The best Camry available according to CR road tests One of the best rides you can buy Want a loaded car that offers one of the best combinations of “braking, acceleration, fuel economy, comfort, and cargo space among other things” according to Consumer Reports? Then think 2012 Toyota Camry hybrid. According to Consumer Reports, the Toyota Camry hybrid XLE [...] [...]
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By Jeff Cobb Today Toyota confirmed that the 2012 Prius Plug-in is approved by California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP). The vehicle will also be eligible for California HOV lane sticker for solo access, and is eligible for a first-come, first served $1,500 rebate available to anyone who purchases or leases a Prius Plug-In for 36 months [...] [...] By Jeff Cobb Last week in Honolulu, the four major branches of the U.S. military unveiled the “world’s first military fleet of fuel cell vehicles,” comprised of 16 General Motors vehicles. Hawaii’s ideal climate was chosen as a first step for vehicle evaluation and utilization of associated infrastructure prior to introduction of similar technology in other states, [...] [...] By Jeff Cobb A Silicon Valley start-up called Envia Systems says it has a lithium-ion battery prototype that within three years could power 300 mile-per-charge electric cars that cost between $25,000-$30,000. Sounds too good to be true? Thus, it probably is? Maybe, and if so, it wouldn’t be the first time. If desired, doubters may stop [...] [...] By Huw Evans Although President Obama has mandated exclusive reliance on alternative fueled vehicles by government fleets, in practice these goals are proving tougher to truly implement. According to a report by Bloomberg Businessweek, higher costs associated with purchasing and maintaining hybrid and electric vehicles, along with lack of infrastructure, has resulted in federal agencies turning to [...] [...] One major barrier to electrification overcome? Toyota will lose its hybrid crown, and lithium-ion might be just fine for the battery revolution In general, most believe that in order to truly replace gasoline cars, battery packs will eventually have to move beyond lithium-ion technologies, into lithium-air and numerous other technological possibilities, for example. According to Envia Systems, [...] [...] By Huw Evans It’s no secret that vehicle air conditioning systems require a significant amount of energy in order to operate. On hybrids and electric vehicles, the problem is more acute since in many cases the systems draws power from the vehicle’s battery pack, restricting range and further taxing the battery and electrical system. In an effort [...] [...] |
 
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