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Top 10 Best-Selling High-MPG Cars of 2013 (April)

November 6, 2020May 5, 2013 by Michael Coates

Compared to last year, hybrid sales for the first four months are up 12.3%, almost double the overall market’s gain. Plug-ins are on a tear with 130% growth, but on relatively small numbers. Diesels have taken a dip so far this year, dropping 6.2%, but are expected to rebound when high-volume cars like the Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, Mazda6 SkyActiv-D, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 hit showrooms later this year. Both the hybrid and plug-in electric segments are also adding models as well.

Electric Vehicles Not Greeted Warmly in 2013

April 26, 2022January 6, 2013 by Michael Coates

Predictions for 2013 plug-in sales range from enthusiasts who hope for a culture shift that would allow EVs to take a major share of the market to more realistic analysts who expect growth less dramatic than the 200 percent increase in 2012 compared to 2011.

High MPG To Be Top Draw At Detroit Auto Show

October 29, 2020January 2, 2013 by Michael Coates

The 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS, aka the Detroit Auto Show) is the premier auto show on this continent, beginning the year by entertaining thousands of journalists from all over the world and showcasing more than 50 of the latest vehicles from American and foreign automakers.

Ford Plans both Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrids

November 18, 2019August 24, 2009 by John Addison

Ford is now taking orders for electric vehicles. By 2011, the Ford Motor Company will start taking orders for the new Ford Focus EV. Beyond 2011, Ford will offer the popular Focus in a variety of affordable options including hybrid-electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery electric-vehicle (EV).

Ethanol – the Good, the Bad, the Ugly, the Beautiful

May 6, 2022March 6, 2009 by John Addison

We must move past fuel from food and haste to fuels from wood and waste. Although the economics do not yet favor major production, pilot plants are taking wood and paper waste and converting it to fuel. Other cellulosic material is even more promising. Some grasses, energy crops, and hybrid poplar trees promise zero-emission fuel sources. These plants absorb CO2 and sequester it in the soil with their deep root systems.

2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates Plug-in Plans

November 18, 2019January 13, 2009 by John Addison

Toyota achieves a record 50 miles per gallon with the new 2010 Prius, which just made its formal debut at the North American International Auto Show. Toyota is also accelerating its roll-out of plug-in hybrids. Toyota confirmed its plan to launch a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012.

Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Four-Door Sedans for 2009

March 5, 2020December 30, 2008 by John Addison

Four-door sedans have always been popular. In growing demand, especially by fleets, are four-door sedans with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions. The Toyota Prius faces new competition from the Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

A Better Strategy for Detroit: Electric Drive not Flexfuel

April 26, 2022December 9, 2008 by John Addison

In 2006, Detroit held high hopes of being profitable by selling millions of flexfuel vehicles. The vehicles delivered sub-par fuel economy and zero profits. Although millions of electric vehicles will displace cars with gasoline engines, the internal combustion engine will be with us for decades in hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and heavy-duty trucks. Biofuels are not a panacea; rather, they are part of the energy security solution. The big story is the shift to electric drive.

Turbo Diesels Take on Hybrids: Volkswagen Jetta TDI Awarded Green Car of the Year

November 6, 2024November 24, 2008 by John Addison

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI was just selected “Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal. Last June, I test drove the new Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel. It accelerated on to the freeway faster than my Toyota Prius. Driving freeways and stop-go city, I wondered which would be the bigger seller, the new European turbodiesels or the Japanese Hybrids.

GM Takes Lead with 100 Hydrogen Equinoxes

April 26, 2022April 16, 2008 by John Addison

Tim Powers, GM Western Regional Manager, revealed more details of the GM Project Driveway at the California Hydrogen Business Council meeting. GM will select at least 100 initial drivers of the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell from people applying to participate at chevy.com.

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