Tag: Hybrid Cars - Page 2
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Should the Chevy Volt Have Been an Escalade?
While it's true that making bigger vehicles more efficient can yield huge savings, we should also encourage people who don't need a big vehicle to downsize.
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EPA: Ford Fusion Energi has 21 Miles of EV Range
One of the most important numbers describing the performance of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has been release, its electric driving range.
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Lexus Unveils First Ever IS Hybrid Sedan
Lexus has unveiled the first ever hybrid in its IS line, but unfortunately it won't be available in North-America, at least not at first.
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Acura Updates NSX Hybrid Supercar Concept
Fans of supercars looking for some eye-candy, the updated Acura NSX Hybrid Concept might be for you. It'll never make much difference for the environment, but it's nice to see engineers working on fuel-efficiency rather than V12 engines.
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The Hyper-Efficient TWIKE Human-Electric Hybrid Vehicle
We visit the factory where the only human-electric hybrid sold in series is produced to explore the benefits of a car you can pedal.
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2014 Infiniti Q50 to Come in Hybrid Version
The Infiniti Q Series will succeed the popular G Series, and the first model to be part of that new family will be the 2014 Q50.
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VW Unveils CrossBlue Plug-in Diesel-Electric SUV
Just unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the Volkswagen CrossBlue plug-in diesel-electric hybrid might be of interest to those who need a larger, more powerful vehicle with 3 rows of seats and enough space to seat 7.
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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid to be Made in Ohio
Honda has announced that it is investing $23 million into its existing Marysville, Ohio, plant to accomodate production of the new 2014 Accord hybrid.
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NHTSA Proposes Minimum-Noise Rule for Electric and Hybrid Cars
To ensure they can be heard by pedestrians and cyclists, electric vehicles and hybrids may be required to make more noise at low speeds.
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First Converted Hybrid Train with Regenerative Braking Could Be a Game Changer
A "Desiro" diesel locomotive retrofitted with batteries recharged by braking takes the tracks. This could be a game changer.
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2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Becomes First Vehicle to Meet California's SULEV20
The regular SULEV standard is already pretty stringent, and it is only awarded to vehicles that produce about 90% less emissions than an average vehicle, but this is 1/3 better!
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Ford C-Max Breaks Hybrid Sales Record During First Two Months on Market
If we compare the initial 2-month launch periods for all hybrids on the market, the Ford C-Max hybrid holds the record for the fastest-selling.
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First Chevy Volt Owner in USA has Driven 12,000 Miles in 2 Years, Burned 26 Gallons of Gasoline
That's an average of about 1.08 gallon per month.
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Toyota Bumps Up Prius C and Camry Hybrid Prices
Toyota is bumping up the price of the 2013 Prius C hybrid by 0.6%, or 130 bucks.
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C-Max Energi Plug-in to Get Carpool Lane Access Perk in New York
Giving access to lanes reserved for 'high occupancy vehicles' (HOV) is a tried-and-true way to provide an incentive for people to buy greener vehicles.
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R.I.P. C-X75: Jaguar Cancels Plug-in Supercar
Another one bites the dust. Not that it would have sold much, but it was a proof of concept for interesting green technologies that hopefully will end up in mainstream models.
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Ford's MPG Numbers for Fusion and C-MAX Hybrids to be Scrutinized by EPA
It doesn't mean Ford intentionally did anything wrong, but it could still mean that you'll get less than the advertised 47 MPG if you buy one.
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Toyota's Redesigned 2013 RAV4 Might Come in a Hybrid Flavor
Nothing official so far, but if we read between the lines, it sounds like we might see a RAV4 hybrid soon...
