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CHP report seemingly sides with Sikes on case of the Runaway Prius

Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota, Legislation and Policy, Green Daily In reality, the California Highway Patrol isn't taking sides with anyone regarding the recent speeding Prius of Jim Sikes. But the CHP doesn't see any reason to doubt Sikes' version of events that led to his hybrid reaching speeds of ... (original story)

Natural gas-powered VW Caddy on 15,534-mile Ecofuel Transamerica journey

Filed under: Volkswagen, Natural Gas Rainer Zietlow's German company Challenge4 GmbH has spent the last few years driving immense distances in a Volkswagen Caddy EcoFuel powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). In 2006 and 2007, the vehicle went all the way around the world and also did a Eurasia ... (original story)

Suzy McNuzy

So i haven't quite decided to get a hyrbid, but i'm doing research on them for a college course.... and i'm starting to lean toward hybrids now...... (original story)

Aftermarket adds, what do you think??

I added a ton of stuff to the outside and now going to start on the inside. What do you think so far? (original story)

Feds suggest driver error may have caused runaway Prius in NY

Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota Last week, we told you about an incident in New York involving unintended acceleration in a 2005 Toyota Prius. This accident occurred just after the high-profile case involving Jim Sikes and his Prius in San Diego, but, unlike that incident, where the car eventually came... (original story)

Question from a new owner...

I have had my FFH for a few days now, and it just seems like it switches to gas WAY to quickly. I've been told 41-47 MPH is when is switches over,... (original story)

Have YOU taken your Toyota ownership experience survey?

Look for an e-mail from Toyota HQ in your Inbox. Check your spam filter for emails from toyota-quality.com domain to be sure if you don't see one. If you drive their vehicle, help Toyota improve! It only takes 5 minutes. (original story)

GM to build new small sedan for emerging markets

Filed under: Manufacturing/Plants, MPG, Chevrolet, GM 2010 Chevrolet Spark - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors has given the green light to produce a new small sedan at its Uzbekistan YoAJ joint-venture facility. The sedan, expected to be slightly longer than the Spark pictu... (original story)

Survey says: Only one-quarter of Americans would consider an electric car

Filed under: EV/Plug-in Nissan Leaf - Click above for high-res image gallery Considering that hybrid vehicles - an established technology - comprise less than three percent of U.S. new vehicle sales, the fact that 26 percent of Americans would consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purcha... (original story)

DTE Energy testing Ford Transit Connect to improve sustainability

Filed under: MPG, Ford Ford Transit Connect - Click above for high-res image gallery Following yesterday's announcement that Canada Post would acquire 1,175 Ford Transit Connects for its fleet, DTE Energy has acquired 19 of the vans as part of its sustainability efforts. DTE Energy is one of two ut... (original story)








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