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Hybrid Minivans: Hybrid Technology Develops as the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid
Hybrid cars use the combination of technologies such as internal combustion engines (ICEs), electric motors, batteries, hydrogen, and fuel cells. This saves a lot of gas fuel that becomes the preference of car buyers. The hybrid technology improves year after year as Hondas hybrid vehicles become popular. Then, the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid is by far the best Honda hybrid, or hybrid vehicle in the market. [PRWEB May 25, 2005]
Lexus Announces New RX 400h Hybrid Model, New Pricing on RX 400h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid SUVs
Lexus announced today the addition of a front-wheel drive RX 400h in addition to the all-wheel drive model which has been on sale since April of this year, making the hybrid gas/electric version of America's ...
Toyota's New Camry Hybrid to Get Four-Banger
Toyota won't be baited by Honda's V6-powered Hybrid Accord's horsepower challenge, at least as its 2006 Camry hybrid is concerned. The company is aiming to retain its fuel-conservation credibility (as dubious as it may be) -- while keeping down the hybrid price premimum -- by fitting its 2006 Camry hybrid with the same, 1.5-liter e-four as in the Prius. Its decision not to build a hotrodded hybrid, like the 255hp Accord, pleases our friends at Treehugger, who not surprisingly look askance (through wheatgrass-tinted lenses, o'course) at muscular hybrids that use their electric motors to add horsepower, not merely conserve fuel. One TH reader asks, "Why do people in the US need such powerful engines? Are you all carrying gold bullion under your seats?" Yes, Nigel, yes we are. And aren't you a dear for asking? Toyota Camry Hybrid To Use 4-Cylinders Engine [Treehugger] Related: Hot Rod Hybrids?; More on Hybrids [internal]
Toyota Camry Hybrid - Toyota's Third Hybrid Car
Since it's not due until late in 2006, there aren't a lot of details about the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Toyota has kept most of the info under wraps, but for now, here is a profile I've started with what is...
Ruppersberger Discusses Hybrid Bill and Test Drives Hybrid Car On Earth Day
With gas prices continuing to soar, Congressman Ruppersberger discussed H.R. 1744 that will help cut fuel consumption and encourage Marylanders to drive environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles by offering valuable tax credits for people who purchase a hybrid.
Hybrid Technologies Completes Solar Hybrid Vehicle
Hybrid Technologies Inc. , a developer of lithium-powered products, in a joint venture with the University of California, Berkeley, School of Engineering, has completed a solar hybrid vehicle that will compete ...
Diesel Outdoes Hybrid on the Highway
Auto Bild recently conducted a comparison between two fuel-efficient SUVs — the Lexus RX400h hybrid and the Mercedes ML 320 CDI diesel. On a coast-to-coast run, the Merc bested the Lexus in overally fuel economy, but it's important to bear in mind that most of the miles driven were on the freeway, where a hybrid's regenerative brakes have precious few opportunities to recharge the batteries. The RX also beat the ML in city driving, where hybrids excel by design, and features significantly lower emissions, but there's also the battery-disposal question to deal with. We're calling this one a wash for now. For greenies, which one you'll choose depends on the kind of driving you do most. Diesel Bests Hybrid in Cross-Country Fuel Consumption Test [Green Car Congress] Related: Toyota's New Camry Hybrid to Get Four-Banger
Ford Escape Hybrid: First Gas-Electric-Powered SUV and Ford Replacement Parts for Its Exceptional Performance
The Ford Escape Hybrid is a fuel-saving, gas-electric hybrid-power version of small, four-door sport-utility vehicle, available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4). Maximum power output is 155 hp because gas and electric do not make their maximum power simultaneously. Regenerative braking recharges the Ford Escape Hybrid, which converts electric motor into a generator to help refill the battery pack during stops; and by a recharging system powered by the gas engine. Small badges identify the Ford Escape as a hybrid. The Escape's hybrid engine shuts down at rest to conserve fuel. When driving resumes, the SUV's 70-kilowatt traction motor generator can launch the vehicle on electric power. [PRWEB May 19, 2005]
Hybrid minivans take a back seat
A fuel-sipping hybrid engine would go a long way toward raising the hip factor for dowdy minivans, where pacifying DVD systems stand out as cutting-edge engineering.
How Much Does A Hybrid Car Battery Cost? Replacing A Hybrid Car Battery.
The topic of hybrid battery costs seems to be coming around again so I figured it was time to do some updating. Since there have been some consumers that have recently replaced the hybrid batteries in their Honda Insights, I...
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