Entries tagged Hybrids

1. Contemplating the MINI Cooper

   By Hank Green Posted Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:53pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   The MINI Clubman has the highest non-hybrid highway mileage of any U.S. four-seater. But is it green? Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Hybrids,
   • Cars,
   • Buying a fuel-efficient car

2. 180 MPG hybrid scooter available now for $3k

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Oct 9, 2008 8:49pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   An unknown startup in California unveils the ultimate in efficient transportation: a 180 MPG hybrid scooter. What's the catch? Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Hybrids,
   • Commuting

3. Honda Insight's disappointing mileage

   By Hank Green Posted Fri Oct 3, 2008 11:48am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Honda's all-new Insight will be the cheapest hybrid vehicle available when it goes on sale in the spring of 2009, but it won't be the most efficient. Read full post »

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   • Hybrids,
   • Cars,
   • Buying a fuel-efficient car

4. How to maximize hybrid efficiency

   By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:08am PDT for huddlergreenhome

   

   If you have a hybrid car, you're getting great mileage. But you can save even more gas by learning these 11 driving tips (and most of them will increase mileage in non-hybrid cars too). Read full post »

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   • Tips,
   • Hybrids,
   • Cars

5. Mercedes-Benz unveils its first hybrid

   By Alex Nunez , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:30pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   Mercedes-Benz is joining the hybrid ranks in 2009, and they're doing it with their S-Class flagship sedan. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Hybrids,
   • Cars

6. Tesla plans manufacturing plant for luxury sedan

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:09pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Tesla's long-term plans transcend the Roadster, but will an expensive electric sedan have the same appeal? Read full post »

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   • Electric Cars,
   • Hybrids,
   • Cars

7. How green is the Volt really?

   By Hank Green Posted Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:40pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Is a car powered (mostly) by electricity from the grid better for the environment than one that's powered from gasoline? Here's a breakdown. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Electric Cars,
   • Hybrids,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Cars,
   • Coal,
   • Buying a fuel-efficient car

8. It's official: Chevy unveils the Volt

   By Hank Green Posted Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:12am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Here's what it looks like, at last. What GM's 'game changer' will cost, and when it drops, still are under wraps. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Hybrids,
   • Cars

9. Meanwhile, in Europe...

   By Alex Nunez , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:34am PDT for forecastearth

   

   The bi-annual 2008 Paris Mondial de L'Automobile (a.k.a. the Paris Motor Show) will go off next month, and as has been the case in recent years at the major European shows, interesting, fuel-efficient, low-emissions vehicles will abound. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Hybrids,
   • Cars,
   • Concept Cars

10. Plug-in Prius hits UK for testing

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:01pm PDT for ecogeek

    

    The model being tested can be charged from any domestic socket. Read full post »

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    • Design,
    • Electric Cars,
    • Hybrids,
    • Cars