The hybrid SUV has proven to maintain all of the power and utility of the traditional SUV, while also providing previously unheard of fuel economy and greatly reduced emissions. Toyota and Lexus are both offering 2006 hybrid SUV models, which were put through 1,000 mile road tests under all conditions for the following comparison.2006 Toyota [...]

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 [...]

Getting to Know the Ford Hybrid Car and their Distinct Innovative Advantages
Ford has always been a brand name that signifies excellence, innovation, dedication and is really an All-American brand name. One of the biggest players in the motor industry, Ford has never failed to provide the American population and the world, cutting edge automobiles that [...]

Lexus Hybrid Car: Driving in Luxury and Comfort without the High Cost of Gasoline
Spearheading Hybrid technology in the motor world, Toyota has several patents which are used by other auto manufacturers to avoid legal issues. Because they have been able to come up with a couple of firsts in the hybrid technology, Toyota is a [...]

Hybrid Automobile Comparison: Which Hybrid Vehicle Should You Select
Hybrid cars are getting more and more popular this day. In fact, more and more people are now purchasing hybrid cars because of a number of reasons. One is that they will enjoy tax incentives as a buyer of a hybrid car, two is that they will [...]

New Technology Could Result in 250 MPG Hybrid Automobiles
With current manufacturers of hybrid cars boasting about 45-50 miles per gallon, a 250 MPG automobile might seem a bit far-fetched. But privately-held AFS Trinity Power Corporation has been developing exactly that, and believes they have the ability to achieve 250 miles per gallon fuel economy in [...]

The History of the Hybrid Car: An Evolution for the Future
Due to the demand of having a vehicle wherein everyone can consume less fuel and will not contribute to the air pollution, the hybrid automobile was finally created to meet this end. And due to the rapid advancements in the gasoline engine, the hybrid car [...]