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Debate Begins on CAFE Credits for EVs

There’s a new federal proposal on the table to give makers of pure electric cars bonus points to help them meet new tougher fuel [...] [...]

Luxurious fuel economy

The Lexus 450h hybrid Admit it, you’re a snob. You drive only luxury vehicles. Just kidding. Still, just because luxury cars are your vice doesn’t mean that you can’t embrace fuel economy, and this morning Cars.com has put forth their favorite ten fuel efficient luxury vehicles. While hybrid cars don’t dominate the list, they are the most fuel [...] [...]

Sudden acceleration in Prius, other Toyota cars?

Not a hybrid problem however Since 2003 as many as 2000 Toyota owners have reported problems with sudden acceleration, including at least one Prius owner, reports ABC. 6 independent investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, however, have not found any problems with Toyota’s vehicles that would cause sudden acceleration. Toyota, on the other hand, speculates that [...] [...]

Toyota keeps natural gas hybrid idea alive

Next job: Surfrider Foundation outreach At SEMA Toyota is showing off a natural gas Toyota Camry hybrid that will be used by the Surfrider Foundation for various public outreach programs. So, how will the CNG hybrid perform? Basically everything is the same, except the fuel system was replaced with a natural gas system that does utilize a chunk [...] [...]