Category: Vehicles (concept)

Tue Nov 19, 6:24PM

VW CrossBlue Plug-in Hybrid Concept updated and ready for LA Auto Show

Volkswagen’s CrossBlue Concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is getting closer to production. There is no official green light yet, but it’s obvious Volkswagen has made changes to it that make it production ready. When the CrossBlue debuts at the LA Auto Show on November 20, it’s possible production plans could be announced. The revised CrossBlue… Continue reading VW CrossBlue Plug-in Hybrid Concept updated and ready for LA Auto Show

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Mon Nov 18, 6:53PM

2015 Mini Cooper unveiled, plug-in hybrid version likely

Mini has revealed the completely revamped 2015 Mini Cooper, and Mini has said that a plug-in hybrid version will be coming. The 2015 Mini is the first vehicle to use BMW’s new front-wheel-drive platform that will underpin around 10 BMW and Mini vehicles. It’s believed the plug-in hybrid version of the Mini Cooper will debut… Continue reading 2015 Mini Cooper unveiled, plug-in hybrid version likely

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Mon Nov 11, 5:52PM

Nissan says BladeGlider concept is basis for production vehicle

The Nissan BladeGlider is a concept blueprint for a small electric sports car based on the principles of the Deltawing race car, and is set to make production in 3 years. A senior executive has confirmed there already a test mule already running, based on a modified Arial Atom. “When I was growing up the… Continue reading Nissan says BladeGlider concept is basis for production vehicle

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Fri Nov 8, 4:15PM

Nissan BladeGlider concept EV headed to 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Later this month at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan will unveil a new electric vehicle concept named the BladeGlider. The BladeGlider is a deltoid shape vehicle, with a narrow front track and wide, stable rear that reduces drag and creates downforce. The BladeGlider looks like the ZEOD race car and gets power from a Nissan… Continue reading Nissan BladeGlider concept EV headed to 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

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Thu Nov 7, 4:39PM

Mitsubishi announces New Stage 2016 plans for more plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles

Mitsubishi has unveiled its blueprint for the future, and they’re calling it New Stage 2016. Mitsubishi says it will narrow down its vehicle offerings over the next 3 years and focus on vehicles with electrified powertrains. Mitsubishi has set a target of 20% of their total vehicle production to be either pure electric vehicles, or… Continue reading Mitsubishi announces New Stage 2016 plans for more plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles

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Fri Nov 1, 11:59PM

Mitsubishi teases new concept PHEVs to be revealed in Tokyo

We wrote about this almost a month ago and all we had was a mostly dark photo to show you. Now, Mitsubishi has released more photos of their upcoming 2 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that they will be unveiling at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The Mitsubishi Concept Grand Cruiser PHEV is… Continue reading Mitsubishi teases new concept PHEVs to be revealed in Tokyo

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Thu Oct 31, 3:19PM

Subaru will debut VIZIV Evolution Concept plug-in hybrid in Tokyo

In late November, at the Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru will roll out the Viziv Evolution plug-in hybrid concept vehicle. The Viziv Evolution is based on the Viziv concept that debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Speculation is that this version of the concept will be close to production ready, because Subaru hasn’t said whether… Continue reading Subaru will debut VIZIV Evolution Concept plug-in hybrid in Tokyo

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Tue Oct 22, 4:22AM

Nissan exec says Emerg-E like halo car is ready, waiting for approval

Andy Palmer, Nissan’s executive vie president of Global Future Vehicles, said in an interview with Automotive News that Nissan has a “halo car” inspired by the Infiniti Emerg-E concept electric vehicle in the plan, but it isn’t approved for production. Depending on sales of the Q50 and SUVs like the QX60 – if they go… Continue reading Nissan exec says Emerg-E like halo car is ready, waiting for approval

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Tue Oct 22, 4:12AM

What Car? says inside source at BMW tells of possible BMW i5

A senior source from BMW in an interview last week with What Car? says that the success being enjoyed by the Tesla Model S, particularly in the United States, has “already convinced many within the i project that there is potential for a model larger than the i3.” The new electric vehicle, likely to be… Continue reading What Car? says inside source at BMW tells of possible BMW i5

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Fri Oct 18, 3:01PM

Fisker Automotive sold to a group led by Richard Li

Last week the Department of Energy auctioned off the remaining balance of its ATVM loan to Fisker Automotive. No firm details have been released by the government, but Reuters is reporting that an investor group led by Hong Kong business tycoon Richard Li placed the winning bid. The Department Of Energy set the minimum bid… Continue reading Fisker Automotive sold to a group led by Richard Li

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Tue Oct 8, 6:04PM

Mitsubishi will unveil 2 SUV plug-in hybrid electric concepts at 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi Motors will unveil 3 new concept vehicles at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show in late November, and 2 of them will by plug-in hybrid electric SUVs. According to Mitsubishi, these concepts will incorporate a new design identity that has a sense of the security and functionality of an SUV, along with “next generation advanced… Continue reading Mitsubishi will unveil 2 SUV plug-in hybrid electric concepts at 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

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Fri Sep 13, 9:03PM

BMW x5 eDrive plug-in hybrid concept is a big suv with 62 mpg

Currently only a concept car with no announced plans for production, the BMW X5 eDrive is a plug-in hybrid concept car made out of BMW’s biggest SUV. The X5 eDrive uses a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine combined with a 95 hp electric motor to help it achieve lower emissions and longer range. The X5 eDrive… Continue reading BMW x5 eDrive plug-in hybrid concept is a big suv with 62 mpg

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Fri Sep 13, 8:55PM

BMW Concept Active Tourer previews 2015 production plug-in hybrid

BMW has unveiled the Concept Active Tourer in the past and announced its production, and they were at it again at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In addition to the BMW i3, i8 and C Evolution scooter, BMW showed off the Concept Active Tourer Outdoor that will go into production as early as 2014. When it… Continue reading BMW Concept Active Tourer previews 2015 production plug-in hybrid

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Thu Sep 5, 3:26PM

Smart ForJoy is ForFour Electric Drive concept headed to Frankfurt

Just days ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Smart has revealed its newest concept car, the four seat Forjoy. Smart calls the ForJoy ‘the forerunner of a new smart generation’ in its press release. The glassless, doorless, roofless idea obviously won’t make it to production, but Smart says the concept car’s proportions portend much about… Continue reading Smart ForJoy is ForFour Electric Drive concept headed to Frankfurt

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Tue Aug 27, 3:16PM

Nissan confirms 2 new plug-in vehicles will be added to future lineup

At a recent product preview of upcoming models, Nissan Motors told reporters that the company now has plans for 5 plug-in vehicles in the future, and that Nissan is preparing wireless inductive charging for all of them. Until now, Nissan has only officially announced 3 electric vehicles: the Nissan LEAF of course, the Infiniti LE… Continue reading Nissan confirms 2 new plug-in vehicles will be added to future lineup

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Tue Aug 27, 1:42PM

BMW unveils a Concept5 X5 eDrive Plug-in hybrid vehicle

The X5 eDrive concept will make its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and BMW has released some preliminary photos and specifications. The X5 plug-in hybrid has a fuel consumption rating of 62 mpg US, features an electric motor rated at 95 hp, and has a lithium ion battery pack that can… Continue reading BMW unveils a Concept5 X5 eDrive Plug-in hybrid vehicle

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Wed Jul 31, 6:33PM

Honda Electric Micro Commuter to start field trial this fall

Like the Renault Twizy (and Nissan’s version being called the New Mobility Concept for now), Honda’s Electric Micro Commuter concept is a tiny electric vehicle that uses a 15 kW electric motor powering the rear wheels and a small lithium-ion battery pack that provides a range of up to 40 miles. That’s the sort of… Continue reading Honda Electric Micro Commuter to start field trial this fall

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Fri Jul 5, 7:04PM

Infiniti LE delayed to add better tech, says Nissan executive

Back at the start of June, Infiniti announced the LE was on hold indefinitely, after being re-confirmed for production in August 2012. Now Infiniti says it is still planning on the LE luxury electric vehicle, and that it was merely delayed in order to receive some new technology. Sounds a little bit like Audi and… Continue reading Infiniti LE delayed to add better tech, says Nissan executive

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