Category Archives: Hybrids

Peugeot’s New Hybrid Technology Is A Lot Of Hot Air.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Steve Hanley

And that’s a good thing! Today’s automotive world is obsessed with hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars. All of them have one glaring weakness – the batteries they need to work are heavy and expensive. They also contain lithium, a … Continue reading →

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How Much Does Your Car Cost To Own?

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Steve Hanley

The new car market currently offers 4 types of cars: Conventional Cars, Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids and Electrics. Prices vary from about $10,000 to $40,000, with luxury and premium models costing much more. Many manufacturers are offering low interest loans and … Continue reading →

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EPA Enters MPG Flap

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Steve Hanley

A few days ago, I wrote that Consumer Reports and other testers have found Ford’s fuel economy claims for its Fusion hybrid and C Max hybrid to be wildly optimistic in real world driving. Ford says they should get 47 … Continue reading →

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Hybrids And MPG: Theory Vs. Reality

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Steve Hanley

Ford has introduced two new hybrid vehicles lately – the C Max and the Fusion. Ford says both cars should get 47 mpg in both city and highway driving. But out in the real world, consumers and testers are finding … Continue reading →

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