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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 12 6th, 2011 | Comments Off
Toyota Prius C: Instantly the best selling hybrid in America
Toyota has high hopes for the smaller Prius C. Or at least close according to Toyota By 2015 hybrid cars should make up around 20 percent of all Toyota vehicle sales in the US according to the Automotive News. That means more hybrid options, even for Toyota pickup trucks like the Tacoma....
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 12 6th, 2011 | Comments Off
The Big 3’s potentially pickup truck sized mistake
Can the pickup space be profitably reinvented? Can pickup trucks maintain their dominance without major changes? As my past rants have demonstrated, I’m not a big fan of CAFE — even the new and more stringent requirements. Sure they’re a step forward, but the fact that new...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrids on 12 5th, 2011 | Comments Off
Long live horsepower: Can electricity really ever compete?
One of GM's Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles. The good, the bad, and the ugly of electric vehicles The ugly truth about plug-in and fuel cell vehicles is that they cost too much. That’s bad because it means gas-guzzlers are going to be around a long time, and it will take a decade or two...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 12 5th, 2011 | Comments Off
Hybrid and EV cost-effectiveness amidst a “volatile” energy future
Another reason to consider a hybrid or plug-in purchase Energy costs: Is this as good as it gets? For many American drivers, the economics of hybrid cars and plug-in vehicles don’t make great sense. Even when cost-effective, the time required to recoup the battery-powered premium is simply longer...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Honda, Hybrids on 12 5th, 2011 | Comments Off
CAFE and the EPA: Fuel economy for advertising deception, not the real world
How can 40 mpg sometimes mean 17 mpg? When 40 mpg actually means 17 mpg Let’s say you live in Venice, CA and commute to downtown daily for your 9-5. Every morning you cruise down Venice Boulevard — or at least you try to, but instead find yourself stuck at stop light after stop light —...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 12 4th, 2011 | Comments Off
When the grid goes black: Plug-ins, solar power and energy security
Can a smart grid + solar power + plug-ins secure America? Too bad batteries, fuel cells and solar panels aren’t cheaper Living in the stone ages. That’s how I felt for a while after losing my power Wednesday night. Sure, the first few hours were tolerable, but after 24 hours things started...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto Blog, Auto News, Hybrids on 12 2nd, 2011 | Comments Off
Q & A with Carlos Ghosn, head of Renault Nissan
Filed under: Comment Carlos Ghosn is one of the most powerful men in the worldwide automotive industry. As the head of the Renault Nissan Alliance and enjoying a pay packet rumoured to be around £6m a year, he understandably knows a thing or two about the industry. At this year’s Tokyo Motor...
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Posted by Horisly in Acura, Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 12 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
Honda reveals a suite of green technologies at Tokyo Motor show
Honda announced a lineup of new powertrains featuring a suite of fuel-efficient technologies at the Tokyo Motor Show. Similar to Mazda’s SkyActiv branding campaign, Honda will dub the new engine and transmission technology EarthDreams. Likewise, rather than being a single advancement, this new...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Audi, Auto News, BMW, Dodge, GM, Hybrids on 12 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
Owner satisfaction: Chevrolet Volt narrowly edges out Dodge Challenger & Porsche 911
The Chevrolet Volt , a plug-in hybrid that has an advanced but unproven powertrain, is now the top-scoring model in Consumer Reports’ latest annual owner-satisfaction survey . Ninety-three percent of respondents who own the Volt said they would definitely buy it again, making it the highest-rated...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 11 30th, 2011 | Comments Off
If you don’t buy a hybrid or plug-in, you’re wack
The Prius has swag. Complain, complain, complain, but do nothing You wanna know something funny? I don’t really like lots of hybrid and plug-in buyers, fans and advocates. Too many are elitist, judgmental and even arrogant, including myself many times over the years. And, when it comes to energy...
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Posted by Horisly in Acura, Auto Blog, Auto News, Honda, Hybrids on 11 30th, 2011 | Comments Off
Acura’s Next SH-AWD System Will Power the Rear Wheels with Electric Motors
Prior to the Tokyo auto show , Honda showed us a number of its upcoming technologies (including its new direct-injection engines ), and one of the most promising is Electric SH-AWD. To review, SH-AWD stands for Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and, on current Acura products that bear the label, it signifies...
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Posted by Horisly in Audi, Auto News, Hybrids on 11 28th, 2011 | Comments Off
i-ELOOP Revealed, Works With Mazda SkyActiv To Improve Efficiency
i-ELOOP Revealed, Works With Mazda SkyActiv To Improve Efficiency
With rising fuel prices, automakers are in a race to improve fuel efficiency. Different automakers have taken different strategies; some trying to focus on diesel technology, others on hybrids. Mazda doesn’t have a full hybrid system developed in house, and as such, is looking to use a range of...
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Posted by in Auto News, general, GM, Hybrids on 11 28th, 2011 | Comments Off
NHTSA launches safety investigation following Chevrolet Volt battery fires
Following an incident with a Chevrolet Volt catching fire after being crash tested, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a safety investigation into the plug-in hybrid sedans. And General Motors has announced it will offer free loaner cars to any Volt drivers who are...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 11 28th, 2011 | Comments Off
De-powered: GM’s Chevy Volt fire begs serious questions
Is the Volt's battery really safe? Shouldn’t there have always been a de-powering protocol? I would have no problem buying a Chevy Volt today — if it were cheaper — despite the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration’s formal investigation into Volt fire risk...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Car Shopping, GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 11 23rd, 2011 | Comments Off
Black Friday worth it for hybrid and EV buyers?
Searching for Black Friday hybrid deals More car dealerships are getting in on Black Friday action Here’s the good news. Black Friday shopping deals are coming to a dealership near you, in a trend that is gaining strength according to industry observers. Besides, it’s the end of the month...
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