filed in Hybrid on Dec.01, 2008
Better looking than the Fusion
Ford really pumped the fuel economy of the Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids today, trying desperately to one-up Toyota.
In terms of design and styling, I still prefer the Camry hybrid. Nonetheless, I definitely prefer the Milan styling over that of the Fusion.
Regardless, until Ford is willing to build more than 25,000 [...]
filed in Hybrid on Nov.30, 2008
Shows better in person
We’ve all seen photos of the new Honda Insight hybrid and many of us have complained about them. However, I’m very impressed by how much better it looks in person.
Yes it’s still reminiscent of the Prius, but it also offers obvious Clarity cues. Ultimately, its definitely sleeker than the Prius, which results [...]
filed in Hybrid on Nov.28, 2008
Will launch with next gen Sonata
Hyundai’s first hybrid vehicles for the US market will be lithium powered, using next gen lithium polymer batteries. Expect the first BlueDrive hybrids with the launch of the next gen Sonata.
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filed in Hybrid on Nov.27, 2008
BMW’s green future
BMW was pretty excited to show off the Mini E electric car this morning. 150 mpg per charge. A little over 2 hour charge time. Top speed of almost 100 mph. And a 0 – 60 in a little over 8 seconds.
Sounds great.
Still, the lithium-ion battery pack takes up a huge amount of [...]
filed in Hybrid on Nov.25, 2008
I’ve seen the future and I like it
Check out Honda’s new sport fuel cell vehicle. Based on the same fuel cell technology in the Clarity fuel cell vehicle, the FCSPORT is about to make me beg for the hydrogen highway Now!
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filed in Hybrid on Nov.21, 2008
Would Americans accept the size?
Before today I had only seen the Mitsubishi iMiev in pictures. I didn’t realize how small it was until I got next to it. However, inside it still feels quite roomy – even in the back seat.
Compared to the Mini E, I’d much rather have the iMiev – for the extra [...]
filed in Hybrid on Nov.21, 2008
Green Car of the Year
Every year GreenCarJournal picks a green car of the year at the LA Auto Show. This year two hybrid cars were up for the award: the Ford Fusion hybrid and the Saturn Vue hybrid. Neither won. This year the award went to the VW Jetta TDI.
Are diesels going to steal the [...]