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5 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

5 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Danielle takes the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid out for a spin… In working for a conservation nonprofit, it’s not very often I get the opportunity to review a highly anticipated hybrid vehicle. I spend more time in my car looking out the window trying to identify a passing bird then I would noticing the smoothness [...]

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The Chrysler 200C EV Concept

The Chrysler 200C EV Concept

Chrysler turned some heads this week with the unveiling of their beautifully designed extended range EV concept, the 200C.   Like the Chevy Volt, the 200C would have a 40 mile all electric range that is supplemented by a gasoline engine that is not part of the drive train but instead powers a generator that recharges [...]

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Concept Car Combines Human and Electric Power for an Innovative Hybrid

Concept Car Combines Human and Electric Power for an Innovative Hybrid

There’s no shortage of hybrid concept cars these days, but the GYM car has answers for two pressing issues - environmental and personal health. A design student, Da Feng, has come up with a novel idea- a human-electric hybrid concept car that can be charged by the energy generated by the driver using the built-in exercise [...]

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Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG

Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG

Piaggio created the Vespa scooter in 1947 using excess airplane wheels from WWII along with other aeronautical technology. Today, Piaggio has delivered a three wheel scooter with great efficiency and style called the MP3.

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V2G: All Roads Lead Through Batteries

V2G: All Roads Lead Through Batteries

Plug-in hybrids are exciting not only because they can reduce the cost (financial and environmental) of driving, but also because they could potentially lower the cost of powering a home and strengthen the power grid.

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Volvo Markets First Hybrid Bus: Volvo 7700

Volvo Markets First Hybrid Bus: Volvo 7700

This is the first commercially viable hybrid bus that should see the market place by 2010. Using a combo diesel and lithium ion battery the 7700 Hybrid decreases CO2 emissions by 30%, doesn’t idle at lights and stops, reduces particle and nitrous oxide emissions by 40-50%, carries more passengers, and runs quieter than its fully [...]

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GM Unveils the Volt Plug-In Hybrid Car… Again?

GM Unveils the Volt Plug-In Hybrid Car… Again?

GM Officially unveiled the Chevy Volt today, to which I asked, “Again?” To clarify this time it’s the “Official Launch” and the first time industry outsiders we be given a full look at the mysterious vehicle scheduled to go on sale in 2010.

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The Flax Made Ondelios Concept By Renault

The Flax Made Ondelios Concept By Renault

Renault is unveiling their variation on a theme, the diesel hybrid, flax bodywork, recyclable eco ride. The Ondelios has some interesting additions for a high performance vehicle. With three rows of seating, wing hinged doors, and room for 6 people this high occupancy vehicle would be great for carpooling! Honestly though, the efficiency of [...]

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A 220 MPG Green Sports Car

A 220 MPG Green Sports Car

They keep getting better and better!  Here’s another killer eco-friendly sports car.  While this is still a concept, Hybrid Technologies has some pretty bold aspirations aiming to have a working prototype by this September and be on the market by lat 2009, early 2010.  They plan to produce two models of this beauty, an [...]

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Fisker Karma: Sport Luxury Plug-in Hybrid

Fisker Karma: Sport Luxury Plug-in Hybrid

Upgrade: $80,000 Sleek, sexy & eco-chic the Fisker Karma is the first Luxury Plug-in Hybrid.  Did I mention it’s screamin’ fast?  Not quite as quick as the Tesla Roadster, but it still boasts an impressive 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph.  Not all power and asthetics, the Karma has some [...]

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