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What Drives Us - Episode 32 "K9A - K9 Assist Hypermiling"

Submitted by Danny on September 10, 2010 - 3:10pm.

This week Danny and Russell are joined by Tony Schaefer and Jason Holder. The group take apart the new Fisker Karma commercial and wonder why the Karma itself actually is, discuss Plug-In America's Paul Scott take a job at Santa Monica Nissan to sell Leafs, Volt transparency, the new liquid cooled Lion battery for the Ford Focus EV, a HUGE rebate on the Tesla Roadster in Japan and two eerily similar Toyota hybrids NOT meant for the US. At least for now.

Hosts: Russell Frost and Danny Cooper

Panelists: Tony Schaefer, Jason Holder

Toyota Unveils First European-Only Hybrid - Auris Hybrid Concept

Submitted by Danny on September 11, 2009 - 11:26am.

Toyota hasn't released any fuel efficiency numbers yet, but the Auris Hybrid Concept has an EV Mode that can take you 1.25 miles at speeds up to 31 MPH.  The PWR, ECO, and EV modes all transfer over from the 2010 Prius into the Auris concept, giving the driver control over their driving experience. 

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