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Eco Friendly Driver

July 10th, 2008

Which Hybrids Make Financial Sense?

5 hybrids worth your while

By Hilary -- 1 comment

June 9th, 2008

Where can I buy or lease a Prius, Ford Escape Hybrid, etc?

Waiting lists forcing consumers to seek out alternatives

By Hilary -- 0 comments

April 3rd, 2008

Insight on L.A. Parking Incentive

They may find the benefits for hybrid drivers are still justified by the impact on air quality, etc.

By Hilary -- 0 comments

March 22nd, 2008

Blind pedestrians see progress in Congress

Maryland Senate Bill 276, Maryland Quiet Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety Task Force, forges ahead with a plan to make tomorrow’s roads safe for all pedestrians.

By Hilary -- 0 comments

March 6th, 2008

3rd Seat for Escape, Tribute, etc

The Ford Escape hybrid with FWD has the best fuel efficiency, currently, of any SUV on the market, but there isn’t a factory option for third row seating. That prevents some of us from taking it too seriously. One couple came up with a solution.

By Hilary -- 1 comment

March 1st, 2008

Mercedes-Benz offers first w/ Lithium ion

With the Chevy Volt supposedly coming out in 2010, GM certainly seemed like they were the cutting edge, but they’re efforts are being sniped by none other than … Mercedes-Benz.

By Hilary -- 2 comments

February 22nd, 2008

Welcome to PHEV Friday!

I can’t honestly say I’m going to be talking about Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles every Friday. I just though it was a catchy title. I do want to review them with you though because they’re a simple option for people who want the low emissions of an electric car without the (current) distance limitations.

By Hilary -- 2 comments

February 20th, 2008

Accelerate Quickly in Hybrid for Best MPG?

Hmm. This recent article in Mother Earth News passes on information that contradicts what I’ve heard from several sources. What do those of you “in the know” think about it?

By Hilary -- 0 comments

February 20th, 2008

Well, if you people can’t work together

I’m off vacation. I’m in a mood, and to read this article this morning just made me allll frustrated. Apparently, the Society of Automotive Engineers is studying available options for warning pedestrians of oncoming cars, but feel the National Federation of the Blind is trying to circumvent their opinions. The wording of a bill recently […]

By Hilary -- 0 comments

February 2nd, 2008

UK Pair Build Hybrid Rally Car

The long-time friends built what may seem like a quirky addition to the hybrid car family, but they’re proving the technology can stand up to the roughest real-use standards available.

By Hilary -- 2 comments