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Eco Friendly Driver

July 15th, 2008

Cautions over Plug-in Conversions

Two phev fires have people asking the question…

By Hilary -- 0 comments

July 9th, 2008

San Jose - July 22, Public Night @ Plug-In 2008

Details on Plug-in 2008 speakers

By Hilary -- 2 comments

May 13th, 2008

Fisker Forges Ahead

initial orders expected to deliver by the end of 2009

By Hilary -- 1 comment

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

January 22nd, 2008

Hybrids Clearing new Paths in China: GM’s Buick LaCross, Honda Civic, and Toyota Prius Hybrids

We were just reading about Chang’an Automotive Group’s hybrid innovations in China, and now Honda, Toyota and GM are bringing their hybrid cars into what may be the world’s fastest growing green market.

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October 29th, 2007

My 2008 HGTV Dream Home … is a Green Home

*** Are You Wanting to Enter the 2008 HGTV Dream Home Contest? See This Post Instead *** 
Building the 2008 HGTV Green Home
I’m very interested to see which direction their garage will be headed. I’m thinking there will be a plug-in for an electric hybrid, but … we’ll have to wait and see. Either way, if […]

By Hilary -- 4 comments

October 22nd, 2007

Toyota Gives GAB to GM’s Volt Plans

Slow and steady wins the race between big autos’ electric dreams, according to Toyota’s hybrid project general manager, Yoshitaka Asakura.

By Hilary -- 3 comments

September 28th, 2007

Aptera - 330 mpg

Two models are available: the electric model will go a distance of 120 miles per charge, the hybrid plug-in will get roughly 330 miles per gallon. The site claims you can cart around “15 bags of groceries, or 2 full size golf club bags” even a couple surf boards.

By Hilary -- 2 comments

July 28th, 2007

Toyota Plugs on with Plug-in Trial

Plug-in hybrids seem to be the next big move in eco-autoing

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