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Chevy Volt-gate over, at least as for as government is concerned
Posted from Hybridcarblog 5 days ago
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Volt-gate is over: The Volt is safe. Neither Volt nor EVs pose greater fire risks Today the government closed its case on an investigation into Chevy Volt fire risks, announcing that both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as the Obama Administration, consider the case close... (original story)
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Toyota Prius V versus Honda CR-V: Rethinking the crossover
Posted from Hybridcarblog 5 days ago
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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 ... (original story)
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Nissan Leaf, Toyota Camry hybrid flying off dealer lots
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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Camry hybrid more cost-effective than a conventional Camry? But just because of limited hybrid and EV supplies? As the Nissan Leaf begins to hit new dealerships, spreading to all 50 states by March, it has become one of the fastest moving vehicles in the industry, averaging just 6 days on the dealer... (original story)
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Lifetime battery guarantee: Hyundai’s challenge to the hybrid competition
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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A battery challenge for the hybrid industry Buying into lithium hybrids There’s no doubt that consumers are interested in hybrid cars, but there is a big difference between being interested and actually buying a hybrid, and years of consumer data prove that point. Obviously, cost is the bigges... (original story)
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10.8 years – Maybe the hybrid premium is an investment, not a cost
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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Prius provides real bang for the buck according to some studies. At least for some hybrid cars Americans are holding onto their cars longer, an average of 10.8 years, according to the latest data. That means old gas-guzzlers are becoming even bigger gas-guzzlers, not to mention more costly to fuel. ... (original story)
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President Obama is missing the hybrid revolution
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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The hybrid revolution and unprecedented greatness Time for the President to listen to his Job’s Council One can only laugh, or perhaps cry, at the irony of today’s political world. This morning I learned that the President was rejecting the Keystone Pipeline, an outcome most closely foll... (original story)
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Theoretically: Could advanced gas engines make electrication irrelevant?
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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Who needs a Volt when you can just Cruze? Are plug-ins to follow the path of fuel cells? I’ve made it clear that I don’t believe the hybrid and plug-in hype is fading into irrelevance because of advancements in gasoline engines, which undoubtedly have the capability to achieve much highe... (original story)
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Oddest, but coolest Toyota Prius accessory ever
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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Fuel efficient camping for 4. Making the Prius even more versatile OK. Toyota Prius haters are only going to shake their heads in total disbelief when I call the Camp Inn Relax Cabin the coolest Toyota Prius accessory ever. Then again, I’m a functionality person when it comes to transportation... (original story)
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Toyota Prius V: Why NiMH still matters and plug-ins don’t rule
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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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... (original story)
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Survey says: The kids want hybrid cars
Posted from Hybridcarblog 8 days ago
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A good concept for a future Scion hybrid? Study suggests that Generation Y could be the tipping point for hybrid mainstreaming I’m not a big fan of consumer studies and surveys. It’s always easier to talk the talk than to walk the walk, and a decade of hybrid surveys and hybrid sales pro... (original story)
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