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[GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site] Saturn May be Dead but GM's 2-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Program Lives On ...: #12 Jim , I feel that your family auto needs is close to a large portion of US family’s needs , I live 9 miles from work and the wife works 18 away, and a 10 mile plugin 4 door SUV(I can plug-in at work) and a Volt would be the perfect fit for me and reduce my gas needs by 90%. I look forward to see what shakes out in the next two years .

[Hemmings Auto Blogs] Hemmings Auto Blogs » Blog Archive » The truth about cash for ...: Many High Fuel Consumption Vehicles manufactured after 2002 still run reliably, but are worth less than the $4,500 offered via voucher. As such, no High Fuel Consumption Vehicles (read: SUVs and minivans which are great for carrying families) will be available for cash-strapped families already reeling from the recession for less than $4,500.

[NBC Washington - News Top Stories] Go 1300 Miles With a Single Tank of Gas | NBC Washington: Carl Edwards, you just got a new fan- You just proved to me you know alot about driving and how to get the most out of your car! My minivan's computer tracks average speed, and I generally average under 20 MPH.

[TreeHugger] A Car Style We Wish They'd Bring Back: The Delivery Wagon : TreeHugger: The Peugeot Bipper and Renault Kangoo are great vehicles, but their diesel engines are far too dirty to pass the emission standards in the U.S. The soon to be released Ford Transit is an awesome vehicle, but will be gasoline only here for the same reason. Just an FYI, Honda just (9 months ago?) announced they were abandoning development of their passenger car (50+ mpg) diesel engine because of the cost and complexity required to meet these same stringent diesel emission standards.

[Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry] GM to lose 25 percent of hybrids with Saturn closure: Unlike previous CAFE standards there was no requirement for a manufacturer or the industry as a whole to meet any particular overall actual MPG target, since that will depend on the mix of sizes of trucks manufactured and ultimately purchased by consumers.”

[HybridCars.com] Bentley's Biofuel Bargain | Hybrid Cars: Leaving no doubt that the green car movement is reaching into the furthest recesses of the automobile industry, Bentley Motors””the British-based ultra-luxury brand””has adopted a pro-biofuels policy. The carmaker, owned by Volkswagen, produces some of the world’s most expensive automobiles, but that doesn’t exempt the company from moving in an eco-friendly direction.

[YubaNet.com] Which Hybrids Are Worth the Green? Cars.com Names Best Hybrids for ...: As a full-size pickup truck, the Silverado Hybrid has lower mileage and a lower efficiency-cost rating than the smaller hybrids, but that doesn't change the end result: a significant improvement in efficiency over non-hybrid trucks, especially in city driving, where the difference is almost 50 percent. The Silverado LS RWD is priced lower, but its accompanying lower mileage (14/19 -- 16 mpg) puts it just shy of the hybrid in efficiency for your dollar, with a 0.58 rating.

[TreeHugger] Can Fiat Win the Hearts of Americans? : TreeHugger: With the Fiat Panda winning acclaim for reliable, efficient transportation and American Alfisti hungering for the availability of the Mito, is it time to learn more about what Americans can expect from Fiat's comeback, and why the environment and your pocketbook will benefit?

[Farnoosh.tv] Farnoosh.tv | Blog Archive » My Favorite Big, Green Cars: Tons of room for city living, ride is very smooth and I’m getting 33 MPG right now with is a 60/40 split between city and highway driving. I highly recommend it and it doesn’t seem Ford will be going out of business anytime soon.

[WebRidesTV Blog] Review: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI | WebRidesTV Blog: In other words they want something large that gets good gas mileage and lets others know they’re (still) cool. I’ve so far recommended the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI to two people, because if you want a large (and therefore presumed to be “safe”), kid-friendly car that gets excellent gas mileage, the Jetta SportWagen TDI is really your best bet.

[Consumer Reports Cars Blog] Automakers head to Washington - What should they drive?: Consumer ...: Wagoner is taking a Chevrolet Malibu hybrid (27 mpg), a comfortable road-trip-ready car featured in the family sedan test group in our latest issue. We found the fuel economy gains to be mild for a hybrid.

[TerraPass blog] What car should I buy for a family of six? - Fuel-efficient cars ...: If you really want a U.S., UAW-built car, the previously-mentioned Taurus X (which was originally called the Freestyle) has an ample 3rd row, the front-wheel drive version is rated at 19 mpg combined, Consumer Reports recommends it and says it's had average reliability, it's built in Chicago, and it will be discontinued after this model year, so you can probably get a great deal on one given the state of the economy. You might be able to find an even better deal on a lightly-used Taurus X/Freestyle.

[TravelPod.com Recent Updates] Car reviews Tikva Davaran - Texas City, Texas, United States: engine is 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. The Touring and Limited trim levels come standard with rear-wheel drive and a 3.5-liter V6 good for 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.

[EVBeat.com - Electric Vehicle News] Detroit is Green for one week in January | EVBeat.com - Electric ...: The new hybrid sedans from Ford are expected to deliver as much as 700 miles on a tank of fuel in city driving conditions and can be driven at up to 47 mph on battery power alone. The instrument panel has a special graphic that displays an increasing number of green leaves as you drive more economically.

[chrysler weblog] chrysler weblog » Blog Archive » Chrysler March 2008 sales down 19%: Jeep is still holding on, Wranger and Liberty are doing respectable despite their low MPG numbers, Patriot and Compass are well positioned for $3.50 gas, if their interiors can be upgraded.

[Ask Patty - Automotive Advice for Women] Official Blog The Armrest is NOT a Place to Seat your Child - Ask ...: During my test drive the truck achieved an impressive 22 mpg. GM challenges that "no other pickup can offer the fuel efficiency and capability, including over 1400-pound payload and 6100-pound max towing" like the 2009 Hybrid Sierra and Silverado. The afternoon afforded us the ..... While synthetic motor oils have an impact on the performance of everything from race cars to minivans, many drivers may not be aware of the critical role such oils play in their engines. ...

[Green Car Congress] Green Car Congress: KPMG: Auto Execs See Permanent Shift Toward ...: Keep that car gasoline-powered car, just drive it as little as possible. Wait until something decent is offered, flex-fuel plug-in hybrid, or diesel plug-in hybrid, or just good diesels to run on biodiesel.

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