Hybrid Car News

Fisker Karma Takes Green Seriously

Pravus Prime — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:31:41 +0000

The upcoming hybrid sports car, the Fisker Karma, contains wood trim retrieved from California’s wildfires and free-range cattle leather. For the careful consumer, these unique features just may help justify the automobile’s nearly $90,000 price tag—these and the 6-second 0 to 60 acceleration, that is.

Mercedes Enters Hybrid Market with S-Class

Pravus Prime — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:27:07 +0000

Mercedes will enter the hybrid market with the 2010 S400 Hybrid, a 295-horsepower luxury vehicle and potentially the first hybrid with a lithium-ion battery. Unlike a likely rival, Lexus’ LS 600h, Mercedes says the S400 will not compromise trunk space to make room for its battery.

Low Gas Prices Hurt Hybrid Sales, Hybrid Websites

Pravus Prime — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:56:02 +0000

It’s no surprise to hear that the slump in hybrid car sales in the past year is in large part due to the drop in gas prices. But what may not be as well-known is that hybrid consumer websites are also spinning their wheels. Fewer related searches on Google and other major search engines has led to a decline in web traffic to major online resources.

Mazda Flouts Hybrid Technology

Pravus Prime — Sun, 03 May 2009 15:49:57 +0000

ZoomiLife reports that Mazda—officially—will not be developing hybrid or electric cars. In a press release, the automaker expressed its intention to develop more efficient vehicles using conventional technology. Will this spell trouble for Mazda, or might this be feasible strategy?

Rush Limbaugh Says Nobody Wants Hybrids

Pravus Prime — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:44:50 +0000

According to ultra-conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh:

The Ford and Honda hybrids due out this month are among dozens planned for the coming years as automakers try to meet new fuel-efficiency standards and please politicians overseeing the industry’s multibillion-dollar bailout.” Nobody’s buying ‘em! Nobody wants them! The manufacturers are making them in droves to satisfy Obama! Sorry for yelling. Nobody wants them! The Prius is supported by the Toyota Tundra and the whole Lexus division ’cause it loses money. Nobody wants them! The only people that have them — well, I’m not going to characterize them — but there aren’t that many.

Obama? Really??

Ford Plans Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Pravus Prime — Sat, 02 May 2009 20:43:51 +0000

Most ambitious (and financially viable) of America’s Big Three automakers is Ford, which plans to release several electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the years to come. The key hurdle for now, Ford claims, is the high cost of large batteries suitable for such vehicles. It may also be smart for consumers to install new electrical outlets in their homes that are more suitable for electric transport. Is the United States ready for Ford’s big plans?

Hybrids Make Great Taxis

Pravus Prime — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:26:14 +0000

Across the country, hybrid cars are proving their worth as taxi cabs. In San Francisco, Ford Escape Hybrids have hit the 300,000 mile mark without any major problems and have saved consumers over $9,000 per year since inception. And taxi fleets in other major cities, such as New York, have now adopted large quantities of hybrid cars—up to 15 percent.

Kia Forte LPI Hybrid to Debut at Seoul Auto Show

Pravus Prime — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:40:09 +0000

Kia will exhibit the upcoming Forte LPI Hybrid at the Seoul Auto Show this month. The 41-miles-per-gallon car will be the automaker’s first hybrid but certainly not the last. More green vehicles will be released under the Eco-Dynamics name, Kia’s new sub-brand.

The Ford Fusion Hybrid is Safe, Too

Pravus Prime — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:28:53 +0000

Not only does the upcoming Ford Fusion Hybrid offer impressive fuel economy, but the car is safe, too. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the vehicle its “Top Safety Pick” rating, in part due to its special features such as Cross Traffic Alert and its Blind Spot Information System.

Kia Unveils the Forte Hybrid

Pravus Prime — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:53:21 +0000

Kia Motors will enter the hybrid car market with a new version of its Forte compact car. The vehicle is said to achieve 41 miles per gallon and may be available as early as next year.