Hybrid And Zero-Emissions Vehicles Photos And News

[Californikan]

2011 marks Prius 15th year in production

2 million in worldwide sales reached in Sept 2010

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Feb 2011: In a measure to promote the conservation of the environment of Sri Lanka the government has said it has reduced the import tax on hybrid vehicles effective immediately from 30% to 15% for hybrid models less than three and a half years old. President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the 2011 budget speech that the government will completely remove excise duties and value added tax on electric and hybrid vehicles which are cleaner with fewer emissions to the environment in order to reduce environmental pollution in Sri Lanka. :http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11/Feb10_1297348337CH.php

Edited February 15, 2011 by Californikan

[Californikan]

Hyundai's first hybrid, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, goes on sale Jan 2011

- Qualifies as a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle

- 17km/liter (40mpg) rated fuel economy

- lithium polymer battery gets industry best 10 year/160,000km warranty

- 206hp from Hyundai's Blue Drive Hybrid System (166hp from petrol engine/40hp from electric motor)

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Feb 2011: In a measure to promote the conservation of the environment of Sri Lanka the government has said it has reduced the import tax on hybrid vehicles effective immediately from 30% to 15% for hybrid models less than three and a half years old. President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the 2011 budget speech that the government will completely remove excise duties and value added tax on electric and hybrid vehicles which are cleaner with fewer emissions to the environment in order to reduce environmental pollution in Sri Lanka. :http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11/Feb10_1297348337CH.php

Edited February 15, 2011 by Californikan

[VWvortex]

Still couldn't find a buyer huh??

[heavyD]

Still couldn't find a buyer huh??

[Californikan]

Lexus flagship LS600hL Hybrid replacement expected soon

- The LS600hL Hybrid has been in production since 2006

- Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle

- 439hp from 5.0 liter V8 and two Lexus Hybrid Drive electric motors

- 10km/liter (22mpg) rated fuel economy

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Feb 2011: In a measure to promote the conservation of the environment of Sri Lanka the government has said it has reduced the import tax on hybrid vehicles effective immediately from 30% to 15% for hybrid models less than three and a half years old. President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the 2011 budget speech that the government will completely remove excise duties and value added tax on electric and hybrid vehicles which are cleaner with fewer emissions to the environment in order to reduce environmental pollution in Sri Lanka. :http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11/Feb10_1297348337CH.php

Edited February 15, 2011 by Californikan

[Californikan]

2011 Chevrolet Volt Hybrid is the world's most advanced production hybrid

(double the fuel economy of the Prius).

- Voted '2011 Car of the Year' and '2011 Automobile of the Year'

- Qualifies as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.

- Can travel up to 80km on electric power alone (zero-emissions)

- 40km/liter (93mpg) rated fuel economy in regular driving.

- 53km/liter (126mpg) fuel economy recorded by Motor Trend.

- The world's first plug in hybrid. Can be plugged into an electrical wall outlet at home to recharge the battery when the car is off.

- The car Toyota said could not be built.

- The Volt is the world's most advanced hybrid car. It uses a unique hybrid drive system that is much more sophisticated than the hybrid systems used by other manufacturers. The Chevrolet Volt is actually an electric car that has a small petrol engine to power its electric drive unit if the battery's charge depletes while driving. The Volt's battery alone can power the electric motor for 80km before needing the petrol engine to turn on. So if the driver does a trip of 80kms or less, then the entire drive will be powered by the electric motor, and the petrol engine will stay off. As a result the Volt is driven by its electric motor for much more and for much longer than other hybrids resulting in much better fuel economy then any other hybrid.

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Feb 2011: In a measure to promote the conservation of the environment of Sri Lanka the government has said it has reduced the import tax on hybrid vehicles effective immediately from 30% to 15% for hybrid models less than three and a half years old. President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the 2011 budget speech that the government will completely remove excise duties and value added tax on electric and hybrid vehicles which are cleaner with fewer emissions to the environment in order to reduce environmental pollution in Sri Lanka. :http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11/Feb10_1297348337CH.php

Edited February 15, 2011 by Californikan

[jdnet]

Still couldn't find a buyer huh??

wrong guy machan. That was priusrus. This is the guy who thinks we don't have google in Sri Lanka.

[Californikan]

Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid tops 110km/liter (260mpg) fuel economy

- 2-cylinder 48-hp diesel engine mated to a 27-hp electric motor

- Lithium-ion battery pack can propel the car 35 km on electric power alone (zero-emissions)

- Can travel over 100km on 1 liter of diesel

- CO2 emissions of only 24 g/km in hybrid mode

- production version will be ready by 2013

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Feb 2011: In a measure to promote the conservation of the environment of Sri Lanka the government has said it has reduced the import tax on hybrid vehicles effective immediately from 30% to 15% for hybrid models less than three and a half years old. President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the 2011 budget speech that the government will completely remove excise duties and value added tax on electric and hybrid vehicles which are cleaner with fewer emissions to the environment in order to reduce environmental pollution in Sri Lanka. :http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11/Feb10_1297348337CH.php

Edited February 15, 2011 by Californikan

[Californikan]

wrong guy machan. That was priusrus. This is the guy who thinks we don't have google in Sri Lanka.

Hey machan, no need to be so defensive. Just compiling info in one place for the enjoyment of whoever is interested.

[M navy]

Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid tops 110km/liter (260mpg)

- 2-cylinder 48-hp diesel engine mated to a 27-hp electric motor

- Lithium-ion battery pack can propel the car 35 km on electric power emissions free

- Can travel over 100km on 1 liter of diesel

- CO2 emissions of 24 g/km

- production version will be ready by 2013

nice one....

[BLu3HaZe]

If the VW XL1 has such a low drag coefficient and only 9hp needed to cruise at 100km/h, wonder what'd happen if someone fits that Lexus 5L V8 hybrid to that body

And Hyundai has surely got a good lot of great designers recently, almost every model they put out seems to have some noticeable beauty, while Toyota is busy making econo box frogs on wheels after giving every designer they have to Lexus presumably

[Buddhika M H]

If the VW XL1 has such a low drag coefficient and only 9hp needed to cruise at 100km/h, wonder what'd happen if someone fits that Lexus 5L V8 hybrid to that body

And Hyundai has surely got a good lot of great designers recently, almost every model they put out seems to have some noticeable beauty, while Toyota is busy making econo box frogs on wheels after giving every designer they have to Lexus presumably

btw u like that hybrid hyundai's look? for me front looks ugly and its really seems over designed. on the other hand new camry and even prius looks better than this. but have to agree there are hyundais that looks very good

but i guess its each person's preference.

[Californikan]

Porsche 918 Hybrid concept hits 100kmh in less than 3.2 seconds, and can get up to 33km/liter (78mpg) fuel economy

- 500hp V8 mated to two 218hp electric motors (one on each axle) produce total power output of 718hp

- Can drive 26km (16 miles)in pure electric mode (zero-emissions)

- Can do 100km on 3 liters of petrol

- Top speed of 318kmph (198mph)

- CO2 emissions of 70grams/km in hybrid mode

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Feb 2011: In a measure to promote the conservation of the environment of Sri Lanka the government has said it has reduced the import tax on hybrid vehicles effective immediately from 30% to 15% for hybrid models less than three and a half years old. President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the 2011 budget speech that the government will completely remove excise duties and value added tax on electric and hybrid vehicles which are cleaner with fewer emissions to the environment in order to reduce environmental pollution in Sri Lanka. :http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11/Feb10_1297348337CH.php

Edited February 15, 2011 by Californikan

[heavyD]

Porsche 918 Hybrid concept hits 100kmh in less than 3.2 seconds and gets 33km/liter (78mpg) fuel economy

- 500hp V8 mated to two 218hp electric motors (one on each axle) produce total power output of 718hp

Doubt the 33kmpl would work when doing the 0-100kmph in 3 secs bit.... And I assume that would happen quite a lot.

That's a one great looking Porsche though.

[BLu3HaZe]

btw u like that hybrid hyundai's look? for me front looks ugly and its really seems over designed. on the other hand new camry and even prius looks better than this. but have to agree there are hyundais that looks very good

but i guess its each person's preference.

Personal preference, yes Cuz I like that hybrid Sonata, especially the rear end. The Prius looks OK when on its own but looks outdated and looks like a pig/frog with it's back raised, especially in that pic with the Volt which looks like it came from Transformers/Star Trek or something. Don't like the Camry either, it looks quite bland and like an export 141 Corolla which we got here a lot for the permits.

Porsche, needless to say it's beautiful and more like a baby Carrera GT

[heavyD]

And Hyundai has surely got a good lot of great designers recently, almost every model they put out seems to have some noticeable beauty, while Toyota is busy making econo box frogs on wheels after giving every designer they have to Lexus presumably

And KIAs got Peter Schreyer. He's done a great job on the new designs. You should see some of their concepts!

Saw a Forte on the road the other day, and that looked really good!

[BLu3HaZe]

Ah yes, though they're not very popular here, they all seem very good looking compared to what people prefer. Haven't seen the Forte here, that's got a BMW E90 sort of rear end too right? Anyhow the Sportage looks really nice too.

[Shameer_EK]

Chevy looks cool

[The Stig]

Chevy looks cool

Yeah got killer looks from the outside but the interior looks very plasticy and cheap

[DevakaC]

Yeah got killer looks from the outside but the interior looks very plasticy and cheap

I too think the volt looks amazing. Wasn't it voted best car of the year on something or the other? I for one dont believe their interior is very plasticy or rather cheap. Its a common misconception mostly drawn by Jeromy Clarkson and top-gear, some of us who watch top-gear tend to believe whatever he says. But i do agree some cars are not up to standard, but not all of em in all fairness.

Compared to the Prius i think the VOLT is rather expensive, 2011 model starting price at $41,000!

[Californikan]

More on the 40km/liter 2011 Chevrolet Volt Hybrid

- 80km range of lithium-ion battery. When the battery reaches a certain level of depletion at about 80km of driving, the petrol engine automatically turns on to power the electric drive unit as the battery recharges.

- Zero-emissions when the petrol engine is off and the car is being powered by the electric drive unit.

- 52.5gm/km CO2 emissions when the petrol engine is running. Qualifies as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle; just misses Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle rating.

- Electric drive unit produces 150hp/273lb-foot-torque. 1.4L petrol generator engine produces 80hp.

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Feb 2011: In a measure to promote the conservation of the environment of Sri Lanka the government has said it has reduced the import tax on hybrid vehicles effective immediately from 30% to 15% for hybrid models less than three and a half years old. President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the 2011 budget speech that the government will completely remove excise duties and value added tax on electric and hybrid vehicles which are cleaner with fewer emissions to the environment in order to reduce environmental pollution in Sri Lanka. :http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11/Feb10_1297348337CH.php

Edited February 15, 2011 by Californikan

[Cherry92]

Lexus flagship LS600hL Hybrid replacement expected soon

- The LS600hL has been in production since 2006

- Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle

- 439hp from 5.0 liter V8 and two Lexus Hybrid Drive electric motors

- 10km/liter (22mpg) rated fuel economy

Hey I saw the same black LS hybrid at Nawaloka Hospital last week ! In the doctors' car park, it was really nice looking ! Interior was superb !

Edited February 1, 2011 by Cherry92

[Shameer_EK]

Hey I saw the same black LS hybrid at Nawaloka Hospital last week ! In the doctors' car park, it was really nice looking ! Interior was superb !

Has this arrived in SL?? are you sure it's the same thing? And BTW pls don't quote full posts filled with pics. thx

Edited February 1, 2011 by Shameer_EK

[Shameer_EK]

Yeah got killer looks from the outside but the interior looks very plasticy and cheap

Hey interior seems ok except the ugly steering wheel

[The Stig]

I too think the volt looks amazing. Wasn't it voted best car of the year on something or the other? I for one dont believe their interior is very plasticy or rather cheap. Its a common misconception mostly drawn by Jeromy Clarkson and top-gear, some of us who watch top-gear tend to believe whatever he says. But i do agree some cars are not up to standard, but not all of em in all fairness.

Compared to the Prius i think the VOLT is rather expensive, 2011 model starting price at $41,000!

Not really, thats not what i meant.

I mean come on the dashboard is white for God sakes !!!!!!

Edited February 1, 2011 by The Stig