More and more vehicle manufacturers are developing “greener” versions of their well-known brands. The infusion of Hybrid technology has made a large splash in the motoring world and its popularity as well as the growing concern for the environment has added to the demand for this type of vehicles, urging more vehicle manufacturers to add [...]
Hybrid Automobiles from Honda: The Car That Gives You Optimum Fuel Efficiency
Hybrid vehicles are considered to be the car of the future. Because of the rising cost of fuel prices, hybrid cars are indeed suitable in today’s fuel economy. With hybrid automobiles, you’ll be able to cut fuel consumption by half. This means that you [...]
Rediscovering the Wonders of the Toyota Prius Hybrid Vehicle
Motor Trends Automobile of the Year for 2004, North American Automobile of the Year in 2004, 2004 International Engine of the Year, 2005 European Car of the Year, 2006 Energuide Award in the Midsize segment, this and more are the accolades given to the Toyota Prius Hybrid [...]
Many people are now getting frustrated with their usual gas-guzzling conventional car because of the constant increase in fuel prices. Because of this, more and more people are looking for alternative modes of travel. Some people with cars are now leaving it on the garage and walks from home to work nearly everyday to conserve [...]
Hybrid Electric Car: A Promising Technology for a Promising Future for the Environment
A hybrid-electric automobile, or HEV, combines an electrical energy storage system with an occupied means of generating electrical energy, usually through the consumption of some type of fuel. Each type of HEV has its own operating quality and chosen design practices, as well [...]
Ford Escape Hybrid Endures Commuter’s Nightmare Road TestThe Ford Escape Hybrid (the first hybrid SUV) was run through a grueling “commuter’s nightmare” road test at the New York International Vehicle Show. During the road test, the Ford Escape Hybrid averaged over 38 miles per gallon in a nonstop 37-hour drive in and around New York [...]
The Hybrid Car Tax CreditIf you buy a new hybrid automobile, you could be eligible for a one-time federal income tax deduction of as much as $2,000.
Several models of hybrid vehicle placed in service by the end of 2005 are eligible for a clean fuel deduction of $2,000. Those put in use during 2006 could [...]
Hybrid Sports Cars: Fulfilling Your Need for Speed While Saving On Fuel
If you are a type of person who likes exotic high speed sports automobile, then you should prepare to spend a lot of money on gasoline. Sports vehicles are known to have huge engines to reach high amounts of speed. Having large engines mean [...]
History of the Hybrid CarThe history of the hybrid vehicle begins in 1899 when Ferdinand Porsche engineered the first successful hybrid-electric vehicle. Hobbyists have continued building hybrids since that time, but no major auto manufacturers put a hybrid automobile into mass production until late in the twentieth century. The widest utilization of hybrid technology during [...]
Some says offer tax (or other) incentives for purchasing hybrid cars. Here is a breakdown of what each state offers.Colorado - Alternative Fuel Car Credit:
For tax years beginning on or after July 1, 1998, Colorado income tax credits are available for the purchase of an substitute fuel car, for a motor car that’s converted to [...]
