November 16, 2010 in Audi, BMW, Green Technology, Hybrids, Mercedes-Benz, News & Updates, Porsche by Stacey Jo

Following the trend towards more eco-friendly automobiles, exotic car makers such as Ferrari, Porsche, and Bentley have joined the fray, developing high-end green vehicles for environmentally-conscious, wealthy individuals. While most of us will never see, let alone step foot in these vehicles, the automakers are dedicated to doing what they can to join the green [...]
Tags: alternative fuel, green cars, green technology, luxury automobiles
November 9, 2010 in Hybrids, Mobile Apps, News & Updates by Stacey Jo

Nissan announced that the new Leaf will feature Eco mode, a feature found on some hybrid vehicles that creates energy when the vehicle is braking. In tests, the range of Leaf vehicles went from 131 km to 154 km when Eco mode was engaged. Offering unique iPhone applications, the Nissan Leaf is another vehicle joining [...]
Tags: hybrid vehicles, mobile apps, Nissan LEAF
November 5, 2010 in Electric Cars, Green Technology, Hybrids, News & Updates by Stacey Jo

Announcing its partnership with Kor Ecologic, Stratasys is set to create one of the world’s most fuel efficient vehicles. The Urbee is the first vehicle ever to use entire body 3D printing technology by additive manufacturing process. This process prints layers of material, which are placed on top of each other until the finished product [...]
October 15, 2010 in Hybrids, News & Updates, Toyota by Stacey Jo

Toyota announced it will be holding a celebration for the tenth anniversary of the Prius, one of the first hybrid vehicles to hit the road. The celebration will feature environmentalists, music acts, and art exhibits. Occuring in Malibu, California, the celebration was developed to demonstrate Toyota’s commitment to the green vehicle and promote the car [...]
Tags: hybrid vehicle, prius, Toyota
September 13, 2010 in Hybrids, Studies by AC Jones

We all know there is a trend these days towards alternative fuel vehicles, hybrids at this stage being the post common. But before you consent to purchasing one, consider some of the facts. According to a recent study from CarGurus, stronger resale values and lower fuel expenses in hybrids are typically not enough to make [...]
Tags: alternative fuel, hybrid cars
August 2, 2010 in Hybrids, Lincoln by AC Jones

It was just a matter of time before auto consumers could enjoy a ride in a real luxury hybrid vehicle. Thanks to Lincoln that will be sooner rather than later. The new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid will roll out onto the streets in the Fall. The exciting thing is you won’t have to pay any [...]
Tags: 2011, hybrid, Lincoln, luxury vehicle, mkz hybrid