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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to start at $28,645; 47 mpg combined

Green Car Congress

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT ( earlier post ) will be available this spring with a starting price of $28,645. With an all-new, hybrid powertrain that uses a slightly modified drive unit and electric motors used in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid offers a GM-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined (4.9,

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

Kansas City EAA chapter members challenge government regulation as part of their efforts to support clean energy. I’m the unofficial guy keeping tabs on what happens legislatively in Kansas,” said Schwanke, noting that he has testified at hearings way more times than he can remember. For hybrids, there’s a $50 charge.” “If

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Toyota was the most searched auto brand in 2023, but Tesla still dominates EV queries

Baua Electric

What should come as no surprise to most people is that American automaker Tesla dominated Google Trends search data for EVs last year. Still, gas and hybrid specialist Toyota remained the most searched auto brand, not by any specific state. Here’s how it was gathered. Hyundai 18.6 Mercedes-Benz 15.1 million 10.

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Are Autonomous Buses the Answer for Efficient Transportation and Reducing Emissions and Fuel Consumption?

Green Car Congress

In 2015, the one-year pilot program, Bridj, created a “microtransit” hybrid of ride-hailing and bus service in Kansas City. China’s tech giant, Baidu, is trying to become to autonomous cars what Google’s Android has done for smartphones. The possibilities of microtransit systems.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. Jim Tech Ltd.

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