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Hybrid cars are cars which run on rechargeable batteries and gasoline engines, rather than just a gasoline engine. As the car uses batteries they help in reducing the fuel emissions since the car runs on batteries when you are accelerating. Here are some interesting facts about hybrid cars. More: continued here

Hybrid cars are the latest additions in the race of the auto industry. A few years ago there were only a few on the roads, but today there are thousands. Hybrids will make it easier for people to be spared the cost of out of control gasoline prices. More: continued here

In Japan meals are consumed with chopsticks everyday. Some with fancy ones and many with disposable wooden chopsticks. Now there are people in Japan who want to turn those throw away chopsticks into the next biofuel option. We all know there is heated debate about ethanol going on right now. Making ethanol out of corn and other mass produced crops …

Dear EarthTalk: I visited New York City recently and could not believe the number of taxicabs on the streets. Are there any efforts to “green up” these vehicles? They must be real gas-guzzlers, considering all the idling and stop-and-go traffic they face. — Justin Grant, Berkeley, CA More: continued here

There are several sources of alternative energy being explored today. This article explores some of those. More: continued here

Just this past May, as part of a larger effort to make New York the “greenest major metropolis on the planet,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an ambitious plan to switch over the city’s 13,000-vehicle taxi cab fleet from gas guzzling traditional cars to (comparatively) fuel-sipping gasoline-electric hybrids. More: continued here

Honda Soltec Begins Sales of Thin Film Solar Cells TOKYO, Japan, June 12, 2007–Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda’s wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, has begun sales of thin film solar cells produced by Honda Engineering Co., Ltd., primarily in the Kanto area, Japan, through distributors which also provide solar cell installation service. Honda Engineering Thin Film Solar Cell Module The thin …

The bullet shaped Honda Insight was the first electric/gasoline powered hybrid vehicle available in the United States. This two-seater provided the best in fuel economy without compromising performance. More: continued here

Hybrid vehicles have caused a stir, and speculation abounds about how they work, how much they cost to buy, maintain and insure. Some of it is fact, but some of it is simply rumour. More: continued here

With no end in sight to turmoil in the Middle East and a flagging U.S. dollar, $3 a gallon gas looks to be a fact of life. The resulting desire for greater fuel efficiency is driving brisk sales for gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Check out the full listing of currently available models and those slated for roll-out very soon, as well …

Climate change is top of mind, and hybrid cars are becoming an icon for environmental awareness among Canadian consumers. But hybrid technology has evolved quickly, and it’s still a mystery for many Canadians. More: continued here

People everywhere are scrambling around to find a solution that works for them in terms of the high gas prices all over the country. Some have traded in their gas hog SUVs, while others have tried gas additives that their makers claim are the answer to gas price prayers. More: continued here

Hybrid vehicles are a cross between traditional fuel-powered vehicles and electric vehicles. Combining an electric motor, a battery pack, as well as an internal combustion engine, these components work together to deliver power to a hybrids wheels. Common technologies include idle stop which allows the engine to automatically shut off and restart while the electric motor take’s over to prevent …

Most often when considering the purchase of a new car the last thing that comes to mind is that it can actually be financially beneficial. In the case of buying a new hybrid car it can be a financially sound purchase. Since their beginning hybrid cars have been used as a tax credit. Luckily for hybrid owners who bought their …

Toyota’s concept car, the new FT-HS, will essentially be a hybrid sports car come to life. Many sports car enthusiasts will be excited about this car that Toyota debuted in Detroit, Michigan, earlier in 2007. Their new Toyota FT-HS will be a sports car that is also a hybrid. More: continued here

With more than 950,000 hybrid vehicles sold globally, the technology has truly become mainstream. As hybrids have evolved, Canadian drivers no longer have to choose between their environmental values or luxury, power and style. Today, hybrid cars are a practical and preferred choice for many. More: continued here

Google.org to fund more than $10 million to accelerate plug-in hybrid and vehicle-to-grid technology MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (June 18, 2007) — Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), today announced the RechargeIT initiative (http://www.rechargeit.org) that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil dependence by accelerating the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (“plug-ins”). As part of this …

We reported a few weeks back about a bill being sponsored in CA that would among other things attempt to undue a three decade ban on the construction of new [tag-tec]nuclear power[/tag-tec] plants in the state of California. Well once it reached the legislative committee in Sacramento for discussion it was quickly shot down by the committee chairwoman Loni Hancock. …

Embed from Getty Images Since fossil fuels are slowly renewable, integration of passive solar design is a strategically correct long-term perspective, as due to heavy dependency on the resource its price over time will be increasing. For countries with limited initial sources of fossil fuels, this can be a too heavy economic burden to carry. When creating price scenarios for …

Talk about a ground swell. Bio diesel is getting noticed everywhere these days, of course it doesn't hurt to have a few famous people out trumping the cause. [the short list, sorry if I left anyone off- Willie Nelson, Daryl Hannah , Melissa Etheridge, Mandy Moore, Woody Harrelson, and more]