Is it real this time? Several years ago I had such hopes for Ford, particularly its couple hundred thousand hybrid cars per year by 2010 plans, including unique and new vehicles, such as the Reflex hybrid pictured here. Instead, Ford sold 30,000 hybrids last year. Toyota sold 500,000. Fortunately, that Ford is gone. Yesterday’s Ford died when it went into bankruptcy, along

The car did it Contrary to popular opinion, now is the greatest time ever to own a Toyota. Today you can talk and text while driving. You might even be able to get away with drunk driving, just make sure you’re only drinking vodka, or something that doesn’t stink too much. Even better, get a little kinky while cruising down the road. No worries these days, at least as …

And the decline is set to begin? Researchers from Kuwait University and from Kuwait Oil Company are predicting that world conventional crude oil production is set to peak in 2014. Using a new multicycle Hubbert Model, the scientists evaluated the oil production trends of 47 major oil-producing countries and came up with their 2014 forecast.

Only fuel cell hybrids can save us? Most these days claim fuel cells are a dream, but are America’s plans for energy independence or serious reductions in global warming emissions any less of a dream? Study after study demonstrates the fickleness of consumers towards embracing hybrid cars , especially plug-in versions. Likewise, according to most studies, achieving energy independence and serious reductions in …

Time to start mining Within a decade, American companies could run out of rare earth metals – essential materials for hybrid cars , wind turbines, computers, etc. – if China follows through on plans to stop rare earth exports according to experts . Yet, one of the biggest rare earth metal deposits probably exists right here in America, but…

An unintended 94 mph Yesterday, a Southern California man claimed to have experienced sudden acceleration in his 2008 Toyota Prius . For about 30 miles James Sikes could not slow down his Prius which accelerated to 94 mph. After passing another car on the freeway, Sikes said the gas pedal stuck and the car just kept accelerating. Putting …

Purely seeking drama for ratings? After days questions about whether ABC altered evidence in an important report the TV station ran on the Toyota ‘unintended acceleration’ recalls, and seized upon by Congress, were ‘doctored’ have finally been answered. Turns out the automaker used fake footage to dramatize their story, as Gawker.com …

60 percent want hybrids to be superior in every way According to a new Accenture Study taken in the US, Canada, Germany, France and Italy, 6 out 10 consumers will only buy a hybrid when it is “superior to gasoline-only models in every way.” Likewise, just 36 percent of consumers cited higher gas prices as a reason to buy a …

But what about the price? The Volkswagen Touareg hybrid, VW’s first hybrid vehicle, is a “home run” and “its technology a considerable advancement for hybrids in general” according to MotorTrend . But why? Is it the diesel hybrid technology that most impresses MT? The 375 horsepower or the 425 feet of torque? Maybe it’s the 7700 pounds of towing …

Well, I guess it’s green Dang, has the selection of hybrid cars increased significantly in just the last few days. Porsche, Maserati, Ferrari have all confirmed plans to produce new hybrid vehicles. Of course, those were just some of the top end hybrids, Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Infinity, for instance, also announced new hybrids during the course of the …

One of three Finalists The Toyota Prius , Mercedes Benz E Class, and the Volkswagen Polo have been chosen as the 3 Finalists for the World Car of the Year to be announced April 1st at the New York Auto Show. The Prius, along with the Honda Insight , is also up for the World Green Car

Back to MSRP A few weeks ago, as a blood thirsty Congress began to really tear into Toyota, many Toyota dealers were willing to cut up to $1500 off MSRP on a new Toyota Prius , but those days appear to be ending. In February, despite the recalls and mountains of bad press, Prius sales were…