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Friday, January 07, 2007Will
fuel efficiency matter at the Detroit Auto Show?
So, most automotive
executives believe that fuel efficiency is becoming the
most important consumer
concern. If so, how well will this issue be addressed
at the upcoming North American International Auto Show?
All of the pre-show hype regarding hybrid
cars, for example, has thus far focused on the FT-HS
hybrid sports concept and a couple of clean diesels.
While there are rumors that GM will debut some concept
vehicles in this space, they are now just rumors. On the
other hand, I've heard few hybrid or next generation fuel
efficient technology rumors coming out of Ford or Honda,
for example.
In my opinion, the FT-HS represents a revolution in both
automotive technology and hybrid technology. Will all
other automakers simply concede this space to Toyota for
now? In reality, the hybrid revolution is probably 3 years
away from fruition - the time when next generation
batteries become mass-production reality. So, it wouldn't
be surprising to see automakers idle their hybrid concepts
in the short term.
On the other hand, it is as important as ever for
automakers to be ready for the hybrid revolution - there
really isn't that much time left to prepare. Consequently,
I believe there are going to be a number of major hybrid
concept launches at NAIAS by multiple automakers.
At least I hope so.
posted
by Dahcredyns at
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Ferrari-fast"
> Toyota's
carbon fiber sports car, the FT-HS
> Ford
meets with Toyota for a hybrid vehicle partnership
> Congress:
Flex-fuel plug-in hybrids, not flex-fuel guzzlers
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Hybrid
Cars Buying Guide: Which hybrid vehicle is best for you?
If you are not sure which hybrid vehicle best
meets your needs, use our Buyer's Guide (more)
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The
Toyota
Prius Hybrid
The hybrid car
leader at just $20,000?
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Simply
an unbelievable piece of automotive technology. Tax
credits for this hybrid vehicle have now been cut in half,
however, supply of this hybrid is up.
(more)
(test
drive)
--> Buying
a Toyota Prius Hybrid
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Toyota
Camry Hybrid
Top
selling Camry, as a hybrid
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A
hot, new hybrid vehicle from Toyota. This hybrid offers
excellent performance, fantastic fuel efficiency - and its
a Camry!
(more)
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Toyota
Highlander Hybrid
Great
performance and efficiency
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This
hybrid SUV from Toyota offers V6 performance with V4 fuel
economy. Hybrid credits for this Toyota have also been cut
in half.
(more)
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Official
Highlander hybrid pricing
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Mercury
Mariner Hybrid Hybrid
The
hybrid drive is similar to the Escape hybrid, with Mercury
styling.
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The second
hybrid vehicle from Ford, the Mercury Mariner hybrid, will
only be offered in limited numbers through 2006. An elegant
and efficient hybrid!
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The
Ford
Escape Hybrid
The world's
first hybrid SUV.
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V6 power with V4 fuel efficiency, the
Escape
hybrid offers SUV functionality and environmental
awareness. The most fuel efficient full hybrid
vehicle.
(more)
(
test drive)
--> Buying
a Ford Escape Hybrid
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The
Honda
Accord Hybrid
Simply the best
Accord.
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Faster
than a conventional Accord, the hybrid Accord is the first
V6 hybrid. This is a hybrid vehicle built for the
highway and the open road, a performance hybrid.
(more)
(test
drive)
--> Buying
a Honda Accord Hybrid
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The
Honda
Civic Hybrid
The first
converted hybrid vehicle
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Now
in its second generation. It
looks
like a Civic, drives a Civic, but at 50 mpg it gets 40
percent better gas mileage than a regular Civic.
(more)
--> Buying
a Honda Civic Hybrid
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The
Lexus
RX400h Hybrid
The world's
most luxurious hybrid SUV.
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This hybrid is
a luxurious performer for those seeking to help the
environment
(more)
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