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September 5, 2008
It's no secret that Hummers are the poster vehicles for bad behavior. Heck, if I put up a post on a Hummer here on Straightline, the resulting comments are almost always negative. There have even been cases of Eco-Nazis vandalizing Hummers (not by Straightline followers, of course), or any vehicle that exudes mucho-machoismo.
Now it appears Hummer-lovers and other like-minded are fighting back. Literally. In fact the Toyota Pruis has become the anti-Hummer object of hate to many. Actually this (Prius vandalism) is not a new movement, as it's been going on for some time. What is new is that it appears to be gaining ground among vehicular Neanderthals across the planet.
Here's Green Car Advisor's take: Prius Envy or Hybrid Hatred? Something Is Fueling Attacks on Toyota's Mileage Star
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- Posted by: Bob Holland September 5, 2008, 8:57 AM
- Categories: HUMMER, Hybrids, SUVs, Toyota, Trends
This month GM will reveal a production-ready version of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid at GM's 100-year celebration. The car is expected to go on sale by November of 2010.
Full story here.
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- Posted by: Bob Holland September 5, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Chevrolet, General Motors, Green Tech, Hybrids
September 4, 2008
As promised, Honda lifted the curtain today on their all-new Prius-fighter hybrid. In doing so Honda resurected the name Insight, which was first applied to their 70 mpg 2-seat hybrid of a few years back.
This concept, like all recent Honda concepts is almost showroom-ready. Also like all Hondas, it is far more attractive (in my eyes) than the corresponding Toyota model that it would compete with.
The Insight will go on sale next spring, and is expected to undercut the Prius by $2K or so, starting at just under $20,000.
Here's Inside Line's take: 2008 Paris Auto Show Preview: Toyota Prius-Fighting Honda Insight Concept
September 3, 2008
AutoExpress is reporting that Toyota's Smart-fighter, the iQ, may get a plug-in hybrid version. The car would use a 500c gas engine. It would be able to travel 15 miles in pure electric mode. It could be in production by 2010. No word yet as to whether it will be sold here.
Speaking of "smart" and "iQ," what's with this naming of vehicles based on one's brain capabilities? Do they actually "think" (another brain function) that the buyers are smart and have high IQs? I always "thought" (past tense brain function) that puns (like these) were mainly for those (like me) of less capable intellect?
Full story here.
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- Posted by: Bob Holland September 3, 2008, 7:55 AM
- Categories: Green Tech, Hybrids, SMART, Toyota
Originally planned to debut at the Paris auto show, Honda is now planning on teasing us with some pictures of their new hybrid-specific sedan on September 4. It should be noted, as per recent Honda debuts, that what will be shown will be a close-to-production "concept," and not the finished product. Don't you just loved to be toyed with this way?
Whatever. We'll take it. The actual concept--in 3-D, will be on display at the Paris show.
John Kingston, Honda UK environmental manager, said the new model was critical to Honda's future. "It is a very important car for Honda and our future direction," he said, adding: "This is a car that will change customer perception of hybrids."
Full story here (subscription needed).
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- Posted by: Bob Holland September 3, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Honda, Hybrids, Toyota
September 1, 2008
McCain drives a Caddy CTS, and Obama traded his 300-C for an Escape hybrid. As to Biden or Palin? Read on...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland September 1, 2008, 8:26 AM
- Categories: Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Hybrids, Luxury Cars, Trends
Mazda has been making some pretty impressive cars of late, however, some may think their "greenness" may be a bit on the thin side. That could change as word is leaking out that Mazda may be working on a car that could give the Chevy Volt a run for its money. Unlike the Volt--and every other hybrid vehicle to date--is that this Mazda could well use a rotary engine to recharge the batteries. Can you say, "ZAP-ZAP?"
Full story here.
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- Posted by: Bob Holland September 1, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Chevrolet, Green Tech, Hybrids, Mazda
August 28, 2008
A sharp-eyed movie buff in California has caught what looks like a production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt on the set of Transformers 2. Although some elements of this movie car have been altered like the extra large badges and oversized wheels, most of the sheetmetal matches up with the teaser shots that have been released by GM. It's a far cry from the concept, but this Volt still has a distinctive shape unlike anything else in the Chevrolet lineup.
Click here for the video from the set.
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- Posted by: Ed Hellwig August 28, 2008, 7:32 PM
- Categories: Chevrolet, Green Tech, Hybrids, Spy Photos
August 23, 2008
Here's some inspiration for all those backyard mechanics out there.
Robert Q. Riley Enterprises, a company based in Arizona, has just released construction plans for its do-it-yourself, two-passenger, XR3 plug-in hybrid. This is a vehicle that's capable of up to 225 miles per gallon, has a top speed of 80 mph and will accelerate like a normal small car.
What you get for the USD$200 price is an instructional package for a modular, three-wheeled sportscar. This includes printed drawings, electronic 3D virtual models, computer files that enable vendors to make parts plus a DVD that outlines the building of the car.
So, anyone game here? Full story here and here.
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- Posted by: Bob Holland August 23, 2008, 7:05 AM
- Categories: Green Tech, Hybrids
August 14, 2008
Apparently there is a new "Super" lithium-ion battery on the horizon, and Honda is hot to get there hands on it for their next-generation hybrids.
The new battery will allow the batteries to charge much more quickly. This, in turn, will allow for an increased amount of battery capacity that can be assigned to actually powering the motor. And more power means that the Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system can be employed for larger, heavier vehicles.
Here's Green Car Advisor's take: Honda Awaiting New "Super" Lithium-Ion Battery for Next-Generation Hybrids
In other Honda hybrid news, expect the next versions to be cheaper. Any complaints? Didn't think so.
Here's Inside Line's take: Goal of New Honda Hybrid Is Affordability, 100,000 Yearly Sales and New Honda Hybrid Will Be a Toyota Prius Fighter, Especially on Price
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- Posted by: Bob Holland August 14, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Green Tech, Honda, Hybrids
August 12, 2008
This is interesting: Hybrid owners more brand-loyal than other vehicle buyers. Whodathunkit?
Experian Automotive, an industry group, is reporting that nearly half of hybrid vehicle owners will buy a vehicle of the same brand when they buy another one.
Experian claims 47% of hybrid buyers choose another car from the same manufacturer, as opposed to 35% of buyers overall. That doesn't mean that they will buy another hybrid from that brand, but that they will buy another vehicle from that brand.
In terms of "segment loyalty," pickup truck owners not surprisingly are the most loyal. More pickup owners, when going to buy a new vehicle, will opt for another pickup as opposed to another type of vehicle.
Full story here.
Image: Yoishikazu Tsuno / Associated Press
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- Posted by: Bob Holland August 12, 2008, 7:21 AM
- Categories: Auto Industry, Green Tech, Hybrids
July 30, 2008
The folks over at NextAutos.com have posted some spy images of the all-new next-generation Toyota Prius, which is rumored to debut at the Detroit auto show in January.
The images show that the overall profile will remain much as it currently is. However, the car is reportedly larger and more powerful--and more fuel-efficient. It's also expected that there may be other body styles, perhaps a wagon and convertible.
Sounds like a win-win for hybrid fans.
Full story here.
July 29, 2008
Hybrid.
Hybrid, hybrid, hybrid.
It's all you ever hear anymore. Hybrid this. Hybrid that. Hybrid wore a funny hat.
Driving a hybrid sucks. A real hybrid, like a Prius, or a Civic. Please don't lump those fake hybrids into this rant. And by fake hybrids, I mean those leather-laden Lexuses and big fat Escalades. They're about as green as Al Gore and his private aircraft.
No, I mean real hybrids. The ones that pack the entertainment value of a Post-it. The ones that suck the car down to its basic intent: transportation. A to B. Nothing more. Nothing. No cool. No smiles. No looking at it in your driveway because it's fun to just look at it in your driveway.
Screw that. The car can and should be so much more. You should want it to be more. You should want your car. You should want to be in your car. Desire. That's the word I'm looking for. Does anybody really desire a Prius? You remember desire, don't you? How about covet? Yearn for? Crave? Of course not. It's the soy milk of the car world. You drink it because some doctor convinced you you're lactose-intolerant and now 6 months later you've convinced yourself that it tastes good. But it doesn't. It's a mind game. It still tastes like chalk and you know it. Put the Lactaid down, Eujean. Have a Coke. Life's too short.
I know, I know, they're good on gas and gas is expensive. Hey, jughead, anything worth having is expensive. A good car. A good house. A hot wife. PlayStation. HDTV. Table service. You pay for what you get in this world and if you want to live a good life, it costs money.
But the people who have them love 'em. Heck, the Toyota Prius is so popular, Toyota is upping production as fast as it can. Just last week the automaker announced it will produce 70 percent more Prius hybrids next year. And in 2010 Prius production will move to a new production facility in Mississippi.
Too bad popularity is not a measure of good. Never has been. Millions of people watch Grey's Anatomy. Millions more smoke menthol. Last year a ridiculous number of people paid to see Celine Dion in concert. No thanks.
What about the environment? What about it? The best thing you can do for the environment is drive the car you have.
You heard me. The fact is, it takes thousands of factories to build a car. Think about it. The tires, the steel, the rubber, the aluminum, the plastics, the seats; every individual component of a car is made somewhere else before it is trucked to the assembly plant where it's built into a car. In the case of the Toyota Prius, that plant is in Tsutsumi, Japan.
And if that car is a hybrid it takes even more factories and even more trucks because the car is now that much more complex. There's an electric motor, batteries, etc.
Then of course, they ship them to America on a big smelly ship. Talk about a gas guzzler.
But if we all just continued to drive the car we have, then we can shut down all those dirty factories that build all those new cars. And if we do that, we can stop all the trucks and the ships that transport all those new cars to those new car dealers. And then all those new car dealers can turn off their lights and the employees can stop driving their cars to work. And so on. And so on. And so on.
Sure we'll all be in bottomless economic depression, but if you want to be green, then let's be freakin' green.
Bottom line, get over it. Get over this hybrid fixation. Drive the car you desire. Whether it's new or old, drive it and enjoy it. Enjoy driving. Pay for the gas. It's worth it. Cut something else from your life if you have to. It may not be politically correct, but it's the right thing to do. -- The Mechanic
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- Posted by: The Mechanic July 29, 2008, 11:02 AM
- Categories: Hybrids, The Mechanic
July 28, 2008
Great news for hybrid fans, as Toyota is going to up production of the popular Prius by 70 percent next year. In 2007 Toyota produced 281,300 Prius vehicles, and that will now increase to about 480,000 vehicles.
In doing so, those looking to buy one, will likely not have to endue long waits, and if they're lucky, maybe even be able to negotiate a deal...
Here's
Inside Line's take:
Toyota Set To Increase Prius Production by 70 Percent
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- Posted by: Bob Holland July 28, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Hybrids, Toyota
July 19, 2008
For all you gearheads sitting by the pool (with your laptop of course), by the lake, by the beach, at the park, or wherever, here's a few automotive related items to get you through until Monday, when we start all over again:
The Parajet Skycar: Britain's zero-carbon flying dune buggy aims for Timbouctou.
Troubled GM is cutting back on NASCAR spending.
GM to build World's Largest Rooftop Solar Power Station.
A Ferrari Hybrid is coming by 2015!
A look at Volkswagen's cars of the future.
A futuristic windshield aims to help older drivers.
July 17, 2008
Honda has a pair of new hybrids that will soon be hitting dealers. The first being an updated version of the existing Civic hybrid, and the second to be a true dedicated Prius-fighter.
From the image above, the Civic appears to be getting a mild facelift. As to whether there are any mechanical upgrades, that's not known at the moment.
Spy Photos: 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
The as of yet unnamed Prius-fighter (top image) is the one that's sure to get the most attention, as it was designed from day one to be a hybrid--and only a hybrid. It's expected in dealers around the end of 2010. It was also designed to do battle with the incredibly successful Toyota Pruis. Heck, it even looks a bit like a Prius in overall shape.
Spy Photos: 2010 Honda Hybrid Compact Coupe
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- Posted by: Bob Holland July 17, 2008, 5:56 AM
- Categories: Honda, Hybrids
July 15, 2008
The above composite image is from two Japanese publications. The illustration on the left appeared several months ago and the image on the right recently showed up
here.
My take, based on these illustrations, and from what I've heard, I think we're fairly close here. Both these images show a common stying direction even though some of the details differ. I expect the car to debut this winter, perhaps at the Detroit auto show, and will go on sale here next spring.
Interesting to note that in the story with the latest image, it's mentioned that there will be a hybrid version. It's expected that a CVT will show up replacing the current 4EAT; not sure if it will replace the 5EAT found on turbos and H6 models, however.
July 11, 2008
A fews days ago Straightline reported that the next Toyota Prius would offer solar power on top trim levels to power air conditioning and other accessories (Next Toyota Prius to offer solar panels). Now there's word of a Swiss company, Mindset AG, that has plans to bring to market a solar-powered hybrid called the Six50. They're planning on a run of 10,000 vehicles, each selling for $78,000.
Mindset claims it can go 100km per charge. ...Oh, and it has gull-wing doors.
Full story here.
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- Posted by: Bob Holland July 11, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Green Tech, Hybrids, Toyota
July 10, 2008
Toyota will be reshuffling their factories here in the U.S. Probably most important to note is that the Prius will now be built here at their Blue Springs, Mississippi plant, starting in 2010. This will be their all-new Prius, not the current model.
Also worth noting is that Tundra and Sequoia production will be suspended from August until November due to the severe downturn in those respective markets. Finally, the Highlander will begin production in Indiana.
Full story here and here.
Here's Inside Line's take: Toyota Will Build Prius in the U.S. Starting in Late 2010
Here's Green Car Advisors's take: Toyota to Build Prius in Mississippi, Shift Tundra to Texas, Highlander to Alabama
Here's AutoObserver's take: Toyota Chopping Big Tundra's Role in U.S. Picture
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- Posted by: Bob Holland July 10, 2008, 10:04 AM
- Categories: Hybrids, SUVs, Toyota, Trucks
July 8, 2008
Test mules in the auto industry are an every day affair. It's the way business gets done. Now using a vehicle from another brand as a test mule, well, that's another thing all together.
Motor Authority is reporting that Tesla may be using Dodge Magnums as test mules for their upcoming hybrid Model S sedan (Tesla electric sedan to be built in California). Now if you're wondering why, consider that Tesla doesn't have a sedan of their own to use as a test mule. So using a Magnum, or a vehicle from any other car maker, is the only way for them to go.
Full story here.
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- Posted by: Bob Holland July 8, 2008, 6:07 AM
- Categories: Dodge, Green Tech, Hybrids
July 7, 2008
Reuters is reporting that that high-end trim models of the next-gen Toyota Prius (note that above image is a guesstimate) will have solar panels. These solar panels will be used to power accessories such as air conditioning, etc. The vehicle will debut next year, probably at the Detroit Auto Show.
Full story here.
Here's Green Car Observer's take: Next-Generation Prius Hybrid to Get Solar Panels to Power Air Conditioning
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- Posted by: Bob Holland July 7, 2008, 5:40 AM
- Categories: Auto Shows, Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids, Toyota
June 25, 2008
This is interesting: Mercedes-Benz is asking for a tax break, similar to what's available for hybrid buyers, but applied to new diesel vehicles. If this were to occur—and I hope it happens—it would take some of the sting out of the high cost of diesel fuel as well as the increased purchase cost of a diesel engine option.
The good news here is that the Environmental Protection Agency is considering Mercedes’ claim that the new 50-state-legal, diesel-engine Benzes should be in the same category as hybrids that qualify for the federal Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit. So diesel fans, keep your fingers crossed...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland June 25, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Diesels, Green Tech, Hybrids, Mercedes-Benz
June 23, 2008
The upcoming hybrid Honda CR-Z 2+2 sport coupe won't have that market to itself for long as Nissan is working on a direct competitor. Not much is known at the moment other than it will be small, FWD and it will be a hybrid. Rumors include a 6-speed DSG, possible Brembo brakes, and the engine will be around 1500cc.
While these images are pure speculation, it's interesting to to note that the grille strongly hints "Infiniti," and not "Nissan." Hmmm...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland June 23, 2008, 7:36 AM
- Categories: Hatchbacks, Honda, Hybrids, Nissan, Sports Cars
June 19, 2008
One doesn't usually associate Hungary with cutting-edge automotive design. That's about to change, or could change at least a little bit, with this Hungarian-designed Antro Solo eco-car.
Built mostly with carbon fiber composite materials, the Solo weighs in at a featherlight 270kg. The seating is McLaren F1-like arranged like with the driver sitting in the center, flanked by a passenger on each side...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland June 19, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Green Tech, Hybrids
June 18, 2008
So you think hybrids are for wusses? If so, check out this GE mega-mining truck that's hybrid powered. It works just like like your neighbor's Toyota Prius, in that the engine feeds electricity to a battery that runs the drivetrain. During braking, the spinning wheels act as a generator for the battery...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland June 18, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Hybrids, Toyota, Trucks
June 16, 2008
AutoObserver is reporting that the new Honda Hybrid (a.k.a. Prius fighter) may resurrect the name 'Insight.' Not a bad idea if you ask me, as that name is clearly associated as being one of the "greenest" names in all of automotivedom. However, unlike the original 2-seat Insight (pictured), expect this version to be a 5-seat hatchback, and therefore having a much wider appeal.
The vehicle is expected to be shown at the next Detroit auto show in January...
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- Posted by: June 16, 2008, 8:11 AM
- Categories: Honda, Hybrids, Toyota
June 12, 2008
We've all learned that modern diesels have come a long way from being the soot-belching beasts that they used to be, but are they clean cleaner than hybrids? According to a report on the South African web site Motoring.co.za they are. The tests were conducted by Clean Green Cars have confirmed that current gas/battery hybrids offer no significant CO2 advantage over an equivalent diesel of similar performance.
Here are three examples of the results:
The test by CGC used three hybrids and three diesels showed the diesels generally used less fuel - and therefore emitted less CO2 – than the hybrids...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland June 12, 2008, 7:07 AM
- Categories: Diesels, Green Tech, Hybrids
May 23, 2008
Motor Authority recently interviewed Dominick Infante, Subaru's national manager of product communications. The result being a peek into the future of what may be coming our way.
We already know about the joint-venture RWD Toyota-Subaru sport coupe—which could be offered with AWD in a high-performance version. Beyond that they are working on diesels (again, we knew that), AWD hybrids and electric cars...
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May 22, 2008
Here are some recent Honda news items that went up on Inside Line:
Priced: 2009 Honda Pilot
Had a chance yesterday to check out the new Pilot. I didn't drive it, but I did examine it pretty throughly.
If I were in the market for a mid-size SUV—and based upon what I discovered in my admittedly brief encounter with the vehicle—the Pilot would likely be my choice, or at least be on my short list.
Why?..
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- Posted by: Bob Holland May 22, 2008, 6:39 AM
- Categories: Green Tech, Honda, Hybrids, SUVs, Sports Cars
May 16, 2008
To no one's surprise, with gas prices the way they're headed, hybrids are selling at record numbers; and also, as you might expect, the Toyota
Prius is leading the charge here.
Sales of the Prius rose 67 percent last month. Toyota cut the value of sales promotions on the five-year- old model to $123 per vehicle in April, from $1,471 in March 2007, said Jesse Toprak, of Edmunds.com.
"There's really no other car that's been out as long as Prius selling at this kind of volume with little or no incentive support," Toprak said...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland May 16, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Hybrids, Toyota
May 8, 2008
Sooner or later it was bound to happen, that being a person being hit by a hybrid because he/she didn't hear it coming. This time it was young Minnesota child, Owen Flannigan, who was the unfortunate victim. The good news is that the young boy was not seriously hurt.
Jane Flannigan, the child's mother stated that her 8-year old son said, ""I saw the car, but I could not hear anything." The Prius apparently pulled over to the curb without the child being aware of it, and in the process, hit him...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland May 8, 2008, 5:58 AM
- Categories: Hybrids
April 20, 2008
We managed to snag a little face time with Nissan super boss Carlos Ghosn here in Beijing. As we expected, he talked mostly about business stuff given that he runs two of the world's biggest automakers, Nissan and Renault. He did, however, spend a few minutes talking about Nissan's electric vehicle program, and it's clear he sees it as a must-have technology for the future survival of the company.
His basic premise?..
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- Posted by: Ed Hellwig April 20, 2008, 10:12 PM
- Categories: Beijing Auto Show, Green Tech, Hybrids, Nissan, Trends
April 14, 2008
Some time back I did blog entry on hybrids and pure electric-powered vehicles being so quiet, that this could be a safety concern. Now there are others who feel the same way. I'm talking about blind pedestrians who have a tough enough time as it is negotiating traffic when crossing streets.
I've posted two links (here and here) on this, to get you thinking...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland April 14, 2008, 7:15 AM
- Categories: Hybrids, Trends
April 9, 2008
Volvo, as in Volvo "Truck," not Volvo "Car," is testing diesel-electric hybrid trash trucks. They are hoping to sell hybrid trucks next year. When you think about it, a trash truck is perfect for hybrid duties. The speeds are usually very low, which means the electric motor aspect is most often in use...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland April 9, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Auto Industry, Diesels, Green Tech, Hybrids, Trucks, Volvo
March 31, 2008
There remains much debate over the merits (and demerits) of lithium ion batteries as a viable power source for hybrids. Honda, a company often associated with being on the cutting edge of technology, is not so sure about lithium ion batteries, at least not just yet. Their upcoming Prius-fighter is likely to use proven battery technology, that is until lithium ion batteries have proven themselves.
Here's Green Car Advisor's take: Despite Competition, Honda Not Sold on Lithium Ion
Also, here's another related story on Honda's above-mentioned Prius-fighter, as a few details are now beginning to emerge...
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- Posted by: Bob Holland March 31, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Green Tech, Honda, Hybrids, Toyota
March 24, 2008
Frankly I'm not surprised to hear this, as Audi has done wonders with diesels in racing. My guess is the Touareg V10 diesel will be the basis from which Porsche will undoubtedly tweak so that it meets their needs. In addition to this, there are rumors that there could be a Panamera hybrid as well.
The reason for doing this?..
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- Posted by: Bob Holland March 24, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Diesels, Hybrids, Porsche, SUVs
March 14, 2008
As most of you know Inside Line also conducts long-term tests on vehicles that they purchase. Usually the vehicles are kept for one year, but in this case, because it's a hybrid and they wanted to get a true long-term evaluation of how it is, they've kept the vehicle for two years.
The results are disappointing, to say the least. Oh, the car performed okay, but the gas mileage over two years (30,000 miles) is not nearly what Lexus claimed for the RX400h...
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