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Does
the Volt really resonate in America?
The
Chevy Volt might be a revolutionary hybrid vehicle. But
most consumers already don't want to pay more for
conventional hybrid vehicles. Can the Volt change that
attitude? (more)
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Has
your hybrid turned you into a hypermiling fanatic?
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I must
hypermile. It's not about saving gas. It's about mastering
my hybrid technology. Are you a hypermiling fanatic?
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Carbon
schmarbon. It's foreign oil dependency, stupid
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Americans
are just not motivated by global warming, but they are
very concerned about foreign oil dependency. So why not a
campaign to end our dependence on foreign oil?
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$15,000
Honda Fit hybrid next year?
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It's
still just a rumor, but next year could see the launch of
the cheapest hybrid vehicle yet.
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Cake
eaters: America and hybrid cars
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Americans
believe that hybrid cars are strategically important to
the US, but most are not willing to pay extra for hybrid
vehicles.
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Jetta
TDI better than the Toyota Prius
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Hybrid
haters say it all the time. Now VW is making the claim in
a new commercial, but is the Jetta TDI, a clean diesel
vehicle, better than Toyota Prius hybrid car?
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Shouldn't
we hybridize every car?
The
battery will be an important part of the US auto industry,
but pure EVs will not dominate the auto industry, ever.
Thus, isn't it time to hybridize every car in the US as
soon as possible?
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Prius,
Volt and some Simple EV economics
Can
a Chevy Volt save enough in fuel costs after 10 years to
justify its higher price compared to a 50 mpg Toyota
Prius?
How do EVs rate in that comparison?
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Great
time to buy a Honda Civic hybrid
Thanks
to the Honda Insight, it's now a great time to buy a Honda
Civic hybrid.
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2010
Third Generation Toyota Prius priced at $20,750
Based
on unconfirmed Japanese Prius pricing, the 2010 third
generation Toyota Prius could be priced as low as $20,750
in the US market.
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Hyundai
Blue Will Plug-in Hybrid confirmed
Hyundai
is ramping up its hybrid efforts, which will include a
Blue-Will plug-in hybrid concept based plug-in vehicle.
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Incentives
available for Toyota hybrid cars buyers
Toyota
is now offering incentives on many of its hybrid vehicles,
including the Prius and the Camry hybrid.
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Volt
Shock: How do we fight foreign oil dependency in the short
term
The
Chevy Volt can't help GM become viable in the short term,
yet Congress built plug-in tax credits for the Volt. How
are we going to fight foreign oil dependency when the Volt
isn't profitable?
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2010
Hyundai Sonata hybrid due in October
The
new Hyundai Sonata hybrid will hit the market in October
of 2010 and it will use a lithium polymer battery.
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Chevy
Volt can't save GM
President
Obama's auto task force says the Chevy Volt can't help GM
viability.
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Ford:
Our hybrids are better
Ford's
Fusion hybrid offers more EV functionality than the Camry
hybrid. Does that mean the Ford Fusion hybrid is better
than the Camry hybrid?
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Toyota
Yaris confirmed, Auris hybrid possible
Rumors
in Japan suggest the new Prius will be cheaper than
predicted, at least at the base level.
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2010
Toyota Prius cheaper than expected?
Rumors
in Japan suggest the new Prius will be cheaper than
predicted, at least at the base level.
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A
Volt for every dysfunctional American?
In
a perfect world, the Volt doesn't make perfect sense, but
blame that on range anxiety, not GM.
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$19,800
for a new Honda Insight hybrid
Finally,
Honda Insight hybrid pricing is official, but does the
Insight hybrid offer enough bang for the buck?
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Is
the Chevy Volt the wrong kind of plug-in?
Too
much battery to be cost-effective? Has Toyota again stuck
it to US automakers on plug-in hybrid technology?
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25,000
reasons to hate the Fusion hybrid
Is
the Fusion hybrid the greatest hybrid? How can it be when
Ford is only going to produce 25,000 of these 'great'
hybrid vehicles?
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Why
doesn't the Prius qualify for a tax credit?
Energy
efficiency. What is America waiting for? Shouldn't
everything possible be done today? Shouldn't the Prius
still qualify for a tax credit?
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Ford
Fusion hybrid priced right?
The
Fusion hybrid is more efficient than the Camry hybrid, but
it also costs more. Is the Ford Fusion hybrid priced
right?
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Enough
lithium to plug-in America?
Bolivia
has some interesting plans for its lithium. Still, no
lithium supply shortages for at least 10 to 15 years?
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New
Prius: Is 50 mpg enough?
A
10 percent improvement for the new Prius. Did you expect
more?
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Crude
Awakenings on Peak Oil: Are we doomed?
The
movie A Crude Awakening is a wake up call regarding peak
oil and the dangers of foreign oil dependency.
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Chevy
Volt will kick EV1 ass
Does
the EV1 prove that GM is dragging its feet on EVs and the
Volt? Could NiMH batteries power the Volt today? Wake up
conspiracy theorists
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China
launches plug-in hybrid, but not ready for America
The
Chinese are coming. The Chinese are coming. Or, maybe not.
Are the Chinese really a leader in next generation
automotive technology?
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American-made
hypocrisy: Buying imports and foreign oil dependency
American-made
foreign-oil guzzlers better than foreign hybrid cars? I
don't think so.
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$1.00
gas by early 2009?
Holy
cheap gas. Could it kill the move to hybrid cars and
electric vehicles?
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Give
the Big 3 a break, Take 2
How
did we get here? Now isn't the time for blame, but for
solutions if we are serious about achieving energy
independence.
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A
Better Place than the Volt?
Can
Better Place prove that automakers don't really matter?
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Give
the Big 3 a break, Take 1
Even
Toyota, king of hybrid cars, is seeing crashing sales.
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Ford
updates Congress - EVs coming in 2010
More
EVs, plug-in hybrids and hybrid vehicles on the way.
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