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Congratulations to Rob Cleveland, writing for the Ann Arbor Chronicle ... Cleveland put on his big boy clothes and penned the following:Column: On The RoadDomestic automakers could take eco-technology leadBY ROB CLEVELANDIf you’re one of the many Prius owners in Ann Arbor and enjoy lording your environmental sensitivity over other drivers on the road, look [ ... ] ...

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HOV Exemption Back Up for Review in Virginia Again

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Published Jan. 26, 2009 at 10:31 a.m.

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Virginia gives hybrid owners an HOV exemption for traveling as a single driver in the high occupancy lanes, but the original bill lapsed many years ago. Since that time, the exemption has come up for review and once again, their are three bills up for extending the dates on the exemption ... The current exemption lasts until July 1, 2009, but there are three bills up for review in the Committee on Transportation ... Fredericksburg.com - Bills would give another year of HOV exemption for

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The stupid has leaked over to Australia

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Published Jan. 26, 2009 at 10:27 a.m.

All I need to do is post this headline…Hybrid cars are silent killersAnd newspapers wonder why their circulation is down ... I don’t ...

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Obama ready to let states decide emissions standards

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Published Jan. 26, 2009 at 10:23 a.m.

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California set to receive EPA waiver ... Today, President Obama could make a decision that will have a drastic impact on the types of vehicles that Detroit produces. According to the AP, Obama is ready to "let California and other states set their own tailpipe emission standards — without having to get a waiver from the Environmental Protection Administration, as has been the case." ... If California receives the waiver, automakers will have to cut CO2 emissions from autos by 30 percent by

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Errr, no

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Published Jan. 26, 2009 at 9:53 a.m.

Headline at SFGate.com…2010 Fusion Hybrid is America’s most fuel-efficient midsize carDave Van SickleJust before Christmas, the all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid officially became America’s most fuel efficient midsize car with a certified 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway rating. From Edmunds.com…If so, the EPA’s combined mpg for the 2010 Prius might exceed 50 mpg, a [ ... ] ...

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Toyota to continue marketing existing Prius as budget option in Japan?

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Published Jan. 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Toyota is apparently planning to continue production and sales of the current model Prius for its domestic market even when the all-new 2011 Prius goes on sale later this year. Toyota says it will keep the old Prius as a low-cost option for value-minded consumers - and also to keep pace with the less-expensive Honda [ ... ] ...

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Hacked GAZ With Cat Parade [Moment Of Zen]

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

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Are those louvers for a rear-engine setup in this Volga, perhaps some nightmarish GAZ-ZAZ hybrid? ... Photo credit: Aleksey Petrosian, via English Russia ...

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U.S. hybrid sales fell nearly 10 percent in 2008

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.

Hybrid vehicles have become increasingly popular over the last few years – thanks to widely fluctuating fuel prices and the general green movement – but collapsing sales and low gas prices in the latter half of the year managed to stall hybrid sales in 2008.Hybrid sales rallied during the first part of 2008 when gas [ ... ] ...

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Hybrid Car Sales Down in 2008

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

According to automotive news, hybrid car sales were down 9.8% for 2008 over 2007 ... The surprising part is how drastic they feel that is. (Hybrid sales in U.S. slip 9.9% in 2008 - Automotive News) ... U.S. Hybrid Vehicle Sales ... Company ... 2008 ... 2007 ... % change ... Chrysler LLC ... 81 ... - ... - ... Ford Motor Co ... 19522 ... 25108 ... -22.2% ... General Motors ... 14439 ... 5175 ... 179.0% ... American Honda ... 31495 ... 35980 ... -12.5% ... Nissan N.A ... 8819 ... 8388 ... 5.1% ...

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Honda ready to challenge Toyota's hybrid crown?

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 10:19 a.m.

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The smartest hybrid yet? ... In a MSNBC article this morning, Dan Carney calls the Honda Insight the "best intersection yet of the plots for price, efficiency and practicality," at least in terms of hybrid cars ... And, ultimately, I have to agree. Yet, it's never that simple, is it? ... I live in a congested, Northeast LA neighborhood. City fuel economy is really the only thing that matters to me, and I've learned that Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive is capable of much more than what the EPA

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