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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 22nd, 2011 | Comments Off
Cheaper Prius hybrids the key to Toyota’s mojo, or lack thereof
Hello mojo Hybrids, Prius define Toyota today and tomorrow Just after an earthquake wiped out some 650 Toyota suppliers back in March, Toyota had some tough decisions to make. Obviously, returning production to full capacity was going to take time. Priorities needed be determined. And Toyota...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Honda, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 21st, 2011 | Comments Off
Foreign oil independence is much bigger than EV range
The only plug-in that matters if its all about EV range A singular solution to US energy independence is decades away, minimally My plug-in gets more EV range than yours! Seriously? That’s what some in the battery-advocating community have devolved to, really? Has it all come down to...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, Hybrids on 09 21st, 2011 | Comments Off
Production Toyota Prius Plug-in gets more range, lighter battery, tax-credit, and carpool access
Plug-in hybrid technology is developing at an accelerated pace, resembling that of the computer electronics industry, if the plug-in Toyota Prius is any indication. We’ve driven two plug-in Priuses in the past, each progressively more capable. Now that Toyota has released details of its final...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in general, GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 20th, 2011 | Comments Off
HOV lane access key to plug-in Prius until costs decline
All about the carpool lane Prius plug-in suggests plug-ins still far away from mainstreaming In my opinion, the Toyota Prius plug-in is easily the smartest plug-in thus far, at least before tax credits. After federal tax credits, such a call is a little tougher to make. But, the government can’t...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 20th, 2011 | Comments Off
GM’s Chinese plug-in partnership: The beginning of the end
The MG6, an SAIC-owned product. Will scale, cheaper labor costs, and subsidies make it impossible for US manufacturers to compete? Since the Solyndra bankruptcy, I’ve paid a good bit of attention to the solar space, and it’s ugly right now. Certainly, the economic slowdown contributed to...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 19th, 2011 | Comments Off
Plug-in Prius: Idealism versus realism
The most cost-effective plug-in still might not be realistic Is the goal plug-in market penetration or something else? Toyota. Loved by many for its reliable practicality, yet hated by others for the very same reasons. Yes, many also hate Toyota because it’s a foreign company, even though most...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 16th, 2011 | Comments Off
Toyota Plug-in Prius for $32,760, Prius V for $26,400
The Toyota Prius V hits dealerships in October. Which Prius will Prius buyers favor? Toyota has announced pricing on two upcoming members of the Toyota Prius family. The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid will come in two packages and start at $32,760. The larger Prius V will start at $27,160 and come in three...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 16th, 2011 | Comments Off
Toyota Prius C looks pretty cool in latest commercial
An early Prius concept. Looks great, bring it on In the past we’ve shown some spyshots of the supposed Toyota Prius C , the smaller city Prius. Unfortunately, the spy shots look a lot more like the current Prius than does the original concept version. However, that latest Prius commercial is still...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 16th, 2011 | Comments Off
Do it yourself plug-ins and other crazy ideas
A do-it-yourself plug-in battery pack Is there too much focus on new cars? Today Dot Earth explores the idea of do-it-yourself plug-in electric cars, and whether they represent a way of “tinkering” better efficiency into personal transportation. The piece doesn’t really come to any...
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Posted by in Auto News, Hybrids on 09 16th, 2011 | Comments Off
2012 Toyota Prius Lineup Grows With Prius V, Plug-In Models
Even as the auto industry sputters, Toyota’s family of Prius hybrids is under rapid expansion. For 2012, the Toyota Prius is joined by the new, larger 2012 Toyota Prius V wagon, as well as a new limited-availability Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Both of those will be reaching dealerships in Octover; then...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrids on 09 16th, 2011 | Comments Off
Nissan working on range extended electric sport’s car
The Nissan Leaf Nismo RC electric concept To debut at the Geneva Motor Show While details are scant, Infiniti has confirmed that it will bring a new two-seat electric sports car to next year’s Geneva Motor Show that will be at least partially based upon the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC, an electric car...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 15th, 2011 | Comments Off
Plug-in buyers quite different than average car buyers
Only for those making $150,000 per year? Range anxiety versus costs and mainstreaming Range anxiety? It’s a red herring according to many advocates of pure electrics. Other plug-in advocates disagree and claim that range anxiety is probably the key problem to overcome to mainstream adoption of...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrid Cars, Hybrids on 09 14th, 2011 | Comments Off
Does a cheaper Toyota Camry hybrid demand a cheaper Prius?
Prius family set for a big expansion in 2012 Could the Camry hybrid conquest Prius buyers? We all know that when it comes to hybrid cars, Toyota is the king of sales thanks to the Prius, which accounts for more than 50 percent of all hybrid sales. Yet, Toyota is anticipating a huge increase in hybrid...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in GM, Hybrids, Mercedes on 09 14th, 2011 | Comments Off
Daimler, Nissan B-Class tie up could have interesting plug-in ramifications
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-cell Plus plug-in hybrid Might Nissan consider plug-in hybrids? Daimler is set to share its Merecedes-Benz MFA small car platform with its alliance partner Renault-Nissan for a new B-class Infiniti crossover that is due out in 2014 according to AutoWeek. Interestingly, that’s...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Hybrids on 09 13th, 2011 | Comments Off
Fisker Surf plug-in: The wagon without much wagon functionality
Wipeout: A wagon, seriously? Surf catches the wrong wave Fisker is one of those companies that offers a feel good story that is a little hard to feel too good about. It’s just hard to believe that Fisker’s luxury plug-in vehicles are going to eventually translate into something that benefits...
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