Archive for September, 2008

High Gas Prices Spark Enthusiasm for Electric - WTVY

High Gas Prices Spark Enthusiasm for ElectricWTVY, AL -3 hours agoCompared to current hybrid cars, the chevy volt uses more battery power and less gasoline. It's charged by plugging it into a standard outlet. …

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Liquid gas - A cheaper car-fuel alternative that's already on the road - Jerusalem Post

Liquid gas - A cheaper car-fuel alternative that's already on the roadJerusalem Post, Israel -10 hours agoHybrid cars abound, mixing gasoline and electricity. And the electric car is supposedly just a few years away. But there is another alternative for vehicles …

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Toyota Camry Hybrid Review - The Pros And Cons - Pressemeldungen.at (Pressemitteilung)

Toyota Camry Hybrid Review - The Pros And ConsPressemeldungen.at (Pressemitteilung), Austria -9 hours agoYou can find out more information about Hybrid Cars at ProHybrid.com along with video news, reviews, and tools such as price quotes and an automotive loan …

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In Praise of Plastic - Boston Globe

Boston Globe

In Praise of PlasticBoston Globe, United States -1 hour agoAnd as much as supposed Boston liberals driving their hybrid cars and toting their canvas grocery bags might like to blame this failure on the Red States, …

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NEWSMAKER-Suzuki CEO sees no relief from race to survive - Reuters

NEWSMAKER-Suzuki CEO sees no relief from race to surviveReuters -3 hours agoBy Chang-Ran Kim, Asia autos correspondent TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - With the Big Three US automakers struggling as consumers shun their gas-guzzling …

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Hybrid confusion? - Chicago Sun-Times

Hybrid confusion?Chicago Sun-Times, United States -13 hours agoSince hybrid cars often have a smaller engine than their gasoline-only counterparts in the interest of better fuel economy, the extra power when needed …

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‘Green’ flag - BCLocalNews

‘Green’ flagBCLocalNews, Canada -6 hours agoLast summer, Toyota stated it has sold one million hybrid cars globally, and of that, 757600 bore the Prius nameplate. Japanese drivers were clearly on …Motoring Memories: Honda Insight, 1999-2006CanadianDriverall 3 news articles

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Missouri Energy Tour stops in Kirksville - KTVO

Missouri Energy Tour stops in KirksvilleKTVO, mo -7 hours agoObama’s plan would also put one million Plug-In Hybrid cars on the road by the year 2015. Hybrid cars can get up to 150 miles per gallon.

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Study shows fuel efficiency of plug-in hybrid cars - San Diego Union Tribune

San Diego Union Tribune

Study shows fuel efficiency of plug-in hybrid carsSan Diego Union Tribune, United States -20 hours agoThese plug-in hybrid cars achieve far better gas mileage and generate less pollution than standard hybrids, according to a yearlong study released yesterday …Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles Excel on MPG and Emissions …MarketWatchall 12 news articles

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Auto-Industry Push For Retooling Factories Amid Uncertain Hybrid … - istockAnalyst.com (press release)

Auto-Industry Push For Retooling Factories Amid Uncertain Hybrid …istockAnalyst.com (press release), OR -13 hours agoFord has pledged to produce more hybrid cars and trucks, following its recent announcement of launching more than six small, fuel-efficient cars and sell in …

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