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2010 Honda Insight Accessories

05 Nov 2009 09:20:34 PST

Written by mandaeagle
The original Honda Insight pioneered hybrid technology in the U.S. and remains a symbol of Honda s commitment to innovative technology and fuel efficiency, said Takeo Fukui, Honda CEO. This new Insight will break new ground as an affordable hybrid within the reach of customers who want gre...

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Hyundai Developing Rival to Toyota Prius, Honda Insight

03 Nov 2009 07:15:00 PST

Hyundai Australia wants gasoline-engine version of LPG-powered hybrid to compete with Toyota and Honda hybrids.

Original story at EV World .

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Toyota plans to trim trucks, focus on hybrids, improve quality

02 Nov 2009 13:29:00 PST

Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Source: Automotive News (products, manufacturing) (quality) - sub. req'd]Toyota plans to trim trucks, focus on hybrids, improve quality originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A123Systems Vies for Biz in Japan With Its Lithium-ion Batteries

28 Oct 2009 11:12:37 PDT

Written by Josie Garthwaite
IHI counts among its customers hybrid vehicle heavyweights and ambitious players in the race to develop plug-in vehicles for the mass market, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan (s NSANY) and Mitsubishi. But those automakers have already made their own investments in battery technology...

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Toyota Prius Again Tops EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

18 Oct 2009 08:15:00 PDT

Runners-up include the 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids.

Original story at EV World .

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Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Extended Review

16 Oct 2009 11:21:21 PDT

Written by svcd8166
Considering that Lexus is a name under the Toyota, the technology in the GS 450h is the same as is currently expected. The Hybrid Synergy Drive from Toyota is the technology, the acceleration is much easier to achieve. Since the drive can generate combines technology from 340 hp, the GS 450h...

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Toyota Prius news and blogs - November 07, 2009

07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Toyota Prius news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Not Your Mama's Hybrid: On the Road to a 100MPG "Smart Standup" Hybrid -- by Josie Garthwaite from hybrid « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• Toyota to launch battery electric vehicle in 2012, fuel cell in 2015 -- by handytoyota from hybrid « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• Prius floor mat issue not an issue for 2010 Prius -- by Dahcredyns(noreply@blogger.com) from Hybrid Cars
• Toyota Prius Eco-Sensitive Twins Debut at 2009 SEMA Auto Show -- from Inside Line Automotive News
• EcoMode for Prius II? -- by wyatt from GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars - Toyota Prius
• Top Ten Prius proves need for hybrid tax credits? -- by Dahcredyns(noreply@blogger.com) from Hybrid Cars
• Car Review: Ford Fusion Covers Your Backside in Triplicate -- by Bill Howard from Gearlog
• Car Review: Ford Fusion Covers Your Backside in Triplicate -- by Bill Howard from Gearlog
• Choosing Low Rolling Resistance Tires -- from HybridCars.com
• Sudden acceleration in Prius, other Toyota cars? -- by Dahcredyns(noreply@blogger.com) from Hybrid Cars

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Tommy Kaira and ASI Prius

30 Sep 2009 09:16:31 PDT

Written by Ben Schaffer
Ending rant, nobody can argue that this rear end of the Prius (below) by Tommy Kaira (under new management in Japan) is the most amazing thing we’ve ever seen on a hybrid. This is as good as it gets design wise for the Prius. If I was an aero parts manufacturer, I wouldnt even bother making a rear u...

Original story at Car Domain .

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Peugeot's Diesel Hybrid Aims to Better the Atkinson Diet

17 Sep 2009 08:15:00 PDT

At the Frankfurt car show, Peugeot is showing details of how its Diesel Hybrid will work. Several elements are intriguingly different from Toyota's Prius approach to hybrid technology

Original story at EV World .

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Opinion: REPORT: Honda Insight sales withering in face of competition from Toyota Prius

31 Jul 2009 08:29:00 PDT

Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Gallery: 2010 Honda Insight Source: Los Angeles Times]REPORT: Honda Insight sales withering in face of competition from Toyota Prius originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #138

29 Jul 2009 14:45:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Episode #138 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. Chris, Sam, and Dan take the 'cast meta for a moment and discuss the freshly-minted Autoblog 4.0, as well as the arrival of ace scribe Jonny Lieberman to the Autoblog Team. Once we're done navel-gazing, we talk over the Wiedeking departure from Po...

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Opinion: Honda fast-tracking updates to improve Insight?

22 Jul 2009 15:33:00 PDT

Written by Sam Abuelsamid
It looks like Honda may be responding quickly to early criticism of its new Insight hybrid. Recent reviews of the Insight have been particularly harsh, especially when compared to the new Prius. Despite Honda's claims that the Insight is not a direct competitor to the Prius, AutoCar claim...

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35-MPG Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Will Cost $35,075

21 Jul 2009 16:51:47 PDT

Written by Bill Howard
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrid will start at $35,075 when it ships in about a month, Lexus announced. And that's with the best fuel economy of any luxury vehicle in the U.S., low emissions, a boatload of technology standard in the base model, and leather everywhere. There is no exact equivalent g...

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Study: Hybrid Drivers Get More Tickets

15 Jul 2009 17:45:13 PDT

For 2008 hybrid cars, Quality Planning found that the cost to insurers of providing collision coverage for hybrids was 13 percent higher than for conventional vehicles, while non-collision-related damage was 17 percent higher—with larger hybrids taking most of the hit. For example,...

Original story at HybridCars.com .

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2010 Toyota Prius Review In-Depth article

17 Jun 2009 13:25:38 PDT

Written by GreenHybrid Editors
If you missed the article, you can find it here: http://www.greenhybrid.com/hybrid-ca...-the-drive.php Thanks! Hi guys, So here's a long form look at the new Prius. What are your thoughts? Thinking about getting one? If so, which trim looks best for you?...

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Autoblog Podcast #124

22 Apr 2009 14:15:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Chris, Sam and Dan kick it again for Episode #124 of the Autoblog Podcast. This time, we touch on Toyota's competitive Prius price posturing, the Shanghai Motor Show, where Chinese automakers are finding their design footing, and Chrysler Financial's flap over executive compensation...

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How To: Velma the PHEV has her first fillup after conversion!

03 Apr 2009 08:43:33 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (aminorjourney)
None Author: aminorjourney Keywords: Plug in Prius PHEV Hack Maker DIY hypermiling fuel efficiency. Added: April 3, 2009

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Car Review: 2010 Toyota Prius Tops 50 mpg (Easily)

26 Mar 2009 23:05:31 PDT

Written by Bill Howard
The old Prius had big, colorful hybrid economy meters. Some people sniped that they were as much about showing off to the neighbors as getting information. Now it's part of the instrument cluster. Among the choices you can have are power flow among engine, hybrid battery pack, electric moto...

Original story at Gearlog .

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Opinion: New Prius Vs. Fusion Hybrid Vs. Honda Insight: Which Hybrid Should You Buy?

26 Mar 2009 21:00:00 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
Fuel Economy: Adjusted for the new EPA standards, we're amazed that the 19-year old Geo Metro XFI turns in better highway fuel economy than any of the hybrids. Predictably, the Toyota Prius, with its stop/start engine and large battery pack manages to best it in the city cycle, but neither...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opinion: 2010 Toyota Prius: First Drive

24 Mar 2009 21:01:00 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
Those wheels bring with them a quicker steering rack, firmer dampers and less efficiency-oriented tires. The result is a car that drives less like a rolling tub of Jello and more like you think a mid-size hatchback that hits 60 MPH in 9.8 seconds equipped with a Continuously Variable Transm...

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For Hyundai, Blue Is the New Green

24 Nov 2008 14:10:13 PST

Written by Stuart Schwartzapfel
The battery being developed by LG Chem is the heart of a parallel hybrid system called Hybrid Blue Drive that mates a 2.4-liter gasoline engine to a six-speed transmission and a 30-kW electric motor. Hyundai says the car will have an all-electric mode, but there's no word yet on what sort of r...

Original story at Wired News .

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Replacement costs drop for hybrid batteries

17 Oct 2008 02:00:00 PDT

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
Given the length of the battery warranty, even if a hybrid owner does have to replace the battery pack after 80,000 or 150,000 miles, the cost is comparable to the cost of a transmission, which would likely have failed in other cars before that point. And hybrids have fewer other issues, whi...

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How To: Hack your Prius

21 Jul 2008 07:02:55 PDT

Written by megan
I’ve been hearing about this, and Han n Mod just posted a down loadable PDF detailing how to hack your prius to get 100 MPG (at 35 MPH). Accomplished by activating a disabled connection to run in “full electric mode. ...

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Podcast: Driving at Speed Part 2

10 Sep 2007 21:00:00 PDT

We have just driven over 30 2008 cars up to 140 mph, and we still have our drivers. licenses. VW relocates and trims its staff and is moving to Les.s neighborhood. They are doing it in public at the next TechMash: converting a Prius to a Plug-in Hybrid Prius

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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Podcast: No NASCAR

10 Dec 2006 21:00:00 PST

One manufacturer has developed a car that is clean, cheap, and oh, by the way, gets 88 mpg. Will we be seeing it in a showroom soon? Stay tuned. No NASCAR for Staten Island and the New York City area. Could more models of the Toyota Prius be under development? How about a Prius pickup? GM is flippin...

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Podcast: Is Toyota Unstoppable?

07 Aug 2006 21:00:00 PDT

This week, Toyota announced some 2007 prices and introduced a hot rod version of the Prius Hybrid. Die-cast or iPods: Which one do you think will put a positive bump in Ford and GM sales? Is free trade a reality? Which Import-branded sports car built in the USA is headed for Chinese consumers...

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