Archive: December 2008
Governor of Oregon Proposes Mileage Tax
In the words of our great patriot Benjamin Franklin, "In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." Yes, even you Prius drivers have to pay them. You may be accustomed to taxes on gasoline, but what if you had to pay for how many miles you drive instead? If Oregon Governor, Ted Kulongoski...
2009 Honda Insight Brochure Leaked
Two weeks ahead of the worldwide debut at the 2009 NAIAS, a brochure of the 2009 Honda Insight Hybrid has been leaked onto the internet. The photos are a set of scans from... December 29, 2008 by Joe Brezny
Chinese Automaker BYD Pushes Back US Plug-in Car Target Launch Date to 2011
Chinese automaker BYD has officially launched its plug-in electric vehicle, the F3DM, in China last week. The car sells for around $22,000 USD equivalent, travels 60 miles... December 28, 2008 by Lyle Dennis 1
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: at Least 6 MPG Better Than Toyota Camry Hybrid
Sitting with a group of hybrid executives at Ford, one message was made abundantly clear: They're going after the Camry Hybrid. “It beats the Toyota Camry by at least 6 MPG... December 26, 2008 by Joe Brezny 5
Spy Photo: Santa's Sleigh Goes Hybrid
Christmas 2008 marks the first year that Santa Claus has added hybrid technology upgrades to his sleigh. "Rudolph may still have a nose so bright," Claus said, "But his legs... December 25, 2008 by Joe Brezny
Toyota Confirms New Lexus Hybrid, the HS 250h to Debut in January
There have long been rumors about Toyota unveiling a new Lexis hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Now the automaker has confirmed it. There are still only... December 24, 2008 by Lyle Dennis 1
Army Scraps Plans for NEVs in Europe
Only a month after the U.S. Military announced plans to purchase thousands of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs), the Army has abandoned the idea. The results of a six... December 23, 2008 by Robert Scardino
Tesla Roadster Appears in Swedish Commercial
Sometimes speaking the same language isn't a prerequisite to understanding. Take this Swedish commercial. What appears to be an advertisement for the Finnish energy company... December 23, 2008 by Robert Scardino
Nominees for the 2009 Green Car Vision Award
The Green Car Journal has announced the five nominees for their 2009 Green Car Vision Award: the Chevrolet Volt, Fisker Karma, Honda FCX Clarity, Mitsubishi iMiEV, and the... December 23, 2008 by Jennifer Knightstep
Its Official: Ford Fusion Hybrid Gets 41 MPG EPA
Ford has announced that the EPA officially gave its new Fusion Hybrid 41 MPG highway and 36 MPG city fuel eficiceny ratings. This notes Ford is the highest ratings given to a... December 23, 2008 by Lyle Dennis 1
Toyota to Unveil New Battery-Electric Vehicle in January
Toyota although the leader in green cars, due to the success of its Prius, has been cautious in moving to lithium-ion plugin cars. They have expanded on the superiority of... December 22, 2008 by Lyle Dennis
Ten Things the 2010 Toyota Prius Will Not Do For You
We love innovation here at AllAboutPrius.com. From vehicles that run on wind power to flashy window stickers, we adore the new, the sparkly, the smart, and yes, the... December 22, 2008 by Marty Padgett 1
The Right Cord for the Electric Car
Saturn Vue Plug-In Hybrid If you envision your future electric car being connected to the wall with the standard bright orange extension cord, you're living in the past. The... December 21, 2008 by Robert Scardino 1
Charging Stations in Small Communities
Five new electric-car charging stations in one community may not sound like a big deal, but when it's Grass Valley, California, with a population of less than 15,000*, it... December 20, 2008 by Jennifer Knightstep 2
Honda Says it Will Launch an Electric Motorcyle in Two Years
Motorcycles due to their small size are all ready fuel efficient vehicles. The addition of an electric drivetrain seems ideal considering how little energy will need to be... December 20, 2008 by Lyle Dennis
A Jeep Patriot EV at the NAIAS?
According to Jalopnik and AutoBlog, but unconfirmed by other sources, Chrysler plans to unveil the fourth in their ENVI series of electrics, a Jeep Patriot, at the NAIAS in... December 18, 2008 by Jennifer Knightstep 1
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