Yesterday Toyota announced another recall (read the press release) of approximately 133,000 Prius (2010) and 14,500 Lexus HS 250h (2010) vehicles to update the ABS software. In the same recall notice Toyota said that they will also inspect another model, the 2010 Camry, for a power steering hose that may
General Motors (GM) finally released wind tunnel test results for its highly anticipated Chevy Volt. A wind tunnel is used to test the coefficient of drag. Learn how aerodynamics works from HowStuffWorks.com. The GM wind tunnel yielded the following results: Honda Insight = 0.32 Toyota Prius = 0.30 Chevy Volt
The Chevrolet Volt…no. The Toyota Prius PHEV…no. The Honda Civic…no. The Ford Escape…no. According to Fisker Automotive, a green American premium sports car company, they will be the first to have a production PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) – the Karma. Here are some specifications: * Plug-in hybrid technology Q
Today General Motors announced that the Chevrolet Volt is expected to achieve 230 MPG in the city. The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is expected to achieve city fuel economy of at least 230 miles per gallon, based on development testing using a draft EPA federal fuel economy methodology for
When you hear the word “hybrid” you probably think of the best selling hybrid – the Toyota Prius. Some people want to be environmentally conscious but also ride in luxury style. Not to say that a Prius isn’t fun and stylish in its category, but you might need something that
Two common questions asked by consumers if they would purchase an all-electric car are: 1) What is the cost? 2) How far can it go before it needs recharging? Let’s address the second question. This question is also referred to as “range anxiety” – the fear of running out of
On a hot summer day you walk up to your car and gasp to get inside. You rush to lower the windows, but still, whew…it is hot inside! The 3rd Generation 2010 Toyota Prius will combat this common problem. By installing photovoltaic solar cells on the roof, the sunlight powers
Those that seriously consider purchasing a hybrid generally have the overarching questions – “How long will the hybrid battery pack last?” Or, “How durable is the hybrid.” Gas-electric hybrids are being produced by about every automaker. The Toyota Prius, the industry leader, is the most popular hybrid car. The top
