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Harris Study – No serious interest in hybrids and EVs

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Published June 1, 2010 at 11:20 a.m.

Not even much higher gas prices can force change?Are Americans ready for the hybrid and plug-in revolution?According to a new Harris study of American car owners, only 1 in 25 Americans are seriously interested in purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle. Instead, consumers are more interested in cheaper cars that offer better fuel economy, such [ ... ] ...

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Uh, it’s news, well, sorta

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Published May 24, 2010 at 5:40 p.m.

Motor Trend is reporting, based on what is obviously a Japanese magazine, that Toyota is in the final stages if developing the first vehicle in the “expanded Prius range” ... Here’s a picture as posted on Motor Trend:Motor Trend reports that this is the Prius “Alpha” and it will be twelve inches longer and one [ ... ] ...

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Don’t you wish they were a publicly traded company?

Published May 20, 2010 at 9:38 p.m.

Toyota announced today that it would be buying a $50M stake in Tesla, producers of the only highway capable EV on the market (it’s also one of the quickest vehicles on the planet) ... Toyota will turn over it’s recently closed NUMMI plant in the San Francisco bay area to produce Tesla’s new Model S [ ... ] ...

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Nex Gen Honda Civic Delayed for Redesign Makeover

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Published May 17, 2010 at 9:05 p.m.

Typically, Honda redesigns its vehicles every five years, which would have put the next-generation Civic in showrooms later this year. However, because of changing market conditions and government regulations, Honda ...

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid – In My Opinion

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Published May 12, 2010 at 2:05 a.m.

I have a confession to make: I have more than an impartial reviewer’s interest in the Ford Fusion Hybrid ...

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Ford (finally) begins production of U.S.-spec Fiesta

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Published May 11, 2010 at 1:54 p.m.

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After a vehicle launch outlasted only by the still gestating Chevrolet Volt, Ford has finally begun production of the 2011 U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta at its Cuautitlán stamping and assembly plant n Mexico. Ford Fiesta’s, both in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback trim, are expected to begin arriving on dealer lots by June.Ford first launched its [ ... ] ...

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Nissan’s diesel hybrids?

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Published May 11, 2010 at 11:28 a.m.

All luxury hybrids?When Nissan offers the next Infiniti G, as early as 2012 according to MotorTrend, it will probably include a hybrid option, but what kind of hybrid the G will be is still a bit unclear.While one source inside Nissan believes the new Infiniti G will be offered as a gasoline hybrid, another has [ ... ] ...

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This Is Why People Think Hybrid Drivers Are Asshats [LOLCars]

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Published May 11, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.

The owner of this Honda Accord Hybrid seems unaware or unconcerned she just parked on top of a rare 40th Anniversary Nissan 370Z belonging to a member of The370Z forum. Hey, welcome to your new club ... More » ...

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Ford announces hybrids for Europe

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Published May 10, 2010 at 12:26 p.m.

Coming to Europe in 2013Today, Ford announced it will begin offering hybrid versions of the new C-Max lineup in 2013. According to reports, Ford will build the new hybrid cars, including a plug-in version, in Valencia, Spain. Unfortunately, however, the new 5-seat C-Max hybrids will be built exclusively for the European market ...

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid – A Driver's Hybrid

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Published May 7, 2010 at 11:05 p.m.

One thing that immediately struck me while driving the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is how sporty it felt to drive, not a trait normally associated with hybrids ...

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