Tag: Hybrid Cars
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Toyota increases lithium-ion battery production 6x to upgrade Prius
Toyota has been rather slow to adopt lithium-ion technology compared to some other automakers, but it seems like they want to catch up.
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2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid gets 5-star safety rating from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to test plug-in vehicles separately from gas and gas-electric hybrid versions of the same models.
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Honda extracts rare earth metals from used hybrid batteries, turns them into new batteries
Despite their name, rare earth metals aren't actually that rare, but they are important for a variety of green technologies.
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Toyota: 5 million hybrids sold worldwide, 2 million in U.S.
Toyota has sold a lot of hybrids around the world. A lot. As of the end of last month, they have cumulatively sold about 5.125 million hybrids worldwide, with almost 2 million sold in the United States.
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Hybrid sales up 32% so far in 2013 compared to same period last year
According to the latest data for the months of January and February 2013, sales of hybrid cars are up an impressive 32% compared to the same months last year.
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Getting to the bottom of Ford's hybrid fuel economy controversy
We'll be doing a longer-term review of the C-MAX hybrid to see what kind of MPG we get in real-world conditions.
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Chevy Volt and Cadillac ELR could get downsized 3-cylinder engines
Originally, the Chevrolet Volt's gasoline range-extender was supposed to be a 1-liter, 3-cylinder engine. That didn't happen... yet.
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Test-drive: Ford C-MAX Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius V [Updated]
One thing I know about Prius owners, they are a loyal, passionate group. But if you are a loyal, passionate Prius owner, I will warn you now, you are not going to like this review.
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Thoughts inspired by Ferrari's first production hybrid (950 horsepower)
Ferraris (and other exotic sports cars) are definitely not green, don't get me wrong.
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Updated 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid has better MPG, a bigger battery, and cheaper price tag
The 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid has an improved drivetrain that provides better overall fuel economy and better electric-only performance.
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261 MPG Volkswagen XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid to be produced in limited quantities
After two prototype generations, VW has decided to make limited quantities of the third generation of its incredibly fuel-efficiency XL1, formerly known as the 1-liter car.
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Bill AB266 could extend HOV lane access for green cars by 10 years in California
One of the most sought after incentives for green(er) cars in California are the white, green and yellow stickers that give access to the HOV lane even if you don't have the required number of passengers. But when will they expire?
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Volt-based Cadillac ELR caught playing in the snow
The Cadillac ELR was a big hit at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. As the first official offspring of the Chevrolet Volt that is slated for commercial production, it represents an important step forward for GM.
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Closer Look at the Volt-Based Cadillac ELR Plug-in
One of the most interesting cars at this year's Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid. It's interesting not only because it's a plug-in, but also because it represents the first step in a longer journey.
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The Prius was California's Best-Selling Car in 2012
Not something that many would have believed a decade ago, but hybrids are now truly mainstream and the next frontier lies with plug-in vehicles.
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Nissan to Launch 15 Hybrids by 2016
It's good to see the company give more fuel-efficient choices to its customers, and keep its laser focus on making fully electric cars mainstream.
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Ford Fusion Hybrid gets 5-Star Rating from NHTSA
Fuel economy and low smog-forming emissions are important, but so is safety. It's good to see that most hybrids and electric vehicles on the market are earning top scores from the NHTSA and IIHS.
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2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Now Available in New York and California
We're still waiting for a nation-wide release date for the 2014 Accord plug-in, but in the meantime, it is for sale at select dealers in California and New York.
