If you searchon the internet for information about rapidly rising prices for a barrel of crude oil to over $100 and rising, you discover that in 2004 consumers were outraged that the price had risen to more than $50 per barrel! Seems so long ago.
Now, the questions become “why are we allowing them to do this to us?” and “what alte... Read more
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For those unfamiliar with hybrid cars and hybrid trucks, expect to see more of them on the market and on the roads in 2008. Prominent auto manufacturers are introducing several new 2008 hybrid car models this year, with more expected in 2009 and beyond.
Hybrid cars (and trucks) are designed to reduce emissions by having at least two seperate power sources. Basically, instead of relying on burning fuel for all its power, a hybrid vehicle typically uses both an energy storage system in addition to gasoline, thereby expending less gasoline and less emissions. For example, hybrid cars have a rechargeable energy storage system that recaptures energy during standard vehicle movements. Specifically, this energy storage system might actually shut down the gasoline engine during idling, traffic stops, or braking. Without getting into mechanical particulars, suffice it to say hybrid vehicles offer greater fuel economy, particularly for those who drive in heavy city traffic. Here's a brief list of 2008 hybrid car models: New Hybrid Sedans: Chevrolet will introduce a hybrid model of the Malibu later this year as a 2009 model. Also expect to see hybrid models of the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and the Saturn AURA in Saturn's Green Line. Crossovers and SUV's Go Hybrid: Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota Prius, and Toyota Sienna roll out as hybrids this year. Saturn will also introduce their VUE as part of their Green Line. The Saturn VUE will reportedly tout 50% fewer emissions vs. their regular model. Hybrid Full Size Trucks and Hybrid Pickups: General Motors introduces two new hybrid pickup truck options as 2009 models - the Chevy Silverado and the GMC Sierra. More 2008 Hybrid Car News: The very first hybrid car from China debuts in 2008. It is a midsize car, the Roewe 750. A version of the UK's Rover 75, the Roewe 750 is manufactured by China's SAIE auto group. Expect to see even more hybrid car and hybrid truck model introductions as we move into the 2009 and 2010 model years. The hybrid car and truck market is ever expanding, and auto manufacturers are more than happy to meet the demand.
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