Ready to order yours? CNBC is reporting that Nissan is accepting orders for the Nissan Leaf, but the Nissan website states that pre-ordering begins April 20 and that deliveries will begin in December. Regardless, CNBC reports that some 115,000 have expressed interest in the Leaf, or at least in more information regarding the new electric car.

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115,000 express interest in Leaf

But will there be loopholes? German and US automakers will have to pay significantly more per vehicle to meet new US auto emissions requirements compared to Asian automakers. For instance, VW will have to pay $1694.00 more per vehicle in 2016. GM will have to pay $1219.00 more. On the other hand, …

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1 of 10 upcoming new hybrids? Toyota is increasing its battery production as it increases its share in Panasonic EV Energy Co. from 60 percent to more than 80 percent. As a result Toyota will manufacture enough NiMH batteries next year to produce 1.1 million hybrids. Within the next few years Toyota is preparing to launch as many as 10 new hybrid vehicles as the automaker seeks to become 30 percent hybrid by 2020.

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Toyota on track to produce 1 million hybrids next year

Fusion hybrid one of 3 hybrids on Forbes list Three hybrid cars made the Forbes list of best autos for highway commuting. The Ford Fusion hybrid , the Toyota Camry hybrid and the Honda Civic hybrid were picked for their high Consumer Report’s rankings, highway fuel efficiency, legroom and headroom.

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The CT 200h hybrid Yesterday, Lexus announced that the CT 200h hybrid will be available for sale in the US next year. Too bad Toyota’s best looking hybrid to date will be too expensive for most hybrid consumers.

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8000 already ordered In just 17 day s 8,000 Honda CR-Z hybrids have been ordered in Japan. Overall, Honda had hoped to sell 12,000 CR-Z hybrids this year in Japan. While this sale’s pace is probably not sustainable, it does demonstrate there is consumer interest in sporty hybrids, and that will probably mean a sooner than expected Toyota counter-punch in this market.

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Honda CR-Z: Honda’s best selling hybrid

A favorite for bad drivers? Just caught Phil Lebeau on CNBC reporting that the NY case of a runway Toyota Prius , according to data captured and reviewed by Toyota and the NHTSA, appears to have been a case of driver error.

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Runaway NY Prius probably due to driver error

How out of control is an out of control Prius? Edmunds.com has put together a video of the different ways to slow down an “out of control” Toyota Prius . Ironically, Edmunds finds that an out of control Prius really isn’t that out of control. Check out the video

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Edmunds slows down an out of control Prius, easily

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.

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Peak oil in 2014 according to Kuwaiti researchers

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

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Toyota Prius World Car of the Year Finalist

A ray of hope? Just about spit out my coffee when I saw February’s sales numbers for the Toyota Prius . Up 10 percent. Sure, Toyota dealers were willing to shave up to $1500 off MSRP, but in light of the recalls, up 10 percent is surprising. Down 10 percent would have been less surprising. So, I guess the question becomes, where

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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

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