News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Toyota Covers Another Choice - To Build Battery Plant In North Carolina USA

Dec 6, 2021

Plano Texas December 6, 2021; Reuters's David Shepardson reported that Toyota Motor Corp is announcing Monday it will build batteries at a new $1.29 billion plant in North Carolina as it moves to expand its electric vehicle efforts.The largest Japanese automaker is announcing it will locate the plant at a site in Liber ... Continue reading

Hyundai America November 2021 Sales

Dec 1, 2021

Hyundai Motor America reported total November sales of 44,345 units, a 20% decrease compared with November 2020. ... Continue reading

November 2021 Honda Sales - Crossovers Highlight November Sales as American Honda Continues to Manage Industry Supply Issues

Dec 1, 2021

No Water No Problem, California Makes More Hydro-Electric When Prices Highest, Increases Profit Despite Less Water Less Power

Dec 1, 2021

Although drought conditions reduced the water supply in California, hydroelectric generation during this period still increased in response to the higher average hourly electricity prices in the late afternoon. ... Continue reading

Hyundai News: 2021 Hyunda Santa Fe Hybrid Limited AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nov 29, 2021

Handsome and user-friendly but a bit wimpy on the up-tick ... Continue reading

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited S Appearance Package - Review By Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Nov 27, 2021

I wonder what the "S" stands for? By Bruce Hotchkiss Special Correspondent West Coast Bureau The Auto Channel I'll never understand car model names. Take the Chrysler Pacifica. ... Continue reading

All New 2022 Kia Niro Sustainable and Obtainable

Nov 26, 2021

(SEOUL) November 25, 2021 – Kia Corporation has revealed the all-new Niro today for the first time at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show, which aims to make sustainable mobility accessible for everyone. The all-new Niro embodies Kia’s commitment to building a more sustainable future. ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD - Review by Rex Roy

Nov 24, 2021

The SUV you’re reading about today is an excellent example of a long-term company vision realized. Kia – once a backmarker – is now a leader. ... Continue reading

EPA Reports The Sky Is Not Falling! U.S. Cars Achieve Record High Fuel Economy and Low Emission Levels as Companies Fully Comply with Standards

Nov 19, 2021

U.S. Cars Achieve Record High Fuel Economy and Low Emission Levels as Companies Fully Comply with Standards - Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Sales Poised to Grow, Projections Show ... Continue reading

Full-Line Automakers Fuel Efficiency and CO2 Emissions Honda Best According to Enclosed Latest U.S. EPA Trends Report

Nov 19, 2021

November 19, 2021 — Washington, D.C. Honda continues long history of leadership in EPA fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, among the top full-line automakers for more than 40 years Honda 29.1 mpg fleet average fuel efficiency, 3.7 mpg better than industry average Fleet average CO2 emissions bettered the industry aver ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Nov 18, 2021

Back in the Spring in this year of the pandemic I drove Toyota’s 2020 RAV4. In closing out my review I wrote “a bit more excitement is coming in the form of the 302-horspeower Toyota RAV4 Prime, a 2021 model that will arrive in summer 2020. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 17, 2021

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid A true big family sedan By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Last year was tough on the auto industry due to the Covid pandemic. However, car brands are now enjoying sales increases in 2021. ... Continue reading

Facts Not Fairy-Tales, Solar Generation was 3% of U.S. electricity in 2020, Projected To Rise To 20% by 2050 (Sure Blows "Green" EV Recharging Out Of Water)

Nov 16, 2021

In our Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast that solar will account for 4% of U.S. electricity generation in 2021 and 5% in 2022. ... Continue reading

Lower Carbon Emissions? Mazda Gets It - Its Not The Engine, Change The Fuel - Mazda to Participate in Motor Sports Race Powered by Next-Generation Biodiesel Fuel

Nov 15, 2021

In efforts to realize carbon neutrality, Mazda Motor Corporation aims to popularize the use of next-generation biodiesel fuels and will participate in the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama to be held at the Okayama International Circuit on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday Nov. ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nov 6, 2021

Hyundai stylists have done a remarkable job of making a thirty thousand dollar car look like one that should cost sixty thousand. The one word that best sums up the exterior appearance of the latest Sonata is stunning. ... Continue reading