Apr
11
Mercury Mariner Hybrid: a low thirst suv?
April 11, 2008 | 1 Comment
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid (and Ford Escape Hybrid, obviously) is taking on a prestigious title for 2008, although one which was only coined in recent times. Highest mileage SUV - a bit of an oxymoron but nonetheless, in our increasingly environmentally conscious times, this is a term that will literally launch a 1,000 (or 10,000) […]
Apr
4
Mercedes Confidence in Lithium Power Packs
April 4, 2008 | 1 Comment
Mercedes have been building on exciting news that they will be first in the US with lithium power-packed electric hybrid cars. The German/ Chrysler giants are hoping to now have small, efficient electric cars in the US market in 2010.
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Apr
3
Hybrids through History
April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Yes, hybrid cars have a history worth writing about and you may well be surprised just how long it is. Not always distinguished, not always pretty (seldom, in the early years) but hybrid cars and hybrid electric vehicles have been around since the middle of the last century. I’m writing about this because a very […]
Apr
1
rechargeIT.org - Big Brother for Hybrids
April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Google’s ongoing quest to monitor mankind and invade all facets of modern society continues - full speed ahead! The spin-off of the moment is Google’s rechargeIT.org which is a project based in-house with Google’s own fleet vehicles. Essentially the ultimate geeks are aiming to “reduce CO2 emissions, cut oil use and stabilize the electrical grid […]
Mar
30
Bio-Diesel vs. Hybrid Cars
March 30, 2008 | 1 Comment
Considering that bio-diesel is a renewable source of energy and hybrid cars operate on a combination of gas and electricity which do you think is the more sustainable and environmentally responsible choice?
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Mar
22
10 Reasons to Buy a Hybrid
March 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Care for the environment? Want to save the planet? Then you must think in terms of fuel efficiency, non-polluting, and eco-friendly transport. The answer lies in purchasing and using a hybrid car. They not just make a statement that I care but are compact and fuel efficient.
Here are some insights that may just tempt […]
Mar
20
Pedestrians and Dangers from Hybrid Vehicles
March 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The other day, I put a scare into both myself and a driver when I almost stepped out in front of her hybrid car. She was shaken up and looked stunned that an adult would be so careless. I was just embarrassed.But as I told a friend about it the next day, I found that […]
Mar
19
Volvo Recharge Concept
March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
This exciting looking Volvo isn’t just the proud owner of some trendy paint and graphics - its at the forefront of the Swedish manufacturers drive at sustainably fuelling its cars. Volvo have been renowned for their safety and environmental consciousness for many years and it is good to see that they are at least attempting […]
Feb
14
Will Plug-In Hybrids Become the Standard?
February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Farmers are planting corn like crazy, turning food crops into ethanol & biodiesel. Scientists are squeezing oil out of algae, while other developers are touting the battery-operated electric car. One company is even building a car that runs on compressed air… But, which system will survive?
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Nov
27
GM price up 2008 Tahoe and Yukon hybrid SUV’s
November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
“We promised to apply our most advanced technologies to vehicles that
can save the most fuel, and we are delivering on that promise with the
Tahoe and Yukon Hybrid SUVs,”
..that’s according to General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz, speaking in LA today as GM announced the price tags on its new hybrid SUV’s for 2008.
The full-size […]
