Despite the number of
hybrid vehicles introduced over the last dozen years or so, none have really been able to take too big of a bite out of the sales figures for the poster child of hybrids, the Toyota Prius.
There were plenty of
hybrid vehicles introduced to the market this year, but none of them broke into the top 12.
Not exact matches
While Toyota
introduced its first
hybrid car, the Prius, in 1997 in Japan, it wasn't until 2001 that the
vehicle became available worldwide.
Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble
introduced an incentive of 4,000 euros or $ 4,518 for electric car buyers, and 3,000 euros for those purchasing a plug - in
hybrid vehicle, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo Inc., the autonomous
vehicle company created by Google's parent company,
introduces a Chrysler Pacifica
hybrid outfitted with Waymo's own suite of sensors and radar at the North American International Auto Show (Photo: Paul Sancya, AP)
Although the Volt concept, which is being
introduced today at Detroit's North American Auto Show, is a kind of
hybrid vehicle, the design emphasizes electric battery rather than gasoline engine operation.
The company is predicting a tripling of the global
hybrid market by 2012, so it will also
introduce a
hybrid - only
vehicle in 2009 with a
hybrid Civic to follow.
Daimler has bolstered its portfolio of electrified
vehicles with numerous plug - in
hybrid models
introduced within the past year, and now the company's executives will be part of an effort to further the company's commitment to electric technology.
Ford has revealed that it plans to
introduce a range of electrified
vehicles for the Chinese market, and that by 2025 it will have a broad range of electric
vehicles, plug - in
hybrids, and other electrified models.
In late 2014, Audi will
introduce the A4 plug - in
hybrid electric
vehicle.
MS: We
introduced the Telluride concept [at the 2016 Detroit auto show] as a
hybrid vehicle.
Industry leader Toyota sells 18
hybrid models, including six
introduced in fiscal 2011, and plans to launch two electric -
vehicle models this year.
And yet, rather than offer a new
hybrid model or base one off a particularly efficient gas - engine
vehicle in its lineup, it chose to start with the XV Crosstrek, the lifted Impreza variant
introduced for 2013.
Introducing the all - new Outlander PHEV (plug - in
hybrid electric
vehicle), the world's best - selling plug - in
hybrid Crossover3
Marchionne also said the carmaker will
introduce more
hybrid vehicles, including the Maserati Levante sport - utility
vehicles.
Barnes notes Mazda's first priority is to
introduce the SkyActive technologies across its global portfolio, but suggests
introducing i - Stop in additional
vehicles — even those bound for North America — could be the next step in improving fuel economy and paving the way for
hybrid drivetrains further down the line.
The Niro Plug - in
Hybrid is yet another
vehicle introduced under the Kia Motors EcoDynamics sub-brand and represents an important next step on the path to nearly tripling the brand's global lineup of alternative fuel
vehicles by 2020, which includes the Niro, Optima
Hybrid, Optima PHEV and the Soul EV.
Introducing the All - New Chrysler Pacifica featuring a brand new
vehicle platform that allows for available
hybrid technology and excellent fuel economy +, up to eight - passenger seating, a quiet interior and roomy cargo space.
Audi will
introduce five purely battery - powered and
hybrid vehicles in China in the next five years.
Since the first year it was
introduced, the Toyota Prius has been a trailblazing
hybrid vehicle — and the Toyota Prius c offers you all the benefits of the Prius in a smaller, more affordable
vehicle!
When Honda
introduced the ground - breaking Insight in 2000, it was hailed as a leap forward in automotive engineering, and thanks to its slippery raindrop shape and highly efficient gasoline / electric
hybrid drivetrain, the small coupe was able to achieve record - setting fuel - efficiency while retaining everyday drivability that would have been impossible in a pure electric
vehicle.
To help bridge the gap between the M Division's current range of
vehicles and a fully electric model,
hybrid powertrains will be first
introduced to the M lineup.
The Insight,
introduced in 1999, was America's first gasoline - electric
hybrid vehicle, with an EPA highway rating of 70 mpg.
We will
introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug - in
hybrid and mild
hybrid vehicles.
Honda will
introduce a new 2017 Accord
Hybrid and the Clarity Series of advanced alternative - fuel
vehicles, beginning with the new, hydrogen - powered Clarity Fuel Cell later in 2016, followed by new Clarity Battery Electric and Clarity Plug - In in 2017, as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified
vehicles.
Source: Hyundai Press Release is on Page 2 All - New Hyundai IONIQ line - up electrifies Geneva Motor Show World's first
vehicle platform with three electrified powertrains offers low - to zero - emission mobility accessible to everyone Innovative IONIQ delivers uncompromised driving experience and design Unveiling of the IONIQ line - up at the Geneva Motor Show is available live stream: media, enthusiasts and fans worldwide can be part of the experience February 24, 2016 - At the Geneva Motor Show 2016, Hyundai Motor is
introducing the All - New Hyundai IONIQ line - up consisting of: IONIQ
Hybrid, IONIQ Electric and IONIQ Plug - in.
As it has
introduced more
hybrid models, Toyota continues to develop enhancements to the original Hybrid Synergy Drive II, which is the core of the second - generation Prius, relevant to various vehicle applica
hybrid models, Toyota continues to develop enhancements to the original
Hybrid Synergy Drive II, which is the core of the second - generation Prius, relevant to various vehicle applica
Hybrid Synergy Drive II, which is the core of the second - generation Prius, relevant to various
vehicle applications.
Subaru is looking to increase the fuel efficiency of its
vehicles by 30 percent and will
introduce new technologies like turbocharging, different transmissions and
hybrid systems to help meet those goals.
We will
introduce a portfolio of electrified
vehicles across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug - in
hybrid, and mild
hybrid cars and SUVs,» affirmed Jaguar — Land Rover boss Dr. Ralf Speth while speaking at the first JLR Tech Fest in London, England.
Honda is taking a limited - market approach to
introducing the
vehicle ostensibly positioned against cars like the Prius Plug - in
Hybrid, Ford Fusion Energi and C - Max Energi plug - in
hybrids, and even Chevy Volt.
Introduced in 1999, the first - generation Insight was America's first
hybrid vehicle and a technological tour de force with optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure.
The engines — which have already debuted in exiting Toyota
hybrid vehicles, will reportedly underpin 14 new engine variants to be
introduced globally throughout the following year.
Although the Toyota Prius has become the ubiquitous
hybrid vehicle, the Chevy Volt made quite a splash when it was first
introduced.
First
introduced on the Prius, the technology is an option on several other Toyota and Lexus
vehicles and has been adapted for the electric drive system of the hydrogen - powered Mirai, and for a plug - in
hybrid version of the Prius.
Not only was Ford the first to
introduce a
hybrid SUV, the company has also released five electric
vehicles including the Ford C - MAX plug - in
hybrid.
On April 15, Lexus
introduced the 2006 RX 400h, the world's first gas / electric
hybrid - powered luxury
vehicle.
Kia's first PHEV joined two other fuel - efficient additions to the brand's growing line - up of eco-friendly
vehicles, including the all - new 2017 Niro
Hybrid Utility
Vehicle (HUV) and all - new 2017 Optima
Hybrid (HEV), all three of which are being
introduced under the Kia Motors EcoDynamics environmentally friendly sub-brand.
Following the world premiere of the V8 - powered LC 500, Lexus is
introducing the new LC 500h, featuring the first Multi Stage
Hybrid System, the next - generation of hybrid powertrains specifically designed for performance veh
Hybrid System, the next - generation of
hybrid powertrains specifically designed for performance veh
hybrid powertrains specifically designed for performance
vehicles.
The C - Max
Hybrid and Energi were
introduced in late 2012 as 2013 model year
vehicles to take on the likes of the Toyota Prius.
HF35 will be used in five electrified
vehicles being
introduced this year: C - MAX
Hybrid; C - MAX Energi plug - in hybrid; Fusion Hybrid; Fusion Energi plug - in hybrid; and the Lincoln MKZ H
Hybrid; C - MAX Energi plug - in
hybrid; Fusion Hybrid; Fusion Energi plug - in hybrid; and the Lincoln MKZ H
hybrid; Fusion
Hybrid; Fusion Energi plug - in hybrid; and the Lincoln MKZ H
Hybrid; Fusion Energi plug - in
hybrid; and the Lincoln MKZ H
hybrid; and the Lincoln MKZ
HybridHybrid.
Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the 2014 Optima
Hybrid mid-size sedan as one of three eco-friendly Kia
vehicles introduced at the...
Toyota has just announced that it will
introduce 10 new electrified
vehicles in China by 2020, which is starting with the introduction of the Corolla and Levin plug - in
hybrid models in 2019.
Production commenced of the P410 transaxle for plug - in
hybrid vehicles, 750 units of which are
introduced to the market through leasing to limited customers in various countries
HF35 will be used in five electrified
vehicles being
introduced this year: C - MAX
Hybrid; C - MAX Energi plug - in... Read more →
The automaker is also
introducing new
hybrid powertrains, including a high - performance system called the Multistage THS - II designed for rear - wheel - drive
vehicles, which combines an electric motor and CVT with a conventional torque converter automatic to deliver both the efficiency of a CVT and the engaging driving experience of a multi-gear transmission.
About Insight
Introduced in 1999, the original Honda Insight was America's first
hybrid vehicle, receiving a 70 - mpg EPA fuel economy rating, utilizing a lightweight aerodynamic all - aluminum body and Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
hybrid powertrain.
Ford Motor Company today announced seven of the thirteen new electrified
vehicles it plans to
introduce by 2020 — the result of a $ 4.5 billion commitment to expanding its range of
hybrid, plugin, and battery - electric
vehicles by the end of the decade.
Jaguar Land Rover has
introduced its first plug - in
hybrid vehicle as part of the Range Rover Sport line - up.
Fusion
Hybrid Police Responder is one of 13 electrified
vehicles Ford will
introduce over the coming five years
The only genuine «green»
vehicle introduced this year, the Honda Civic
Hybrid — which uses electric and gasoline power to achieve excellent fuel mileage — is expected to have its fans among voters.