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The Toyota Highlander hybrid is not the first type of SUV green vehicle produced by Toyota; yet, it brings some superior functions like more seats and a slightly bigger size. This new design aims at getting the attention of a wider range of consumers that have shown interest in eco-cars. The wheelbase of the Toyota Highlander hybrid takes its inspirational cues from the Camry chassis with the mention that the new model is nearly four inches longer and three inches wider. The size or weight of the eco-variety of the Toyota Highlander hybrid is around 260 pounds larger than the initial model. read more..

General Motors launched their green line with the Saturn Vue Hybrid, aiming to cover wider sectors of the market by setting a lower price. As they claim, the model is actually the best economical hybrid car in its category. One of the specificities of this motor is the way it receives gasoline: the fuel is sent directly to the engine by means of a motor-generator that makes a great substitute to the traditional alternator. read more..

The new Nissan Altima hybrid represents a real success if judged by the design and the green purposes they serve. In terms of horsepower, you’ve got 158 horsepower to enjoy, resulting from the combined function of a gasoline and an electrical motor. The feeding rate of the engine surely doesn’t meet the best standards in the category, but it is enough for a 2.5 engine. read more..

Lexus hybrid cars are the outcome of more than ten years of major scientific efforts and technical adaptations that finally proved rewarding. The breakthrough Lexus hybrid cars include the GS 450h saloon performance, the RX 400h SUV and the LS 600h saloon luxury flagship. All three of these designs are a major signal to the car owner community that reduced toxic gases, ride efficiency, high power and fuel advantages are more than accessible in our century. read more..

The international concern about the environment is nothing new. Besides the attempts to preserve the natural habitat, the population has shown more interest in the conservation of natural resources. Therefore important steps have been made in this direction and researchers, technicians and car producers have joined forces to create green vehicles, or at least to adapt the existing ones to the present green tendencies and policies. read more..

SUVs are expensive vehicles and whoever purchases one probably has enough cash to maintain and fuel it. Yet, with oil prices hitting the roof, more economical vehicles have become necessary, and SUV hybrids happen to match the requirements. read more..

Save the environment! This is a common motto these days, but the responsible use of the planet’s energy sources is still far from being achieved. Car producers have adopted this “healthy” attitude and the majority of them have become involved in green processes. Thus the hybrid vehicle has become a top priority for many car makers. read more..

The growing interest in taking care of the environment and saving the planet’s energy resources by wasting as little as possible has shown clear results, at least in the field of car making. We are talking about the appearance of a new type of vehicle: the hybrid. Honda is among the numerous car manufacturers taking this approach. The Honda hybrid model lineup features the hybrid Honda Accord and the Honda Inspire. read more..

How well known is a hybrid car engine? What are the functioning principles? The hybrid car engine is commonly understood as an engine with two complementary sources of energy: thus, on the one hand there is the gas component and on the other, there is an electrical battery that supports the gas system. Through this combination, the outcome is less pollution due to the electric element and the high power output of the gas engine. read more..

Automobiles designed on a combination of traditional propulsion and alternative energy sources are classified as electric vehicles from hybrid technologies. The purpose for combining these two different power sources is to achieve improved fuel economy in these hybrid vehicles compared to more conventional cars and trucks. read more..