The new Chevy Volt. Is it a disappointment? Is GM betting the company on it ? You be the judge. First, photos of the original concept car and the production version which was just unveiled yesterday.
There are some people out there who are not yet making the big leap forward. They’ve thought about it, have looked at all the options, read the brochures and seen the TV ads. But they still won’t make the decision to buy a hybrid vehicle. They just won’t do it.
More woes for the American market then, with many manufacturers complaining that companies from the East are much more capable when it comes to making electric car batteries.
Relaxing in your garden is what the weekends were made for. The
Gore-Tex is going to make every car driver a hybrid car driver. Well, at least that is what a bunch of scientists hope...
Scientists in Australia are helping to make fuel cell vehicles something that everyone can afford due to a brand-new, ground-breaking breakthrough in design. They reckon they have found a way to cut the need to use platinum in fuel cell catalysts. This is exciting because platinum is expensive, and adds a lot to the cost of fuel cell vehicles.
Hybrids are possibly the most misunderstood technology that has ever approached the mainstream. There are many myths that surround the vehicles, and quite a few of the rumors are unsubstantiated. Misconceptions can keep people from understanding the true value of a hybrid car.
Many people expect the same performance out of every hybrid on the road, when in fact there are many different kinds of hybrids. Each type of hybrid offers unique performance, and it is important to get the type that meets your demands and expectations. While many vehicles are simply marketing as a hybrid, it is necessary to do the additional research in order to find out what kind of hybrid each vehicle actually is.
All alternative fuels are not created the same. If you are interested in powering your vehicle with an alternative fuel, it is important to know the characteristics of each fuel. Some fuels are not worth going through a conversion, while others will greatly help your mileage, along with pollution.
Consider, for instance, what energy source a large portion of the population uses in order to get electrical power.
When hybrid vehicles first hit the market, passenger space was limited due to the large battery that powered the car. However, manufacturers have been fine-tuning hybrids over the years and now there are full-size SUVs that can accommodate even the largest families.
Believe it or not, even the way you park can affect your fuel economy. Little things like circling a parking lot for a close spot can waste gas.
In the news recently there has been a hell of a lot of buzz about celebrities driving hybrid vehicles. We know about Leo and his BMW. But other big names such as Meryl Streep and ageing rocker Sting have been linked to the new technology. Hybrid is fashionable among the stellar set, and will continue to be so. Who knows, maybe there will soon be a movie about hybrid cars
The Perks of running a hybrid.
It had to happen, of course it did. The world is getting used to green technology and now your boss is too. Yes, your boss.
Some of you guys may or may not have seen a recent article in the New York Times about a spot of bother centred around BMW’s new hydrogen fuelled luxury Seven Series. Not only was the whole thing hilarious, but also it all seemed a little fantastic, the details of the story seeming strangely familiar to a major blockbuster movie of a few years back.
As any car lot owner can tell you, it’s been a tough year for trucks and SUVs. Due to increased gas prices and environmental concerns, trucks and SUVs have been getting some dust on their exterior as they wait for someone to snatch them up. Thus far, many vehicle manufacturers have been left wondering if there is any end in sight. Are trucks and SUVs going to be able to make a comeback?
