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Hybrids

 

  NEWS & FEATURES

Harnessing Hybrid Tax Credits

Federal tax breaks let buyers defray the cost of purchasing a new hybrid vehicle -- but act quickly because these credits won't last
Plus: Slide Show

The Next Great Gas-Saving Idea

Cars that run on air. Shock absorbers that store energy. Miracle gas additives. What will be the next great gas saving technology?

Fuel Economy Winners & Losers

Gas at $4 a gallon? You need to know which cars have the best -- and worst -- fuel economy ratings
Slide Show: Highest Fuel Economy Cars By Vehicle Class 2006

Curb Your Auto Enthusiasm

Comedian Larry David's wife Laurie has a serious cause: reducing global warming by getting auto makers to make more environmentally-friendly cars

Green Diesel? Mercedes Takes on Japan

Next fall, the luxury carmaker begins marketing a diesel sedan in Japan -- a market notoriously resistant to what's seen as a dirtier engine

Making Money From Hybrids

Hybrid cars not only save you money at the pump -- they can also make you money on the market

Lexusf New Luxury V8 Hybrid

Toyotafs upscale Lexus division announces 2008 LS 600h L hybrid, the first vehicle to feature a full hybrid V8 powertrain

Sierra Club Awards Mariner Hybrid

Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club, explains why the green group awarded the Mercury Mariner Hybrid its Excellence in Engineering Award

Toyota Winning the Hybrid Race

The auto maker maintains its position in the growing market by bringing out new models and reducing the size and cost of batteries

Are Hybrid Sales Running Out of Gas?

High fuel prices created a buzz around the efficient vehicles. But as consumers do the math, the cars are becoming a tougher sell

The High Price of Hybrids

What should consumers look for to figure out the best model for the environment -- and their pocketbook?

Selling the Love of Diesel

The venerable diesel engine has a lot going for it -- but not its image. Carmakers will have to change that to win over U.S. consumers

The Top Ten Hybrid Myths

With more of the gas-electric cars on the road, it's time to dispel some of the misinformation surrounding these alternative vehicles
Slide Show: The Truth About Hybrids

What Makes a Hybrid Hot

Which models are selling fastest? Buyers seem to prefer vehicles that offer a unique (and often quieter) driving experience

Hybrid Owners Drive Away Happy

In a survey, 97% say they will definitely or probably buy another hybrid in the future, with savings and environmental benefits topping the list of reasons why

  NEW HYBRIDS

Peugeot's Turbocharged Hybrids

The French carmaker aims to put diesel hybrids on the road by 2010. If it can bring the cost down, they could prove popular, especially in Europe

Greenest and Meanest Vehicles of 2006

Hybrids Prius, Insight, and Civic get high marks from the ACEEE's environmental Green Book Online, says author Jim Kliesch

Honda's Little Hybrid that Might

The buzz says the carmaker will deliver a new hybrid, the Fit, that will be cheaper and more fuel-efficient than its crop of counterparts

180 mph Carbon Fiber Super Car

With its Carbon Fiber Super Car, manufacturer Mullen has produced a vehicle that looks the same as its GT -- but is much faster

The Ultimate Economy Ride

Inventor Steve Fambro says his three-wheel car, built from plastic, will cost under $20,000 -- and get 330 MPG

Invasion of the Hybrids

The auto giants are putting the spotlight on their eco-offerings at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Slide Show: The Hybrids Heading Your Way

The Next Wave in Hybrids?

The major carmakers are trying out new concepts in the drive to produce cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars.

  LEGAL ISSUES & INCENTIVES

Figuring Out Federal Incentives

New laws make calculating tax credits for hybrids a confusing task, but these simple charts should help you sort it out

Local and Regional Incentives

A state-by-state look at tax credits and other benefits offered to hybrid vehicle owners

Private Companies Offer Incentives

Businesses are helping employees trade in their gas guzzlers and plug into the world of hybrids

  TECHNOLOGY

The Long Road to Fuel Efficiency

The U.S. Energy Dept.'s FreedomCAR program has seen mixed results trying to reduce oil dependence. But its manager sees a bright future

Plug-in Hybrid Technology Kits Released

Advanced technology is "the secret ingredient" in a Canadian company's new hybrid, which has an enormous electric storage capacity

Pursuing New Power for Hybrids

How lithium-ion batteries similar to those that run notebook computers and cell phones could revolutionize the auto industry

How Hybrids Work

A look under the hood at the computerized magic that incorporates electric power into vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and Honda's Insight and Civic hybrids

Plugging In to Electric Power

The hybrids of the future may rely more heavily on electricity and rarely consume any gas