Archive for December, 2009

NYC’s 2010 Times Square display is pedal-powered - DVICE

NYC's 2010 Times Square display is pedal-poweredDVICESame argument is true for things like hybrid cars. I think I read somewhere that you would have to drive a Prius 150000 miles to make up for the initial …and more »

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‘Right to Repair’ Bill Gets Heated Debate - Automobile Magazine

'Right to Repair' Bill Gets Heated DebateAutomobile Magazine"Cars present a challenge to me," said Carolyn Coquillette, owner of a repair shop specializing in hybrid cars. "I can think it's a pain in my butt, …and more »

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“Hybrids” to capture the UAE - Biofuels Watch

"Hybrids" to capture the UAEBiofuels WatchAutomakers have seen a scope for hybrid cars in United Arab Emirates for its power and luxury and the ability to curb pollution. …and more »

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Some Prius owners complain of delayed braking - abc7news.com

Some Prius owners complain of delayed brakingabc7news.comSAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Toyota says it is launching an investigation into complaints about the brakes on its popular Prius hybrid cars. …and more »

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Panasonic To Offer Li-Ion Batteries for In-Home Use - All Cars Electric (blog)

Panasonic To Offer Li-Ion Batteries for In-Home UseAll Cars Electric (blog)December 30th, 2009 With our site focusing primarily on electric and hybrid cars and other forms of transportation, we are well versed in the ongoing …Newest Batteries Better for Hybrids than ElectricsTriple Punditall 8 news articles »

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Newest Batteries Better for Hybrids than Electrics - Triple Pundit

Newest Batteries Better for Hybrids than ElectricsTriple PunditHybridcars has an excellent interview with John German, an expert on hybrid cars who worked for eleven years at Honda before becoming Senior Fellow at the …and more »

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Mazda Exec Blames EPA Testing for Lack of Stop/Start Feature in US - MotorTrend Magazine

Mazda Exec Blames EPA Testing for Lack of Stop/Start Feature in USMotorTrend MagazineWhy don't we see this fuel-saving trick on non-hybrid cars? According to Mazda, it's because the EPA test mitigates the advantage. …and more »

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Ailing automakers offer little bit of everything - San Diego Union Tribune

Ailing automakers offer little bit of everythingSan Diego Union Tribune… prices will restrict initial sales of plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles to the same early adopters of hybrid cars, said Brauer at Edmunds.com . …

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Tax credit for some hybrid cars ends Thursday - Gresham Outlook

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Tax credit for some hybrid cars ends ThursdayGresham OutlookHybrid-car buyers have just a couple more days to take advantage of a state tax credit for their vehicles. Oregon's tax credit for new gasoline-electric …A New Crop of HybridsHome and AwayWho Drives a Hybrid?Green Street Journal (press release) (blog)A new Toyota hybridBiofuels Watchall 23 news […]

Hot and Not: A quick peek at what’s ahead for 2010 - Kelowna.com

Hot and Not: A quick peek at what's ahead for 2010Kelowna.comToday's diesel engines use new technology to make clean, quiet engines that are as equally efficient – if not more so – than electric hybrid cars, …and more »

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