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Lexus Announces New RX 400h Hybrid Model, New Pricing on RX 400h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid SUVs

Lexus Announces New RX 400h Hybrid Model, New Pricing on RX 400h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid SUVs

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 7 -- Lexus announced today the addition of a front-wheel drive (FWD) RX 400h in addition to the all-wheel drive (AWD) model which has been on sale since April of this year, making the hybrid gas/electric version of America's most popular luxury SUV, the RX 330, now available in both drivetrain co ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2006 Prius Hybrid

Toyota Announces Prices for 2006 Prius Hybrid

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2006 Prius hybrid sedan. The Prius is the best-selling gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States and the world. For 2006, Prius adds several styling, safety and convenience en ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Silverado And GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Trucks Now Available Nationwide

Chevrolet Silverado And GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Trucks Now Available Nationwide

Hybrid system saves fuel, offers unique built-in generator DETROIT - General Motors has expanded the availability of its full-size hybrid pickup trucks nationwide beginning with the 2006 model year. The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrid pickups are the world's first full-size hybrid pickup trucks, provide the h ... Continue reading

First Rescue Tools Designed for Improved Safety in Hybrid Vehicle Rescues are Introduced by Hurst Centaur

First Rescue Tools Designed for Improved Safety in Hybrid Vehicle Rescues are Introduced by Hurst Centaur

SHELBY, N.C.--Nov. 2, 2005--Responding to the need to protect rescue workers from electical dangers when extricating victims from hybrid electric vehicles, Hurst has introduced a new specialized rescue tool. Similar in power and construction to other popular Jaws of Life hydraulic spreaders and cutters the new Cen SC14 ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Announces Historical Partnership with Volkswagen America

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Announces Historical Partnership with Volkswagen America

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2005--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - Hybrid Technologies Joint Venture With Volkswagen America To Develop Lithium / Gas Series Hybrid Hybrid Technologies, Inc. www.hybridtechnologies.com - emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is pleased to ... Continue reading

U.S. Gay and Lesbian Automotive Consumers Favor Import and Luxury Brands, Hybrid Demand Strong

U.S. Gay and Lesbian Automotive Consumers Favor Import and Luxury Brands, Hybrid Demand Strong

Harris Interactive AutoGLBT study details media consumption, vehicle and brand use and purchase consideration by U.S. GLBT market ROCHESTER, N.Y., and DETROIT, Oct. 31 -- Representing over $600 billion in buying power*, U.S. gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) automotive consumers favor luxury and import bran ... Continue reading

Honda to launch hybrid cars in China

Honda to launch hybrid cars in China

TOKYO October 31, 2005; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co is planning to sell hybrid electric-gasoline vehicles in China as rival Toyota Motor Corp. is to start production there of the fuel-efficient cars within this year, a senior Honda official said Saturday. "We want to launch hybrid cars in China as early as ... Continue reading

GM and SAIC to Develop, Produce Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Clean Vehicles in China

GM and SAIC to Develop, Produce Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Clean Vehicles in China

SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 29, 2005; General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner and SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. (SAIC Motor) Chairman Hu Maoyuan signed a Memorandum of Understanding today in Shanghai to explore opportunities for the local application and production of energy-efficient and environmentally clean vehicles in ... Continue reading

Ford's Head of Hybrid Programs to Leave

Ford's Head of Hybrid Programs to Leave

DETROIT October 28, 2005; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s high-profile head of hybrid programs is leaving the auto maker, at a time when Ford is relying heavily on its gas-electric hybrid-vehicle program to help turn around its struggling automotive operations. Mary Ann Wright, Ford's director of hybrid programs ... Continue reading

2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 Review

2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD With Carey Russ 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4x2 While the usefulness of an SUV may be hard to question, the fuel consumption of most such vehicles is very questionable, especially in light of current fuel costs. So what could be more appropriate than a usefully-sized hybrid SUV? Toyota's hybrid ... Continue reading

ECD Ovonics Files $300 Million Shelf Registration

ECD Ovonics Files $300 Million Shelf Registration

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced the filing of a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After the shelf registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, ECD Ovonics will be able to offer and ... Continue reading

Flexcar Makes Getting a Hybrid Easy in San Diego

Flexcar Makes Getting a Hybrid Easy in San Diego

SAN DIEGO--Oct. 24, 2005--With two dozen Honda Civic Hybrids parked within a 3-minute walk of every building in downtown San Diego and available for hourly use, getting a car is now as easy as getting a cup of coffee or cash from an ATM. This convenience will make it easier for residents, businesses and commuters to ha ... Continue reading

Ford 'Hybrid Patrol' Teaches Drivers How to Cop the Right Attitude to Maximize Mileage

Ford 'Hybrid Patrol' Teaches Drivers How to Cop the Right Attitude to Maximize Mileage

- Ford "Hybrid Patrol" and Somerville Police team up to boost drivers' fuel-economy awareness. - Drivers to be randomly awarded $25 cash checks provided by BP for smart driving behaviors. - Ford's all-new 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid to be official patrol vehicle on tour. SOMERVILLE, Mass., Oct. 24 -- Ford Motor Company ... Continue reading

Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Aerospace Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage Systems

Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Aerospace Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage Systems

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Lockheed-Martin to develop a hydrogen and oxygen fuel storage module for a regenerative power supply system for space exploration. Utilizing its expertise in ultra-lightweight all-compos ... Continue reading

Ford Hybrid Patrol Gives Away Free Gas in Chicago

Ford Hybrid Patrol Gives Away Free Gas in Chicago

WHAT: The Ford Hybrid Patrol and BP, along with The Loop 97.9 FM and Q101 FM are giving away free gas to Chicagoans. WHEN: Monday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 25. WHERE: October 24, 11:00 a.m. - BP Station - 1303 Naper RD, Naperville October 24, 2:00 p.m. - BP Station - 245 Randall Rd, South Elgin October 24, 5:00 ... Continue reading

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