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2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid – Porsche’s first hybrid vehicle

With a parallel full-hybrid drive system, the new Cayenne S hybrid—marks a Porsche first hybrid vehicle. This hybrid SUV use the hybrid powertrain adopted for the forthcoming Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, which combines an Audi-engineered combination of a supercharged 330-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 47-hp electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. The exterior of the new Porsche SUV follows the organic body lines, Porsche’s philosophy of evolutionary design. The 2011 Cayenne SUV features a new and longer center console and read more..»

Filed Under: Midsize Cars

Tags: Electric Cars, Green Cars, Hybrid Car, Hybrid SUV, Luxury SUVs

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Cadillac Provoq – A hydrogen fuel cell crossover vehicle concept

Cadillac unveiled new vision for the future of luxury transportation with the innovative Provoq fuel cell concept. With sleek, signature Cadillac bodywork, the Provoq concept redefines luxury crossovers, offering uncompromising passenger and cargo space to match its performance and cruising range. The Cadillac Provoq fuel cell concept is the latest example of GM’s groundbreaking E-Flex propulsion system, combining the new fifth-generation fuel cell system and read more..»

Filed Under: Concept Cars

Tags: Crossovers, Electric Cars, Fuel Cell Vehicle, Green Cars, Green Machine, Luxury Crossover

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2011 Volvo C30 BEV – The first Volvo electric car prototype

The Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is a Volvo first driveable electric car prototype. This new car first shown at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2010 C30 test cars already features both a complete interior and full instrumentation, as well as enhanced battery packaging. The electric C30 looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it offers the very same safety, comfort and roominess as the standard car. read more..»

Filed Under: Compact Cars, Electric Car

Tags: Car Prototype, Electric Cars, Green Cars, Hatchbacks, Hybrid Cars

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2010 Nissan Leaf – A real-world car that has zero emissions

The “LEAF” name is a significant statement about the car itself. Just as leaves purify the air in nature, so Nissan LEAF purifies mobility by taking emissions out of the driving experience. The car is the embodiment of Nissan’s radical, transformative vision for the future and the culmination of decades of investment and research. Nissan LEAF is powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries, which generate power output of over 90kW, while its electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm. This ensures a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from traditional, gasoline-powered automobiles. To be competitive the company expects the car priced in the range of a well-equipped C-segment vehicle. read more..»