Hybrids
Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid: 108 MPGe Bests Prius Plug-In
Ford has announced official EPA mileage figures for its latest plug-in hybrid, the Fusion Energi. Set to join the C-Max Energi in Ford's range, the new plug-in Fusion becomes America's most fuel-efficient sedan, with a rating of 108 MPGe in city driving. That puts it 5 mpg ahead of the Toyota Prius...
Could Hybrids Use Lead-Acid Batteries? Startup Says Yes
It's quite easy to forget that cars have been using batteries for years before hybrids and electric vehicles arrived. The humble lead-acid battery, the planet's most recycled... December 24, 2012 by Antony Ingram 7
2014 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain To Get eAssist Hybrid System
Starting with its rollout in the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, GM has steadily added its eAssist mild-hybrid system to an expanding roster of vehicles. Next year, it will be offered... December 21, 2012 by John Voelcker 13
Lexus Sleighs The Competition With Hybrid Transport For Santa
You can't trust reindeer these days. Must be that celebrity status. With Christmas days away and Santa's lazy hoofed helpers sunning themselves in Hawaii on a last-minute... December 21, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Global Lexus Hybrid Sales Pass Half-Million Mark
Luxury automaker Lexus has hit a major milestone in hybrid sales: Half a million units. Since the company's first hybrid, the Lexus RX 400h hit the roads in 2005, over... December 21, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
Fusion, Altima Get IIHS Top Safety Pick 'Plus'; Prius V, Camry Fall Short
Ford and Nissan are celebrating the results of the latest round of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing--but rival Toyota won't be quite so joyful. The 2013... December 20, 2012 by Antony Ingram 15
Hybrid Rumors Persist For Next Nissan GT-R Sports Car
Once the perserve of the Japanese domestic market and the occasional videogame, the Nissan GT-R has subsequently become a performance icon. In its current iteration, it... December 20, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Toyota's Everyday Drive Website Highlights Plug-In Hybrid Benefits: Video
While purchasing a hybrid vehicle is a relatively easy decision these days, the purchase of a plug-in hybrid can be significantly more difficult to justify, thanks to its... December 19, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 20
Sales Of Hybrids & Electric Cars Surge 73% In 2012
Eco-minded shoppers have seen environmental issues take up more space in the news, and they've known that it was simply a matter of time before those concerns began affecting... December 19, 2012 by Richard Read 15
Ford Hybrid Sales Go Gangbusters Despite Mileage Concerns
Ford may yet have to account for discrepancies between real-world mileage and EPA ratings on its hybrids, but any issues certainly aren't harming its sales. The company... December 19, 2012 by Antony Ingram 10
U.S. Taxis Get Greener; Hybrid & Electric Cabs Increasing
For decades, the stalwart of the taxi ranks has been the full-size sedan. Sturdy, simple and cheap to buy, cars like Ford's Crown Victoria have become part of the landscape... December 18, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
Ford: High Hybrid Mileage May Require No-Fun Delicate Driving
Ford is now clearly worried about the mileage ratings of its new 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid and 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Company officials said on Friday that while they complied... December 17, 2012 by John Voelcker 112
2013 Honda Civic, Hybrid & Natural Gas: Ultimate Guide
The Honda Civic originally made its name in the 1970s, arriving at the perfect time to attract tens of thousands of customers scared out of larger, thirstier vehicles by the... December 14, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
VW: Plug-In Hybrids 'A Long-Term Trend', Steps Up For 2013
If 2012 was the year that several companies realised the importance of hybrid and electric vehicles, 2013 will be the year that we see the fruits of their labor. Volkswagen... December 14, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
Nissan Says It Plans To Offer 15 New Hybrid Models By 2016
Nissan will add 15 new hybrid models to its global lineup by 2016, as well as several more plug-in electric cars, it said yesterday. Toshiyuki Shiga, the company's chief... December 13, 2012 by John Voelcker 2
2013 Honda Civic & CR-Z: Revisions And Pricing Summary
2013 sees two significant Honda models subtly improved, the Civic sedan, and the CR-Z hybrid coupe. Both have come under criticism for different reasons, and a host of small... December 12, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2
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