The Future for Powering Electric and Hybrid Cars

What's the future for the technology needed to power hybrid and electric cars? The Kavli Foundation discusses this with Popular Science Senior Editor Seth Fletcher, University of Cambridge Professor and Royal Society Kavli Medal winner Clare Grey, and Michigan State University Assistant Professor Jeff Sakamoto.

Small and Fuel-Efficient Cars Make Big Gains as Gas Prices Increase

Shoppers turned their attention toward compact and hybrid cars amid rising gas prices in January, according to the New Car Insights Report from AutoTrader.com.

Toyota may assemble hybrid cars in M'sia

Petaling Jaya: Toyota is exploring the possibility of assembling hybrid cars or manufacturing its components in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd president, Ismet Suki, said the plan depended on the hybrid market's volume and what the new National Automotive Policy has to offer. "We would look and monitor the situation. We're beginning to see the awareness of hybrid cars and if the market ...

Toyota explores assembling hybrid cars in M'sia

Petaling Jaya: Toyota is exploring the possibility of assembling hybrid cars or manufacturing its components in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd president, Ismet Suki, said the plan depended on the hybrid market's volume and what the new National Automotive Policy has to offer.

UMW Toyota may consider making hybrid car parts in Malaysia

SUBANG JAYA: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd would consider assembling or manufacturing components of Toyota's hybrid cars in Malaysia if demand and volume increases.