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U.S. Hybrid Sales up 3.6% in August

Reported U.S. sales of hybrid vehicles from the major automakers rose 3.6 per cent in August 2008, compared to sales in August 2007, with 26,045 vehicles sold. This represents a 2.08 per cent new vehicle market share for the month. Overall, sales of light-duty vehicles in the U.S. fell 15.5 per cent in August 2008, [...]

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Which Hybrid Vehicles Save You The Most Money?

Despite their higher price, many models pay off after only a year!
Gas/electric hybrid vehicles present a conundrum for many car shoppers. They typically deliver the best fuel economy in their class, but they’re also priced higher than similar conventional cars. So it has been difficult to know whether a hybrid will save money overall.
Not anymore. [...]

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GM Settles on Volt’s Battery Maker

General Motors Corp. has decided on a battery maker for the Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric vehicle, but it’s not saying who it is, yet, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said Thursday on the sidelines of a media event touting the automaker’s 2009 vehicle line.
Lutz said GM plans to announce the battery supplier by the end of [...]

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Tax Savings for 2008 and 2009 Model Hybrid Vehicles

Thinking of buying a hybrid car? Doing so will save the environment and keep money in your wallet. You could be eligible for a tax credit of up to $3,000 depending on when the car is purchased and the model you buy.
The Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit applies to cars purchased after Jan. 1, 2006. Currently, [...]

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Guide to Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Cars and Powertrains

Most people know by now that hybrids use electricity to achieve good gas mileage, but how their advanced powertrains work and whether they help your pocketbook is a bit more complicated. Here we’ll take a look at the basic technology and its variations. In a future article we’ll discuss the cost, and potential savings, of [...]

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