If you drive a hybrid you know that stealth feeling you get when your vehicle slips into electric mode. You can roll down your windows and slither through a parking garage without making a sound – it’s very James Bond! But some complain that stealth poses a risk to pedestrians. This is especially problematic for the visually impaired or those of us who prefer to employ our vision texting or looking shiny objects while walking into the street. [click to continue…]
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One of the biggest hurdles to mainstream adoption of the hybrid option is the few grand extra you can expect to pay over an equivalent conventional ride. Not anymore, at least when it comes to the upcoming Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford has announced the standard 6-cylinder and the hybrid model MKZ will sell for same price. [click to continue…]
For anyone who wants to drive a Porsche and help control climate change at the same time, Porsche has announced prices on its first modern Hybrid – the Cayenne S Hybrid SUV. Porsche’s new crossover vehicle shares a frame with the Volkswagen Touareg (also a Hybrid). But the Porsche is lighter by some 400 pounds and offers superior fuel efficiency. [click to continue…]