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Diploid Hybrid Drives Fast Spread of Invasive Salvinia Fern
science4 days ago

Diploid Hybrid Drives Fast Spread of Invasive Salvinia Fern

New genome analysis shows Salvinia molesta is a diploid hybrid, not the previously assumed allopentaploid, causing meiotic mispairing and preventing sexual reproduction; instead, the fern spreads clonally by fragments that become genetically identical plants, forming dense mats that disrupt freshwater ecosystems. This clonality could make management more predictable and potentially reduce time and costs to restore affected lakes and ponds.

via Yahoo|
#clonal-reproduction#hybrid#invasive-species
Honda Element Returns as a Hybrid Crossover in 2029
business16 days ago

Honda Element Returns as a Hybrid Crossover in 2029

Honda plans to reboot the Element as a hybrid crossover in 2029, produced at Honda's Ohio plant with a target of about 100,000 units in year one. The new Element is expected to emphasize boxy practicality like the original, though exact features are unconfirmed, likely using a Civic Hybrid–style powertrain with a CVT, and priced between the HR-V and CR-V at roughly $26,000–$28,000 to appeal to a global market.

via Jalopnik|
#2029#business#honda-element
Hybrid Corvette claims Pikes Peak production crown in a 1,250-hp climb
technology18 days ago

Hybrid Corvette claims Pikes Peak production crown in a 1,250-hp climb

At the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, JR Hildebrand piloted a 1,250-hp hybrid Corvette ZR1X to win the production class and set a new hybrid-production record on the 12.4-mile, 156-turn ascent, finishing in roughly 9:30.7—about 23 seconds faster than the previous production-car benchmark of 9:53.740 set by a Porsche 911 Turbo S. The day also saw Romain Dumas post the fastest overall time in an EV-based Ford Mustang Mach-E at 8:18.202, but Pikes Peak production rules may exclude hybrids, so the Corvette's status as an outright production record is debated.

via Ars Technica|
#corvette#hybrid#motorsports
Kona 3rd Gen Goes Boxier, Packs Multiple Drivetrains for 2028
technology20 days ago

Kona 3rd Gen Goes Boxier, Packs Multiple Drivetrains for 2028

Hyundai is developing the third-generation Kona for the 2028 model year, previewed by spy shots that suggest a boxier, less quirky design with sharper A-pillars and revised lighting. The new Kona is expected to offer multiple powertrains—ICE, hybrid, and all-electric—with a possible range-extender, and will ride on Hyundai’s K3 platform with the Pleos Connect infotainment system.

via Carscoops|
#ev#hybrid#hyundai
Bovensiepen 05 GT: Alpina’s 789hp makeover of the M5 Touring
automotive25 days ago

Bovensiepen 05 GT: Alpina’s 789hp makeover of the M5 Touring

Alpina’s Bovensiepen 05 GT transforms the BMW M5 Touring into a 789hp hybrid wagon, delivering 811 lb-ft, a 0-62 mph time under 3.6 seconds, and a 190 mph top speed; styled by Frank Stephenson with classic Alpina cues, it rides on 21-inch forged wheels, uses a lightweight Akrapovic exhaust, and features a luxurious Alcantara/leather interior, with a price just under €200,000 in Germany.

via Top Gear|
#alpina#automotive#bovensiepen
Porsche's Engine Evolution: From Air-Cooled Legacies to Hybrid Hypercars
technology26 days ago

Porsche's Engine Evolution: From Air-Cooled Legacies to Hybrid Hypercars

This piece surveys Porsche's most important engines across its history, tracing the journey from the iconic air-cooled flat‑6 that defined the 911 to the era of water‑cooled and turbocharged power, highlights the notable flat‑4 and V8s (including the 928 and Cayenne), and showcases racing‑bred units—like the Carrera GT’s V10, the Le Mans‑dominant flat‑12 and 919’s V4 hybrid—while also noting tech transfers to modern road cars and the ongoing push for high performance with efficient packaging.

via Jalopnik|
#engines#hybrid#le-mans
Audi Signals GT3 Comeback with 1,001-HP Nuvolari Hybrid
auto-racing1 month ago

Audi Signals GT3 Comeback with 1,001-HP Nuvolari Hybrid

Audis new Nuvolari hypercar, unveiled in Cap d’Antibes, packs 1,001 hp and a 215+ mph top speed in a limited 499-unit run, and has sparked speculation it could underpin a future factory GT3 program as Audi pivots from the R8 LMS GT3 toward low‑volume road cars built for the race track, potentially on a shared platform with Lamborghini Temerario; no official GT3 plan has been announced.

via Sportscar365|
#audi#auto-racing#gt3
Lexus ES 2026 moves to hybrid and EV power with a calm, luxury focus
automotive1 month ago

Lexus ES 2026 moves to hybrid and EV power with a calm, luxury focus

The 2026 Lexus ES switches to a multi-pathway platform offering three variants—ES 350h hybrid (FWD/AWD, 244 hp, ~46 MPG), ES 350e BEV (FWD, up to 307 miles), and ES 500e BEV AWD (338 hp, ~276 miles). It’s larger, roomier, and emphasizes comfort over sport, with a 14-inch touchscreen, optional 21-inch wheels, and a rear-seat Executive Package on the 350e Luxury. Prices start around $48,895 for the 350e Premium and rise to $60,295 for the 500e Luxury AWD, delivering a refined, quiet luxury sedan more than a performance machine.

via The Drive|
#automotive#driving-experience#electric
Porsche’s 12 Most Powerful Factory Cars Show a Hybrid-Driven Leap
technology1 month ago

Porsche’s 12 Most Powerful Factory Cars Show a Hybrid-Driven Leap

Porsche’s list of its 12 most powerful factory cars spans 670 hp to 1,139 hp, highlighting a rapid shift from pure internal-combustion power to electrified performance. Highlights include the 1,139 hp Cayenne Turbo Electric, 1,019 hp Taycan Turbo GT, 938 hp Taycan Turbo S, 874 hp 918 Spyder (hybrid), and the lone non-electrified road car—the 2013–2015 GT2 RS—while numerous models rely on hybrids or fully electric drivetrains to push performance to blistering levels, underscoring Porsche’s electrified horsepower surge.

via Jalopnik|
#electric-vehicles#hybrid#hypercar
Honda and Acura unveil next-gen hybrids aimed at US market
business1 month ago

Honda and Acura unveil next-gen hybrids aimed at US market

Honda and Acura teased next-generation hybrid prototypes with a new platform, promising over 10% better fuel efficiency. The Honda sedan and Acura SUV are set to go on sale within two years, primarily in the US as part of a broader North American push. Honda aims for 15 hybrid models by 2030 and expects cost reductions with a new powertrain, funded by about 4.4 trillion yen (~$28B) for hybrids/gas models, plus roughly 0.8 trillion yen (~$5B) for future EVs; meanwhile, several EVs were canceled and Honda will continue EVs in Japan/Asia while reassessing the US strategy.

via Motor1.com|
#acura#business#fuel-efficiency
Lamborghini’s Fenomeno roadster roars into exclusivity with 1,080hp and a €5m price tag
automotive2 months ago

Lamborghini’s Fenomeno roadster roars into exclusivity with 1,080hp and a €5m price tag

Lamborghini unveils the Fenomeno roadster, a 1,080‑hp hybrid V12 open‑top limited to 15 units priced around €5 million (plus taxes); invitations are extended to loyal customers for delivery in the first half of 2028. Building on the Fenomeno coupé, it emphasizes a “feel like a pilot” ethos, with a carbon-tub architecture derived from the Revuelto and all‑new subframes. It’s pitched as a GT hypercar rather than a track car, aimed at collectors who typically drive very little (often under 300 miles a year).

via Financial Times|
#automotive#fenomeno#hybrid
Lamborghini Limits Fenomeno Roadster to 15 Units With 1,065-HP Open-Top Power
technology2 months ago

Lamborghini Limits Fenomeno Roadster to 15 Units With 1,065-HP Open-Top Power

Lamborghini will build only 15 Fenomeno Roadster units, making its most powerful open-top yet by pairing a 6.5-liter V12 with three electric motors for 1,065 hp; the car features chopped side windows, aero tweaks, and a minimal weight penalty, delivering 0–62 mph in 2.4 seconds and a top speed over 340 km/h, with Bologna-inspired livery and a nod to the 1968 Miura Roadster.

via Carscoops|
#fenomeno-roadster#hybrid#lamborghini