December 10, 2012

Honda CR-Z hybridThe Honda CR-Z hybrid has been given a range of enhancements to performance and styling and will be available in dealerships from January 2013.

News and information on hybrid cars in the UK from Green Car Guide, featuring updates on the latest technology and concepts plus reviews of the vehicles from lead hybrid car manufacturers like Honda, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Lotus and more.

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