Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S has been unveiled by Tesla as the “world’s first mass-produced, highway-capable EV”. With an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph and 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 3.9 seconds, Tesla Model S sedan has a range of 300 miles.

Tesla Model S electric can be re-charged from any 120V, 240V or 480V outlet, which taking 45 minutes from the 480V outlet for a full re-charge. Tesla also offers a range of batteries for the Tesla Model S, with an autonomy of 160, 230 or 300 miles per charge.

Tesla Model S powertrain is mounted under the floor which offers extra luggage space under the hood, while the storage space offers the possibility to carry a 50-inch television, a mountain bike, and also a surfboard simultaneously.

As have been announced by the company, Tesla Model S price will starts at $49,900.

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Price

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (2009) price for the North American market has been announced by GM. Powered by a two-mode hybrid system and a 6.0-liter V8 engine, the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid may outputs 332 hp/247 kW.

With the combination, the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 2WD offers a fuel economy of 21 mpg and estimated 20 mpg for the 4WD version.

The price of 2WD model 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid with the 1HY package starts at $38,995, While for the 2HY package the price will goes up to $45,130 included with additional navigation radio, a hard tonneau cover, rear parking assist, and leather-trimmed seating.

2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid expected available at dealers in early 2009 as the production begins in December 2008.

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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda released today the complete details of the 2009 Honda Civic in both coupe and sedan body styles and of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. The 2009 Honda Civic sedan and coupe is powered by a 1.8 liter in-line 4-cylinder engine that’s good for 140 hp at 6300 rpm and 128 lb.-ft. of torque at 4300 rpm.

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid gets its power from a combination between a 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a 15 kilowatt electric motor that together develop 110 hp at 6000 rpm and 123 lb-ft. of torque between 1000 and 2500 rpm.

Visually, the 2009 Honda Civic and it’s Hybrid brother received a new exterior styling, with a new front bumper cover and grille design and new headlight and taillight color combinations.

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