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Could It Be Lights Out For PHEV’s?
The subject of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is becoming something we hear more and more about. When will we get one? When will we have plug-in stations instead of gas stations? How will we support a grid that charges millions of cars each night? The answers to these questions are hard to come by […]
18Nov2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Hybrid Vehicles
DIY Hybrids
DIY, or do-it-yourself, is a growing movement in environmentally minded circles because using your own resources to make exactly what you need is typically less draining on the environment. Now that principal is being applied in one of the most unlikely places – the DIY hybrid car!
Before hybrids were widely commercially available, many people […]
Own A Hybrid Car? You’ll Buy Another One.
Would you buy another hybrid?
Studies show you most likely will.
Since hybrid cars have been around nearly a decade, many first-time buyers of hybrids are becoming second-, even third-time buyers of hybrids. Whether it is to replace their old lease, a second family car, or a technology upgrade, studies are showing the hybrid car owners just […]
Affordable, Non-Hybrid Fuel Sipping Cars For 2009
Best Non-Hybrids for Fuel Economy?
As a blog devoted to hybrid technology, you probably weren’t expecting this post; but what if you are looking for serious fuel economy without shelling out the sticker-price for a hybrid. It may be a better choice for some buyers to look into standard fuel vehicles that just get amazing mileage. […]
Hybrid Batteries Spark Replacement Concerns
Is your hybrid aging gracefully?
Since hybrid first exploded onto the scene at the turn of the century, fears of spending tens of thousands of dollars to replace the advanced batteries used to power the hybrid system have haunted buyers, potential buyers, and PR executives at auto makers. As the first cars on the market start […]
Is Hybrid Fuel Economy Overstated?
Why is my mileage so bad?
You bought a hybrid car hoping for mileage in the 50s. You wanted to make gas-stops just once a month and drive all the way to Grandma’s and back on just the one tank. Now, a tried and true owner of a hybrid car, you find that the mileage just isn’t […]
Advanced Hypermiling Methods For Fuel Economy
How to Hypermile (Part Two)
Last week, we introduced you to the idea of hypermiling (see Hypermiling Techniques For Beginners), a way to get the maximum fuel efficiency out of your hybrid or traditional car. Sure, those basic tips probably helped you shave a few MPGs off on your daily commute, but now, it’s time to get serious!
Hypermiling for […]
2010 Chevy Volt | Concept Plug-In Hybrid Car
Chevy Wants a Plug-In Hybrid by 2010
In 2007, General Motors decided to take a leap of faith. The automotive industry isn’t really known for its dramatic leaps forward and willingness to lay it all on the line, but GM is doing just that as they throw resources at the 2010 Volt. GM is hoping to […]
Compare A Hybrid To Chrysler’s $2.99 Gas Deal
The Let’s Refuel America promotion from Chrysler is getting a lot of press right now, and for some reason the more I hear about it (and the more I pay at the pump) the better it sounds. At the same time, many people who are in the market for a new car are doing comparison searches to see which would […]
29May2008 | admin | 1 comment | Continued-
New Hybrid Quick Quote!
