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Mercedes-Benz Prepares Big Increase in Hybrid Car Production

Mercedes S500 plug-in hybrid concept. Coming Soon: Hybrids in all Mercedes lines, including diesel-hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Based strictly on past U.S. sales numbers, Mercedes-Benz has not been serious about hybrid cars. Between its Mercedes S400 Hybrid sedan and ML450 Hybrid SUV, the company sold 1,21 hybrid units in 2010—representing 0.6% of the overall hybrid market. [...] [...]

BYD, Chinese plug-ins not living up to the hype – but watch out

BYD full of broke plug-in promises so far. Even Warren Buffett was duped Crappy cars, stolen designs and a possible dud of a battery highlight the state of BYD according to recent analysis that calls into question not only Warren Buffett’s $232 million investment into BYD, but also the entire state of Chinese-made plug-in vehicles. Were investors duped? [...] [...]

Efficient Ford Six-Speed PowerShift Automatic Cuts Fuel Use By Up To 10 Percent, Helps Fiesta, Focus Get 40 MPG

With gasoline already more than $4 per gallon in some American cities, the new fuel-saving dual dry-clutch Ford PowerShift six-speed automatic is the right transmission at the right time. [...]