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Posted by Dahcredyns in general, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 03 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
Declining hybrid car interest? Toyota sales up 60 percent
V helps lift Prius, Toyota hybrid sales Where are all the hybrid-hating geniuses today? One of the more annoying stories in 2011 was the death of the hybrid car, or at least the serious decline in hybrid interest. According to a slew of auto reporters last year, consumers just aren’t...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrids on 03 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
Chinese car tech more disruptive than US
The Chinese are ready for a scaled down, cost-effective EN-V today. US car culture must change, now Several years ago, it was easy to call electrification ‘disruptive’. Today, I don’t believe that electrification has lived up to that billing, and it never will. Ultimately,...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, Dodge, GM, Honda, Hybrids, Mercedes on 03 1st, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Annual Auto Issue: This year’s ups and downs at our auto track
The car market is regaining traction. And in testing about 80 vehicles in the past year, we’ve gotten a good look at what’s new and notable. With erratic pump prices and stricter gas-mileage standards being phased in, fuel economy is a prominent goal. Automakers are pursuing it with more...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 02 29th, 2012 | Comments Off
Why didn’t Obama drive a hybrid before his Presidency?
Why didn't the President drive a hybrid just 3 years ago? Where was the battery-powered conviction when it was Senator Obama? So, the President is going to buy a Chevy Volt after his second term in the White House? That’s cool, but it’s just politics. I mean if the President has been...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrids on 02 29th, 2012 | Comments Off
Either drilling “or” batteries is the problem. It’s “and”.
Batteries and natural gas can complement each other. America can change the world with a holistic energy policy I have few doubts that electrification is the future of personal mobility. Sure, there is the possibility that some form of biofuel, such as that from artificial photosynthesis on steroids,...
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Posted by in Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 02 29th, 2012 | Comments Off
Test complete video: 2012 Honda CR-V
After seeing what happened to the redesigned-for-2012 Honda Civic , we were worried about the 2012 redesign of the CR-V . Turns out the big-selling small SUV managed to escape the low-scoring fate of the unimpressive Civic update. We bought a CR-V EX AWD to test here at the Consumer Reports test track...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 02 29th, 2012 | Comments Off
Test complete video: 2012 Honda CR-V
After seeing what happened to the redesigned-for-2012 Honda Civic , we were worried about the 2012 redesign of the CR-V . Turns out the big-selling small SUV managed to escape the low-scoring fate of the unimpressive Civic update. We bought a CR-V EX AWD to test here at the Consumer Reports test track...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in general, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 02 28th, 2012 | Comments Off
Why? Consumers losing interest in hybrids, EVs, clean tech
Plug-ins have arrived, but consumers are caring less and less Has green tech been oversold and under-delivered? Is it just the economy? In the last few years, consumer interest in hybrid and electric cars, solar power and other clean technologies has declined according to a recent survey. Obviously,...
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Posted by in Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 02 28th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Annual Auto Issue: Consumer Reports names its 2012 Top Picks
As the competition grows stronger with each passing year, it has been increasingly difficult for a single automaker to dominate Consumer Reports’ annual Top Picks list. This year, Toyota is the first brand to earn half of the top 10 spots in nearly a decade. The redesigned Toyota Camry Hybrid...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 02 28th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Annual Auto Issue: Consumer Reports names its 2012 Top Picks
As the competition grows stronger with each passing year, it has been increasingly difficult for a single automaker to dominate Consumer Reports’ annual Top Picks list. This year, Toyota is the first brand to earn half of the top 10 spots in nearly a decade. The redesigned Toyota Camry Hybrid...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrids on 02 28th, 2012 | Comments Off
Is Fisker ahead of the plug-in competition set to Emerg e?
Another great looking luxury plug-in It’s not easy being a plug-in startup with this kind of competition coming When I first heard of Fisker and, even better, saw their early concepts, I was excited and intrigued. Over time; however, Fisker has grown far less exhilarating. In terms of technology,...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 02 28th, 2012 | Comments Off
Toyota Camry best hybrid road test – Consumer Reports
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...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in general, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 02 27th, 2012 | Comments Off
Everything we know about hybrids and plug-ins today is wrong
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...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in general, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 02 27th, 2012 | Comments Off
Everything we know about hybrids and plug-ins today is wrong
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...
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Posted by Admin in Auto News, Dodge, Honda, Hybrids on 02 25th, 2012 | Comments Off
2012 Annual Auto Issue: Best and worst cars for fuel economy
Facing the double whammy of a stressed economy and high gasoline prices, drivers are feeling pain at the pump and in their wallets. When it comes time to buy a replacement car, it is no surprise drivers are placing a priority on fuel efficiency. Fortunately, there is an increasing number of choices...
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