Hybrids


  1. Toyota busting out of China's rare earth shackles

    SmartPlanet News &bull Feb 3, 2012

    That's what Toyota Motor Corp. is doing as it develops an alternative technology that could trivialize China's stranglehold on the supply of rare earth metals that are vital to the company's Prius hybrid car and its electric vehicles. Toyota "has… Full Story »

  2. Toyota breaks out of China's rare earth shackles

    SmartPlanet News &bull Feb 3, 2012

    That's what Toyota Motor Corp. is doing as it develops an alternative technology that could trivialize China's stranglehold on the supply of rare earth metals that are vital to the company's Prius hybrid car and its electric vehicles. Toyota "has… Full Story »


  3. Lisa Kudrow: Light bulbs and hybrids

    Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Feb 1, 2012

    The producer of NBC's genealogy series "Who Do You Think You Are?" The eleven subsequent episodes focus on Marisa Tomei, Blair Underwood, Reba McEntire, Rita Wilson, Edie Falco, Rob Lowe, Rashida Jones, Jason Sudeikis, Paula Deen and Helen Hunt, whose… Full Story »

  4. California to consider a more stringent electric vehicle mandate

    SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 26, 2012

    The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to vote this week on revisions to the state's zero-emissions targets for 2025. Current rules mandate that by 2025 four percent of vehicles sold in the state be battery-electric or fuel-cell cars… Full Story »


  5. TEST DRIVE: The Lexus CT200h Compact Hatchback Hybrid Ushers In A New Era for Luxury Hybrids

    Inhabitat &bull Jan 26, 2012

    We recently test drove a Lexus CT200h hybrid for a week just as the first real snowfall arrived in SE Michigan. The CT200h is one of the first of the new compact luxury hatchback hybrids headed to the states -… Full Story »

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  6. TEST DRIVE: The Kia Optima Hybrid Offers an Unexpected Option for Green Drivers

    Inhabitat &bull Jan 25, 2012

    Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: The Kia Optima Hybrid Offers an Unexpected Option for Green Drivers Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alternative transportation, green automotive design, green car, green transportation, green vehicle, hybrid car, hybrid… Full Story »

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  7. Chinese consumers preferred EVs to hybrids by 2-1 in 2011

    SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 24, 2012

    While the current trend stateside seems to favor hybrids over electric vehicles, the same does not appear to be true in what will soon become the world's largest market for EVs: China. Last year, Chinese consumers purchased twice as many… Full Story »


  8. Gen Y prefers hybrids over electric vehicles: study

    SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 23, 2012

    Generation Y (consumers aged 19 to 31) could be the "generation that leads us away from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles," according to Craig Giffi, vice chairman and automotive practice leader at Deloitte LLP. Deloitte's annual survey of 'Gen Y' consumers found… Full Story »


  9. Easy Clean Kitchen Flooring Choices

    Re-Nest &bull Jan 19, 2012

    If there's one room in your home where flooring really matters, it's the kitchen. Aside from aesthetics, the material you choose needs to be durable, comfortable to stand on and easy to clean! Whether you're starting from scratching or dreaming of a renovation, we've put together six of our favorites as a good place to… Full Story »


  10. VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Inhabitat Gets Electric Vehicle Fever at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

    Inhabitat &bull Jan 18, 2012

    Inhabitat's Jill Fehrenbacher recently hit the scene of the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where she toured the laser-filled show to bring you an exclusive look at the world's hottest new electric vehicles and hybrid cars! She… Full Story »

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  11. High-tech shopping experiences: the data behind digital retail

    SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 17, 2012

    The data - released in time for the annual National Retail Federation Convention - is an interesting look at how shoppers are confronting increasingly complex retail environments. Cisco calls the new hybrids "mashops," a mash-up of a brick-and-mortar retail environment… Full Story »


  12. The Week in Pictures: The Best of the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, No Pants Subway Ride, and More

    TreeHugger &bull Jan 13, 2012

    TreeHugger's at the Detroit Auto Show this week, and we're seeing lots of new hybrids and electric cars being unveiled. New models from Lexus and Volkswagen stand out. We also have the No Pants Subway Ride, a bike built for… Full Story »

  13. Volvo Debuts Debuts XC60 Plug-in Hybrid at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

    Inhabitat &bull Jan 12, 2012

    There is plenty of electric vehicle buzz at this year's North American International Auto Show and Volvo just added to the green transportation hype by showcasing the world's first (and second) plug-in diesel hybrid. The V60 and XC60 Plug-in Hybrids… Full Story »


  14. Detroit Auto Show: BMW's hybrids combine muscle and mileage

    Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 12, 2012

    BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and approximately 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHybrid 5. The hybrid race has gotten more competitive. I've… Full Story »

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  15. 7 Hottest New Hybrids & Electric Cars at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

    Inhabitat &bull Jan 11, 2012

    No need to be crestfallen if you couldn't make it out to the Detroit Auto Show this week - Inhabitat was on the showfloor checking out all of the smoking hot new hybrids and electrifying EVs and we've rounded up… Full Story »


  16. 2012 Sonata Hybrid Gets 'Lifetime Battery Replacement Guarantee' from Hyundai

    TreeHugger &bull Jan 11, 2012

    Will Other Carmakers Follow Suit? Gas-electric hybrid cars have been on our roads in significant numbers for almost a decade now, and if there's one thing about them that seems pretty trouble-free, it's the battery packs. It's funny because when… Full Story »

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  17. 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid to get 100 MPGe

    SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 10, 2012

    While consumers aren't exactly embracing electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids like the Toyota Prius and the Chevy Volt are getting warmer receptions. Now, Ford is adding another to that list: its 2013 Fusion model. The 2013 Ford Fusion will be available… Full Story »

  18. Toyota Officially Unveils Its Prius C Hybrid Car at the Detroit Auto Show

    Inhabitat &bull Jan 10, 2012

    Toyota has been confusing us lately with their new lineup of Prius vehicles, and they added another one, the Prius c to the mix this morning at the Detroit Auto Show. The automaker revealed its new compact car, which is… Full Story »


  19. Toyota Unveils NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, Possible Global Production in 2015

    TreeHugger &bull Jan 10, 2012

    Plug-in Hybrid Concept Outside of the Prius Family The Prius was a big hit for Toyota, giving it a technological leadership position back when most of its competitors only cared about big SUVs. But a lot of time has passed since then, and everybody and their dogs… Full Story »


  20. City-ready Toyota Prius c to arrive in March 2012; 53 mpg

    SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 10, 2012

    Japanese automaker Toyotaon Tuesday introduced the 2012 Toyota Prius c, a more compact version of its popular hybrid car that primarily targets urban drivers. It made the announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The five-door hatchback,… Full Story »

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