[ot_caving] Hybrid car news.
I saw a Hybrid Chevy Malibu driving down the road in Houston today. I am pretty sure this car isn't yet available in Texas. My best guess is that it was a 2009 model because the license plate said "MANUFACTURER," instead of "DEALER." Although I poke fun at American made cars, I do hope this car is successful. I rented a 2007 Malibu and it was a nice ride. There are still a few hybrids that I have not yet seen at the dealer. 1.Saturn Aura 2.Nissan Altima 3.Cadillac Escalade And there are several that I have only seen in dealer show rooms and never actually on the road. 1.2007 Chevy Silverado Truck 2.Lexus GS 450 sedan. 3.Lexus LS 600 sedan. Honda claims it is bringing back the Insight next year in a 4 door model: http://automobiles.honda.com/content/zulu/phase2/photos/PR.jpg It looks too much like a Prius. Based on my years of experience with my 2002 Insight, I don't think I would recommend the new one to people who need inexpensive transportation. However, I bet it is going to be a good car for a small family that does a lot of commuting, and probably more practical than my 2007 Honda Fit. Ford is claiming that the 2009 model of the Escape Hybrid is better than the 2008. It will go 40 miles per hour on just electricity instead of 30.It has much better brakes, and a tiny bit more power. http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2008/05/2009-escape-hybrid-1280-7.jpg If you already own a Prius, how about modifying its aerodynamics for better MPG on the highway: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2008/12/179-9583-1.jpg - Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com
[ot_caving] hybrid car news
I saw a Chevy Malibu ( hybrid ) driving down the road yesterday. I knew Chevy had plans to build one, but thought they only planned on selling them in the California area. It has the same hybrid label as the Saturn Vue Hybrid. But not the big bold letters on the side like the Tahoe is supposed to have. There was a story on line today, that some girls are attracted to men who drive hybrids. That may be the case in the Pacific Northwest, but I doubt it will ever catch on in Houston. Here in Houston, you have to drive a high dollar convertible sports car, to get a girl to turn her head, a Beamer or Lexus will get you a yawn, and any normal car will just about get you the loser sign. Fortunately, I seldom go to Houston anymore. David Locklear arm-chair caver in Fort Bend County, Texas - Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com
RE: [ot_caving] hybrid car news
Speaking of my favorite brand of foreign automobile, while I haven't checked the fuel efficiency or if an optional engine is available, the new Honda CRV sport utility is about the slickest looking vehicle of its kind. Believe it or not, while possibly a bit larger, the new Saturn Vue SUV is also one sharp looking vehicle. What's your take, David? Fritz -Original Message- From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 12:47 PM To: o...@texascavers.com Subject: [ot_caving] hybrid car news Honda confirmed today that late next year the Honda Fit will be arriving in the showrooms with a hybrid model. President Fukui also indicated that 2 other hybrid models would be available - a sport performance car and along with the 2nd generation of the hybrid Civic. He said for certain that Honda would not explore plug-in Hybrids in the near future and subtly indicated that Honda would stick to nickel-metal hydride batteries. Volkswagen reacted by dropping their plans to make a hybrid vehicle anytime soon. Rumor is VW felt their customers where not going to pay the huge addtional cost for the vehicle, especially when consumers could choose a less expensive reliable Honda. David Locklear - Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com - Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com
[ot_caving] hybrid car news
Honda confirmed today that late next year the Honda Fit will be arriving in the showrooms with a hybrid model. President Fukui also indicated that 2 other hybrid models would be available - a sport performance car and along with the 2nd generation of the hybrid Civic. He said for certain that Honda would not explore plug-in Hybrids in the near future and subtly indicated that Honda would stick to nickel-metal hydride batteries. Volkswagen reacted by dropping their plans to make a hybrid vehicle anytime soon. Rumor is VW felt their customers where not going to pay the huge addtional cost for the vehicle, especially when consumers could choose a less expensive reliable Honda. David Locklear - Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com
[ot_caving] hybrid car news
There are rumors floating around now that the electromagnetic field inside the car of a hybrid vehicle will cause leukemia in children. Are there any physicist out there that can verify that there could possibly be a strong electromagnetic field in a hybrid car. What about in a 100 percent electric car? Can anybody verify that electromagnetic fields cause damage to the iron in the blood or some other side effect? David Locklear - Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com
[ot_caving] hybrid car news
According to this article there are only 3 hybrid test cars on the road capable of using 85 percent ethanol ( E85 ). http://www.world-wire.com/news/0706140001.html Since the article is 6 months old, the remaining 17 vehicles may already be on the road now. However, they are not available to the public, and I don't see anywhere on the web were such a car will be available in the next 2 or 3 years. It wouldn't do anybody any good down here in Texas, as I still have not seen an E85 pump. On a related note, Did you see that the price of chickens went up yesterday. This is all because of the lack of supply of corn feed which is going into E85 production instead. David Locklear - Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com
