New efficient ICE vehicles more important than hybrids and EVs? But, hybrid market share still less than 5 percent of all US sales Some pretty interesting reports out in the last few days regarding the sales of fuel efficient vehicles. Thanks to higher gas prices sales of hybrid cars and smaller vehicles are on the rise. So, has [...] [...]
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By Roland Hwang Nobody likes to witness a family argument—much less get pulled into it. But the schism between auto industry lobbyists and auto company executives is hard to ignore, and the consequences are too important. The disagreement is about the need and wisdom of producing more fuel-efficient cars. And with this week’s national average price [...] [...] TORRANCE, CALIF. (April 25, 2011) — Toyota today announced the 500 nonprofit organizations selected as finalists in the “100 Cars for Good” program… Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail. Update your RSS feed preferences. [...] Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported first quarter 2011 net income of $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, an increase of $466 million, or 11 cents per share, from first quarter 2010 as fuel-efficient new products, continued investment in global growth and the strengthening of Ford’s core business boosted results. [...] U.S. teens and tweens say their parents are riskier drivers than they claim, according to a new national survey commissioned by Ford Motor Company. While nearly all parents say they are safe drivers and good role models for their kids, more than half (51 percent) admit their teens and tweens have [...] [...] Can we stand united on US energy policy? It’s time for Democrats and Republicans to unite on energy policy Last week President Obama took the course many Presidents before him have when gas prices have risen, he blamed speculators. Others have blamed the President for not drilling, and yet others have blamed the Fed for devaluing the [...] [...] As the national average gasoline price climbs steadily toward the $4 mark, calls to increase domestic drilling in the United States have grown louder. Drill hawks would like to see the administration open up new areas like the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge and Atlantic Continental Shelf to oil and gas drilling, and update laws and [...] [...] LIncoln MKZ Hybrid During the early days of hybrids, potential buyers worried about performance problems or the reliability of the battery pack. Those days are long gone, and hybrids have a proven track record of safety and reliability. Now, for Sherif Marakby, Ford’s director of electrification programs and engineering, it’s all about bringing down the [...] [...] |
 
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