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Ford already spilled the beans on its $25,995 C-Max Hybrid (shown in the vid just after the break), but those anxiously awaiting more surrounding the C-Max Energi can finally start saving a precise amount of pennies. The automaker’s first production plug-in hybrid will go on sale this autumn for $29,995 after a federal tax credit, and according to Ford, that’s “more affordable than the Prius plug-in hybrid.” For those in need of a memory jar, the Energi is expected to deliver 550 miles of total range, representing a 95 mpg equivalent (MPGe) and an electric-only top speed higher than the Prius plug-in. As the Prius bashing continues, Ford is also quick to point out that its Energi will boast 60 more horsepower than Toyota’s rival. Those intrigued can visit the source links to see the newly launched “build-and-price” website for the car, and those who reside in the state of California will likely qualify for an extra $1,500 in tax credits.

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Ford C-Max Energi pricing: $29,995 after a federal tax credit, available this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s no question America’s favorite Motor Company faces a hefty amount of competition in the eco-friendly cars department, but the outfit is hoping to lure some green humans away from its adversaries with the upcoming C-Max Energi series. Interestingly enough, but not surprisingly, Ford’s touting the 2013 Energi’s cheaper price tag — when compared to something like a Toyota Prius V — as one of the ride’s features, though it’s also hoping its combined 550-mile range (PHEV-20) and expected 95 MPGe are good enough reasons for you to spend a cool 26k ($25,995, to be exact) amount of cash on this plug-in hybrid. Ford says dealers are now taking your orders, and that the C-Max Energi will be ready to hit the streets in a few more months.

Update: As one of our dear readers pointed out, the $25,995 price is for the C-Max Hybrid. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting to hear just how much the Energi will cost at the time of launch.

[Thanks, Lauren]

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Ford’s 2013 C-Max Energi rolls out 95 MPGe, arrives later this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We have the Karma Fisker and Tesla Roadster as prime examples of what an electric sports car can deliver, but if you were to turn the tables around and start off on the other end of the equation, what do you end up with? Enter the Eggasus electric car, which is said to be an alternative solution for urban travel. This is one special looking vehicle which might draw laughs, but it will definitely grab the limelight on the road even if there is a Rolls Royce pulling up beside it. After all, there is a comfortable seat for one to facilitate easy driving, sporting tinted windows alongside an enclosed cab that will offer some semblance of protection for the driver from external elements.

It will not burn up the asphalt however, as the Eggasus electric car will max out at just 25mph. Right now, important details concerning its price, power, and range are unavailable, but do expect to see it arrive in the US later this fall. You would not be able to pick up dates with this since it seats only one, although I am not sure if someone is crazy enough to modify it and include some sort of seating attachment on the roof of the Eggasus.

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As things seem to be incredibly promising at Tesla Motors’ California headquarters, the situation for a competitor on the other side of the world is growing quite grim. Artega, which reached our hearts at the Geneva Motor Show just last year with its beautiful all-electric SE sports car, has filed for bankruptcy after failing to sell the company to “an Asian investor.” Meanwhile, Artega will continue the search for business partners, and will keep running its German operation with 34 employees. The news is disappointing to say the least, especially with Tesla’s Roadster dropping from production in 2011. Hit up the source link below for a (German-language) explanation, directly from Artega.

Artega fails to sell auto business, files for bankruptcy originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mercedes’ plans for a B-Class E-Cell Plus plug-in hybrid might headed for a change of direction. Take this all with a spoonful of NaCl, but looks like an all-electric powertrain made by none other than Tesla will be installed in the EV. As Autoblog Green notes, an anonymous spokesperson has reportedly claimed that the system switch-up is being made due to economics — higher rebates and incentives are possible for zero-emission vehicles in the EV’s US target market. No technical details were given on the new powertrain, but the original idea was to have a Volt-like 138-horsepower electric powerplant for the B-Class compact, with a 67-horsepower gas engine backing it up. At the very least, a collaboration between the two companies would make sense, since the Stuttgart automaker is effectively a five percent stakeholder in Tesla. So if you’ve been holding out for an EV with the Merc touch, check the source for the details.

Mercedes reportedly scraps hybrid plan for B-Class E-Cell Plus EV, going all-in on electrons with Tesla originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Jul 2012 03:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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