Archive for January, 2009

UPS Delivers Hydraulic Hybrid Trucks

UPS is about to field-test "hydraulic hybrid" delivery trucks, developed with the help of the EPA.  They estimate that "savings on fuel and maintenance over the life of the truck could be as much as $50,000, while reduction in carbon dioxide emissions would be 30% or more."
High Hopes for a New Type of Hybrid Vehicle

Toyota’s Budget electric car – Drives 80Km with no fuel

Toyota FT-EV unveiled a electric car for under $20,000 that can be driven up to 80km without using a drop of petrol

 

Ford Fusion best-in-Class 4-Cylinder with 34 MPG

Ford Fusion Tops Toyota Camry, Honda Accord Again With Best-in-Class 34 MPG 4-Cylinder Model
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