State University of North Carolina will work to develop advanced battery technology plug-in hybrids

North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley is taking steps to encourage the development of vehicles with advanced powertrains at the same time bring new jobs to the region. Easley announced the creation of the State University of North Carolina (NCSU) Advanced [...]

BMW continues to embrace hybrid powertrains for future vehicles.

Yesterday, VW DailyTech reported on its intention to raise a diesel-electric hybrid Golf in the market. The hybrid power to boost fuel economy of almost 70 MPG in the small two or four-door hatchback.
BMW also has diesel-electric hybrids in the brain with its new Vision [...]

Mercedes’ concept compact SUV gets 40 MPG for a diesel-electric power.

It looks like German car are actually increasing their efforts in the field of diesel electric hybrid vehicles. During the past two weeks, DailyTech has provided information on the Volkswagen Golf Hybrid, which achieves an astonishing 69 MPG. BMW soon followed with its [...]

Morgan LIFECar ditches batteries for the ultra capacitors.

When it comes to energy efficiency, the boutique carmakers, we have seen a number of interesting concept (and future production) vehicles dangled in front of our eyes. Fisker turned heads with its exotic appearance Premium Sports Sedan Hybrid (HPSS). Connaught and turned some heads with its [...]

VW pairs diesel engines with electric motors to achieve nearly 70 MPG in its Golf hatchback.

Hybrid technology is often a hot topic of discussion at DailyTech. Critics of hybrid technology often point out that the diesel engine would be a better alternative to achieve greater fuel efficiency. Hybrid proponents often point out that [...]