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Opinion: High-end hybrids power up the sales

29 May 2009 02:52:53 PDT

There are also two other hybrid cars in the Singapore market - the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid. All hybrids have a petrol engine under the hood, along with one or two electric motors and a high-voltage battery. The car's kinetic energy, ...

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2010 Lexus HS250h Hybrid - First Drive Review

27 May 2009 13:09:22 PDT

Hustling the 3700-lb HS250h to 60 mph takes 8.4 seconds, according to Lexus, which is 1.4 seconds faster than the last Prius we tested. The HS pays the piper in fuel economy, though, as its EPA city/highway rating of 35/34 mpg doesn't even come close ...

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Opinion: Honda Insight Hybrid Begins New Era For Auto Industry

23 May 2009 08:21:01 PDT

The Honda Insight is priced lower than other hybrid cars, which will make this green car more attractive. The new Insight MPG rating is one of the best in the 2010 mileage line-up. There are so many reviews and news about the Honda Insight that it's ... All Cars Electric - NewsOXY

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Opinion: New cars: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

08 May 2009 04:02:01 PDT

With an EPA city/highway rating of 39/37 mpg, the Fusion beats Toyota's Camry Hybrid “by a whopping 6 mpg.” This brilliant, user-friendly charmer also comes with a dashboard display of “Efficiency Leaves.” Drive frugally and the leaves grow. ...

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Toyota Prius vs Honda Civic Hybrid Review - AA Torque Show

29 Mar 2009 14:49:55 PDT

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Author: AANewZealand Keywords: auto AA Torque AATorque hybrid toyota prius honda civic Roger Walker RogerWalker AANewZealand NZAA New Zealand roadtest Added: March 29, 2009

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Opinion: Make Any Car Into A Hybrid - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Conversion System

28 Mar 2009 16:27:32 PDT

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2010 Lexus RX 450H Review - First Drive

24 Mar 2009 11:39:51 PDT

First, the gas engine works in concert with Lexus Hybrid Drive, a battery-actuated hybrid system similar to Toyota's (Prius) Hybrid Synergy Drive. The Lexus system can be run for brief periods at high speeds as well as at idle (and during braking) to ...

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Opinion: Next-Gen Hybrid Boosts Fuel Economy

16 Mar 2009 21:06:48 PDT

BURLINGTON, Vt. - There isn't any one thing that's responsible for Ford's substantial boost in fuel economy in its new Fusion Hybrid model, it's a lot of little things that all add up. Ford Design Engineer Praveen Cherian brought his new model to the ...

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Opinion: Next-Gen Hybrid Boosts Fuel Economy

16 Mar 2009 16:15:40 PDT

BURLINGTON, Vt. -- There isn't any one thing that's responsible for Ford's substantial boost in fuel economy in its new Fusion Hybrid model, it's a lot of little things that all add up. Ford Design Engineer Praveen Cherian brought his new model to the ...

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Opinion: Ford Hybrids: Another Side of the Story

24 Feb 2009 13:25:45 PST

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid falls into the HEV category. The vehicle boasts a 41 mpg fuel economy, and can drive in all-electric mode up to 47 miles per hour. That 47 mph is certainly more impressive than pretty much anything else we've seen on the ...

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Reviewed: Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

24 Feb 2009 05:17:21 PST

The biggest immediate concern, of course, is what kind of fuel economy this electrically enhanced full size traditional SUV returns. Let's temper our results by saying that the weather was cold when we drove this big Caddy, and hybrid mileage isn't ...

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Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid Video Review - Kelley Blue Book

20 Feb 2009 11:21:46 PST

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FOR PRICING & SPECS ON THIS CAR VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/KBB/NewCars/Saturn_VUE.aspx Saturn has completely redesigned its VUE SUV, adding a Green Line trim touting the same mild hybrid technology found in the Saturn Aura hybrid. Aside from its improved fuel economy, the Saturn VU...

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AUTO REVIEW: Want a hybrid? Consider your driving habits before buying

19 Feb 2009 03:00:28 PST

You'd expect the hybrid to be the mileage champ here, but you'd be wrong. The hybrid's fuel economy advantage depends on the type of driving one does. The Hybrid has a 159-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor that aids ...

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Review: 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

16 Feb 2009 23:55:12 PST

You know, all the things I thought were standard on all hybrids. A small badge on the back of the tailgate is the only indication that the vehicle is Al Gore-friendly. Score one for the hybrid. The Escape Hybrid also won over another point when I found ...

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Opinion: Detroit Auto Show: Evolving the Hybrid Name

28 Jan 2009 10:59:54 PST

UK - At the 2008 Detroit auto show, we were impressed the importance given to promoting hybrid vehicles by car makers. This year we expected everyone to have ... 2009 Toyota FT-EV Concept Review Automobile.com Auto Section: Top 10 vehicles from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show Windy City Times

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2010 Lexus RX350 / RX450h Hybrid - First Drive Review

06 Jan 2009 21:07:10 PST

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It can easily be argued that companies that play it safe probably have the greatest chances of surviving the malaise currently afflicting the automotive industry. And it can be argued that Toyota Motor Corporation and its Lexus luxury subsidiary have played the game as safely as any comp...

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Opinion: Nissan Altima Hybrid - Kelley Blue Book

15 Dec 2008 16:52:50 PST

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FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/kbb/NewsAndReviews/VideoLibrary.aspx Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is one of the new breed of hybrids that doesnt look like a hybrid at all. Challenging the idea that hybrids should have futuristic exteriors...

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Honda Civic Hybrid Review - Kelley Blue Book

12 Dec 2008 15:06:57 PST

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FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/kbb/NewsAndReviews/VideoLibrary.aspx Honda Civic Hybrid Review. Honda introduced the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle to the American market in 1999, although the two-seat Honda Insight captured few buyers. But so...

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Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Review - Kelley Blue Book

12 Dec 2008 14:38:16 PST

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FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/kbb/NewsAndReviews/VideoLibrary.aspx The term hybrid gets tossed about quite a bit these days, but what does it really mean? In the case of the new Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, it means a system that still uses a gasoline engine to...

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Review: Dell's Impressive Studio Hybrid PC

14 Nov 2008 04:29:20 PST

Instead, this "hybrid" PC is a small computer that puts a dual emphasis on energy efficiency and design. Dell is trying desperately to break from its past reputation as a maker of mind-numbingly beige PCs. The Studio Hybrid is one of its first products to have been styled by former Nike desig...

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Opinion:

30 Oct 2008 15:03:16 PDT

SO IT'S BEEN THREE YEARS since I bought the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, and about 60,000 miles, and I'm still very happy with it. It's still pretty much the experience that I noted here. The interior and exterior still look like new, and the mileage is still good, something I particularly appr...

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Opinion:

30 Oct 2008 15:03:16 PDT

Of course, I have a 2006 model, and it's been redesigned for 2008 so I don't know how much this transfers over. But here's a review of the 2008 model. And here's another long-term report on the earlier Highlander Hybrid. SO IT'S BEEN THREE YEARS since I bought the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, and a...

Original story at Instapundit.com (v.2) .

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Opinion: Hybrid Theory: What's a hybrid?

07 Jun 2007 08:00:00 PDT

Written by Jason Lotito
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Hybrid Theory Even I've pushed the warriors-and-priests-are-hyrbids argument when it suited me. After all, what's the difference between shaman being "healing/dps" hybrids and priests being "healing/dps" hybrids? Hybrids don't.

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Opinion: Hybrid Theory: Getting into raids as an off-spec

30 May 2007 13:00:00 PDT

Written by Jason Lotito
Last week we discussed hybrids playing more than just the healing role and the flame wars that causes on the forums. This week I'd like to focus more on off-spec hybrids and how they can get into raids. Let's be clear now -- I'm focusing on off-spec hybrids and them getting into 25-man raids. And...

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