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200HP Civic Si Concept Points at Future Direction for New 2006 Civic Si Coupe
The new Honda Civic Si concept made its world debut last February 10, 2004 at the Chicago Auto Show. The concept provided hints at the styling and performance direction of the new breed of Civic Si coupes to be introduced later this year. This new production Civic Si Coupe will serve as the performance leader for the 2006 Civic model lineup which will be completely redesigned. The 2006 Civic will feature more emotional styling, enhanced performance, and the latest generation of "intelligent" i-VTEC engine technology. The ...
Author: Jenny McLane
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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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Toyota Prius Making Waves for Hybrid Vehicles
The concept vehicle a few years back is now making big news around the world. The Toyota Prius is currentle the cleanest family car on the planet today. Voted as the 2005 European Car of the Year, the Prius sets a new standard on hybrid cars. The car was chosen as the winner from a list of seven finalists and beat the competition comprehensively. It gathered 406 points as compared to Citroën C4 (267), Ford Focus (228), and Vauxhall Astra (180). Other cars in the consideration were Renault Modus, Peugeot 407 and BMW 1-seri ...
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Hybrid Engine: Honda Environmental Technology Advances with Honda Accord Hybrid and Honda Fuel Cell Stack
Employing Variable Cylinder Management technology (VCM), Honda Accord Hybrid is the first hybrid vehicle to deactivate three of its engine's six cylinders in certain conditions like highway cruising for greater fuel efficiency without affecting its performance. [PRWEB Apr 25, 2005]
Hybrid engine technology boards the bus (Reg Req'd)
STOCKTON - Hybrid cars, and now SUVs, are trendy transportation these days, with their promise of better fuel economy and lower emissions.
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and Ford Performance Parts
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid uses both gasoline engine and electric motor, which gives a 50% increase in driving efficiency with a much lower emission. Being a full hybrid, the Mercury Mariner employs both series- and parallel-hybrid characteristics. [PRWEB Jun 10, 2005]
Hybrid power for VW Golf
Volkswagen is working on various hybrid concepts for the VW Golf including a diesel engine combined with an electric motor.
Toyota's Hybrid Concept
We're pulling a tip from our brothers over at Jalopnik by highlighting some big news from Toyota. Toyota has some images and information available on a concept car that is powered by fuel cell and battery hybrid engine. The vehicle, named the Fine-N definitely looks like a concept car, but according to Toyota, this is the future of motor vehicles. The new fuel cell technologies are promising a motor on par with the power of a gasoline engine, but still being environmental and gasoline friendly. The design really isn’t that farfetched and at this point I would even drive a car shaped like Hello Kitty if it could save me money at the pump and not kill the birdies and trees. Toyota's Fine-N Hybrid/Fuel Cell Concept Car [Treehugger]
Honda to launch new hybrid engine system
Japanese auto manufacturer Honda has revealed that it is to introduce a new generation of even more fuel efficient hybrid engines in the third quarter of 2005. The new Honda hybrid system will debut in the new Civic Hybrid, to be launched towards the end of this year.
How to Maximize Your Hybrid Cars Fuel Efficiency
The Hybrid cars compact, yet highly efficient engine, is becoming increasingly popular for its numerous advantages. One such benefit is the hybrid cars knack for fuel efficiency.
Honda Replacement Parts That Fit the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid
The Accord has a powerful, 255-hp, 3.0-liter, i-VTEC V-6 engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) , dual-zone hybrid automatic climate control system, leather-trimmed interior, heated front seats and a driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment. [PRWEB May 6, 2005]
Hybrid Vehicles: Electrifying the Internal Combustion Engine
With the globe warming and gas prices rising hybrid vehicles start to look pretty good for both the environment and the wallet. Hybrids are rolling off new car lots across the U.S. and hold great promise as a transitional technology on the way to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Join us for a test drive of a vehicle that may show the way to an oil-free future.
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