Hybrids used to be a fad that people say was one of those things like that stubborn popcorn kernel stuck in between your teeth that you can't seem to get out that has to fall out sooner or later. Many saw them as a waste of time and that the rule of the petrol powered vehicle was good for another 50 years or so. Gues what, we don;t have enough oil for the auto manufacturers … [Read more...]
Honda Plans Hybrid Version of Fit
The small compact has been around for quite sometime and is seen by many as a power packed addition to the Honda line of great cars. The Japanese auto manufacturer has released plans to come up with a hybrid version of their ever popular compact that is causing quite a stir in the auto industry due to the apparent size limitations of the Fit. Honda has long been into research … [Read more...]
Toyota Prius Global Sales past 1 Million Mark
The Japanese auto maker has surpassed any other hybrid vehicles in the same class and their reaching the 1 million global sale mark solidifies their point. Toyota once challenged Ford's dominance as the worlds leading car manufacturer in the world and now, they have also taken the seat from the many hybrid manufacturers out on the market. May it be in Europe or in the US, … [Read more...]
Plug-in Vehicles Concept now Reality
With the acceptance of plans for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) has been widely debated and criticized but with many city's, manufacturers and other groups accepting and formulating their own support infrastructures for future implementation of such types of vehicles a question surfaces in the sense that would the utility companies have enough will to support such … [Read more...]
Converting any Vehicle to a Hybrid
For almost $4,000.00 that is, the Poulsen Hybrid is a Power Assist Unit that is hailed as a simple bolt on upgrade for standard gas-powered or diesel vehicles. The device has caused a stir and is raising eyebrows for the device simply has the old car retro-fitted with rear DC motors, controllers, on-board charger and storage batteries. The move has the standard vechicle running … [Read more...]