Top Hybrids

2010 Prius Prices announced

2009-04-21T16:29:00.000-07:00

The all new 2010 Prius is about ready for release!

Fuel economy will be: 51 city and 48 highway with a combined average of 50 mpg!

Models as follows

Prius I: Basic Prius price leader $21,000

Prius II: Standard Prius $22,000

Prius III: With Bluetooth and satellite radio and JBL audio $23,000

Prius IV: Adds Leather, Smart key and other features $25,800

Prius V: Adds 17" allow wheels, LED headlamps and other features $27,270

Prius models will be available with optional features such as:

Intelligent Parking assist: Making parking for dummies easy!

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Detects speed of the car ahead of you

Solar Roof: Reduces inside cabin air temperature, keeps you cool (as if you weren't already cool with a 2010 Prius.

Real fast no gas!

2008-07-20T07:33:00.000-07:00

Who says you need gas to go fast. The Tesla Roadster does it without any fuel for a range of over 200 miles. If you have $100,000 dollars to spend the future is now.

Gas Prices OUCH!

2008-04-20T08:14:00.000-07:00

With gas prices averaging about $4.00 per gallon hybrid cars are getting looks from people who have not considered them in the past. Being green and socially conscious has always been a good reason to buy a hybrid car but now it is starting to make sense strictly from a financial standpoint. People are not just buying hybrids because of a sense of green status or environmental concern but to protect their pocketbooks as well. If there is a silver lining in high fuel prices it is that it forces people to conserve fuel and protect the environment whether they like it or not.

Plug in Hybrid Prius In Action

2008-02-06T18:52:00.000-08:00

Toyota is making a real plug in production hybrid soon. Here is a prototype being used in Japan

Fourth place Nissan Altima Hybrid

2007-12-13T09:48:00.000-08:00

Nissan has begun to put to use the hybrid technology it has purchased from Toyota with this impressive vehicle. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is redesigned for 2008 and provides a great blend of midsize comfort and hybrid economy and low emissions.
Nissan Altima Hybrid fuel economy is 35 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
Estimated annual fuel cost is $1323
Carbon footprint is 5.4 tons/year of CO2

Third place Toyota Camry Hybrid

2007-12-13T09:37:00.000-08:00

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is the winner in the midsize hybrid car class. Camry Hybrid is designed as a derivative of the gas powered sister vehicle. Camry Hybrid offers an opportunity for people who want hybrid fuel economy and low emissions but don't want to give up midsize ride and comfort.
Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy is 33 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
Annual fuel cost is estimated at $1323
Carbon Footprint is 5.4 ton/yr of CO2

Honda Civic hybrid is a runner up

2007-12-13T09:14:00.000-08:00

The redesigned Honda Civic hybrid is an exciting car that runs a close second to the Prius in fuel economy and low emissions. Even though the Civic shares a platform with its gas powered sister Civic it executes and is a winner.
Civic fuel economy is 40 city and 45 highway
Annual fuel cost estimate is $1071
Carbon Footprint is 4.4 tons/yr of CO2

Toyota Prius still leads the way

2007-12-13T09:03:00.000-08:00

The Toyota Prius has been in the United States since 2000 and still offers the best fuel economy in an attractive package.
The Prius has a 2008 EPA fuel economy rating of 48 city and 45 highway.
Annual fuel cost is rated at $977
This car was designed as a hybrid and it shows.
Carbon Footprint is 4.0 tons/yr of CO2

Hybrid cars are here to stay

2007-12-13T08:52:00.000-08:00

With rising gas prices people are coming around to the fact that conserving energy and being green are good ideas.
Hybrid technology saves fuel by using the energy that a car normally loses to heat and wastes on idling. Hybrid technology is currently used on gas powered vehicles but can be used to conserve the energy in alternative fuel vehicles as well. Hybrid technology will stay even after gas powered vehicles have fallen out of favor.
Toyota has been leading the way in the hybrid revolution and other manufacturers are following suit.