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Journo experiences Volt's electric-to-hybrid transition, says it needs improvement

We long ago had a chance to drive the Chevy Volt mule in all-electric mode, and more recently took a ride in the IVER (integration vehicle engineering release) version. We found the Volt's performance was rather impressive for a vehicle still under development. It was clear at that time that there was still room for improvement, though, and the question of how it would perform after the gas-powered generator kicked in remained unanswered since GM was not allowing anyone from outside the company to experience it. Would there be a sudden ... Read more →

Trying out the new Insight in Spain at the EcoDesafío Honda Insight Xavier Navarro

Click on image above to see a full gallery of the EcoDesafio Honda Insight in Barcelona The first generation the Honda Insight wasn't offered for sale in most European markets, including Spain. ...

Chevy Volt test drives: surprisingly good stuff in the Cruze bodies Sebastian Blanco

General Motors has begun doling out test drives of its Chevrolet Volt prototypes to the salivating media. AutoblogGreen is scheduled for some time behind the wheel in short order, but some bigger ...

Driven: Ronn Motor Company Scorpion, the world's first 'green' supercar Damon Lavrinc

Driving prototypes is practically useless. It's next to impossible to get a feel for what the production version is capable of and you rarely get a chance to explore the limits. Our time with the ...

Aptera giving rides in the 2e at TED Domenick Yoney

As it was for the original unveiling of the Aptera Mk-0 prototype back in March of '07, the TED conference will again be the venue for the unveiling of the latest iteration of the company's exercise ...

Le Figaro test drives Minister's 308 HDI hybrid 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Not long ago we learned about the French Minister of Environmental Affairs getting a hybrid Peugeot 308 HDI (diesel) for a test drive. One of France's most prestigious newspapers, Le Figaro, had the chance to test drive it and compare it to the Prius. The big question is how a diesel engine, known ...

Driven: 2009 Tesla Roadster v1.5 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Last January we landed an exclusive first drive of the Tesla Roadster. We were impressed, but well aware that the particular two-gear model we drove that wet afternoon wasn't identical to the version set to land in customers' hands later in the year. Last week, we were invited back to briefly ...

VIDEO: Danny's Contentment rides in the Tango, loves it! 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Our favorite British electric-car vlogger, Danny Fleet, came to America recently whilst on holiday and had the opportunity to not only see the Tango from Commuter Cars up close but also go for a ride. As is his wont, he took his video camera along and now we can all have a small taste of how it ...

In the AutoblogGreen Garage: 2008 MINI Cooper D [w/VIDEO] 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Click the MINI Cooper D for a high res gallery For reasons such as imported oil dependency and environmental concerns, there are some people who think personal cars are evil and must be eliminated from our roads immediately. This sentiment is patently unrealistic, and there's no shortage of people, ...

Video of HCCI test drive 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

We were there but we thought you might like to take a look at what Medialink saw at GM's coming out party for HCCI. The video includes some shots of the car driving around and interviews with the engineers. The idea behind HCCI is basically, kill the spark plug. It's not a new idea at all. I think ...

SmartUSA brings their roadshow to Michigan 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Click on the Smart for a high-res gallery of the little car SmartUSA, the American distributor for the Smart ForTwo, is currently doing a summer roadshow to give most of the country their first up close look at the diminutive city car. They actually have three teams in the east, west and central ...

Lexus hybrid test drive exclusive video 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Autospies has a video up of their test drive of the new GS450h Lexus hybrid. The reviewer’s write-up of the drive through the desert near Las Vegas is a tad hyperbolic, but we’ll forgive for now. According to the review, anyone who likes to drive a powerful motor without quite the ...


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