Found on LeftLane News via Digg (quote from digg) The three companies teamed up over the last few years and built this: a two-mode hybrid with an ECVT transmission. It incorporates four fixed gears for high efficiency and power-handling capabilities. During the two ECVT modes and four fixed gears, the system can use the electric [...]

The Truth About Cars’ Bob Elton should love this. Official Launch of SHIFTYWorld.com Posted:04/06/2006 By:ShiftyWorld.com NEW COMMUNITY WEBSITE FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO SHIFT. On April 6, 2006, the world took its first look at one of the most unique web-based communities ever, SHIFTYWorld. Created by people who love to shift manual transmission cars and [...]