Gas prices akin with the everyday expenses like merchant accounts, utilities and rent has many people exploring new options and alternatives in order to try and save money. Hybrid cars will be the primary beneficiary from these rising prices. It is highly unlikely that we will ever see the low gas prices below $2.00 that [...]
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Lexus HS 250h
Specs Engine: Inline 4 Atkinson cycle aluminum block and heads, 2.4 liters, Dual cam 4 valves per cylinder with continuously variable valve timing with intelligence. Electric motor: front high output, permanent magnet electric drive. 187 combined hp. 0-60 in 8.4 seconds. Top speed (electronically limited) 112 mph. Fuel economy 35/34. Transmission is electronically controlled continuously [...]
2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
Specs: Engine: 2.5 liter Atkinson Cycle I-4 hybrid engine with late intake valve closing and processor technology. Permanent magnet electric motor powered by nickel metal hydride battery. Combined power 191 hp. Mileage 41 city 36 highway. 0-60 in 8.7 seconds. Regenerative braking system. Milan Hybrid Overview: The Mercury Milan Hybrid comes in only one trim [...]
2010 Ford Fusion
Specs Engine: 2.5 liter Atkinson Cycle 1-4 sequential multi port electronic fuel injection. Permanent Magnetic AC Synchronous Motor powered by 275 volt nickel metal hydride. 191 combined hp. Electronic Continuously variable transmission. Mileage 41 city 36 highway. 2010 Ford Fusion Overview: The Fusion Hybrid comes with Electric Power assist steering and a regenerative braking system. [...]
Nissan Altima Hybrid
Specs Engine: 2.5 liter DOHC 16 valve four cylinder with Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves. 158 hp at 5,200 to 6,000 rpm. Electric motor: Permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor with 650 Volt and 40 hp maximum output, powered by a Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery. Maximum combined 198 hp. Gas Mileage [...]
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Specs Specs on this vehicle are somewhat still speculative but here are the basics. Engine: direct-injected Audi 3.0-liter V6. Electric motor: 240-cell nickel-metal-hydride battery that produces a peak 288 volts. Another electric motor functions as a starter/generator and will mount between the engine and transmission. The transmission: 8 speed automatic without torque converter. The vehicle [...]
Ford Escape Hybrid
Specs: Engine: 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Engine. Two permanent magnet AC synchronous motors powered by 330 volt nickel metal hydride battery. Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable. 153 hp at 6,000 rpm. Front Wheel Drive rated at 24/31 mpg. Four Wheel Drive rated at 30/27 mpg. 177 combined hp. Ford Escape Hybrid Overview This has been and continues [...]
Chevrolet Volt 230
Overview: This compact classified vehicle will hit the sales floor as a four to five passenger sedan with front wheel drive and a plug in electric propulsion system coupled with the help of the 3 cylinder turbo charged engine. The car will come standard with a silver exterior with an emerald hue. They are currently [...]