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Why you should buy the hybrid version of the Honda Civic

A good long term hedge against higher gasoline prices? But I sure wish it was easier to sell the Civic hybrid “Get with the program.” That’s what an advertising agency friend told me once regarding Hybridcarblog. I’m too critical, he rightly pointed out. Instead, he suggested that I sell every hybrid and plug-in that I cover. That, [...] [...]

The “un-Prius-like” Toyota Prius C is sporty and fun to drive

The fun to drive "non-Prius-like" Toyota Prius At least according to some early Prius C reviews After more than 10 years on the market, hybrid cars have sadly achieved very little in terms of real world impact. At less than 3 percent marketshare of total US auto sales, hybrids are still just scratching the surface of change. [...] [...]

The $14,000, 65 mpg wave disk generator hybrid

Pistons are so last century An easy hybrid revolution In a few months Toyota promises to offer a new smaller Prius that will achieve 50 mpg and cost just under $19,000, a pretty compelling offering, right. Well, imagine if that new Prius instead cost $14,000 and achieved 65 mpg. That’s the potential of the wave disk generator according [...] [...]

MINI Roadster

As it’s not a hybrid, the MINI Roadster might not seem like a car that shoppers for alternative energy vehicles would fancy. This was also said about the standard MINI Cooper, yet the Cooper’s most cross-shopped car is none other than the Toyota Prius. Could the Roadster continue this trend? Those who would consider a MINI [...] [...]

ZAP Global Blog: The Perfect EV for Your RV — ZAPPY3 Folding Electric Scooter

ZAPPY3 Folding Electric Scooter Dear ZAP: read more [...]

Ford Uses Kenaf Plant Inside Doors in the All-New Escape, Saving Weight and Energy

Drivers of the all-new Ford Escape may be surprised to find out there is a plant inside the door. [...]

Ford Racing’s Focus ST-R Ready for Competition Debut at Daytona International Speedway in the Grand-Am 200

Ford Racing’s Focus ST-R will make its competition debut this Friday afternoon in the Grand-Am 200 at Daytona International Speedway in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge as part of the ST field during the Grand-Am weekend. [...]

Best new hybrid models for 2012 according to Kipplingers

V – Best new wagon and best resale value in class They weren’t tops in their class, but these hybrids still scored While only 1 hybrid car, the Lexus RX 450h, took best in class according to Kipplinger’s 2012 ratings, a few hybrid cars were picked as best new models in their class. Likewise, many hybrids achieved [...] [...]