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Study – Chevy Volt wrong path to plug-in success?
March 2, 2010 – 5:43 pm | No Comment
Study – Chevy Volt wrong path to plug-in success?

40 miles of EV range the wrong approach? Over that last few years a number of battery studies have suggested that, based on current lithium-ion technologies, small-battery plug-in hybrids offer the most compelling overall case to consumers in terms of performance and cost-effectiveness. Obviously, this flies in the face of not just the Chevy Volt and it’s 40 miles of EV range, but also the government’s entire …

Ford 25 percent hybrid and EV by 2020
March 2, 2010 – 5:05 pm | No Comment
Ford 25 percent hybrid and EV by 2020

Just the beginning By 2020 Ford believes that 10 – 25 percent of its global fleet will be hybrid and plug-ins, with hybrid cars making up the majority of sales. To highlight this new potential, Ford will use the Geneva Motor show to roll out two new hybrids, a plug-in hybrid and two EVs, reports the DetroitNews . Unfortunately…

Got Jatropha Oil? Jatropha may be the key to Bio-diesel …
March 2, 2010 – 4:10 pm | No Comment

… to make valuable bio-diesel and jet fuel. SG Biofuels is working on a program to manipulate the DNA of the Jatropha tree to increase its oil yield and quality. If the plant can be developed to thrive in soils around the world, it would prove much more profitable and eco-friendly than the limited sources of biofuels currently available. … buildaroo: U.S. economic recovery…

World of Peugeot: Peugeot 306 Parts Uk
March 2, 2010 – 12:57 pm | No Comment

Small cars are everywhere just at present, the manufacturers having cottoned onto the peugeot 306 parts uk, things have changed a little rubbery at first but you’ll be able to feel the used peugeot spares in the classic peugeot motorcycle for …. Emissions are similarly eco-friendly with the public increasingly switched on to the peugeot 306 parts uk and things are less extrovert but the peugeot 306 parts uk and rear parking

Abu Dhabi's Solid Gold "Biofuel" Mercedes Another Dubious "Green …
March 2, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

Lebanese Prefer “Green With Envy” Maseratis Over Eco-Friendly Hybrids Cars | Green Prophet • April 19th, 2010 • 10:09 am. that of the 400 models in display, the most attention was being given to high priced “glitz-mobiles” …

Abu Dhabi's Solid Gold "Biofuel" Mercedes Another Dubious "Green …
March 2, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

Lebanese Prefer “Green With Envy” Maseratis Over Eco-Friendly Hybrids Cars | Green Prophet • April 19th, 2010 • 10:09 am. that of the 400 models in display, the most attention was being given to high priced “glitz-mobiles” …

Abu Dhabi's Solid Gold "Biofuel" Mercedes Another Dubious "Green …
March 2, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

Lebanese Prefer “Green With Envy” Maseratis Over Eco-Friendly Hybrids Cars | Green Prophet • April 19th, 2010 • 10:09 am. that of the 400 models in display, the most attention was being given to high priced “glitz-mobiles” …

Auris hybrid more efficient than Prius. Cheaper?
March 2, 2010 – 5:31 am | No Comment
Auris hybrid more efficient than Prius. Cheaper?

Is it just about styling? When the new Toyota Auris hybrid goes on sale in Europe, it will be even more efficient than the Toyota Prius . The third generation Prius rates at 72.4 mpg on the European cycle, while the new Auris hybrid achieves between 70.6 mpg – 74.3 mpg, dependent upon options according to MotorTrend . Thus, at best, the difference in fuel economy between these two Toyota hybrid cars is not staggering, especially once downsized by the…

Audi’s Mini hybrid revealed
March 1, 2010 – 11:27 pm | No Comment
Audi’s Mini hybrid revealed

Watch out BMW The Audi A1 stormed into Geneva and showcased how Audi might be in the process of redefining itself as an automaker by accepting BMW’s Mini Cooper success. Fortunately, the A1 is about more than just small car luxury, as the A1 will also be offered in a

VW: 3 percent hybrid and EV by 2018
March 1, 2010 – 11:05 pm | No Comment
VW: 3 percent hybrid and EV by 2018

Nice improvement, but……. Starting in 2012, VW will launch a number of new hybrid cars and electric vehicles, including the UP concept, as well as hybrid and electric versions of the Golf and Jetta, in addition to hybrid versions of the Passat and Touareg. Combined, the vehicles should achieve 3 percent of VW’s …

Brazil as an Emerging Power: The View from the United States …
March 1, 2010 – 9:38 pm | No Comment

The later technological breakthrough of flex-fuel vehicles restored widespread confidence (and investment) in ethanol, allowing motorists to switch to any blend of gasoline and ethanol at anytime. By the turn of the 21st century, Brazil boasted the most … Brazil already boasts one of the most eco-friendly energy matrices in …

Recalled Toyota’s 19 times safer than walking
March 1, 2010 – 6:22 pm | No Comment
Recalled Toyota’s 19 times safer than walking

A new Congressional logo? I am not a Toyota apologist. Yes, I own and drive a Toyota hybrid, but that’s only because they’ve provided the best choice in hybrid cars when I’ve hybrid shopped. Nevertheless, I’d dump Toyota as my brand of choice in a heartbeat if I found a more cost-effective hybrid that fulfilled my needs. Ultimately, the only thing I…