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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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If we look at the fine print, GM actually introduced a sort-of-a-hybrid vehicle as a 2004 model , though the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid/GMC Sierra Hybrid didn't have regenerative braking.

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EPA 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

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The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid sedans come in second, at 41/36, followed by the Honda Civic Hybrid; Honda Insight; Lexus HS250h; Nissan Altima Hybrid; Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner Hybrid; smart fortwo Cabriolet and Coupe; Toyota Camry Hybrid; and Lexus RX450h hybrid.

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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Sales of the Escape and Mariner hybrids totalled 1,157 units in December, an increase of 0.7%, representing 5.2% of all Escape and Mariner sales. Total Escape and Mariner sales increased 56%, propelled by a 74.7% increase in Escape sales to 19,156 units. of all Altima sales. to 179,017 units in December.

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Cities Want High-Mileage Hybrid Taxis; Judge Says It's Illegal

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If you've been to New York City lately, you may have noticed an increasing number of hybrid taxis on the roads: mostly Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs, but also Toyota Camry Hybrid and Nissan Altima Hybrid sedans, and a scattering of others too.

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US Hybrid Sales in February Drop 29%; Lower Decline Than General LDV Market

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Sales of the non-hybrid Civics fell 34.9% Combined sales of the Escape and Mariner hybrids fell 25.8% of combined Escape and Mariner sales. Sales of the non-hybrid Escape and Mariner fell 47.8% Nissan reported 463 units of the Altima Hybrid sold, a 12.5% of all Altima models sold.

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 11.4% in October Year-on-Year; 2.9% New Vehicle Share for the Month

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Ford Motor sold 2,282 hybrid units in October 2009, a 14.3% Sales of the hybrid crossovers (Escape and Mariner) were down 52.5% of total Escape and Mariner sales. The new car hybrids (Fusion and Milan) posted 1,333 units, representing 8.9% Tags: Hybrids Sales. increase from October 2008. to 176,632 units.

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 21% in November; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.7%

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Ford came in a strong second in the monthly hybrid tally, with 2,361 units sold, up 73.5% The Escape/Mariner hybrids sold 960 units, down 30% year-on-year, for 5.6% of all Escape/Mariner sales. The new Fusion/Milan hybrid sedans sold 1,401 units, representing 8.7% Nissan sold 503 Altima Hybrids in November, up 42.5%

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