Shifting into fuel economy Hybrid fuel economy or hybrid performance? When the Lexus CT 200h hybrid hits dealers it will offer 4 different driving modes – Normal, Eco, Sport and EV – that will provide a nice element of control that might be demanded from Lexus drivers. While control is a nice option, is a focus on fuel economy slipping away …

Automobile manufacturers are producing more eco-friendly cars and trucks these days. Most options you will see available in the US market are hybrids, however, there has been a slow exposure to a second option – clean diesel – brought to … Despite the sportier advantage the Jetta TDI offers, it is still far …

General Motors plans to start selling the Volt in China next year, making it one of the first overseas markets to get the car . “GM has made a long-term commitment to bringing our industry-leading technology to China,” said Kevin Wale, president of … Organizers of the U.S. Open are working…

As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we’ll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it’s gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next …

Camry hybrid just can't compete Camry sales, but not the hybrid, lead way Sales of Toyota hybrid cars dropped from 17,504 hybrids in July to 15,444 hybrids in August, as the Toyota Prius dropped from 14,102 sales in July, to 11,799 sales in August. Despite some of the best lease deals ever on the Toyota Prius, hybrid sales continue to remain unimpressive.

A new smile for the Highlander An edgier look for the Highlander hybrid The 2011’s are coming, and that should mean some changes for a number of hybrid cars . At the Moscow Auto Show Toyota is showing off an updated 2011 Toyota Highlander that includes updates that should make their way to America in all Highlander models, including the hybrid. According to MotorTrend , “Visual changes include tweaked front and rear ends, …

You can't handle a software upgrade It’s Civic hybrid drivers, not the car? Recently Honda provided a battery software upgrade for 2006 – 2008 Civic hybrid s to help prevent battery packs from failing prematurely. Unfortunately, some have claimed that fuel efficiency has consequently declined. But is the real problem Civic hybrid drivers? While ensuring the longevity of Civic hybrid batteries is a good …

Some eco-friendly auto repair shops specialize in servicing eco-friendly cars such as hybrids and electric cars . Some also assist with diesel conversions in preparation for using eco-friendly biodiesel . Many eco-friendly auto repair …

With all the hype about reduced emissions, bio-diesel and hybrids, some people have attempted to do the right thing and buy a vehicle that will not increase their dependence on oil and emit ozone depleting co2 into air. … Hybrids run by acquiring energy which is generated when the car brakes. This energy is stored in a battery and utilized, whenever required, in place of fuel…

With all the hype about reduced emissions, bio-diesel and hybrids, some people have attempted to do the right thing and buy a vehicle that will not increase their dependence on oil and emit ozone depleting co2 into air. … Hybrids run by acquiring energy which is generated when the car brakes. This energy is stored in a battery and…

DaimlerChrysler Canada has announced recently its plan to expand and improve its lineup of eco-friendly , sophisticated clean diesel technology starting with the 2007 model year. The clean diesel technology will enable … The advanced diesel technology is an integral part of the Chrysler Group’s advanced propulsion technology umbrella, which focuses on hybrids, efficient gasoline engines, biodiesel capability, and flex-fuel vehicles .

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 …