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2009 Lexus GS 450h

2009 Lexus GS 450h

TuningTruck.com’s editors drove the new Lexus 450h in order to give you an expert opinion. Then TuningTruck.com’s auto experts researched available road tests on the new Lexus 450h to produce this conclusive review and to help you find the truth where other reviews might differ. Likes Responsive hybrid powertrain Sport-sedan handling is retained A long [...]

July 4th, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »

GM Unveils New State of the Art Battery Lab at Tech Center in Warren, Michigan

GM Unveils New State of the Art Battery Lab at Tech Center in Warren, Michigan

The new battery lab at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan is now fully operational after undergoing a huge expansion over the course of the last 10 months. GM CEO Fritz Henderson officially announced the opening of the new lab called the Global Battery Systems Lab on Monday in front of several key [...]

July 4th, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »

Lumeneo Smera City EV on Sale Now in Paris for 24,500 Euros

Lumeneo Smera City EV on Sale Now in Paris for 24,500 Euros

The Lumeneo Smera, a French built pint sized electric car went on sale earlier this month for 24,500 Euros or about $33,000. The Smera was on display for its first public viewing at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.  Since then, it has made a few appearances throughout the world with stops in France and Monaco.  The Smera [...]

July 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »

2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid Review; World’s First Lithium Ion Powered Mass Produced Hybrid

2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid Review; World’s First Lithium Ion Powered Mass Produced Hybrid

S400 Powertrain The 2010 Mercedes Benz S-Class just got a little greener with the addition of a hybrid model to its lineup.  The vehicle, the S400 Hybrid claims that it’s the lowest CO2 emissions vehicle available in the luxury segment and will be the first mass produced vehicle to employ a lithium ion battery. The [...]

June 28th, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »

Hybrid Grand Prix Race Car Takes to the Track at Utah ALMS Race This Weekend

Hybrid Grand Prix Race Car Takes to the Track at Utah ALMS Race This Weekend

Last summer at the Detroit Grand Prix, organizers announced a hybrid race program that would soon be under way.  The hybrid Grand Prix vehicles were set to premier at the Petit Le Mans last October.  The date came and went without a hybrid vehicle shown. Now, close to a year later, Corsa Motorsports is set [...]

June 28th, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »

Ener1 Developing Fuel Cell For Use As Range Extender in EVs

Ener1 Developing Fuel Cell For Use As Range Extender in EVs

Ener1, one of the leading lithium ion battery companies, announced plans to develop fuel cell stacks for use in electric vehicles as range extenders through a subsidiary company called EnerFuel. Currently, the fuel cell stack has been tested in concept form by automakers including Ford and General Motors.  Ener1 is working hard on the project [...]

June 27th, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »

Mini E Enthusiasm On The Rise As Deliveries Begin

Mini E Enthusiasm On The Rise As Deliveries Begin

The leasing will begin for the Mini E electric car over the course of the next few weeks.  450 people in California, New York, and New Jersey have waited and will soon have in their possession their own fully electric Mini E for one year. The Cost of admission is high.  Pricing of $850 a month [...]

June 26th, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »

Zero S Electric Motorcycle Offers Strong Performance At A Price

Zero S Electric Motorcycle Offers Strong Performance At A Price

I know motorcycles are not cars; therefore they don’t fit the name of this website.  But often times, technology is borrowed or shared amongst vehicles.  And the Zero S electric motorcycle packs a lot of technology into a small package. The Zero S runs on electric power only and has a range of 60 miles [...]

June 26th, 2009 | Posted in Auto News | Read More »