THE HYUNDAI BLUE-WILL concept revealed at this year’s Seoul Motor Show was more than a mere concept; it was a preview of what’s to come.  Hyundai is planning to launch its first petrol-electric hybrid model in South Korea this month, and in the US by 2010.

Powered by an all-aluminium direct-injection 1.6 litre petrol engine connected [...]

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With the hybrid and electric vehicle revolution underway, what will be the next step for commuters who want to help the environment?

Engineers at the University of Technology Sydney may have the answer with their plug-in Toyota Prius capable of returning energy to the mains grid.

The ‘Switch’ prototype Prius adds an additional lithium iron phosphate battery [...]

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To give a leg-up to the green car industry, the UK government is proposing financial incentives for buyers of new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The move by the UK government is similar to the tax benefits offered to buyers of small-capacity ‘kei’ cars - with engine capacities no larger than 660cc - in Japan.

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