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The Next Green Vehicle Frontier: Pick-up Trucks

Posted on Jan 29, 2013

The Via VTrux, a converted Chevy Silverado to run mostly on electricity, is capable of about 100 MPGe. Most Americans will probably think of the Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt or Smart ForTwo as the most important green alternative vehicle of the past decade. But considering the mass appeal of pick-ups, it’s the hard-working everyday truck that could be the biggest unrealized opportunity to save gas for consumers, and save our atmosphere from more tailpipe emission...

Our Top Five Favorite Hybrids for Earth Day

Posted on Apr 19, 2013

Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid It’s been more than 40 years since the first Earth Day. In that time, hybrid and electric car technology has been transformed from Buck Rogers fantasy to an everyday reality. Back in the day, driving a fuel-sipping car forced eco-minded motorists to settle on a stripped-down sluggish econobox. Today, there are more than available 40 hybrids—a range of attractive vehicles that can hold their own with any car on th...

BMW Continues Promotion of i8 Plug-in Hybrid Supercar

Posted on Aug 06, 2012

In the 2011 film Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Tom Cruise is upstaged by BMW’s new star supercar, the i8 plug-in hybrid. The winged-door i8 accelerates from zero to 60 miles in less than five seconds—and is capable of a top speed of around 155 miles per hour. It’s expected to deliver supercar level of performance while offering an equally impressive 90 miles per gallon. In June, BMW confirmed its plans to offer the i8 for around $125,000, starting in late 2013 or ...

Used Fuel-Efficient Cars Prices to Drop This Summer

Posted on Jun 01, 2012

If you've been putting off buying a used car because of the recent spike in pre-owned vehicle prices, the time to act may be approaching. According to the National Auto Dealers Association (NADA), used vehicle prices will likely fall off significantly this summer, beginning next month when prices are expected to drop by roughly 2 percent. NADA blames declining gas prices for the impending price cuts. The nationwide average gas price is down 3.5 percent from last summer...

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2014 Toyota Highlander Debut at New York

2014 Toyota Highlander Debuts at New York International Auto Show Toyota officially pulled the wrapping off of its all-new Highlander SUV at this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The 2014 Highlander enters the market as a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats with room for up to eight, and a new design ...

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First Drive: 2013 Ford Fusion Energi

The plug-in hybrid movement seems to be gaining momentum, with new models coming on line every few months. Sitting halfway between regular hybrids and all electric cars, a plug-in hybrid offers a limited amount of gas-free driving, usually around 10-30 miles, depending on the model. After the batteries are drained, the car switches over to ...

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BMW Reveals Three New Cars at New York Auto Show

Three BMW Models Make North American Debut at New York International Auto Show BMW’s presentation at the 2013 New York International Auto Show includes three North American debuts, all of which display the German builders’ commitment to broadening the scope of its lineup. Two of the new models, the 3-Series Gran Turismo and 328d, will ...

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The Future Looks Greener Choosing Hybrid, Alternative Fuel Car

It looks like by 2015 we will have the option of over 50 different alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles to buy in the US. Many of these will be larger vehicles. We will have Plug-in Hybrid Porsches and Jeeps with Diesel engines. The trend that was once at the periphery of our transportation options, and ...

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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Is Prequel to VW Electric Vehicles

By all accounts, Volkswagen was one of the last major car companies to offer a hybrid, when it introduced the Touarag SUV Hybrid in 2010. There’s a 2012 gas-electric Touareg available via an eBay Motors classified right now. It’s a very capable and attractive upscale mid-size SUV, offering 333 horsepower via its Audi V6 engine ...

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Review: 2013 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX

Ford has been quite good at staying ahead of the curve when it comes to automotive buying trends. Just when the SUV craze started to wane, Ford revamped its small and mid-size car offerings, with the new Focus, Fiesta, and Fusion earning strong praise. When higher gas prices became the new norm, Ford was quick ...

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Exclusive Interview, Henrik Fisker [video]

eBay Motors recently had an opportunity to interview Henrik Fisker, Chairman of Fisker Automotive, at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show. Fisker’s Karma has drawn attention from motorists the world over thanks to its hybrid powertrain and striking, modern design. Our brief conversation with Henrik Fisker revealed some interesting tidbits about where this interesting young auto ...

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BMW i3 Coupe Debut at L.A. Auto Show [video]

BMW’s 2012 L.A. Auto Show press conference focused on the company’s developing iConcept vehicles. We’ve seen variants and refinements of the iConcepts over the past couple years, but their appearance at Los Angeles this year gave us all the best look to date at what the coming production line will look like and how they ...

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2013 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid

When you think of hybrid cars, BMW is probably not the first automotive brand that comes to mind. So, you might be surprised to learn that BMW started selling its first hybrid nearly three years ago. The makers of the ultimate driving machine can now point to four different hybrid vehicles, including the X6 SUV, ...

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Engines 101 — Hybrids and Electrics

Most of us drive gasoline- or diesel-powered cars, but we can’t ignore the ever-growing number of hybrid- and electric-powered cars on the roads. eBay Motors is your source for purchasing and equipping your alternative-energy vehicles. Gas/electric hybrids come in a couple different flavors — full and mild. Full hybrids can run solely on the gasoline ...

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