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How SUVs screwed up the idea of hybrids

I was excited to read an estimate that there will be 65 hybrid models by 2009 (there are only 10 2008 model year hybrids). 65 is a lot, but are all these new hybrids really that great? Not in the opinion of ABC News. Why else would the editors title an article Overhyped Hybrids: Green Cars That Guzzle Gas? ABC News says that the annual fuel cost of most hybrids is quite high, because many don't really get better mileage than a standard vehicle. ABC News is right, and the reason is all those new SUV hybrids. Take a look at the fueleconomy.gov ... Read more →

Hybrid = luxury car with the lowest operating cost Lascelles Linton

Forbes compiled a list of luxury cars with the lowest operating costs. The Lexus hybrid, RX 400h, came in first with a 5-year estimated operating cost of just $12,091. The car costs $41,895 which is ...

How SUVs screwed up the idea of hybrids 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

I was excited to read an estimate that there will be 65 hybrid models by 2009 (there are only 10 2008 model year hybrids). 65 is a lot, but are all these new hybrids really that great? Not in the opinion of ABC News. Why else would the editors title an article Overhyped Hybrids: Green Cars That ...

Hybrid = luxury car with the lowest operating cost 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Forbes compiled a list of luxury cars with the lowest operating costs. The Lexus hybrid, RX 400h, came in first with a 5-year estimated operating cost of just $12,091. The car costs $41,895 which is much higher than many cars on the list, including the operating costs. Anyone find it odd they are ...


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