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Pulling the plug on hybrid myths

Technology / Energy

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (16) | comments 31

(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether you call them myths, urban legends, fables or old wives' tales, there's a lot of misinformation out there about plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. These vehicles, abbreviated PHEVs, ...


A man looks at the third-generation "Prius" of Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor at a showroom in Tokyo

Toyota rolls out new Prius to fend off rivals

Technology / Energy

created May 18, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 9

Toyota Motor on Monday rolled out a cheaper, revamped Prius, seeking to boost its flagging sales and maintain its lead in fuel-sipping hybrids in the face of growing competition from rival Honda.


Diesel fights for traction with U.S. buyers

Technology / Energy

created Apr 17, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 7

Just like gasoline, diesel fuel has plummeted in price since last summer after reaching almost $5 a gallon. So now that diesel goes for about $2.25, sales of diesel-powered vehicles, which almost always get better mileage ...


Startup gives boost to electric cars: 'vending machines for electricity'

Technology / Energy

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Richard Lowenthal used to worry about the electric-auto industry's chicken-and-egg question: Which will come first, the chargers or the cars?


Hybrids gather dust at AutoNation dealerships

Technology / Business

created Mar 06, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 15

AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson has a problem: There are way too many Toyota Prius hybrids sitting on his car lots across America.