Toyota has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the US

July 30, 2008 in environment, gas prices, sustainability
Tags: cars, gas efficiency, High mpg, Honda, Hyundai, oil prices, oil use, Toyota, US Cars

Toyota, as reported by Jamie Lendino of ExtremeTech, has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the US, with an average of 29.7 mpg for actual vehicles sold. Results are based on the 2007 model year. Discussion in the forum goes into upcoming offerings from Honda and VW, but they have to [...]

New Honda Hybrid- “Spy Photos” from Road & Track Magazine

July 20, 2008 in High mpg, Honda, Hybrid Vehicle, Over 40 mpg, Toyota Prius, cars, environment, gas prices, sustainability, transporation, transportation costs
Tags: 2010 Honda, 2010 Honda Hybrid Car, cars, gas prices, High mpg, Honda Hybrid, hybrid cars, hybrid vehicles, lithium ion battery, Nickel metal hydride battery, Road & Track Magazine, sustainability, Toyota Prius, transportation, transportation costs

Although exactly where this car will fit into the Honda line is unknown to outsiders, the new Honda hybrid will compete with the Toyota Prius

60 MPG VW Jetta reaches US, $22,000 estimated base price

May 14, 2008 in education, environment, science and society, sustainability
Tags: 60 MPG, cars, transportation, transportation news, turbodiesel, VW Jetta TDI

In case the first title was too long for the amazing 60 MPG gas mileage to be obvious, I want to call further attention to this recent article on the new VW TurboDiesel Jetta, coming to the US in 2009, and capable of meeting all of the toughest state emissions tests. $22,000 estimated base price.

Why are There No Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs) with Micro-Generators?

April 30, 2008 in education, environment, science, science and society, sustainability
Tags: alternative energy, cars, electric cars, green, micro-generators, news, paradigm shift, plug-in hybrid vehicles, popular mechanics, transportation

This interesting article from Popular Mechanics examines one possible route the auto industry could take in developing greener transportation options.
Mike Allen’s article says, “With few exceptions, these PHEV engineers and product planners seem to insist on one thing: The prime mover, the onboard engine (or fuel cell, or whatever), has to be powerful enough to [...]

FUTURE OF PLUG-IN HYBRIDS RIDING ON LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

April 9, 2008 in education, environment, green chemistry, science, science and society, sustainability
Tags: alternative energy, battery technology, cars, clean energy, news, plu-in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, transportation

Michael Rose reports via BusinessWire (London) and http://www.greatcarstv.com/news/: “Plug in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are set to bust out of their niche role and become mainstream. Experts believe the global market for PHEVs is poised for expansion, with major vehicle manufacturers pronouncing plans for their production. As issues related to the cost and safety of [...]