Green Car News
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According to a top engineer at Ford, the company will be moving funds from hydrogen fuel cell research to focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. The move comes on the heels of the auto industry's rapid involvement into hybrid-electric and full-electric and Ford has no plans of being left behind. Ford, which recorded a lost of $14.8 billion in 2008, is trying to stay afloat and avoid government funding. The decision to move funding from hydrogen fuel cell technology to hybrid and electric technology will provide alternative powertrains that are viable in the short term. According to...
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The Numbers Are In, Hybrid Sales Break Records in 08Buyers have shown increasing interest in hybrid vehicles during the past few years and 2008 is no exception. Despite economic downturn, hybrid sales still increased dramatically in 2008. Consumers want hybrid vehicles. The numbers prove it. Amidst slumping vehicle sales, hybrid vehicles still...
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro: Splendidly Competent, Utterly Irrelevant
The new Camaro is a wonderfully executed 40-year-old design that has nothing at all to do with the future
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Kia to Unveil Forte LPI Hybrid at Seoul Auto Show
The opening of the Seoul Auto Show in South Korea is just days away now and several unveilings will take place. Notably, the unveiling of the Kia Forte LPI hybrid has garnered a lot of interest. Kia, owned by Hyundai, will introduce the Forte LPI Hybrid to the public at the Seoul Auto Show...
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30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 5, The 10 Best Things
There's a lot to love on the new 2010 Toyota Prius; here are our favorite things
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Ford Partners with Smith EV to Build Commercial BEVs in U.S.
Ford and Smith Electric Vehicle announced plans to partner together to build battery electric vehicles at a new site in Kansas City. Smith EV purchased a portion of an unused overhaul base at Kansas City International Airport to use as its factory for converting vehicles to BEVs and plans to...
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According to Reuters News Service, the Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings is close to signing a deal with battery developer Detroit Electric. The deal includes a possible electric vehicle produced as a joint venture between the two companies. Detroit Electric would become the manufacturer of the vehicle. The deal is reportedly estimated at $331 million dollars and would make Proton Holdings the vehicle supplier and Detroit Electric would become the battery supplier for the EV. At this time there are no details about the joint EV vehicle that would be produced. However, it is expected...
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2009 Green Car Parade at the Colorado State Capital
The Colorado Automobile Dealer Association Brings Green Cars to the Public
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First Fiesta Movement Agents Soon to Blitz Social Media About the 2011 Ford Fiesta
By giving cars to 100 Millennial drivers who've promised to share their impressions via social media, Ford's clever marketing staff gets huge word-of-mouth
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iMiev Headed to Monaco
Today, the Principality of Monaco signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi that will make it first in line to receive the European iMiev test vehicles by the end of this year. The zero on-road emissions iMievs test vehicles will be used by the Monte Carlo SBM hotels and...
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Hyundai Confirms BLUE-WILL is a Plug-In
Hyundai announced that it will premier its plug-in concept the BLUE-WILL at the upcoming Seoul Auto Show. The premier of the BLUE-WILL at the Seoul Auto Show is no surprise as that has been reported here before, but what is surprising is the announcement that the vehicle will be a plug-in electric...
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Toyota to Sell 2 Versions of Prius in Japan
Toyota has decided to sell both the current Prius, and the upcoming 2010 Prius side by side in Japan for now. Toyota believes that the outgoing Prius can provide them with competition to the Honda Insight. Toyota has stated that there will likely be rebates on the old Prius to keep in...
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In a bold statement, Mazda calls hybrids and electric vehicles a niche vehicle and intend to focus on making fuel efficient gasoline powered vehicles instead. Mazda officials stated that they will not be entering the hybrid and electric bandwagon. Instead, Mazda intends to boost fuel efficiency of its current vehicles through innovations such as reducing weight by developing lighter bodies, and reducing fuel consumed during periods of idling. Mazda claims that there vehicles will be more environmentally friendly and return better fuel economy than their outgoing models by means of...
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30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 4, Equipment Levels and Packages
They're less confusing than they used to be, but you'll still have to put some thought into how you want to equip your 2010 Toyota Prius
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Statewide Green Car Convoy Shows Its Stuff to Northern Colorado
Clean Diesels, Hybrids, E-85s Oh My
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Car-Sharing Scheme for Smarts Launched in Texas--By the Carmaker, No Less
Yes, believe it or not, an automaker actually wants you to share cars--rather than buying your own
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California Says Yes to Tire-Pressure Checks, No to Banning Black Cars
A new law will require auto-repair shops to check tire pressures, starting in July 2010, but no, California is *not* banning the sale of black cars. Honest.
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30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 3, What's New (Most Of It, Anyway)
We couldn't list all the new features of the 2010 Toyota Prius, but here are the high points
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As the Honda Insight nears its launch, advertisements touting its green cred are about to hit the airwaves. Starting in Belgium tomorrow and throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia thereafter, a new TV commercial called, "Let it Shine," will air. The theme of the commercial is that "Everyone wants to be good." (Is Oprah in the house?) The ad starts with what seems like a giant LED screen projecting feel-good images of hugs, kisses and frowns changing to smiles. As the animations continue, the viewer realizes that what looked like an LED screen is actually hundreds of Honda...
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Great Deal on a Hybrid Vehicle: Special Lease Rate 2010 Honda Insight
This article does not serve as an endorsement of Honda, though I believe it would be a disservice to our readers if they were not made aware of this great lease offer, only available until April 1st, on a well reviewed and highly praised hybrid vehicle. Though typically costly, some hybrid...
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Toyota Considers Lower Price for 2010 Prius in Japan
With increased competition and unexpectedly high sales on the new 2010 Honda Insight, Toyota announced that they are considering lowering the price of the 2010 Prius in Japan. Toyota previously stated that they did not see the new Insight as competition to the Prius. Noting that the Prius is...
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Green Car Convoy Tours Colorado in Preparation for 2009 Denver Auto Show
Colorado Automotive Dealers Show Off the Latest Green Offerings
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30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 2, Everything You Need to Know
Our list of five FAQs offers answers to many common queries about the 2010 Toyota Prius
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The Tesla Model S Won't Be Real Unless Elon Musk Has a Few Hundred Million to Spare
Developing a luxury sports sedan from scratch costs a billion dollars or more; can Tesla really do it?
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