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Planned hybrid airship will combine aspects of planes, blimps and helicopters

Ben Coxworth November 8, 2018

It was just last year that we heard about the Plimp, a sort of plane/blimp/helicopter hybrid drone manufactured by Egan Airships. As was hinted at then, the Seattle-based company has now officially announced that it's working on a passenger-carrying variant known as the Model J.

Plans call for the Model J airship to be mainly computer-controlled

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Polestar kicks off production of its first verification prototypes

Nick Lavars October 4, 2018

After revealing its luxury hybrid grand tourer in October last year, Polestar is now starting to put the first pieces in place. The company announced today that it has kicked off production of the very first Polestar 1 verification prototypes, with customer models expected sometime in 2019.

The Polestar 1 is expected to hit to streets in 2019

Automotive

Jeep Wrangler Plug-in Hybrid coming in 2020

Aaron Turpen August 20, 2018

Jeep is on track to produce a plug-in hybrid model of the legendary Wrangler and plans to have it in showrooms in 2020. The company has announced that key components for the PHEV Jeep will be produced at its Toledo Machining Plant in Ohio.

The V6 engine and plug-in hybrid components from the Chrysler Pacifica will very likely be what ...

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Review: 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel is big, beefy, off-road goodness

Aaron Turpen August 14, 2018

The 2019 Ram 1500 has been completely revamped as a new generation of the pickup truck. Core expectations from the Ram line continue forward, but a new mild hybrid system and better efficiency and capability have been added. We spent a week in the Rebel off-road model and learned a few things.

The new Ram has a drag coefficient similar to most sedans, it has a lighter weight, ...

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Terrafugia Transition flying car will now feature hybrid drive

Ben Coxworth July 17, 2018

According to a just-issued press release from Terrafugia, the first production models of its Transition flying car should be on the market as of next year. When and if they do indeed arrive, they will now be sporting a hybrid drive system – among other newly-announced features.

The Terrafugia Transition has a flight cruise speed of 100 mph (161 km/h) and a range ...

Automotive Review

Review: 2018 Toyota Camry aspires to inspire

Aaron Turpen July 13, 2018

The 2018 Toyota Camry has been completely revamped, as Toyota continually pushes to keep its top-selling vehicle in the limelight. To its credit, the changes made to the Camry are not only comprehensive, but are very well done. There is still room for improvement, but less so than before.

The Toyota Camry, despite being a kicking post for many an automotive journalist (this one included), ...

Motorcycles

Honda to begin production of PCX Hybrid Scooter in September

Mike Hanlon July 6, 2018

Honda is to begin limited production of the PCX Hybrid Scooter it showed at the Tokyo Motor Show last October (2017). Honda will begin sales of the PCX Hybrid in Japan on September 14, offering the world's first mass-produced motorized scooter equipped with a hybrid drive train.

It ain't cheap, and that may be a problem. By our calculations, you'll need to do ...

Automotive

Bentley's Bentayga V6 hybrid is its greenest vehicle yet

Nick Lavars March 8, 2018

Bentley continues to build out the powertrain options for its Bentayga SUV. The Bentayga Hybrid signals Bentley's shift toward full electrification, pairing an electric motor with a next-generation V6 for the cleanest vehicle the British automaker has ever produced.

When not tapping into the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, the Bentayga Hybrid offers 31-mi (50-km) electric-only range

Motorcycles

India's TVS floats Zeppelin hybrid-electric cruiser concept at Auto Expo

Loz Blain February 14, 2018

This concept bike from Auto Expo 2018 is both a nice looker and interesting from a tech point of view. With a small-capacity gasoline engine mated to a tiny electric assist system, the TVS Zeppelin is a tidy design that looks close to production ready.

The TVS Zeppelin features a 220cc gasoline engine aided by a 1,200-watt electric assist motor

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2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid unveiled in Chicago

Aaron Turpen February 11, 2018

Hyundai debuted redesigned Sonata Hybrid and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. With a new look inside and out, upgraded infotainment, and re-engineered steering and chassis control, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are entering dealerships soon.

The new exterior look for the electrified Sonata models are more refined, with a less accented ...