GSA Doubles the Federal Hybrid Fleet, DOE Takes the Lead in Updating to Hybrids
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US Dept of AgriculturePosted
Tue 30 Mar 2010 9:00pm
Government will lead by example in replacing older cars in the federal fleet with fuel efficient hybrids and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, reducing our dependence on foreign oil as well as cutting carbon dioxide and other pollution.
The U.S. General Services Administration will double the federal hybrid fleet this year and has committed to purchasing
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Eco Tuesday: Hybrid’s & Accessories
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Tara B.Posted
Tue 12 Aug 2008 4:21pm
Ok, now that you’ve done the smart environmentally friendly thing and bought yourself a new Hybrid car, you can “pimp” it with all kinds of neat accessories ranging from bike racks, floor mats to body kits and more.
I personally love the Toyota Prius which starts at around $21K and hey you do get tax credit at year end if you purchase a hybridRead on »
Hybrid vs. Electric: Today's hybrid technology takes on tomorrow's electric car
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Roman M.Posted
Fri 10 Sep 2010 8:35pm
with triathlon but never-the-less it might have a lot to do with the car you'll be driving ten years from now to your local race.
The hybrid car (read Toyota Prius) has been around... of the Ford Fusion hybrid) takes on tomorrow's technology (in the form of the all electric Ford Focus)
BTW: Click HERE to read about the all electric Ford Focus and HERE to to see
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7 Reasons To Buy A Hybrid Car
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Janice S.Posted
Thu 02 Oct 2008 4:21pm
. Hybrids can save you money in a multitude of ways. While the typical hybrid is about $3000 more than a typical car, this cost differential will narrow as auto manufacturers produce more hybrid cars in the future. The hybrid savings come in the form of state and federal incentives, reduced maintenance costs, and of course, lower fuel costs.
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Plug-in Hybrids Show Potential For Even Greater Carbon Reductions
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Carbon FundPosted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 10:33am
-in hybrids
· compare drivers’ experiences and feedback on the two vehicles
· quantify the electricity usage and operating costs of plug-in hybrids
· respond...-in hybrid electric vehicles. Last Wednesday (July 18, 2007), SDG&E revealed the batch of plug-in hybrids to be studied. The project, dubbed as the “Clean Transportation Program
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Toyota Seeks Extension for Hybrid Tax Credit
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Carbon FundPosted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 10:33am
with 40,000 sold in 2006, is against the extension which would give Toyota an edge in the hybrid market. With the full tax credit, a Toyota Camry would cost $1,700 less than its all...
Toyota is pushing for an extension of the Hybrid Tax Credit, which subsidizes the purchase of new hybrid vehicles by up to $3,150. The credit, which went into effect
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Company adds commercial trucks to list of hybrids
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Energy EfficiencyPosted
Mon 30 Aug 2010 6:00am
—these vehicles will have to be cost-effective for commercial truck owners.
“Allison has worked to strike a balance between the complexity of this hybrid system and the cost to provide...
Allison’s bus hybrid drive unit for transit buses can be found in 164 cities around the world. The company will use similar technology in the commercial truck hybridRead on »
The Advantages Of Hybrid Car
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Janice S.Posted
Thu 02 Oct 2008 4:21pmHybrid cars are becoming quite popular lately owing to skyrocketing gasoline prices. They are extremely fuel efficient as they combine two sources of energy. Owning a hybrid vehicle has a number of advantages. They are a great relief for car owners who are worried about the ever increasing gasoline prices. Hybrid vehicles offer lesser fuel
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10 Best Selling Cars April 2008… Can you say Hybrid?
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Greenited ..Posted
Sun 07 Sep 2008 8:37pm
Want to know the top 10 selling cars in the US? Well just to clarify, this is not a list of the 10 best selling hybrids, rather it is a list of all cars, SUV’s, and trucks. With oil prices near record highs of $120+ a barrel, consumers are taking notice and making purchases to offset the rising cost. You will see many smaller cars and surprisingly
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Tips For Best Gas Mileage With Your Hybrid Car
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Janice S.Posted
Thu 02 Oct 2008 4:21pm
will reduce the wastage while pumping
These tips will certainly help you to save money in fuel costs and will give you the best gas mileage with your hybrid car.
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With gasoline prices sky rocketing, to over $4 per gallon, both new and used hybrid cars are in demand. The hybrid vehicles go a long way toward helping people minimize
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