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Ever since the Copenhagen climate treaty talks ended in impotence two months ago there hasn’t been a single ounce of positive news on the international scene about our chances of cutting the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and getting CO2 levels back down to the safe 350 ppm zone. That’s exactly what is happening now. MORE >>

While Mitsubishi has not officially released pricing details, news reports claim that the hybrid model will cost $5,000 more than the comparable gas-only model. Teased as a concept SUV last year, Mitsubishi has unveiled its plans for a production model Outlander four-wheel-drive (4WD) plug-in hybrid electric sport utility vehicle (PHESUV). MORE >>

In fact, Bloomberg News reports that Toyota is on track to sell 1.2 Toyota to Vastly Expand Hybrid Lines. If there was any doubt about an automaker’s commitment to green technology for its line of vehicles, Toyota sent a clear message with its recent environmental technology development announcement. MORE >>

SUV Market Remains Strong. In 2008, when gas prices first reached $4 a gallon in the United States, drivers unloaded their SUVs, flooding dealerships with used models that collected dust on dealer lots for several months. Fast forward to 2012 and the situation has changed dramatically. One factor for this market turnabout could be the economy. MORE >>