The international concern about the environment is encouraging. Due to the desire for the preservation of the natural world, interest in particular, has been awakening in regards to pollution and saving the planet’s energy sources. Important steps have been made in this direction. Scientists, engineers and vehicle producers have combined efforts to create new green vehicles, or at least, to modify the existing ones to reflect ecological needs and help humanity survive into the future. One notable... Read more

Annual auto shows are usually an opportunity for carmakers to debut their new masterpieces. This year’s LA Auto Show doesn’t differ. Thirty hybrid cars are on the display - ranging from small affordable hybrid cars to luxury hybrids and large hybrid SUV’s. We have collected you the five most interesting and newsworthy hybrid models from Los Angeles: 1. Honda Insight Hybrid Concept The Honda Insight The new Honda Insight is making its US debut at this year’s LA Auto Show.... Read more

Are you looking for a hybrid car but don’t want to dig deep into your pocket? It’s no surprise that costumers who are interested in purchasing a hybrid car are also concerned about the vehicle’s mileage and ownership costs. It is a well known fact that hybrid cars get a better mileage than their conventional counterparts, but few people know that hybrids hold their value and are cheaper to maintain than gasoline powered vehicles. So, if you are looking for a less pricey hybrid you... Read more

Fuel economy - this was the main determining factor in our tally of this top five list of the best mileage hybrids. For many costumers, in the last couple of months, fuel efficiency became the #1 priority when purchasing a car. We decided to find you five best mileage hybrid cars. Take a look at them: 1. Honda Insight Honda Insight If you still don’t know, the Honda Insight, the best mileage hybrid, was introduced in 1999 as the first gasoline-electric hybrid sold in North-America. Although... Read more

Hybrid cars make me excited. Getting 50 miles per gallon instead of 25 makes me run to the closest hybrid car dealership and buy one. Brand new hybrid vehicles can be pains in the wallets, however you do not actually have to worry since there are a lot of old hybrid cars being sold in a similar manner to conventional fuel-operated cars. There is not much more of a risk in purchasing a used hybrid compared to any other normal vehicle. All you need to have is an understanding of how hybrid cars function... Read more

SUV’s in general have a bad reputation for using too much gas, having a really low mileage and emitting too much green-house gases. In the last few years all this has changed. SUV’s currently on the market have gotten more eco-friendly and are now capable of achieving over 30 miles per gallon. Most of these high-mileage SUV’s feature a hybrid drive-train and are midsize sport utility vehicles. We decided to find you the five most “green” SUV’s that exist today!... Read more

With the $4-a gallon gasoline price, people are really feeling the crunch. So it’s typical to look for ways to alleviate this ongoing crisis. One avenue is driving a hybrid vehicle. Carmakers are touting hybrids as the next big thing since Henry Ford introduced the model T. But behind all the hype, is it really worth to get a hybrid? Let’s discuss the merits and shortcomings of this remarkable piece of technology. Hybrid is a vehicle that has two power source; a gasoline engine and an... Read more

One of the promising "future fuels" is hydrogen. Although hydrogen is already used as fuel in vehicles like cars, buses, and rockets, it still is not feasible to have it propagated to the masses. Hydrogen powered cars are now available but only for fleet lease and commercial vehicles. Hydrogen shares the same principle as fossil fuel in terms of being used as fuel. Hydrogen is still burned in the combustion chamber that will eventually convert it to mechanical energy. In fuel cells, hydrogen... Read more

The buzzword of the day appears to be "green". Everything and everyone is becoming more environmentally aware and the demand for hybrid vehicles is on a steady rise. A "hybrid" vehicle is one that uses a combination of gasoline and electricity to create an automobile that requires less fossil fuel and is more environmentally friendly. Hybrid vehicles are not a modern conception; in fact, the first hybrid-electric motor car was developed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1899. Many have... Read more

The long-awaited Mercedes S400 hybrid has finally been officially unveiled. It might look just like an ordinary S-Class, but the new S400 BlueHYRBID is a major milestone in the development of the hybrid luxury car. This vehicle is also the automaker’s very first hybrid car. You will recognize the basics from the existing Mercedes-Benz S350. Unlike the more familiar hybrid models from Lexus, however, the S400 BlueHybrid does not possess an ability to run exclusively on electric power. By... Read more