Electric Cars are for Girls

MARCH 17, 2011

I get asked this question quite a bit: Why not take a light, aerodynamic hybrid - like a Prius - and convert it into an all-electric car?

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Seattle Honda Insight Portland Prius 229

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The XSE trim is new to the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid, offering sporty styling cues that reinforce the value and appeal of this highly efficient five-passenger sedan. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid. Hybrid Efficiency. liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 88-kilowatt electric motor. second 0-60 time.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 68

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Honda Insight. Honda Civic Hybrid. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. Honda CR-Z. PZEV / Bin 3. 4, auto CVT.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2009

Car-sharing operator Zipcar and the Westminster City Council in London have launched a new car sharing club fleet that will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and will offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle, a Citroen c1.

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London Hybrid C1 Honda Insight 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The suspension set-up for the 2,765-pound Rio had electric power steering, 15-inch alloy wheels shod with 185/65 Michelin ProContact tires, front MacPherson struts, a coupled rear Torsion Beam axle and shock absorbers at both ends. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Story by John Faulkner.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 71

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Mercedes-Benz will also debut its all-new S400 Hybrid. BMW X6 Active Hybrid. • Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

All-season, but not the most fun The variable ratio electric-power assist steering was neutral and provided accurate turning results, with the leather-wrapped steering wheel having a good, solid feel. Toss some Bridgestone Potenza performance/summer tires on the GLI and the grip would be impressive. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 70

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

For the all-new 2022 Civic sedan Honda has stiffened the chassis, making for tight and predictable handling. The electric power steering, with good road feedback, is programmed with a neutral feel, with the steering weight providing for a good connection with the road. Photos by John Faulkner and Honda. [

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 84

Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

For example, it has held the ISO14001 green standard for environmental management since 1996; it meets half of its electricity requirements through solar panels; it uses energy saving lighting; and the building even utilises photocatalytic paint that reacts to the sunlight and breaks down harmful nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.

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Green Toyota Honda Insight Prius 44

Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

The world’s largest car sharing club is ready to make an impact in the UK as ZipCar and the Westminster City Council launched a new car sharing club fleet. The fleet will initially include 20 hybrid vehicles and offer members access to the country’s first all-electric car club vehicle the Citroen C1.

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London C1 Honda Insight Citroen 32

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid. The Top-Selling Hybrid Gets a Makeover. The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Hybrid Components – Eight years/100,000 miles.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 87

Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2009

With the green car world focusing on a renewed push for electric cars and new hybrid car concepts such as the latest Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight, fuel cells are in danger of becoming the forgotten figures of the environmental world.

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San Diego Fuel Los Angeles Honda Insight 44

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

When it comes to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, there is one clear frontrunner when it comes to early sales. The Chevrolet Volt (pictured) is once again the top selling plug-in vehicle in the USA, according to official statistics for October.

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Volt Chevrolet Plug-in Plug 57

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Under the program, it is possible for a family that meets income guidelines to receive as much as $12,000 toward the purchase of an electric car. Consumers can choose to replace their vehicle with a more fuel efficient conventional gasoline-powered car, a conventional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or an electric car.

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California Affordable Plug-in Los Angeles 150

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

When the Honda CR-Z (Compact, Renaissance, Zero) Concept (see article ) made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 it was described as the “world’s first hybrid sports car”. The Honda CR-Z is intended to be sporty, efficient and inexpensive and will feature the same Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) as the Honda Insight Hybrid.

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Green Green Cars Motor Motors 44

Green Cars News

JULY 21, 2009

Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated. The problem in the case of hybrid cars however, is that their emissions vary widely. Green Car of the Year. It would also allow the remaining alternative technologies, such as electric and hydrogen power, to prosper.

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Green Charging London G-Wiz 32

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Brockmans electric Porsche Porsche914 : Bill and Sharon Hoopes EVs Porsche 944 :JBs cool project and pusher trailer Renault12 : Darryl McMahons Electric Vehicles, nice EV history page. Chevrolet S-10 :Brian has a new and very nice conversion. Porsche911T : D.

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Conversion Midget Motors Taylor-Dunn Frazer-Nash 28

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The sporty, confident nature of the front-wheel drive handling comes from the MacPherson strut, multi-link independent suspension, stabilizer bars and rack & pinion electric power-assisted steering. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 75

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. Car buyers were less enthusiastic. The electric Mini is unlikely to go into production in its present form.

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Electric Cars Charging G-Wiz Cars 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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