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Pioneering a new type of vehicle, Yamaha has developed their four wheeled Tesseract which turns just like a motorcycle but has a Dual Scythe Suspension for improved safety.
Roughly the equivalent width of a regular motorcycle, the Tesseract is a hybrid vehicle powered by a liquid cooled V-twin 2 cylinder gasoline engine and an electric engine thus reducing emissions and protecting the environment.
With a mantis like appearance, the dual scythe suspension allows stable turning while still allowing for motorcycle like banking. Built into the upper arms of the vehicle is a dual arm lock system which lets the Tesseract stand upright when parked without a kick-stand.
Currently only a concept model, Yamaha plans to continue researching this design in the future.
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Dana Points gave Shira Lazar a more in depth look of the top three family cars from Parents magazine backstage at The Saturday Early Show including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Chevy Traverse and the Honda CRV.
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From the 2010 New York Auto Show, Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
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2009 LA Auto Show Capstone Turbine CMT-380 Hybrid Concept HD
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Small companies developing electric supercars with Ferrari-rivalling performance may seem fairly common these days, and the latest entrant into this niche market segment–Capstone Turbine–seems determined to follow in the footsteps of other fledgling electric car start-ups.
Capstone Turbine is pushing traditional hybrid and electric vehicle barriers with the introduction of the CMT-380, a high-performance, hybrid supercar powered by lithium-polymer batteries and an ultra-low emission, range-extending microturbine engine.
Yes, you read correctly. The CMT-380 features an ultra-clean and quiet jet engine under the hood of the borrowed Factory Five Racing GTM body.
With this unique powertrain combination on board, the CMT-380 is claimed to be capable of travelling from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds, reach a top speed of 150 mph and drive more than 500 miles on a single tank of fuel.
The microturbine engine develops about 40 horsepower and runs on diesel or biodiesel. The set-up features an electric generator and turbine components mounted on a single shaft that are supported by air bearings–so there are no liquids to lubricate or cool the microturbine. It is so clean that it doesnt require any exhaust after treatment to meet stringent clean air requirements of the California Air Resources Board or EPA 2010.
While driving, the car can operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 80 miles. When the batteries reach a pre-determined state of discharge, the microturbine quietly fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles–similar to the set-up used by the upcoming Chevrolet Volt and most other range-extended plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Electronic Arts Chief Creative Director Richard Hilleman, creator of popular video games, developed the concept for the high-performance hybrid-electric microturbine vehicle with support from Capstone Turbine, the world’s leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems.
The project is still in the concept phase and will be fully on display at this weeks 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. Even as gas prices begin to steady, hybrids remain popular as people look for new ways to save money. For 2010, Ford is introducing two new vehicles that are sure to get some attention from frugal-minded buyers: the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Equipped with Ford’s next-generation hybrid system, the Milan and Fusion Hybrids are expected to travel 700 miles on a single tank of gas and the automaker claims that both models will get five miles per gallon better than the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The new hybrid system also does something that most other hybrids on the market can’t do – travel at 47 miles per hour on electricity alone. The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids will hit dealerships later this year. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit http://www.kbb.com today.
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There are some good signs for Detroit and troubled Japanese automaker Toyota, as sales for hybrid and fully-electric vehicles are soaring. CBS News’ Anthony Mason reports.
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There are some good signs for Detroit and troubled Japanese automaker Toyota, as sales for hybrid and fully-electric vehicles are soaring. CBS News’ Anthony Mason reports.
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Car manufacturers unveiled a range of electric cars and hybrid engines at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, which opened to media on Tuesday. (Sept. 15)
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Ferrari plans to unveil its first-ever hybrid road car, a gasoline-electric version of the 599 GTB, in March at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.
Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo divulged the news — but no further details — at the official debut this week of the Ferrari F10 Formula 1 racing car.
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ZAP Alias Electric Car Debuts at North American International Auto Show Electric Avenue
DETROIT (January 8, 2010) Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) of Santa Rosa is previewing its Alias 100 percent electric sports car at the North American International Auto Show, January 11-24 in Detroit, Michigan. The display is part of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition with a $10 million purse for production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent.
The ZAP Alias will be located in the auto show debut of Electric Avenue, a section on the main floor that will showcase electric vehicles and technology. The exhibit area will feature nearly 20 vehicles as well as symposiums and special events. For more information, visit http://www.naias.com.
The Alias was designed by ZAP and European engineers. Powered by an array of large-format lithium batteries, the base model Alias can top 85 miles per hour and travel over 100 miles on a charge. The drive system uses a compact, high-efficiency, air-cooled, AC-induction motor and carries an expected list price of around $35,000.
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