C hybrid sold out in Japan after just one month Japanese demand for the new, smaller Prius backed up 6 months+ already Next month was supposed to be one of the most exciting launches in the US hybrid segment ever. Finally an impressive hybrid offering for under $19,000. Unfortunately, in the first month of …

The larger V couldn't lift Prius sales much in January A 20 percent improvement should feel better than this One might assume that a 20 percent improvement in Toyota’s hybrid sales, led by an 8.6 percent gain in Prius sales, is a great hybrid sale’s story compared to last year. It certainly …

VW taking microhybrid leadership to full hybrids soon 39 million micro-hybrids in the next five years New analysis by Lux Research suggests hybrid vehicles have a much bigger interim future than most might expect, especially here in America. Unfortunately, that future is driven by micro-hybrids, but at least that’s still a bit of an improvement. …

The world's best selling car Forget just US sales, let’s think worldwide Before the end of this decade, Toyota believes the Prius family will outsell the Camry. Whatever. Why not shoot for the moon? Within this decade, could a car like the Prius C help the family outsell the Corolla, and I mean in terms of total worldwide sales? I must admit even the idea …

The exterior of the Toyota Prius, for example, is a perfect example of how auto manufacturers have taken a page from Formula One teams and included sleek front ends that help create more eco friendly cars . Lightweight …

V – Best new wagon and best resale value in class They weren’t tops in their class, but these hybrids still scored While only 1 hybrid car, the Lexus RX 450h, took best in class according to Kipplinger’s 2012 ratings, a few hybrid cars were picked as best new models in their class. Likewise, many hybrids achieved the best …

Another plug-in from BMW. Reliance upon batteries critical to luxury maker survival? Most luxury automakers rarely cause me much excitement. Tesla pumps up my heart rate a bit, and I really like the Lexus CT 200h — if only the Prius C could have borrowed that body. Overall, however, it’s doubtful that luxury auto companies are going to be the key…

Cheaper hybrid price + gov incentives = Japanese Prius success Tax incentives and cheaper hybrid costs working in the land of the rising sun As the American press continues to sell the decline of hybrid sales in 2011, apparently unable to deduce that a massive earthquake and tsunami almost wiped out hybrid supplies coming out of Japan — the bulk of all hybrids made in …

Dutch specialty chemicals company DSM has entered into a joint venture with the US ethanol producer POET to produce biofuel from the inedible plant material left over from the corn harvest. …… Cars . Cars Some rental-car companies have added hydrid cars like the Toyota Prius to their fleets. Smart car – Its base price is $12000, and it's hard to beat the fuel efficiency of about 40 miles per gallon.” Revving …

Can the V's versatility and fuel economy reshape the crossover segment? Doe the V make any sort of sense? So a friend of mine called yesterday to ask my opinion about the new Toyota Prius V, particularly regarding battery life, an interesting bit of synchronicity since I covered this subject in a post yesterday. Ultimately, my friend — let’s call him Stan — is considering the Prius V and …

Can the V's versatility and fuel economy reshape the crossover segment? Doe the V make any sort of sense? So a friend of mine called yesterday to ask my opinion about the new Toyota Prius V, particularly regarding battery life, an interesting bit of synchronicity since I covered this subject in a post…

Is it about perception or sales? Prius V extends Toyota’s battery dominance The other day I read some commentary regarding all the different cathode technologies being utilized in lithium ion batteries. This variety, it was suggested, demonstrates all the innovation now underway in the battery space, and the commentary concluded …