People in the North Central region of the US will get a second chance to see a collection of hybrid, clean diesel, and other full-efficient cars during the Woodward Dream Cruise’s latest event, NextCruise(TM) sponsored by 9 major automakers.
Guests will be able to see and drive current models, as well as take a look at future technologies and how they may shape cars of tomorrow. In addition, IndyCar and ALMS drivers will also appear during the show to discuss the Green Racing Challenge new for this season.
The Woodman Dream Cruise will be hosted at Pleasant Ridge Memorial Park, Pleasant Ridge, …read more

Biggest hybrid convention in the USA

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So you’ve just bought a new (or possibly new/used) hybrid and you want to add a finishing touch – vanity plates. But what should you use? These are the top ten plates I’ve seen mentioned around the web:

Over the last week or two, there have been an alarming number of reports of hybrids harming the environment.

At least two insurers offer insurance discounts to owners of “hybrid” cars, which combine a battery-powered engine with a traditional gas engine.

With only 25 BMW Hydrogen7’s on US soil, the car makers handing the keys to a host of celebs. It’s a plan that must have went over well. Across the globe, the car is a popular new choice for red carpet drop-n-drives.

What’s better than a hybrid-only luxury car service in the Big Apple? A hybrid-only luxury car service that donates a portion of their profits to NYC-based environmental causes.

Anyway … it must be the day for rejections because Hummer got the nudge at Houston’s Auto Show when Product Specialist “Lyda” refused to give people her last name.

CNNMoney printed a great article on new buyers’ biggest concerns regarding hybrids. They debunk many things, while substantiating a few others. Great reading for any consumer looking to buy a hybrid. My guess is, they’ll be running another article like this in a few years for the growing number of electric cars. It really warms my heart that there are enough hybrid models to make an article like this necessary (I’m not too thrilled with growing gas prices making it necessary though.)
What were the top worries?
• Hybrids are too expensive to fix.
• Hybrids batteries won’t last.
• Hybrids have more …read more