A behind-the-wheel look at Scion’s micro car, the iQ - Digitaltrends.com
August 31, 2011 by Adam Birdhy · Comments Off
 Digitaltrends.com | A behind-the-wheel look at Scion's micro car, the iQ Digitaltrends.com The iQ touts a 37 mpg average fuel economy and a 8.5-gallon tank, which gives it the best gas mileage of any fully gas-powered car in production, and offers better efficiency than 75 percent of all hybrid cars on the road. The 87.7-inch wheelbase ... |
China’s car market, the Prius and climate change - Shanghaiist
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 Shanghaiist | China's car market, the Prius and climate change Shanghaiist The world's most commercially successful hybrid car has found only one buyer in the fastest growing market. SUV sales, by contrast, are surging. Despite the government's ambitious goals, China's green car revolution appears to be getting nowhere. ... Electric Cars Losing their Appeal in China The Peak Oil Crisis: A Billion Vehicles |
Ford, Toyota collaborate on truck hybrid - New Zealand Herald
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Ford, Toyota collaborate on truck hybrid New Zealand Herald Both companies now sell hybrid cars, but trucks need a different system with power to tow and haul heavy loads. "Our collaboration with Ford is a move to make hybrid technology more widely available in sport-utility vehicles and in trucks," says ... Ford And Toyota's Hybrid Partnership Ford: A Buy On Auto Demand Alone |
Car rental program starts at Cleveland State - WKSU News
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 WKSU News | Car rental program starts at Cleveland State WKSU News The university is partnering with Zipcar to make two cars available on an hourly or daily basis. The rental fees cover gas and insurance for the sub-compact and hybrid cars. Colin Koffel supervises the rental car program at Oberlin, which has been in ... |
Eco-friendly ‘Happy Endings’ - Mother Nature Network
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 Mother Nature Network | Eco-friendly 'Happy Endings' Mother Nature Network ABC comedy stars are green on and off set, and their favorite car is the Prius. By Gerri MillerWed, Aug 31 2011 at 3:06 PM EST Hybrid cars populate the parking lot at the set of ABC's comedy "Happy Endings," driven by cast members on screen and off. ... |
What to Consider when Buying An Electric or Hybrid Car - Haute Living
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 Haute Living | What to Consider when Buying An Electric or Hybrid Car Haute Living It's no secret – electric and hybrid cars are a great way to be environmentally friendly, promote green living and cut down on gas costs. Advances in technology have improved the range and power of many models but here are few things to consider before ... Roy Exum: Cars With Extension Cords Motor Mouth |
DAIO PHAR : Delphi To Showcase Green Technology at IAA - 4-traders (press release)
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DAIO PHAR : Delphi To Showcase Green Technology at IAA 4-traders (press release) One of the unique characteristics of a hybrid vehicle is that its engine can shut off during a drive cycle -- including while waiting at a stop sign or traffic signal -- to increase fuel efficiency and to reduce emissions. Conventional vehicles use an ... |
Clean machines slash vehicle emissions - eco-business.com
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Clean machines slash vehicle emissions eco-business.com “We've added more than 43 hybrid cars and 20 diesel-electric hybrid trucks with another 10 due later this year. These replace petrol-guzzling polluters and help us save up to 30 percent in CO2 emissions for each vehicle, “ he said. ... |
Volvo and Siemens take on electric car market - Business Green
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 CrazyEngineers VoiCE | Volvo and Siemens take on electric car market Business Green Earlier this year, BMW and Peugeot Citroen created a joint venture to develop hybrid car components, while Daimler, Renault and Nissan joined forces last year. Volvo also announced it is currently developing a plug-in hybrid bus that, compared with ... Midnight Sun: Scandinavia Embraces Electric Cars Volvo and Siemens to develop electric cars Volvo Partners With Siemens On Electric Cars, Develops New Car |
City Of Las Vegas Debuts New Electric Car - Las Vegas TSG
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 Youngstown Business Journal | City Of Las Vegas Debuts New Electric Car Las Vegas TSG The city is believed to be the only government agency in the state to test an electric car. Electric cars recently began hitting the market and are a clean alternative because they don't rely on gasoline. The Volt is an electric hybrid vehicle, ... Do EVs Save Drivers Money in the Long Run? Las Vegas Gambles On Chevrolet Volt For City Fleet |
