LA Auto Show – Silverado, Aspen, Durango, S400, and Cayenne hybrids
It runs ’til November 25th, but the new models seen there will be running the roads for a few years to come. Sure, they aren’t all green options but hybrids seem to be the new trend. Check out photos, info and video on the following:
Chevy Silverado Hybrid
Chrysler Aspen Hybrid
(Does anyone else hate the Charlie Brown hair on the hood??)
Dodge Durango Hybrid
Honda Fuel Cell Vehicle
(Which looks curiously like the Prius.)
Mercedes S400 Hybrid
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Attention Albuquerque!
Up for a little Free Parking?
From KOB.com:
“City Council wants more drivers to qualify for free parking. A bill being introduced would extend the benefit to hybrid cars and ‘green vehicles.’
Any car that can pass a “Green Vehicle Guide” would get a pass to park for free. The guide requires cars to have a lower emission, lower carbon emission, and be fuel efficient.
Right now, hybrid cars are able to park in Old Town, downtown and Nob Hill for free. City Council wants to see all cars have that benefit.
City Councilor Martin Heinrich said the plan would continue the city’s effort to lead the country in environmentally-friendly …read more
Favorite Hybrid Mods: Prius Sunroof
Hybrid Safety
A mom at another site had asked about the safety of hybrid cars. It makes sense. Many hybrid models are lighter weight than their gas/diesel-engine counterparts, which could have a difference on the road. My first car was a Geo Metro, and I loved it, but too big of a dip in the pavement could have torn the bumper off.
Take a look at our master list of hybrids (which hopefully will be as up-to-date as possible) then head to SaferCar.Gov where looking up information is quick and convenient.




