Which EV startup revealed plans to personalize its upcoming vehicles with wraps? Which popular electric vehicle earned an abysmal reliability rating? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car […]
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Millimeter‐Scale Soft Continuum Robots for Large‐Angle and High‐Precision Manipulation by Hybrid Actuation - Zhang - - Advanced Intelligent Systems
1 Introduction Small‐scale continuum robots with soft body own great application potentials[1-3] on various pathological areas inside the human body (Figure 1a) due to their advances in steering and navigation capacities within constrained environments. To conduct […]
Ford EV ecosystem, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review, wind-powered car carrier: Today’s Car News
Ford is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Tire and wheel size can […]
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a 54-mpg tech and value standout
by Brian Wong The 2021 Hyundai Elantra’s redesign doesn’t just come with flashy new style and upgraded technology. It also brings the introduction of a new member into the brood, the Elantra Hybrid. We first […]
Accord Hybrid drive, Rivian prices, Bolt EV recall, BMW iX, Ford E-Transit: The Week in Reverse
What does a Biden presidency mean for electric cars, efficiency, and clean air? Which automaker created an electric van concept in 2018 but didn’t show it until this week? This is our look back at […]
IBM adds automation and data management to its hybrid cloud software
IBM has updated its Cloud Pak for Data and Cloud Pak for Automation platforms, which help businesses better manage and automate data-intensive processes through integrated data and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. “Cloud Pak offerings are […]
Bolt EUV interface, electric-van delivery potential, Accord Hybrid drive: Today’s Car News
GM teases a new Bolt family interface and a new software push. Ford says now is the time to take delivery services all-electric, with its upcoming E-Transit. A familiar brand could help EVs be more […]
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid aiming for 28 miles electric range, Hybrid for 37 mpg
Hyundai Motor America on Monday confirmed U.S. specifications and availability for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the expressively styled, somewhat larger 2022 Tucson compact SUV lineup Set to rival the Honda CR-V Hybrid, […]
Biden and EVs, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and plug-in, Nio battery subscription: Today’s Car News
Battery development could accelerate with AI. Nio is betting on a subscription model for a big battery with more range. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid get U.S. details like first estimates for […]
Quaternium, Löweheiser set hybrid flight record with HYBRiX drone
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Ford plug-in hybrid issue prompts it to pool CO2 credits with Volvo in Europe
Volvo and sibling brand Polestar announced Thursday that they would sell emissions credits to Ford, allowing the American automaker to comply with European Union carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions rules. Under the rules, automakers must meet certain […]
AI and automation are creating a hybrid workforce during the coronavirus pandemic
AI and automation are receiving a boost during the coronavirus pandemic that in the short term is creating a new hybrid workforce rather than destroying jobs outright. The big picture: While the forces of automation […]
Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan, electrified Ram pickup, Fisker and Lordstown go public: The Week in Reverse
How long ago were Detroit automakers thinking about climate change? Which electric truck played tug of war with the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car […]
Will FCA’s electrified Ram pickup be a plug-in hybrid or fully electric?
Between the GMC Hummer EV, the Ford F-150 Electric, the Lordstown Endurance, and the Rivian R1T, there’s a whole lot of excitement about American-made electric pickups. And that’s before picking up the wildcard of the […]
EV tire efficiency, Toyota hybrid ownership, Bollinger battery: Today’s Car News
Electric vehicles could be losing 4% of their efficiency due to tires—and their inability to hold their ideal pressure. Original Toyota hybrid owners like to keep their vehicles for a long time. Bollinger’s battery pack […]
Honda Accord Hybrid, Hummer EV factory, Lucid Air and Tesla Model S pricing: The Week in Reverse
What company will build Fisker’s upcoming electric vehicle? Which Presidential candidate us pro-ethanol and pro EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October […]
Ford delays Escape Plug-In Hybrid deliveries to 2021
First U.S. deliveries of the 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid have been delayed to 2021, due partly to the European recall of the Ford plug-in hybrid over fire concerns, according to a Bloomberg report. The Escape […]
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid US specs confirmed, plug-in hybrid due late 2021
Although the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid details still don’t include gas mileage estimates, Hyundai on Monday released further U.S. specs that might help you gauge whether to hold out for this mid-size crossover SUV, […]
Rotary range extender, electric truck rental, 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: Today’s Car News
The 48-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid accelerates quicker for 2021. Mazda has made its rotary range extender official. REE Automotive shows off its range of skateboard platforms. And you can rent electric commercial trucks. This and […]
Charged EVs | Allison Transmission’s new eGen Flex hybrid system
Allison Transmission’s new eGen Flex hybrid system Posted October 9, 2021 by Tom Lombardo & filed under Newswire, The Tech. Allison Transmission has launched its new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)-capable electric hybrid system, the eGen Flex, […]
Amazon’s Rivian electric trucks, 2021 RAV4 Hybrid, EV ownership costs: Today’s Car News
Amazon shows the electric truck that’s delivering to neighborhoods around the U.S. Ownership-cost advantages for EVs are greater for SUVs and pickups. And Toyota broadens the RAV4 Hybrid lineup to help make hybrids the norm. […]
40-mpg Hybrid becomes the norm, as lineup expands
Toyota has announced the addition of yet another trim level to its RAV4 Hybrid lineup for the 2021 model year. The RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium starts at $33,675, after the $1,175 destination charge, and it […]
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid will electrify off-roading in a way nothing else has yet
Yes, Jeep could have electrified its Wrangler in a simpler and more efficient way. But for the iconic off-roader, that would have been beside the point. Perhaps even more than for the Renegade 4xe and […]
Polestar 2 recall, hydrogen carried in oil, Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid off-road: Today’s Car News
An issue with the Polestar 2 gets fixed before its U.S. launch. Hyundai invests in the idea of hydrogen being transported in oil. And we look at how the Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid is configured […]