Archive: March 2009
$300 Per Barrel Oil Coming Soon Better Start Planning Now
Public interest in electric and hybrid cars swelled considerably over the summer of 08 when oil touched near $150 per barrel. Subsequent economic turmoil has among other things caused a retreat in oil prices too. Hybrid sales along with the rest of the auto sector have dropepd consdierably. ...
Prius Listed as Best New Car Value by Consumer Reports
With the release of Consumer Reports annual auto issue comes an announcement that the current Toyota Prius Touring model is the best overall value amongst new cars. For the... March 3, 2009 by Eric Loveday
Peugeot to Lend Mitsubishi a Hand On the i MiEV Concept
EVs, or electric vehicles, are becoming an increasingly hot topic in automotive news, especially as hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles sales increase. They're like... March 3, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew
How Green Is That Plug-In? Depends Where You Plug It In
During his presidential campaign, then-Senator Barack Obama promised to put 1 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on US roads by 2015. His pledge was one of an array... March 3, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Study Predicts 32.7 Million EVs On The Roads By 2015
WinterGreen Research, Inc. has published a study purporting that 32.7 million electric vehicles will be on the roads in six years. While we couldn't check the math (the study... March 3, 2009 by Robert Scardino 2
2010 Toyota Prius and Honda Insight Can Share Market
The new 2010 Toyota Prius is expected to hit showroom floors in June. With the economic downturn, the new Honda Insight coming to market, and gas prices near $2, you may... March 2, 2009 by Eric Loveday
Mitsubishi to work with Peugot on i MiEV Electric Car
Today, March 2nd, Mitsubishi announced that it will work with Peugot on its upcoming electric car the i MiEV. Mitsubishi plans to sell the i MiEV in European countries... March 2, 2009 by Eric Loveday
Latest Update Mini to Name Lessees for EV in March
According to Jim McDowell, chief of BMW of North America LLC's Mini Division in the U.S., the first group of lessees for the Mini EV will be named this month. Though BMW... March 2, 2009 by Eric Loveday
How Many Kilowatts Do You Want With Those Fries? Nissan Plans Fast Food EV Charging Stations
Nissan is planing the North American release of a 100 mile range 5-seat electric car in 2012. These cars should have the capacity of collecting 80 miles of driving range in... March 2, 2009 by Lyle Dennis
Prius in the Snow--Hybrid or Hazard?
Most Toyota Prius owners love their cars--not just love, but LUV. And Priuses are thick and fast on the ground in California locales like San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and... March 2, 2009 by John Voelcker 17
We Hail Hybrids' Hundredth Birthday, But Were They Really Born in Belgium ?!?!?
Today we celebrate a unique anniversary. One hundred years ago today, US Patent No. 288,181 was granted to Henri Pieper for a "Mixed Drive for Autovehicles"--what we now call... March 2, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
2010 Lexus 450h Hybrid SUV: 295 HP and 37 MPG combined!
Lexus will be showing its next generation hybrid SUV at the Geneva Auto Show later this week. The vehicle replaces the current 400h and was first unveiled at last years LA... March 1, 2009 by Lyle Dennis
Chinese Chery S18 EV Price is Under $15,000
Last week we told you about the unveiling of a new Chinese electric car. Joining the BYD F3DM electric car already in production, Chinese automaker Chery unveiled its S18... March 1, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 3
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