Hybrid Cars

Porsche introduces Hybrid Cayenne S luxury SUV

 
Porsche's first hybrid is not the fastest, least-expensive or most fuel-efficient big luxury SUV, but it's probably the best all-around vehicle in its class.

 

Four great reasons to buy a Hybrid

 
The hybrid car market is one of the fastest growing segments of the automotive industry with an enviable annual growth rate. Here are four great reasons to own a hybrid car.

 

Chevy Volt named North American Car of the Year

 
The Chevrolet Volt was named North American Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show. It is just another marketing jolt for the electric car.

 

Legislation to quell silent Hybrids passes

 
The silent running hybrid vehicle may soon be a thing of the past if Congress has their way. The new legislation would require a set of minimum sound levels for hybrid and electric vehicles.

 

Toyota to fix Prius coolant pump glitch

 
Toyota will pay to fix about 650,000 Prius models worldwide for a coolant pump glitch that could cause the hybrid to overheat and lose power.

 

Honda's new CR-Z hybrid sport coupe arrives with a flash

 
Honda has introduced their new two passenger CR-Z hybrid sport coupe, and it is definitely not your parents's kind of hybrid.

 

Will the next generation of hybrids lead to a resurgence?

 
As fuel prices have dropped the last couple of years so has interest in hybrid cars. Can a new generation of hybrids renew interest?

 

Prius the latest Toyota model to experience trouble

 
The Prius is the latest Toyota model to hit the headlines for acceleration issues as the hybrid has experienced two high profile runaway incidents this week alone.

 

Comparing the Toyota Prius and the Chevy Volt

 
Here is a quick comparison of the Toyota Prius and the Chevy Volt.

 

Nissan Leaf electric car coming in 2010

 
Nissan unveiled their new electric car the Nissan Leaf that will hit the market in 2010 and get easily 100 mpg per charge.

 

Honda Fit Hybrid coming in late 2010

 
Honda Motors plans to roll out a gas-electric hybrid version of its Fit subcompact next year. The Honda Fit hybrid is expected in late 2010 and Honda is hoping to tap growing demand for low-emission vehicles.

 

Toyota Supra Hybrid back in the plans

 
Toyota has the Supra Hybrid back in the plans for 2011 and it will be the sharpest hybrid on the market when it arrives.

 

Ford Spending Big to Bring Ford Focus to Market

 
Ford is shelling out $550 million in an effort to accellerate its Ford Focus hybrid to market.

 

Plug-in Hybrid Cars that Supply Energy Back to the Grid

 
Auto engineers in Australia are developing a plug-in hybrid electric car that not only generates power but can pump it back into the grid.

 

Ford Fusion Hybrid Coming This Spring

 
As soon as the new Ford Fusion hybrid hits the roads this spring it will quickly claim a spot as one of the most efficient hybrids on the market. Expectations are of 40+ mpg for the Ford Fusion hybrid.

 

Solar Kits to Aid Hybrid Efficiency

 
Solar Electric Vehicles and solar pioneer Greg Johanson have developed a solar kit for the Toyota Prius that increases range and and fuel econemy far and above the norm for the hybrid.

 

Ford to Introduce Two new Gas-Electric Hybrids in 2009

 
Ford Motors plans to roll out a pair of brand new gas-electric hybrids early in 2009 based on a redesigned 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan midsize sedans.

 

Ford To Ramp up Electric Car Production

 
Ford Motors today outlined plans to introduce electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids within three years, ramping up production and development greatly to meet what is expected to be warm market demand.

 

San Francisco Looks to Rule the Electric Car World

 
Cities in the San Francisco region said they would offer incentives and standardize infrastructure with Better Place to offer electric cars as a service, like a cell phone, at prices similar or below standard cars.

 

Electric Cars to be Introduced in Canada This Year

 
Chinese car company Changan and Canadian company Electrovaya are partnering to bring electric cars to Canada later this year.


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