The Truth About Global Warming, Ethanol Gas and Politics
Posted in Global Warming, Hybrid Cars on Sep 16th, 2009
The Prius hybrid automobile is popular for its fuel efficiency, but its electric motor and battery guzzle rare earth metals, a little-known class of elements found in a wide range of gadgets and consumer goods.
That makes Toyota’s market-leading gasoline-electric hybrid car and other similar vehicles vulnerable to a supply crunch predicted by experts as China, [...]
Posted in Global Warming, Hybrid Cars, Politics on May 19th, 2009
The Obama administration says it is time to increase mileage requirements for cars and trucks. The auto industry is apparently on board:
In secret conversations, the Obama administration has lined up support from many state governments and a huge array of domestic and foreign automakers, including GM, Ford, Chrysler, BMW and many more.
Auto executives are flying into [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars on Jan 21st, 2009
Tesla has faced quite a bit of feedback, both positive and negative, around its electric powered sports car. During their existence, they have dealt with some internal turmoil, losing Darryl Siry, but with his departure comes the addition of an experienced leader in the marketing and sales department. Tesla has hired former Harley Davidson executive [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars on Sep 20th, 2008
So you’ve been waiting for your electric car? The car that’s better than a Prius? The car you can just plug in at night and drive all day? The car that doesn’t even use oil or even any fossil fuels? Wait on. AP and Denver Post salivating aside, energy independence at a reasonable price is [...]
Posted in Global Warming, Hybrid Cars on Aug 24th, 2008
As reported by the British Telegraph Monday (emphasis added throughout):
Women must stop admiring men who drive sports cars if they want to join the fight against global warming, the Government’s chief scientist has urged.
Professor Sir David King said governments could only do so much to control greenhouse gas emissions and it was time for a [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars on Aug 10th, 2008
Americans are fond of turning to simple silver bullets to solve complicated problems. The hybrid solution seems ideal. Want to be environmentally responsible? Buy a hybrid. A hybrid car offers instant gratification, PC-style. It relieves consumers of both guilt and personal responsibility for the broader impact of their daily energy consumption habits. Heaven forbid that [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars on Aug 7th, 2008
It’s the humane thing to do, drill right through his head to get the oil. I mean, we had John McCain on Friday and he was like, I can’t — I would just as soon drill in the Grand Canyon as in the ANWR. Really? Do we have oil in the Grand Canyon? Because I’m [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars on Aug 4th, 2008
Hybrid cars are considered as thecar of the future. It is able to effectively conserve fuel and at the same time, it only produces low levels of toxic fumes. Because of these benefits, hybrid cars are now growing in popularity every single day. Many people are now considering getting rid of their conventional cars and [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars on Aug 4th, 2008
Hybrids take biggest hit in new system
Fuel-saving gasoline-electric hybrid cars don’t save as much fuel as thought, according to new government fuel-economy ratings available to the public for the first time.
The new ratings go into effect beginning with 2008 models, a few of which will soon be on sale. But now it’s possible to tell [...]
Posted in Hybrid Cars on Aug 2nd, 2008
A recent study by NADAguides revealed that only a handful of Hybrid Cars at present make sound financial sense, and only for some of those considering to buy the automobiles due to rising gas prices.
The advantages and disadvantages of hybrids have been debated for long. The following are 11 opinions against the hybrids, which have [...]
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