Car of the Future (2008) NOVA Documentary, watchable online and also available as a DVD. The "Car Talk" guys from NPR go on a journey, exploring electric and hybrid cars, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cells.
Chevy Volt - Official Site. Official site for the Volt, Chevrolet's electric car. The extended-range electric vehicle is intended to drive up to 40 miles gas-free.
GM-Volt Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt electric car.
Honda Insight - Wikipedia The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by Honda in its first generation as a three-door hatchback from model years 2000 to 2006. The original Insight employed hybrid electric engine technology, optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions.Honda has announced the second generation Insight, a five-door hybrid — scheduled for a 2009 introduction.
Hybrid Cars.com Information about hybrid vehicles, with daily news, blogs, and interactive tools , including a link that allows users to compare hybrid and non-hybrid.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Overview Examples include the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight. A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a hybrid vehicle which combines a conventional propulsion system with a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) to achieve better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle. It includes a propulsion system additional to the electric motors, to be not hampered by range from a charging unit like a battery electric vehicle (BEV).
Hydrogen Power 13-minute film about clean energy, designed for education audience, produced by BMW Clean Energy. Viewable online and DVD is orderable (free DVD may be in european video format or unavailable but you can always try). Designed for use by teachers of Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, etc. Explores issues surrounding the need for clean energy and how liquid hydrogen can be used in an internal combustion engine as a fuel for cars.
Insight Central Independent Honda Insight owner's group. Information, discussion, news.
OVerview of Chevrolet Volt The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in series hybrid vehicle by General Motors, with production expected to begin in 2010. The vehicle is designed to run purely on electricity from on-board batteries for up to 40 miles (64 km) — a large enough distance to cover the daily commutes of 75% of Americans, which averages around 33 miles (53 km). The Volt may qualify for $7,500 tax credit.
Toyota Prius - Wikipedia Background information, models, design, Government and corporate incentives, links. The Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric mid-size car developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was subsequently introduced worldwide in 2001. The Prius is sold in more than 40 countries and regions, with its largest markets being those of Japan and North America.
