Hybrids
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Rated at 50 MPG City
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After releasing early estimates, Honda has revised the fuel economy numbers for its Accord Hybrid, with the new government-certified figures raising the car’s fuel economy by one mile per gallon in the city to a lofty 50 MPG.
Top 10 Family Friendly Fuel Sippers
Getting “mileage” out of a purchase can mean more than saving gas. There’s cargo capacity, seat space and price to take into account on top of hunting for high miles per gallon. You might be surprised by how many new cars there are in dealer showrooms today that offer all of those attributes without compromising…
Toyota Issues Hybrid Challenge to US Auto Industry
Toyota executive Bob Carter challenged the U.S. auto industry today in a call to increase the number of hybrid cars on the road.
Toyota Hybrid R 420-HP Powertrain Detailed
The Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R concept may look a little silly, but as the saying goes, it’s what’s inside that counts.
Toyota Debuts “The Ultimate Endurance Race” Short Film
Whoever would have thought the Prius would one day lead Toyota to the 24 Hours of Le Mans to challenge for victory?
Nissan Murano, Rogue Hybrids Coming in 2015
Nissan plans to take advantage of the Pathfinder Hybrid’s powertrain by transplanting the same system into its Murano and Rogue models.
2014 Mercedes S500 Plug-in Hybrid Has Speed and MPGs
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled its 2014 S500 Plug-in Hybrid, ahead of the sedan’s official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R Revealed, Previewing Future Sports Car Tech
Toyota has chosen an unconventional package to showcase a new generation of hybrid technology designed for performance vehicles, dropping the powertrain into a sub-compact Yaris.
Appeal for Alternative Fuel Luxury Cars Declining: Study
A new study suggests that luxury car buyers could be losing interest in alternative fuel vehicles.
Toyota Prius Named the Cheapest Car to Drive
Ever wondered just how big of a difference owning a hybrid makes on your wallet?
Toyota Holds Over 60 Percent of California’s Hybrid Market
Over 60 percent of the hybrids on the road in California sport a Toyota emblem, the Japanese automaker has revealed.
Electric Vehicle Sales Climbing Faster than Hybrids Did
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a graph showing that electric vehicles are outselling hybrids over the same period of time since their introduction to the market.
Ford Admits Hybrids Fail at MPG Claims: Fix Issued
Ford acknowledged today that its hybrid fuel economy claims are unrealistic for real-world driving.
GM Recall Might Expand Under NHTSA Probe
Nearly 5,000 vehicles could be added to a recall General Motors announced in May.
What Makes the Perfect Hybrid?
For many folks hybrid vehicles have a negative aura about them. Some of that is the fault of poorly executed models over the past two decades, and some is due to the most successful, and arguably best engineered hybrid, the Toyota Prius.
Lithium Ion Battery Safety Tests to Become Stricter
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the U.S. company responsible for developing product safety tests, is revamping the lithium-ion battery standards.
Toyota Named World’s Best Global Green Brand
Toyota has once again been named the world’s greenest brand according to the annual Best Global Green Brands report.
Porsche LMP1 Prototype Racer Takes its First Laps
If you thought the fastest Porsche in the world was the brand’s new 918 Spyder, think again. While it may be the fastest production car in the German sports car maker’s stable, behold its 24 Hours of Le Mans entry scheduled for next year.
States Seek to Tax Hybrid Owners to Recover Lost Gas Taxes
While the U.S. government is working hard to increase fuel efficiency from automakers, certain states are now looking to tax those hybrids and electric vehicles to help recover lost gas taxes.
2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h Recall Announced for Brake Issues
Toyota has announced a recall of 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS250h models from the 2010 model year.
Toyota Prius Most Talked About Hybrid Online
According to a new study from a social analytics company, the Toyota Prius was the most talked about hybrid vehicle online.
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Hits 54 MPG in Real World Testing
Aiming to prove that its loft fuel economy claims won’t disappoint in the real world Porsche has released the results tallied after a group of international journalists spent a day in the new Panamera plug-in hybrid.
Top 10 Cheapest 40 MPG Cars
Fuel efficiency is at the forefront of every new car-buyer’s mind. No one wants to spend $30,000 and find themselves throwing money away at the gas pump, so we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest vehicles that get 40 miles per gallon (combined) in order from most expensive to least expensive.
Wyoming Lithium Supply Could Yield 18 Million Tons
Recently, the University of Wyoming’s researchers released data that showed the state’s Rock Springs Uplift could provide up to 18-million tons of lithium.
