The Best American Hybrid
The Ford Fusion hybrid is a contender for the 2010 North American Car of the Year.
The Fusion hybrid could be the fourth hybrid to ever win the award, which will be announced at January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and Ford’s second hybrid winner.
Amongst hybrid cars the Toyota Prius, the [...] [...]
As the Bard might have put it, “That which we call an all-electric emissions-free vehicle, by any other name would drive as sweet.”
To gain mainstream acceptance by mainstream car buyers, electric cars will face all kinds of real economic and technical challenges—such as limited driving range, hefty price premiums, and lack of charging stations. [...] [...]
What’s the real mileage?
In 2007 a class action lawsuit was brought against Honda for a number of advertisements and commercials that inflated the real world mileage of the Civic hybrid.
Consequently, owners of Civic hybrids from 2003 – 2008 will receive a DVD for improving fuel economy, $100 cash or a $1000 rebate on their next [...] [...]
America’s next best seller?
This year’s LA Auto Show featured several small cars that US automakers hope will drive big buzz – and sales – as automakers move towards new CAFE rules.
But what happens if they don’t sell?
According to research from AutoPacific, these new small cars are facing an uphill battle. “People want technology to [...] [...]
Better without the plug?
Depending upon the poll or survey, between 70 and 80 percent of Americans are interested in buying a hybrid car today. Many of them are interested because they are worried about pollution and global warming. Most, however, are interested in hybrid cars because they help reduce foreign oil consumption.
Unfortunately, hybrids are still [...] [...]
In two years, consumers will have at least three plug-in car choices from major automakers.
After years of taking a wait-and-see approach to plug-in hybrids, Toyota yesterday officially announced its plans to produce and market a plug-in version of the Prius in significant quantities. According to Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada, the company will sell “several [...] [...]
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