Everything you need to know about Hybrid automobiles!
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May
There is a bill currently pending in the U.S. senate that would help encourage drivers to trade in their older, less fuel-efficient vehicles for newer more efficient models. The financial incentive called “Cash for Clunkers” includes $4,500 to help offset the costs of buying a new car and junking the old one. The [...]
28
May
If you own a Tesla Roadster (yeah right!) made between March 2008 and April 22, 2009 you need to take it back as it is being recalled. Of the 400 Tesla Roadster’s delivered, approximately 345 of them are being recalled due to an issue with the rear hub.
According to the company, the rear hub [...]
26
May
Volkswagen is said to be in talks to partner with China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) automaker on electric cars and hybrid cars. BYD is also the second largest producer of lithium-ion batteries and a fast growing automobile company. As I reported in my last post, BYD has successfully launched a plug-in hybrid in [...]
22
May
BYD (Build Your Dreams) DM (Dual Mode) is a plug-in electric hybrid car that is currently available in China. Warren Buffet who has a keen eye for discovering hidden gems has reportedly invested HKD 1.8 billion for roughly a 10% stake in Shenzhen based BYD. BYD DM uses an electric motor combined with a [...]
22
May
1) Unless you are driving a hybrid vehicle, the constant braking in stop and go traffic and quick acceleration can reduce your gas mileage by as much as 5 percent in the city. If you do this on the highway, this can be as much as 33 percent.
2) Keeping your vehicle idling for long [...]
So you are spending a lot of money on gas and have started thinking of ways to reduce your gas bills? Or, you want to save the environment for our future generations from harmful carbon dioxide emissions? Maybe, you just want to research hybrid cars and decide if they make sense for you. Welcome to HybridAutoInfo.com!