As winter storms tear through the Midwest and New England, new hybrid drivers are getting their first taste of hybrid driving in frigid weather. The twittersphere is chirping with tweets like, “The Prius and blizzards do not mix!” And “Prius in the snow, not working for me. [...] [...]
Hybrids still offer value with lower gas prices
According to Intellichoice, the “Best Deals of the Month” rankings for December 2009 “illustrate the power of hybrid and diesel vehicles in delivering value for consumers, even with gas prices relatively flat.”
For the month of December the Toyota Prius, Saturn Vue hybrid, GMC Sierra hybrid, and Chevy Silverado [...] [...]
Hybrids good for Idaho
Canada’s Formation Metals Inc is set to begin operations that should lead to a major cobalt mine in Idaho.
Currently, 27 percent of Cobalt is used in battery technologies, including hybrid cars and some plug-in hybrids.
In the past environmental issues have prevented much new cobalt mining in the US. However, by working with [...] [...]
It’s not just about the battery
According to Wards, two hybrid cars offered the best engines for 2010. The 2.5L DOHC Inline-4 Hybrid, found in the Ford Fusion hybrid was 4th. The 1.8L DOHC Inline-4 Hybrid found in the Toyota Prius was 9th.
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Better off with GM technology?
Not long ago it seemed as if Suzuki hybrids based upon GM hybrid technology was a done deal. Of course, with GM shedding brands and executives like a furry dog heading into summer, technology partnerships might have been too much of a distraction for both companies. Likewise, GM still needs to [...] [...]
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