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Feature Article #1
The Hypermiling Guide For Beginners | Part One
How to Hypermile (A Guide for Beginners)
Hypermiling is getting a lot of attention these days, as the environment becomes more precious and the price at the pump climbs ever higher. Hypermiling is the practice of driving to get the maximum fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Wayne Gerdes of CleanMPG.com holds the hypermiling record (2,250 miles […]
Feature Article #2
No Hybrid Batteries Means No Hybrid Cars
Why the hybrid market isn’t doing as well as it should
It’s no secret that hybrid cars are a great buy these days. As gas prices skyrocket, reaching new “record highs” each day, more and more people are rushing to their nearest car dealership and scrambling for hybrids. Demand is high and there should be more […]
Feature Article #3
Gas Mileage Calculator | Compare Your Car To A Hybrid
Want to know how your current vehicle stacks up against hybrid cars in terms of gas mileage? Before you run out to purchase a new green suv or car, it’s best to compare. To help you with your decision, the following calculator shows you how much money you could save (in terms of fuel costs) by […]
Feature Article #4
Introducing the 2009 Hybrid Honda Green?
Watch out Toyota.
Honda may have discovered the secret sauce behind your hybrid success. First, you whip up a 5-door, five passenger hybrid sedan that is not available in a gas-only model. Then you mix it with a price that most people can actually afford. Last, you top it off with a name that is synonymous with the word hybrid.
Based on yesterday’s 2008 ”mid-year address” from CEO […]
Feature Article #5
Get The Facts | Problems & Disadvantages of Hybrid Cars
Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars
Part Two: Disadvantages
In the last post, we outlined some of the top advantages of owning a hybrid car. Now, we will look at a few of the disadvantages and potential problems associated with hybrid vehicles.
Get ready for some sticker shock.
One common complaint about hybrid cars is their initial price. According to Cars.com, […]
Feature Article #6
Hybrid Cars - The Pros, Advantages, & Benefits
Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars, a Two-Part Series
First, the Benefits and Advantages
Choosing a new car is all about weighing your options. When deciding between a hybrid car and conventional vehicle, a whole new set of factors comes into play and that does not make the decision any easier. This two-part blog series should help […]
Feature Article #7
What Is A Hybrid Car? A Basic Overview of Hybrids
What’s Going On In There?
There are many ways hybrid cars are different from standard vehicles. There’s emissions, fuel consumption, cost and, of course, the mechanics of it all. The main difference between the two is that a hybrid car uses electricity combined with gasoline and a standard vehicle uses only gasoline.
In a gas-powered car, fuel […]
Feature Article #8
Used Hybrid Cars | Tips to Finding A PreOwned Hybrid Car - Part 1
It’s no secret that hybrid vehicles cost more than their gas-only counterparts. Unfortunately, the price of a shiny new eco-friendly, fuel saving green machine is more than many can afford. Combine that expense with the fact that gas prices are fast approaching $4 per gallon, and you’ve got a lot of people searching for used hybrid cars.
The good news is […]
Feature Article #9
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid in Eight Great States
Nissan decided they weren’t going to let Toyota and Honda get all the praise for going green, so in 2007 they rolled out a hybrid version of the Altima. Interestingly, rather than spending years developing their own technology, in 2002 Nissan entered into a licensing agreement with rival Toyota to borrow a version of their patented […]
Feature Article #10
Enter To Win A Customized, 2008 Hybrid Honda Civic
The sweepstakes begins on February 28, 2008 and ends on July 31, 2008. You could win a brand new Honda Civic hybrid simply by taking a couple of minutes to register online. This contest is part of the “Civic Tour”, featuring a very popular band (that many of us have never heard of) called Panic […]
Feature Article #11
Alkylate Shortage Will Impact 2008 Hybrid Car Sales
Alkylate is a little-known substance that could have a huge impact on hybrid car sales in 2008. Referred to as “liquid gold” and the “magic bullet”, this expensive gasoline additive is about to be in short supply and high demand, just in time for the summer driving season. Adding insult to injury are accusations that oil companies are purposely reducing the output of alkylate in […]
