Toyota To Launch Battery Electric Vehicles In 2012
green.autoblog.com — Carter confirmed that Toyota would introduce a battery electric car in 2012.Toyota would like to have a fuel cell vehicle on the market by 2015 if there is a reasonable network of filling stations. oyota will start deploying its test fleet of 500 plug-in Priuses around the end of November to commercial and government fleets in Japan, North America (Submitted by MarkBrent) More…
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How Weight Affects a Vehicle's Efficiency
green.autoblog.com — Let's start with the easy and simple numbers. The EPA says that for every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle, the fuel economy is increased by 1-2 percent. Based on a gallon of gasoline costing $2.58, this translates to savings of between $0.03-$0.05 a gallon. Of course, 100 lbs. in a small hatchback is going to make a bigger difference... (Submitted by MarkBrent) More…
Tesla gets creative $28 million tax incentive in California
green.autoblog.com — While not every state offers as big a rebate on the Tesla Roadster as Colorado does, there is a federal tax credit of $7,500 available to people who buy the electric sports car. Drivers aren't the only ones that various governments want to help in getting electric vehicles on the road. Tesla Motors itself will benefit from a favorable bit of tax... (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More…
Fisker to Build "Affordable" Hybrid at Former GM Plant
caranddriver.com — In an announcement no one really expected, Fisker Automotive has said it will purchase a former General Motors manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delaware, to use as the assembly location for its upcoming “affordable” plug-in hybrids. (Submitted by jaybol) More…
Tesla Goes 313 Miles on Single Charge, Sets World Record
green.autoblog.com — Simon Hackett shipped his 2008 Tesla Roadster down under for the event and proceeded to set a new world record for a production battery-powered vehicle. Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas managed to squeeze 313 miles out of the lithium ion battery pack of the Roadster. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More…
Everything you think you know about car care is wrong
blogs.consumerreports.org — When it comes to maintaining your car, misconceptions abound. And even the best intentions can lead you to spend more money than necessary or even compromise your safety. Here are a few common car care myths that can do more harm than good. (Submitted by louiebaur) More…
Honda's U3-X Taken for an Awkward Squat
green.autoblog.com — If there is one thing people love, it's personal mobility. After all, what other species regularly harness other creatures for the sole purpose of getting around. The auto industry is all about personal mobility. Since the dawn of the car in the late 19th century, it has been adopted world-wide as one of the preferred means of getting around. (Submitted by uzair21) More…
Yosemite Bears Targeting Minivans as Favorite Snack Wagons
sfgate.com — The rebellious bears of Yosemite Valley have developed a taste for that old standard of the suburban family life, the minivan. The kid-friendly vehicles are quickly becoming a bear necessity for hungry bears in search of easy pickings. (Submitted by hbyrne) More…
Tokyo's 8 Most MPG-Kicking Concept Cars
popularmechanics.com — What made this year at the Tokyo Auto Show remarkable is the fact that the majority of the reveals are hybrids, fuel-cell and EVs. Here are the most interesting concept cars from Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda and Honda . (Submitted by 1KrazyKorean) More…
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