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Toyota Confirms US Launch of Compact Lexus Hybrid

Lexus CT 250h Toyota officials last week confirmed that the Lexus CT 200h, a premium hybrid hatchback, is coming to the United States, according to a report in Automotive News. The Lexus CT 200h would be Lexus’s first compact car, and the first compact hybrid sold by Toyota in the US. The car was unveiled [...] [...]

America’s only hope for energy independence?

Only fuel cell hybrids can save us? Most these days claim fuel cells are a dream, but are America’s plans for energy independence or serious reductions in global warming emissions any less of a dream? Study after study demonstrates the fickleness of consumers towards embracing hybrid cars, especially plug-in versions. Likewise, according to most studies, achieving energy [...] [...]

America loaded with hybrid-loving rare earth metals

Time to start mining Within a decade, American companies could run out of rare earth metals – essential materials for hybrid cars, wind turbines, computers, etc. – if China follows through on plans to stop rare earth exports according to experts. Yet, one of the biggest rare earth metal deposits probably exists right here in America, but [...] [...]

Another speeding Prius

An unintended 94 mph Yesterday, a Southern California man claimed to have experienced sudden acceleration in his 2008 Toyota Prius. For some 30 miles James Sikes could not slow his 94 mph Prius. After passing another car on the freeway, Sikes said the gas pedal stuck and the car just kept accelerating. Putting full pressure on [...] [...]