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Time to get real about hybrids and plug-ins

All about the dead Presidents? Several months ago, a JD Power survey found that, despite declining gas prices, more than 70 percent of Americans were interested in buying hybrid cars. More than 40 percent of that 70 percent indicated they would pay as much as 00.00 more for a hybrid. At the time, however, hybrid sales [...] [...]

Auris hybrid details released. For Europe only?

At least initiallyToyota has released a few new details for its upcoming Auris hybrid. For instance, the Auris hybrid offers a drag co-efficient of 0.28, thanks to a full exterior redesign. The Hybrid Synergy Drive powering the Auris will utilize a 97-hp 1.8L gasoline engine mated to a NiMH battery that provides several different driving modes. [...] [...]

European Carmakers Embrace Plug-in Cars

Mercedes Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid [...] [...]