http://hybridvehiclesguide.com All About Hybrid Cars, Trucks, SUVs and more... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:42:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are a lot of hybrid vehicles on the market today, and more are around the corner. With the recent increases in the cost of gasoline, many people are finding the additional economy to be pretty attractive. Hybrid technology didn’t really become popular until the 90s, though it has really ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/hybrid-comparisons/hybrid-car-comparison-%e2%80%93-passenger-cars/ A hybrid vehicle has always been associated with a small, oddly shaped car with a horribly underpowered engine and a stratospherically high economy rating. As the technology begins to mature, however, manufacturers are becoming more prone to introducing it to different segments of the market. The upcoming Lexus ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/hybrid-comparisons/hybrid-car-comparison-%e2%80%93-sport-utility-vehicles/ Overview: So it won't win any awards, and it won't blow you away with blistering performance or incredible fuel economy, but it will give you a tremendous bang for your dollar. The Vue Green Line, utilizing a simplified hybrid system, can be had for under $25,000 well equipped. ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/saturn-hybrids/2007-saturn-vue-green-line-hybrid-suv-review/ Overview: We are not the kind of people that get bothered by small, insignificant details. We don't use a navigation system, and it's unlikely that we ever will. We don't see the use of On-Star, or the many clones of On-Star, as we have a cell phone and ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/mercury-hybrids/2007-mercury-mariner-hybrid-suv-review/ Overview: Nissan is a company that has gone on record stating that hybrid cars are bad business. When you look at it from a purely business point of view, perhaps there is merit. After all, hybrid sales count for a mere 5% of the demand for vehicles, and ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/nissan-hybrids/2007-nissan-altima-hybrid-car-review/ Overview: With plenty of power and torque on tap, the Silverado Hybrid shows truck owners that a hybrid vehicle doesn't just have to be a small car. The Silverado is every bit as capable as its gasoline-only brothers, and though it only offers a slight increase in fuel economy, ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/chevrolet-hybrids/2007-chevrolet-silverado-hybrid-truck-review/ Overview: Your head collides with your seat, and the world around you begins to disappear with frightening ferocity. The car continues to rocket forward, and so long as your foot remains on the gas pedal, you are helpless to stop it. The speedometer rises so fast you can't begin ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/lexus-hybrids/2007-lexus-gs-450h-hybrid-car-review/ Overview: While technically not really a full “hybrid”, the Sierra hybrid receives a small increase in fuel economy and a big leap is usability. If you plan on using this truck for work, you may want to consider what this truck has to offer you. Detail: The Sierra hybrid isn't ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/gmc-hybrids/2007-gmc-sierra-hybrid-truck/ Overview: This SUV is proof that a hybrid doesn’t have to be from a brand known for fuel economy. Lexus, a premium brand by anyone’s standards, has taken a high performance SUV and made it just a little bit greener. Want to give yourself a treat? ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/lexus-hybrids/2007-lexus-rx-400h-hybrid-suv-review/ According to the IRS the hybrid tax credit for Toyota (and Lexus) vehicles is now in the phase out period. This credit applies to hybrid vehicles purchased in 2006 or later. The following 2007 model year vehicles qualify for the hybrid tax credit: 2007 Lexus GS ... http://hybridvehiclesguide.com/tax-credits/hybrid-tax-credit-for-toyota-and-lexus-vehicles/