By John on February 13, 2010
In this article I will give you the history of the hybrid car. First, I talk about steam power. Second, I discuss electric power for hybrid vehicles. Third, I discuss the Porsche hybrid. Fourth, I discuss mass production. And lastly, I discuss hybrid cars and hybrid trucks in relation to gasoline powered cars.
It’s pretty interesting [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars | Tagged History, Hybrid, Hybrid Cars, hybrid vehicles
By John on February 10, 2010
We’ve all seen the commercials talking about how technology was all going to be about flying cars and cold fusion. In reality, though, we have our very own science-fiction-turned-fact in looking at hybrid vehicles which are taking over. They truly are efficient and are money-saving at some levels, but most consumers assume that the concept [...]
Posted in Electric Cars | Tagged electric cars, electric powered cars, rising gas prices
By John on February 8, 2010
Hybrid means the resultant product of two or more things and a hybrid car is a car that runs efficiently on two fuels- gas and electricity. It combines the advantages of being fuel efficient and environment friendly as well as cost efficient.
Generally, the hybrid cars are designed in such a way that they have two [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars | Tagged batteries, electric engines, gasoline engine, Hybrid Cars
By John on January 24, 2010
What is The Big Deal About Hybrid Cars?
The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with “hybrid car”.
It is a fact that people simply love hybrid cars. They love hybrid cars because of the benefits it can give them. What is it about hybrid cars that is [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars | Tagged combustion engine, electric motor, global warming, Hybrid Cars
By John on January 14, 2010
Utilizing the latest in advanced technology, hybrid cars might just provide a glimpse into the future of automobiles. Hybrid cars sport sleek and futuristic looks, but these cars aren’t just for show. These scientific marvels make use of both electric and gas power to make for a cleaner, more cost efficient, and environmentally friendlier car.
As [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars | Tagged advanced technology, electric motor, Future, Hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Ride, Take
By John on November 27, 2009
The UK’s streets and car parks could see thousands more charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid cars thanks to £30 million of Government funding.
Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today invited cities and businesses to join together to bid for the money which will help fund the installation of charging points on streets, car parks and [...]
Posted in Electric Cars | Tagged automotive industry, charging, electric, electric car, low emission vehicles, plug in hybrid cars, points, £30m
By John on August 23, 2009
It appears that every automaker in the world has caught electric car fever, save one: Toyota, the one best known for green cars.
While General Motors and Nissan will both introduce plug-in cars next year, and Ford will follow in 2011, Toyota does not plan to bring an all-electric car to market until 2012. Yesterday, The [...]
Posted in Electric Cars | Tagged chevy volt, clean energy, electric cars, electric vehicles, Hybrid Cars, Toyota FT-EV
By John on August 20, 2009
Germany is falling in the footsteps of the United States in making electric cars a priority. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition parties pledged this week to spend more than $700 million by 2011 on developing electric vehicles, as it tries to put 1 million electric vehicles on German roads by 2020. Earlier this month, the [...]
Posted in Electric Cars | Tagged 2007 frankfurt auto show, chancellor angela merkel, efficiency strategy, electric cars, electric vehicle, german automakers, Hybrid Cars, japanese automakers, lithium ion
By John on August 18, 2009
Competition to produce the most fuel efficient vehicles is shifting into overdrive after General Motors announced triple digit miles-per-gallon ratings for its new hybrid-electric vehicle. Analysts say renewed interest in environmentally sound, ultra-efficient vehicles has opened a myriad of opportunities for manufacturers. One small company in Colorado is convinced it can give the big automakers [...]
Posted in Electric Cars | Tagged alternative, chevy volt, electric hybrids, electric vehicles, fuel economy, fuel efficient vehicles, hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid gas
By John on August 12, 2009
While many US car buyers are still getting used to the idea of hybrid electric vehicles like the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid or the 2010 Toyota Prius, a new variation is barreling down the pike: the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEV.
A plug-in hybrid uses a larger battery pack to allow the car to spend [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars | Tagged calcars, electric vehicles, Escape hybrid, ford escape hybrid, hybrid electric vehicles, plug in hybrids, Toyota Prius
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