in 1997 Toyota put out the very first mass produced hybrid in Japan. It was the Toyota Prius, which didn’t make it here to the US until 2000. And the rest is as they say history.The history of the hybrid car reaches all the back to the 18th century. When France had a steam powered motor carriage that traveled at 6mph. Then in the 19th century an Englishman made a car with an electric motor and a blacksmith from Vermont made an electric motor powdered carriage.The 1800s ended with the …

Hybrid cars are one of the latest innovations in the car industry today. Because of the rising cost of fuel, car manufacturers have integrated the hybrid technology in their cars. The concept of the hybrid engine technology is actually very simple to explain. Although hybrid cars still use fuel, it can efficiently save it. This is because the hybrid technology combines the electric motor technology with the gasoline engine.With the hybrid technology, it allows consumers to save as much as 30 miles a gallon on fuel. The main advantage of …

Hybrids are hot nowadays. Hybrid cars use 2 engine, one for the traditional fuel, while the other uses the energy from a rechargeable battery. The recent years had car manufacturers scrambling to rollout a entire spectrum of hybrid Cars from the most popular brands to the more obscure. What then is or guarantee that we are protected from too much hype, instead of an honest advertising?Hybrid Cars according to Consumer Reports.There are many hybrid cars information available, especially on their features, engine specifications, designs, colors and much other dizzying information. …

In January it seems there are two things on almost everybody’s minds: New Year’s resolutions and shopping. These may seem hard to reconcile, but with the growing market of ‘green’ and ethical consumer products, it may actually be possible to combine the two and put your money where your mouth is in terms of those good intentions. Some of the most exciting developments for environmentally aware consumers in 2008 will surely come from a surprising source: motoring and car companies.If you’re tiring of your current car – but you’re not …

Following the rapid advancements of the gasoline engine, the hybrid car has become extremely popular due to its environmentally friendly proposition. A hybrid car is a means of transportation using two power sources; it uses a rechargeable energy storage system found on board and a fuelled power source as the vehicle’s driving force. The hybrid car pollutes less and uses less fuel.Tracking the Hybrid Footprints of the Future Road Warrior As early as 1899, Ferdinand Porsche have developed and led the way to the very first working hybrid-electric vehicle. Other …

A green vehicle is a motor vehicle that is considered to be more environmentally friendly than a normal motor vehicle and emits less pollution from the exhaust pipe. The green vehicles still provide drivers with a reliable form of transportation despite their low emissions rate and their smaller size. Green vehicles are usually smaller than regular motor vehicles because since they are smaller they require less energy to power, which in turn creates less emissions and less harm on the environment.Don’t want to purchase a green vehicle? There are effective …

You are an environmentally friendly person and have all the correct reasons to want to buy a Hybrid car. But buying hybrid cars can be a little more complicated than that. The complication is not whether to buy Hybrid cars but more on which to choose from, given the maze of hybrid cars currently in the market.And just like in any purchasing process, there are certain considerations to be made before you could narrow down with your choices.The Hybrid Car - A More Intelligent Vehicle. The nature of hybrid …

Following the debate on stricter emission standards set by the European Union, car makers went into the 77th Geneva International Auto Show with green cars aplenty. Different car makers from different parts of the world showcased their contributions to the global effort of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Aside from Toyota which is already known for their hybrid vehicles, other car makers are joining the long line of car makers offering hybrid cars to the motoring public. One of these car manufacturers is the Korean contingent - Kia.The Korean brand unveiled their …

Buying hybrid cars can seem a little daunting but not in the manner in what you may think, the complication in buying a Hybrid car is which one you should choose. To assist you in your purchase you will need to understand some of the basic principals on a Hybrid Electric vehicle (HEV).All HEV’s have two energy sources for its engines: Electric and Combustion. When in everyday use on the road the car will run on either the Electric engine or the Combustion engine. However if the driver requires faster …

In the event of the current economic headwinds that have hit the US economy and gas prices, Hybrid cars have emerged as the panacea to these crises. But do hybrid cars really save gas money? Hybrid cars are designed to use both electric and gasoline to run its engines. The most important aspect of this type of design though is its effect on the environment. This type of design reduces carbon emission compared to the usual car engine design. Hybrid cars are dubbed to be ‘green’ cars or ‘environment-friendly’ cars. …