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Chrysler Reveals Electric Vehicles
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| 2008 | 9/24/2008 |
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Three Chrysler electric-drive vehicles, one of which will go on sale in 2010, were shown for the first time today. Unlike hybrids, these three vehicles can drive without using any gasoline. |
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Envia Introduces 48mpg Ford F-150 Plug-In Hybrid
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| 2008 | 9/21/2008 |
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While auto manufacturers race to get plug-in hybrid-electric cars to market, other companies have turned their eyes to the millions of vehicles already on the road. Hybrid conversion manufacturer Envia recently announced a plug-in hybrid conversion for the Ford F-150 pickup truck that will be offered to fleet customers. |
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Fuel Efficiency on the Used Car Lots
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| 2008 | 8/22/2008 |
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Does the price of gas have you ready to trade in your big, V8-powered SUV yet? As the cost of driving goes up, drivers are beginning to turn to less expensive means of travel. There are ways to get good fuel economy without having to spring for the latest hybrid or a new Honda Civic. |
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New ‘XFE‘ GM pickups, SUVs offer better mpg
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| 2008 | 8/12/2008 |
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It‘s all about fuel, baby. General Motors, putting the pedal to the metal to squeeze every last mpg out of a gallon of gas, is introducing extra fuel-efficient models of full-size pickup and SUV in 2009. |
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Going Green: Diesel Round-up
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| 2008 | 8/1/2008 |
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As the auto industry searches for ways to make cars more efficient, many eyes are turning backward rather than forward. Unlike fuel cells and hydrogen-burning vehicles, diesel power has been with us since the dawn of the automobile age. |
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Toyota puts the brakes on Tundra, Sequoia
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| 2008 | 7/10/2008 |
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It isn't what the 'Limited' in Sequoia's top-of-the-line model was supposed to mean. But Toyota announced today it will stop building its full-size Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs for three months.
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30% Improvement in Fuel Economy Coming from Mazda
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| 2008 | 6/27/2008 |
| With fuel economy on everyone's mind, many manufacturers have made grand proclamations about alternative fuels and research into electric cars. By contrast, Mazda has rolled out a plan to reduce fuel consumption across its entire global production lineup by about 30% by 2015 using more subtle and accessible technologies. |
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High Gas + New Loan = Bad Idea?
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| 2008 | 6/9/2008 |
| Selling a large vehicle to save money on fuel may be tempting, but there is more to consider than just the price of fuel. The cost of the smaller car could outweigh the savings. |
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Volvo's First Plug-in Hybrid Concept Unveiled
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| 2008 | 5/9/2008 |
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Volvo is the latest manufacturer to dip its toe into the plug-in hybrid waters, with a concept car featuring full-electric propulsion backed up by a flex-fuel engine that can also recharge the batteries. The ReCharge Concept debuts at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
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Hybrid Vehicle Round-Up
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| 2008 | 4/23/2008 |
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Are they more efficient, or aren't they? Are they more environmentally friendly, or not? The debate over hybrid-electric cars and their benefits goes on, with both sides making valid points for and against. It's true that hybrids won't solve our fuel-usage woes, and it's also true that they're probably an important step on the way to viable mass-produced electric cars. |
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Fuel Economy Gizmos -- Fact or Fiction?
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| 2008 | 4/16/2008 |
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You see them at your local auto parts store or advertised on late night television. We're talking about devices or chemicals that claim to improve your fuel economy and save you hundreds of dollars in the process. And with gas prices above $4 a gallon in some parts of the country, why not invest in a system that will save money? |
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