Although the news may bring a huge surprise to many faces, it is indeed true that Ferrari is going to showcase its first official hybrid product at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show which will kick start in March this year. The decision of the company to finally take on the hybrid turf has not affected the image of the company in any way. The hybrid that would be put on the display will be a 599 GTB Fiorano.
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The Detroit Auto Show, which kicks off next month, is expected to be used as a fitting platform for the launch a hybrid concept by Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota is the biggest name in the world when it comes to selling gasoline-electric hybrid cars. The model will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show and would be available only as a hybrid. This model has taken the total number of hybrids to seven which the automaker sells in the U.S. under its namesake and Lexus brands.
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Honda, the maker of elegant cars, is now out with its new model for 2010 and that’s none other than the Honda Insight model. The new Honda Insight 2010 is said to be making the best use of the most cost-effective hybrid technology. It has already cleared an independent real-world highway fuel economy tests above 60 miles to the gallon.
The new Honda Insight 2010 features a five-door hatchback with a smooth front and high tail. This smartly designed car leans majorly on its styling cues from its much popular FCX Clarity fuel-cell vehicle. It is also much cheaper that the other Honda model known as 2010 Toyota Prius.
Hyundai, a world-class car manufacturer, recently, introduced its new Hyundai Sonata Hybrid car in the 2008 Los Angeles International Auto Show. This one is considered at the company’s first production version gas-electric hybrid in the U.S. Earlier, Hyundai was expected to enter the hybrid market with its subcompact hybrids.
While introducing Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Hyundai also announced that it would soon achieve a fleet average of 35 miles per gallon by 2015, which will be five years ahead of the timetable for new fuel economy regulations. This new hybrid car provides a fuel economy of up to 20 to 25%.
Last month Hyundai showcased its newest automobile of the hybrid-electric program at the Paris Motor Show. The Hyundai Santa Fe blue Hybrid marks a strong step towards innovation of the hybrid models manufactured by the company. While the Elantra LPI awaits July 2009 to spread its wings, the Santa Fe blue Hybrid gives a glimpse of the brand’s new family hybrid system.
The Santa Fe blue Hybrid includes a powerful 30Kw electric motor which works as a generator to charge its 270V lithium polymer batteries. It features a sturdy 2.4 liter gasoline engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission system. Its superior engine shutoff/restart system reduces idle time for the gas engine. Utilizing Li-Poly batteries, the model achieves higher energy density and longer life, and the electronic power steering minimizes parasitic engine losses.
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