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By putting more hybrid and electric vehicles on the road, though, are we really getting “greener&# vehicles? Just How Green is That Electric Car, Anyway? How Electric Cars Work. Gas-Electric Hybrids Reach the Mainstream. Combating Climate Change and Pollution with Electric Cars. Choosing a Hybrid Car. Hybrid Cars Defined. MORE
It doesn’t matter whether you are an eco-activist or just trying to save money on fuel costs, a hybrid car is an excellent choice. From compact to luxury, there is a green, fuel-efficient car out there for you. One of the kinks with electric cars is that they have a limited mileage range before they need to be charged. But the Chevy Volt breaks free of that mold by combining the mpg of an electric car, with a back-up engine that kicks in after 35 miles. MORE
Old cars are sent to Africa to be upcycled there. Cars are responsible for approximately one-third of air pollutants in the U.S. Despite the adverse environmental effects, the vast majority of Americans believe owning a car is essential. Technology cars electric cars hybrid car MORE
Perhaps you’re thinking it’s time to get a new car. You want to make the eco-friendly choice, so you decide to look into a hybrid vehicle. However, there are several things to consider before investing in a hybrid in order to make the most out of your earth-friendly choice. There are different types of hybrids. If you commute and drive in city traffic primarily, then a series hybrid is your best option. Hybrids fossil fuels gas mileage hybrid MORE
Ishan Sidhu: This week at the Beijing Motor Show along with Toyota Dear Qin hatchback and sedan concepts, Toyota will debut its locally developed hybrid car concept called the Yundong Shuangqing. It looks like Toyota is looking forward to take an early advantage in the market of hybrid cars in China. Locally Developed Toyota Hybrid Concept. Locally Developed Toyota Hybrid Concept Debuts. MORE
Lexus — the presenting sponsor of the summit — gave me the opportunity to test drive the new 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid around the open roads of Tucson (which enabled me to take it for a true spin!). Before stepping into the driver’s seat, I familiarized myself with the car using the free Lexus ES app for iPad from iTunes. It’s the first app of its kind to allow the user to explore the sedan as though you’re in the showroom viewing the car in person. MORE
The love for expensive and unique cars in many parts of Middle East is something we love to cover, including such models a white gold Mercedes sports coupes running on biofuel , and a white gold Bentley said to actually upstage the gold Mercedes model. Now GM’s Cadillac ELR “extended range&# hybrid may be on its way to dealers in the not-to-distant future. Cars & Transportation electric cars hybrid cars Middle East United Arab Emirates MORE
Ever wonder what the variation is between different alternative fuel cars like a plug in hybrid, a flex fuel or an electric car ? Hybrids. Hybrids combine two or more different propulsion systems, typically a gasoline engine and one or more electric drive motors. Most hybrids on the road today compliment their gas engines by charging a battery when breaking. Engines running on diesel or other alternative fuels can also be used in hybrids. MORE
Hybrid and electric vehicles are going to increase in numbers, but are those numbers high enough? Hybrid electric vehicles and EVs combined will represent 3.1% These kind of cars will account for 5.1% Government / Industry electric vehicles hybrid carsof worldwide auto sales by 2017, according to a new report from Pike Research. MORE
The Fisker Karma plug in hybrid electric vehicle, which is now being offered to buyers in several Middle Eastern countries , has been the subject of controversy. Whether these cars do constitute a fire hazard has yet to be determined, though it is now being said that only one of the New Jersey cars actually caught fire due to a battery cable short circuit; this fire then spread to other cars parked nearby. The Best Electric Cars of 2012, According to the American Buzz. MORE
I was at my kid’s play last night at school and after it we were talking about what’s the best car to crash in. When you have kids you get to talk about what’s the best car to crash in. But I think our car might be the best to withstand a crash. MORE
Toyota has always prided itself on being a car company that made affordable vehicles that surpassed all safety and emissions standards. They are now bringing the new Yaris Hybrid to the world, and they are presenting it at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new Yaris Hybrid is surprisingly gutsy for what is typical when one thinks of a hybrid car (and when one thinks of a Yaris.) Hybrids 2012 toyota yaris hybrid MORE
Mid East purchasers of Fisker Karma electric hybrids should be aware of the car’s potential fire risks. Wealthy residents of opulent Mid East countries such as Abu Dhabi have been well known for owning various types of luxury vehicles, ranging from solid gold Mercedes sport cars that run on bio fue l to ungreen armored gold trimmed Rolls Royce EWB Phantom limousines. A Fisker Karma hybrid sits alongside burned out models in New Jersey port storage yard. MORE
The Fisker Karma electric hybrid sport: Not everybody’s car at $98,000. Electric cars cruising the roads of the Middle East and elsewhere in the world have been frequent Green Prophet clean technology articles ever since Better Place’s founder Shai Agassi launched his unique electric car network concept back in early 2008. But out of all these cars which translate well in the Middle East? Car photos: Popular Mechanics. MORE
On the heels of the big annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit, It’s fun to think about the possibility of getting a new car. The Detroit auto show and my participation in it were timely this year, because I am in fact looking for a new car as mine was trashed by a large oak tree during Sandy. 1 Of Idle Minds & Idle Cars. Some cars even have a sticker on the driver’s side door jamb or on the inside of the fuel door. MORE
Want to finance one car against the cost of another? A title loan is a kind of short-term loan that uses the borrower’s car as collateral to secure the debt. Hybrid or full electric? Loan limits are typically anywhere from 25% to 50% of the value of your car. MORE
VW Touareg energy saving Hybrids, like this one, will soon be seen on Arab Gulf roads. Luxury cars like white gold Mercedes Benz coupes and American high line cars like Cadillacs have been driven by affluent people living in the Arab Gulf for years. Due to the availability of oil there, not that much attention has been given to making these high priced cars more environmentally friendly; even though one gold Mercedes model is reported to run on biofuel. MORE
It doesn’t matter whether you are an eco-activist or just trying to save money on fuel costs, a hybrid car is an excellent choice. From compact to luxury, there is a green, fuel-efficient car out there for you. One of the kinks with electric cars is that they have a limited mileage range before they need to be charged. But the Chevy Volt breaks free of that mold by combining the mpg of an electric car, with a back-up engine that kicks in after 35 miles. MORE
With charging stations for electric vehicles popping up much more frequently as initiatives to switch to greener forms of energy, the market for hybrid electric vehicles is also growing. Today’s hybrid electric vehicles provide a “best of both worlds” alternative, with their heavily reduced dependence on gasoline and higher mileage capability. Some states may also have incentive programs in place, making the investment in a hybrid electric car even wiser. MORE
On our radar today: wine, solar flares and cars that run on methane. Forget hybrids. Russia sees potential in natural gas cars. ( Animals Climate Change Environmental News The Green Buzz Bloomberg Borneo daily news drought environmental news green news hybrid car Live Science National Geographic natural gas NY Times orangutan Russia solar flare space space.com vineyard wildlife habitat wine MORE
Electric car fortunes have had their ups and downs; especially following the collapse of the Better Place electric car network that left hundreds of EV car purchasers with the possibility of being stranded without power over in ISrael. Although some electric car models like Nissan’s Leaf and Tesla sport EVs have made modest inroads, over all, electric cars have yet to capture a sizable share of the world car market. A good year for electric cars. MORE
Frontal view of Toyota Prius Mk III hybrid : its battery was innovated by Stan Ovshinsky. Ever since the first Toyota Prius hybrid cars began traveling on streets and highways in many parts of the world, more and more people have had the pleasure of driving these dual engine cars that incorporate both a standard gasoline engine and an auxiliary electric one. An NiMh hybrid car battery. Chevy Volt Hybrids Made From BP Oil Spill Booms. MORE
In a move that would make both hybrid and electric car manufacturers see dollar signs, Minnesota announced a new proposal that will require auto manufacturers that sell within the state to deliver more hybrid cars and electric vehicles (EVs) to comply with its new low- and zero-emission initiative. Thus, the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is expected to see more hybrid and electric cars in sales lots starting around the 2023 model year. MORE
Billy Burke: Well, I’d love to say I drive a car fueled by exhaust-free recycled styrofoam but I don’t (it is a hybrid though). Energy Featured Post 1 Green Living billy burke elizabeth mitchell energy saving Eric Kripke go green hybrid car interview movies nature nature movies nbc nbc revolution north carolina power revolution tv show United States Eric Kripke is the creator and executive producer of NBC’s drama Revolution , airing Mondays at 10pm. MORE
The gentleman in this video is going to drive his hybrid until it runs out of gas, to test its fuel efficiency and to put to rest the arguments of “petrol-heads,” who say that a hybrid with its battery system taken out actually gets better mileage than one that uses its electrical motor— mostly because of savings on weight, from having removed the battery. Sales of hybrid cars are going up, beyond most automobile manufacturers’ predictions. See Also: Top 10 Green Cars. MORE
Not a head turner but Mitsubishi’s new “buggy” MIEV all electric car is one of the best EV car deals. The year 2012 has been a mixed year as far as the success of various models of electric cars and hybrid cars go. Regarding the Middle East, where the luxury Fisker Karma electric vehicle hit the Middle East though a dealer in Dubai, Fisker cars in the USA were under consider pressure following news about some Fisker cars catching fire. MORE
Eco Green eco-inspiration green-business hybrid-car- lakes low-emission minnesota news recycled materials repurposed materials sustainable food sustainable materialsScientists from Iowa State University (ISU) recently unveiled a natural alternative to synthetic clothing pigment. This natural alternative is sourced from brewed coffee grounds. MORE
Department of Energy, and the rest of the nation to put one million electric cars on the road by 2015. Now more than ever, the country is dedicated to the idea of hybrid and electric vehicles on U.S. Forbes estimates that roughly 56,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were sold in the U.S. ABC News reported that one of the biggest factors contributing to the poor air quality is the amount of cars that inhabit the roads in the nation of more than one billion people. MORE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Eco Green community design dutch-design eco-inspiration grassroots green renovation historic city center hybrid-car- low-emission market hall news recycled materials urban regeneration urban revitalizationIn a bid to restore a lost part of nature to The Hague, MVRDV has unveiled a proposal to reopen the city’s 17th-century canals that were filled in between 1910 and 1970. MORE
As a point of reference , today’s hybrid SUV’s range from approximately 20-25 miles/gallon. There are, of course, exceptions like the Ford Hybrid that gets 34! (Go, In comparison, the hybrid sedans range from 26-48 miles per gallon. The White House says all the new rules — including some recently enacted — will increase the price of a car by a total of $1,300 per vehicle; but, that does not factor in the long term savings consumers could see at the gas pump. MORE
Jodi Beggs on Virginia's hybrid tax: In this particular case, the tax revenue would be used to maintain roads, so taxing hybrid owners to make up for them not paying the gas tax is in line with the benefits principle of taxation, but it fails a basic reasonableness criterion of “tax things you want less of and subsidize things you want more of.”. MORE
Henrik is the man responsible for the much-anticipated luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Fisker Karma and the Fisker Karma S convertible. Post from: Green Living Ideas Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with [.] Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Fisker Karma. PHEVs Revving the Hybrid Future. Hybrid Cars Defined. How Electric Cars Work. Choosing a Hybrid Car. MORE
As part of a test in Phoenix, Arizona, three models of hybrid cars are being allowed to use the high occupancy lanes. Owners of Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid, and the Toyota Prius vehicles will be allowed to drive in these lanes as long as they purchase new plates and a special permit. There are currently 9,000 of these hybrids registered in Arizona and the state will issue 10,000 permits on a first-come first-served basis. MORE
Even though hybrid cars are now available and other alternative fuel cars are under [.] Reduce Your Carbon Emission with Green Car Rentals. Beyond Hybrids: Green Auto Technology. Just How Green is That Electric Car, Anyway? Choosing a Hybrid Car. The cost of gas may fluctuate, but one thing remains constant: you are always responsible for the carbon emissions you release into the environment. Currently, each U.S. MORE
The Los Angeles Times recently reported that the wheels have come off hybrid car sales , but the article isn’t wholly decisive about why. One reason blamed for the hybrid sales slowdown is that gasoline prices have become so darn “low.&# If this is really why Americans aren’t buying hybrids, then Americans haven’t really changed; we are still the ignorant, myopic, self-absorbed materialists the whole world pegged us to be during much of this decade. MORE
Cadillac’s 2014 ELR; a luxury plug in hybrid for only $55,000. Luxury cars, including biofuel driven gold Mercedes sports coups and sports cars like gold plated Porsche 997 GT2′s are often found in the garages of wealthy Middle East residents where price is no limit to luxury. But don’t despair wealthy sheikhs: Even green luxury models like the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma can now be found in the United Arab Emirates. MORE
Even though hybrid cars are now available and other alternative fuel cars are under [.] Reduce Your Carbon Emission with Green Car Rentals. Beyond Hybrids: Green Auto Technology. Just How Green is That Electric Car, Anyway? The cost of gas may fluctuate, but one thing remains constant: you are always responsible for the carbon emissions you release into the environment. Currently, each U.S. MORE
Volta’s carbon nanotube (CNT) car battery was chosen as Nano Product of the Year by judges at the NanoIsrael 2014 conference. Volta’s breakthroughs have applications in everything from electric cars to mobile phones. Energy batteries electric cars hybrid cars nanotechnology A panel of judges at the NanoIsrael 2014 conference voted Volta’s carbon nanotube (CNT) battery as Nano product of the year. MORE
The NC legislature just doesn't like people who drive electric cars: The state Division of Motor Vehicles has begun collecting a new $100 annual fee from the owners of all-electric cars. The House blocked a similar proposal from the Senate last year to charge a $50 fee for hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius and Chevy Volt, which run on a combination of electricity and gas or diesel fuel. MORE
At a recent press junket, the famed automaker revealed their low-emission Olympic fleet – a whoppinh 4000 vehicles, and amongst the army of cars is 240 electric and hybrid cars. BMW and MINI have provided a variety of different cars, ideal both for city driving and long distance, to travel to Olympic and Paralympic venues around the country.” BMW is making history as the official automotive partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. MORE
Counteracting overwhelming criticism leveled at Gulf nations for their lack of environmental accountability, the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) unveiled a low-emission, lower fuel consumption hybrid car-concept that can be applied to any vehicle. GORD unveiled their Eco-Hybrid car at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP18) meetings in Doha. MORE
Electric cars, including the Better Place Renault Fluence EV , of which 100 cars were launched on Israel’s roads in January of this year; are having issues involving safety factors. But now, Volvo, the car company that for years held one of the best auto safety records in the auto industry, is now coming out with an electric car model of its own: the Volvo C30 electric. But Volvo car developers are not known for making ostentatious car innovations. MORE
One and a half years after the Japanese launch of the Honda CR-Z, the world’s first manual hybrid, it has come to Turkey, where high fuel prices could create a strong market for the automobile — if the price is right. Despite this, hybrids haven’t found much of a market in Turkey until now, largely because they’re sold for far higher prices in Turkey than in most European countries. Hybrids in Turkey: what’s the current picture? MORE
Better Place launches another brand new business in Israel – used electric car sales. Better Place, the company bringing an electric car infrastructure to Israel , has been changing so much about how the Israeli public thinks about transportation. According to a recent agreement between Better Place and Trade Mobile, Better Place customers will be able to enjoy car trade-in services when buying or selling Renault Fluence Z.E. electric cars. MORE
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Green Prophet
JANUARY 5, 2021
Want to finance one car against the cost of another? A title loan is a kind of short-term loan that uses the borrower’s car as collateral to secure the debt. Hybrid or full electric? Loan limits are typically anywhere from 25% to 50% of the value of your car.
Green Prophet
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Counteracting overwhelming criticism leveled at Gulf nations for their lack of environmental accountability, the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) unveiled a low-emission, lower fuel consumption hybrid car-concept that can be applied to any vehicle. GORD unveiled their Eco-Hybrid car at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP18) meetings in Doha.
Eco Auto Ninja
APRIL 10, 2013
It doesn’t matter whether you are an eco-activist or just trying to save money on fuel costs, a hybrid car is an excellent choice. From compact to luxury, there is a green, fuel-efficient car out there for you. One of the kinks with electric cars is that they have a limited mileage range before they need to be charged. But the Chevy Volt breaks free of that mold by combining the mpg of an electric car, with a back-up engine that kicks in after 35 miles.
Eco Auto Ninja
APRIL 10, 2013
It doesn’t matter whether you are an eco-activist or just trying to save money on fuel costs, a hybrid car is an excellent choice. From compact to luxury, there is a green, fuel-efficient car out there for you. One of the kinks with electric cars is that they have a limited mileage range before they need to be charged. But the Chevy Volt breaks free of that mold by combining the mpg of an electric car, with a back-up engine that kicks in after 35 miles.
Green Life Smart Life
MARCH 31, 2009
The Los Angeles Times recently reported that the wheels have come off hybrid car sales , but the article isn’t wholly decisive about why. One reason blamed for the hybrid sales slowdown is that gasoline prices have become so darn “low.&# If this is really why Americans aren’t buying hybrids, then Americans haven’t really changed; we are still the ignorant, myopic, self-absorbed materialists the whole world pegged us to be during much of this decade.
Eco Friendly Daily
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Perhaps you’re thinking it’s time to get a new car. You want to make the eco-friendly choice, so you decide to look into a hybrid vehicle. However, there are several things to consider before investing in a hybrid in order to make the most out of your earth-friendly choice. There are different types of hybrids. If you commute and drive in city traffic primarily, then a series hybrid is your best option. Hybrids fossil fuels gas mileage hybrid
Eco Friendly Daily
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
The gentleman in this video is going to drive his hybrid until it runs out of gas, to test its fuel efficiency and to put to rest the arguments of “petrol-heads,” who say that a hybrid with its battery system taken out actually gets better mileage than one that uses its electrical motor— mostly because of savings on weight, from having removed the battery. Sales of hybrid cars are going up, beyond most automobile manufacturers’ predictions. See Also: Top 10 Green Cars.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Electric car fortunes have had their ups and downs; especially following the collapse of the Better Place electric car network that left hundreds of EV car purchasers with the possibility of being stranded without power over in ISrael. Although some electric car models like Nissan’s Leaf and Tesla sport EVs have made modest inroads, over all, electric cars have yet to capture a sizable share of the world car market. A good year for electric cars.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Frontal view of Toyota Prius Mk III hybrid : its battery was innovated by Stan Ovshinsky. Ever since the first Toyota Prius hybrid cars began traveling on streets and highways in many parts of the world, more and more people have had the pleasure of driving these dual engine cars that incorporate both a standard gasoline engine and an auxiliary electric one. An NiMh hybrid car battery. Chevy Volt Hybrids Made From BP Oil Spill Booms.
Eco Auto Ninja
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Hybrid and electric vehicles are going to increase in numbers, but are those numbers high enough? Hybrid electric vehicles and EVs combined will represent 3.1% These kind of cars will account for 5.1% Government / Industry electric vehicles hybrid carsof worldwide auto sales by 2017, according to a new report from Pike Research.
Green Living Ideas
MAY 4, 2009
Even though hybrid cars are now available and other alternative fuel cars are under [.] Reduce Your Carbon Emission with Green Car Rentals. Beyond Hybrids: Green Auto Technology. Just How Green is That Electric Car, Anyway? Choosing a Hybrid Car. The cost of gas may fluctuate, but one thing remains constant: you are always responsible for the carbon emissions you release into the environment. Currently, each U.S.
Green Prophet
APRIL 2, 2014
Volta’s carbon nanotube (CNT) car battery was chosen as Nano Product of the Year by judges at the NanoIsrael 2014 conference. Volta’s breakthroughs have applications in everything from electric cars to mobile phones. Energy batteries electric cars hybrid cars nanotechnology A panel of judges at the NanoIsrael 2014 conference voted Volta’s carbon nanotube (CNT) battery as Nano product of the year.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
The Fisker Karma plug in hybrid electric vehicle, which is now being offered to buyers in several Middle Eastern countries , has been the subject of controversy. Whether these cars do constitute a fire hazard has yet to be determined, though it is now being said that only one of the New Jersey cars actually caught fire due to a battery cable short circuit; this fire then spread to other cars parked nearby. The Best Electric Cars of 2012, According to the American Buzz.
Environmental News Network
OCTOBER 10, 2013
With charging stations for electric vehicles popping up much more frequently as initiatives to switch to greener forms of energy, the market for hybrid electric vehicles is also growing. Today’s hybrid electric vehicles provide a “best of both worlds” alternative, with their heavily reduced dependence on gasoline and higher mileage capability. Some states may also have incentive programs in place, making the investment in a hybrid electric car even wiser.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 2, 2013
Not a head turner but Mitsubishi’s new “buggy” MIEV all electric car is one of the best EV car deals. The year 2012 has been a mixed year as far as the success of various models of electric cars and hybrid cars go. Regarding the Middle East, where the luxury Fisker Karma electric vehicle hit the Middle East though a dealer in Dubai, Fisker cars in the USA were under consider pressure following news about some Fisker cars catching fire.
Green Living Ideas
MAY 4, 2009
Even though hybrid cars are now available and other alternative fuel cars are under [.] Reduce Your Carbon Emission with Green Car Rentals. Beyond Hybrids: Green Auto Technology. Just How Green is That Electric Car, Anyway? The cost of gas may fluctuate, but one thing remains constant: you are always responsible for the carbon emissions you release into the environment. Currently, each U.S.
Green Prophet
MARCH 4, 2012
VW Touareg energy saving Hybrids, like this one, will soon be seen on Arab Gulf roads. Luxury cars like white gold Mercedes Benz coupes and American high line cars like Cadillacs have been driven by affluent people living in the Arab Gulf for years. Due to the availability of oil there, not that much attention has been given to making these high priced cars more environmentally friendly; even though one gold Mercedes model is reported to run on biofuel.
Green Prophet
MAY 22, 2012
Electric cars, including the Better Place Renault Fluence EV , of which 100 cars were launched on Israel’s roads in January of this year; are having issues involving safety factors. But now, Volvo, the car company that for years held one of the best auto safety records in the auto industry, is now coming out with an electric car model of its own: the Volvo C30 electric. But Volvo car developers are not known for making ostentatious car innovations.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 22, 2013
Cadillac’s 2014 ELR; a luxury plug in hybrid for only $55,000. Luxury cars, including biofuel driven gold Mercedes sports coups and sports cars like gold plated Porsche 997 GT2′s are often found in the garages of wealthy Middle East residents where price is no limit to luxury. But don’t despair wealthy sheikhs: Even green luxury models like the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma can now be found in the United Arab Emirates.
Green Prophet
AUGUST 21, 2011
The love for expensive and unique cars in many parts of Middle East is something we love to cover, including such models a white gold Mercedes sports coupes running on biofuel , and a white gold Bentley said to actually upstage the gold Mercedes model. Now GM’s Cadillac ELR “extended range&# hybrid may be on its way to dealers in the not-to-distant future. Cars & Transportation electric cars hybrid cars Middle East United Arab Emirates
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Mid East purchasers of Fisker Karma electric hybrids should be aware of the car’s potential fire risks. Wealthy residents of opulent Mid East countries such as Abu Dhabi have been well known for owning various types of luxury vehicles, ranging from solid gold Mercedes sport cars that run on bio fue l to ungreen armored gold trimmed Rolls Royce EWB Phantom limousines. A Fisker Karma hybrid sits alongside burned out models in New Jersey port storage yard.
Green Prophet
AUGUST 23, 2011
Better Place launches another brand new business in Israel – used electric car sales. Better Place, the company bringing an electric car infrastructure to Israel , has been changing so much about how the Israeli public thinks about transportation. According to a recent agreement between Better Place and Trade Mobile, Better Place customers will be able to enjoy car trade-in services when buying or selling Renault Fluence Z.E. electric cars.
Green Prophet
OCTOBER 31, 2012
The Fisker Karma electric hybrid sport: Not everybody’s car at $98,000. Electric cars cruising the roads of the Middle East and elsewhere in the world have been frequent Green Prophet clean technology articles ever since Better Place’s founder Shai Agassi launched his unique electric car network concept back in early 2008. But out of all these cars which translate well in the Middle East? Car photos: Popular Mechanics.
AGreenLiving
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
In a move that would make both hybrid and electric car manufacturers see dollar signs, Minnesota announced a new proposal that will require auto manufacturers that sell within the state to deliver more hybrid cars and electric vehicles (EVs) to comply with its new low- and zero-emission initiative. Thus, the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is expected to see more hybrid and electric cars in sales lots starting around the 2023 model year.
Cool Green Science
APRIL 12, 2013
On our radar today: wine, solar flares and cars that run on methane. Forget hybrids. Russia sees potential in natural gas cars. ( Animals Climate Change Environmental News The Green Buzz Bloomberg Borneo daily news drought environmental news green news hybrid car Live Science National Geographic natural gas NY Times orangutan Russia solar flare space space.com vineyard wildlife habitat wine
Cool Green Science
APRIL 29, 2013
Billy Burke: Well, I’d love to say I drive a car fueled by exhaust-free recycled styrofoam but I don’t (it is a hybrid though). Energy Featured Post 1 Green Living billy burke elizabeth mitchell energy saving Eric Kripke go green hybrid car interview movies nature nature movies nbc nbc revolution north carolina power revolution tv show United States Eric Kripke is the creator and executive producer of NBC’s drama Revolution , airing Mondays at 10pm.
Green Living Ideas
JANUARY 21, 2013
On the heels of the big annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit, It’s fun to think about the possibility of getting a new car. The Detroit auto show and my participation in it were timely this year, because I am in fact looking for a new car as mine was trashed by a large oak tree during Sandy. 1 Of Idle Minds & Idle Cars. Some cars even have a sticker on the driver’s side door jamb or on the inside of the fuel door.
AGreenLiving
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Eco Green community design dutch-design eco-inspiration grassroots green renovation historic city center hybrid-car- low-emission market hall news recycled materials urban regeneration urban revitalizationIn a bid to restore a lost part of nature to The Hague, MVRDV has unveiled a proposal to reopen the city’s 17th-century canals that were filled in between 1910 and 1970.
AGreenLiving
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Eco Green eco-inspiration green-business hybrid-car- lakes low-emission minnesota news recycled materials repurposed materials sustainable food sustainable materialsScientists from Iowa State University (ISU) recently unveiled a natural alternative to synthetic clothing pigment. This natural alternative is sourced from brewed coffee grounds.
Green Prophet
AUGUST 22, 2011
One and a half years after the Japanese launch of the Honda CR-Z, the world’s first manual hybrid, it has come to Turkey, where high fuel prices could create a strong market for the automobile — if the price is right. Despite this, hybrids haven’t found much of a market in Turkey until now, largely because they’re sold for far higher prices in Turkey than in most European countries. Hybrids in Turkey: what’s the current picture?
Green Blog
APRIL 2, 2013
Department of Energy, and the rest of the nation to put one million electric cars on the road by 2015. Now more than ever, the country is dedicated to the idea of hybrid and electric vehicles on U.S. Forbes estimates that roughly 56,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were sold in the U.S. ABC News reported that one of the biggest factors contributing to the poor air quality is the amount of cars that inhabit the roads in the nation of more than one billion people.
Eco Chic
OCTOBER 15, 2012
Lexus — the presenting sponsor of the summit — gave me the opportunity to test drive the new 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid around the open roads of Tucson (which enabled me to take it for a true spin!). Before stepping into the driver’s seat, I familiarized myself with the car using the free Lexus ES app for iPad from iTunes. It’s the first app of its kind to allow the user to explore the sedan as though you’re in the showroom viewing the car in person.
Green Life Smart Life
MAY 27, 2009
As a point of reference , today’s hybrid SUV’s range from approximately 20-25 miles/gallon. There are, of course, exceptions like the Ford Hybrid that gets 34! (Go, In comparison, the hybrid sedans range from 26-48 miles per gallon. The White House says all the new rules — including some recently enacted — will increase the price of a car by a total of $1,300 per vehicle; but, that does not factor in the long term savings consumers could see at the gas pump.
The Go Green Blog
MAY 18, 2011
Ever wonder what the variation is between different alternative fuel cars like a plug in hybrid, a flex fuel or an electric car ? Hybrids. Hybrids combine two or more different propulsion systems, typically a gasoline engine and one or more electric drive motors. Most hybrids on the road today compliment their gas engines by charging a battery when breaking. Engines running on diesel or other alternative fuels can also be used in hybrids.
Environmental Economics
JUNE 26, 2013
Jodi Beggs on Virginia's hybrid tax: In this particular case, the tax revenue would be used to maintain roads, so taxing hybrid owners to make up for them not paying the gas tax is in line with the benefits principle of taxation, but it fails a basic reasonableness criterion of “tax things you want less of and subsidize things you want more of.”.
Environmental Economics
JANUARY 13, 2014
The NC legislature just doesn't like people who drive electric cars: The state Division of Motor Vehicles has begun collecting a new $100 annual fee from the owners of all-electric cars. The House blocked a similar proposal from the Senate last year to charge a $50 fee for hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius and Chevy Volt, which run on a combination of electricity and gas or diesel fuel.
EcoFriend
APRIL 24, 2012
Ishan Sidhu: This week at the Beijing Motor Show along with Toyota Dear Qin hatchback and sedan concepts, Toyota will debut its locally developed hybrid car concept called the Yundong Shuangqing. It looks like Toyota is looking forward to take an early advantage in the market of hybrid cars in China. Locally Developed Toyota Hybrid Concept. Locally Developed Toyota Hybrid Concept Debuts.
Green Living Ideas
APRIL 27, 2009
By putting more hybrid and electric vehicles on the road, though, are we really getting “greener&# vehicles? Just How Green is That Electric Car, Anyway? How Electric Cars Work. Gas-Electric Hybrids Reach the Mainstream. Combating Climate Change and Pollution with Electric Cars. Choosing a Hybrid Car. Hybrid Cars Defined.
Eco Friendly Daily
OCTOBER 18, 2014
As part of a test in Phoenix, Arizona, three models of hybrid cars are being allowed to use the high occupancy lanes. Owners of Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid, and the Toyota Prius vehicles will be allowed to drive in these lanes as long as they purchase new plates and a special permit. There are currently 9,000 of these hybrids registered in Arizona and the state will issue 10,000 permits on a first-come first-served basis.
Eco Auto Ninja
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Toyota has always prided itself on being a car company that made affordable vehicles that surpassed all safety and emissions standards. They are now bringing the new Yaris Hybrid to the world, and they are presenting it at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new Yaris Hybrid is surprisingly gutsy for what is typical when one thinks of a hybrid car (and when one thinks of a Yaris.) Hybrids 2012 toyota yaris hybrid
Eco Auto Ninja
MAY 3, 2012
At a recent press junket, the famed automaker revealed their low-emission Olympic fleet – a whoppinh 4000 vehicles, and amongst the army of cars is 240 electric and hybrid cars. BMW and MINI have provided a variety of different cars, ideal both for city driving and long distance, to travel to Olympic and Paralympic venues around the country.” BMW is making history as the official automotive partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Green Living Ideas
MAY 6, 2009
Henrik is the man responsible for the much-anticipated luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Fisker Karma and the Fisker Karma S convertible. Post from: Green Living Ideas Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with [.] Realizing the Dream of a Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Fisker Karma. PHEVs Revving the Hybrid Future. Hybrid Cars Defined. How Electric Cars Work. Choosing a Hybrid Car.
Green Prophet
DECEMBER 16, 2019
I was at my kid’s play last night at school and after it we were talking about what’s the best car to crash in. When you have kids you get to talk about what’s the best car to crash in. But I think our car might be the best to withstand a crash.
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