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Ford Motor Company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. It is one of the world's largest automakers, with approximately 318,000 employees in 200 markets on six continents. Its automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Credit, Quality Care and Hertz. Ford Motor Company observed its 100th anniversary on June 16, 2003.
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The Hybrid Car
A hybrid car has a small engine
that is fuel efficient, which is combined with an electric motor
that aids the engine when additional power is needed during
acceleration. The electric motor gets its power from battery banks
which continuously charge while you are driving.
Energy is conserved when you stop because the engine is shut off
automatically. Then, when you apply gas, it automatically restarts.
The hybrid car also uses a more advanced aerodynamic lightweight
body, and combines it with low roll resistant tires that are stiffer
and narrower to help reduce drag.
In 2004, out of the 17 million vehicles sold there were around
80,000 hybrid vehicles sold. By 2005 that number had increased by
1.2% to 200,000, and it's estimated that by 2007 more than 400,000
hybrids will be sold.
There are several hybrids currently available in North America. They
include the Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda Insight, Toyota Prius,
and the Mercury Mariner. There are also Hybrid SUVs available - the
Ford Escape, the Lexus 400H and the Toyota Highlander, and many new
models are on the way.
The Toyota Prius holds 52% of the hybrid market with just under
108,000 vehicles. The Honda Civic is the next most popular with
25,000 vehicles.
Now that consumer support for the hybrids has arrived, auto
manufacturers are increasing the pace at which they introduce hybrid
models. Just starting to come out are the Honda CR V SUV, Saturn Vue,
Hyundai Accent, and Kia Rio are being introduced as hybrid models.
In 2007 we will see the Toyota Camry, Honda Fit, Mazda Tribute,
Chevrolet Malibu, and Nissan Altima; and 2008 will see the Ford
Fusion and Mercury Millan available as hybrids.
And as an added bonus in the United States, consumers that purchase
a hybrid will get a tax break. Those purchasing fuel-cell vehicles
will get up to $8000 in tax breaks, and those purchasing alternative
fuel vehicles that weigh less than 8,500 pounds get a $2500 tax
break. It's a nice pleasant surprise!
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Honda Civic 2004: The Weekly Driver Review
As Honda's entry level, subcompact vehicle, what's not to like about the Civic? As an ideal example of getting what you pay for, the 2004 Civic includes almost 40 style options - 2-door to 4-door to hatchback, gas to hybrid and 5-speed manual to automatic. For my weekly drive, I tested the 4-door EX sedan with a 127- horsepower, 1.7-liter, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine. The appealing magnesium gray metallic exterior was complemented nicely with a mixed dark and lighter gray interior. The color combination, combi ...
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Hybrid Car Dangers: Hybrid Car Comparison - MPG and Price
I've added a new hybrid car comparison table that includes all 11 of the current hybrid cars and hybrid SUVs. The table is meant as a quick reference and it lists three basic items; the city mpg, the hwy mpg...
A test drive of Honda's new fuel-cell-powered car shows that hybrid vehicles aren't the only option
I'm supposed to be paying close attention to the fuel gauge--but other parts of the car are much more interesting. The accelerator, for instance. This week's test vehicle is Honda's hydrogen-powered fuel-cell car, the FCX, and it's much peppier around town than a typical economy car. It feels and sounds different, too. Since the hydrogen powers an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine, there's no rumble, only the faint hum of machinery. As I accelerate, the FCX feels more like a tram than a car, smooth and steady, without the jolt of shifting gears. One oddity is a ghostly warble that intensifies as I speed up, like bad sound effects from a Scooby-Doo cartoon.
VW's Car/Bike Hybrid Shifts Like a Rocket
Responding to consumer demand for high-mileage vehicles, Volkswagen on Thursday previewed a sport car/motorcycle hybrid that goes from 0-60 in less than 5.7 seconds and gets 50 miles to the gallon. Unveiled at the 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show, the GX3 is a three-wheeler (two at the front, one at back) that accommodates two helmeted passengers. Though only a concept, Volkswagen said the machine could go into production very soon and cost less than $17,000. Volkswagen, Europe's largest car maker, said the vehicle blends the comfort of a sports car with the speed and fuel consumption of a motorbike. Based on a four-cylinder engine driving the back wheel, the GX3 will accelerate as fast as high-performance racers, the company claimed. It will also be allowed on California's car-pool lanes because it would be classed as a motorcycle.
Doomed to Fail: The Ecomobile Car/Motorcycle Hybrid
If you thought the Segway bombed, wait till you read about the “Ecomobile.” Part motorcycle and part car, this doomed vehicle sports an $80,000 price tag, almost killed the developer in a highways test, and to put the icing on the cake, was described as a Lay-Z-Boy on wheels (aka “marketing kiss of death.”) “It has motorcycle-type handlebars and can be operated by anyone with a motorcycle license. Since it has seat belts, the driver… Direct and Related Links for 'Doomed to Fail: The Ecomobile Car/Motorcycle Hybrid'
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Fuel Cells & Alternative Fuel Vehicles
FUEL CELLS & ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
The history of the fuel cell can be traced back to the 19th century. Since then the development and usage of fuel cells in a variety of applications have come a long way. Fuel cells hold great promise for fueling alternative fuel vehicles. Here is some of the history of the development of fuel cells:
William Grove invented the fuel cell in 1839.
General Electric invented proton exchange membrane fuel cells in the 1950s
Francis Bacon demonstrated a 5kW alkaline fuel ...
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