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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, Hybrids on 05 22nd, 2012 | Comments Off
Survey shows high fuel costs cause downsizing, less driving
The rising cost of gasoline is hitting home with drivers; in our latest survey, 35 percent of respondents report driving fewer miles than they did a year ago. Two-thirds of owners surveyed said they expect their next vehicle to get better fuel mileage than the one they’re driving now,...
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Posted by in Auto News, Hybrids on 05 20th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in – The Most Popular Hybrid in the U.S.
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in – The Most Popular Hybrid in the U.S.
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is an all-new model that combines the best hybrid technology and adds pure electric drive.  Up until just recently, hybrid models were not moving off dealer lots and most buyers didn’t really understand the new technology. But as gas prices have risen...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, Hybrids on 05 20th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in – The Most Popular Hybrid in the U.S.
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in – The Most Popular Hybrid in the U.S.
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is an all-new model that combines the best hybrid technology and adds pure electric drive.  Up until just recently, hybrid models were not moving off dealer lots and most buyers didn’t really understand the new technology. But as gas prices have risen to $4 per...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, Hybrids on 05 18th, 2012 | Comments Off
The Diesels are Coming: Is Kia Next?
The Diesels are Coming: Is Kia Next?
High gas prices make most people think differently about driving. Carpooling, driving less, switching to more fuel-efficient vehicles – those are all options many consider. Truck and large SUV sales usually correspond closely with changes in prices. Hybrids are one way to do that, but so are diesels....
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Posted by admin in Auto Blog, Auto News, Hybrids on 05 18th, 2012 | Comments Off
Dismal Sales Kill The Lexus HS 250h Hybrid
The 2012 Lexus HS 250h. Image: Lexus Lexus launched the HS 250h hybrid in the U.S. in the summer of 2009, as a 2010 model. Meant as a fuel-efficient bookend to Lexus’ other entry-level offering, the rear-drive IS sedan, the HS 250h never really took off in the U.S. market. As Inside Line reports,...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 05 18th, 2012 | Comments Off
Ford’s new C-Max hybrid above average but still only a B
The best compact utility vehicle? Particularly in terms of Ford’s overall hybrid effort The upcoming Ford C-Max hybrid is easily Ford’s best hybrid offering, and I believe, one of the best overall new vehicles coming on the market. Akin to the Toyota Prius V, the C-Max utility hybrid promises...
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Posted by in Auto News, Hybrids on 05 18th, 2012 | Comments Off
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Whether you know trucks or not, the Chevrolet Silverado is likely a familiar vehicle; in a huge swath of variations, it’s the tool of choice for those who need to get things done. From sport trucks to hybrids, and up off-road rigs and heavy-duty models, the Silverado 1500 still stacks up well...
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Posted by Horisly in BMW, general, GM, Hybrids on 05 17th, 2012 | Comments Off
BMW CEO Speech at 92nd Annual General Meeting: “We need cool cars”
Here is the full speech of Dr. Norbert Reithofer at the Annual General Meeting of BMW AG. The BMW boss highlights some of the successes and accomplishments in 2011, and what to expect in the future. Ladies and Gentlemen Mobility is what drives us. And this applies to your company too. We not only enable...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrids on 05 16th, 2012 | Comments Off
My wife just fell in love with the Chevy Volt
Un oh. My wife's new passion. And she doesn’t give one crap about plug-in technologies I can still remember the debut of the original Chevy Volt concept. The long front end, like the Camaro and the Corvette. I had mixed feelings about that design, but in terms of a concept that form worked...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto Blog, Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 05 15th, 2012 | Comments Off
Owner sues Honda over fuel economy – and loses
Filed under: Latest News An American owner of a Civic hybrid has lost her case against the manufacturer after claiming compensation for the fact that her Honda Civic did not achieve its claimed fuel economy. Heather Peters initially won $10,000 in a small claims court, but Superior court Judge Dudley...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrids on 05 11th, 2012 | Comments Off
Tesla still a bright, shining star in the plug-in space, but
If you're rich and green, the Tesla Model S is THE statement car, by far It’s crunch time for this EV maker Last quarter Tesla lost $89 million dollars. The quarter before, $48.9 million. But Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t worried, as long as Tesla can perfectly deliver 5000 Model S’s...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrids on 05 11th, 2012 | Comments Off
Any Smart automaker should have an electric bike
Smart's two-wheeled plug-in aresenal Could be a good way to train the kids to love electrification The other day I facetiously called the plug-in revolution dead. I should have restricted that death mask to cars and other four wheeled vehicles. China alone proves that the plug-in revolution is...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Honda, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 05 10th, 2012 | Comments Off
The cheapest rides: Hybrids and plug-ins rule, honestly
The king of cheap rides? Can a hybrid or plug-in ever be the most cost-effective new car buy? In this sluggish economy, many new car buyers want to spend less on a new ride, plus they want to save money on their monthly fuel bill. Obviously, saving money on a fuel bill makes you think of hybrid and...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Audi, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 05 9th, 2012 | Comments Off
Fisker fire: The plug-in revolution is dead
Another plug-in related fire is bad news for the plug-in revolution. OK. It’s not dead, but the plug-in revolution is on life support I have one metric in life when it comes to transportation. OK. It’s one metric, but it’s split into two parts. The basic metric — the main part...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 05 8th, 2012 | Comments Off
Battery-powered: Prius hybrid sales surging past estimates
How soon can Toyota increase Prius supplies? New hybrids ordered for the growing US market Toyota’s best year of US Prius sales was 2007, when the automaker sold 181,221 units according to Bloomberg. This year, thanks to the growing Prius family, Toyota aimed for 220,000 units. However, the Prius...
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