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The Car Connection tackles Prius vs Hummer controversy

Bengt Halvorson at The Car Connection has posted a critical look at the controversy over the total and complete environmental cost of hybrid vehicles. Yes, they do offer better fuel economy and lower overall emissions, but some critics and analysts say recycling and production costs--including the mining of materials needed for batteries--create an overall larger environmental footprint than a gas-guzzling Hummer. Much of this debate falls back on a study from CNW Marketing Research that states hybrids use more energy in their lifetime than a ... Read more →

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