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0A decade on, survey suggests buyers still don't understand hybrid cars 1300280400
In this year's State of the Union address, President Obama proclaimed that there would be one million electric vehicles on the road in the United States by 2015. Toyota recently celebrated the building of the company's three millionth hybrid worldwide. More and more automakers are turning to the ...
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Hybrid sales plummet 40% in August; Prius records 37.5% decline 1283607180
2010 Toyota Prius – Click above for high-res image galleryOne month of dreary sales figures doesn't signal the end of the hybrid, but the numbers reported for August hint that without a rise in gas prices, hybrid vehicle sales will likely continue to suffer. Overall hybrid sales dropped ... -
Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, who is it for? 1270742220
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid – Click above for high-res image galleryWhen pondering the idea of any near-$100,000 hybrid luxury sedan, one has to wonder, "What's the point?" The only hybrids that sell in any significant numbers are the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion, and for good reason. ... -
Report: U.S. government to purchase first 100 Chevy Volts and thousands of hybrids *UPDATE 1270135260
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Click above for high-res image galleryIn an effort to make the government's fleet of vehicles more green, the Obama administration has reportedly announced plans to add more hybrids this year followed by plug-in hybrids next year. The plan should double the number of ... -
Report: Diesel and electric vehicles two of many options to meet CAFE regulations 1269349260
2010 Volkswagen Golf - Click above for high-res image galleryNew CAFE standards set to take affect in 2015 have automakers in a hurried frenzy. Meeting target CAFE numbers of 35.5 miles per gallon within the short five-year time frame is no easy feat. Current standards, set at a fleet average ... -
Report: Honda CR-Z was almost killed twice, U.S. dealers didn't want it 1268063940
2011 Honda CR-Z – Click above for high-res image galleryNorio Tomobe, chief engineer of the Honda CR-Z, said "The CR-Z is supposed to be an intelligent sports car." We can spend a fair bit of time debating the 'intelligence' of a sports coupe that gets from 0-to-60 in 9.7 seconds and has ... -
Coming Soon: Downloadable ringtones for your silent electric car? 1255703520
Like to download new ringtones for your phone so that you don't sound like everybody else in the world that opts for the free cell phones from their chosen service provider? The same kind of thing is reportedly in the works for future electric cars. We've been hearing for the last few years that ...
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Debate rages over whether to extend HOV-lane exemptions for hybrids in CA 1254175140
Besides the potential feeling of environmental superiority, one of the great benefits to having a hybrid in California has been the availability of a magic little sticker set for a vehicle's rear bumper and fender. The "Access OK" tags have allowed its possessors to cruise in the carpool lanes ...
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REPORT: GM willing to investigate hybrid tech, low-rolling resistance tires if Corvette's survival depends on it 1253561220
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept - Is a hybrid powertrain in the Corvette's future?Is GM really considering a hybrid Corvette? Tom Stephens, GM's vice chairman of global product development, says it's a possibility. However, Stephens' comments are based on the new CAFE standards -- 35.5 mpg ... -
Mercedes-Benz now shipping the S400 Hybrid to US dealers 1253275140
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid - Click above for high-res image galleryMercedes-Benz has apparently begun shipping the new S400 BlueHybrid sedan to its US dealer network, as one of our readers spotted one and grabbed a photo of the window sticker. The S400 is Mercedes' first production hybrid ...
