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Electric Delorean For Sale On eBay

Want to go Back to the Future?  Check out the world's fastest and longest range electric DeLorean.  Up for auction is a 1981 DeLorean a DMC-12 that was made famous by the movie.  This one however is converted to run on electric power and uses no gasoline.  Its said to be quicker than a stock DeLorean and tops out over 88 MPH.  This electric DeLorean travels up to 40 miles on a charge and takes 2-3 hours to recharge with 200 volts.  Here's a link to the electric DeLorean auction if you want to get in on the action.

Chevy Volt - NASCAR Darling in 2015?

I read an interesting article on CNN this morning talking about a future where electric cars like the Chevy Volt will be duking it out on a NASCAR track near you.  While it arguably wouldn't be the same hearing cars zipping around the track making only tire noise and no full-throated bellow from a small block V8 without mufflers - it may be the future.  What to you think NASCAR fans?  Would you watch a good race without the chest pounding noise?

Greener Pastures For Prius Owners Who Wish to Electrify

CNN has a great article titled Hybrids trick out, plug-in about a firm based in San Fran that will convert your Toyota Prius into an electric vehicle.  The innovative company is called Luscious Garage and for the sum of $7000 they can turn your gas sipping Prius into a all electric plug-in electric hybrid.  Luscious is a woman owned and operated green company (solar panels adorn the roof) that specializes in all types of repairs, mods and conversions of hybrids.

Chevy Volt Naked Pics Leaked

Chevrolet Volt pics have been leaked and show the car clearly.  Its a much softer and different look than the show and test car pics that have been circulating.  While the car is visually appealing its not a breathtaking or aggressive front that adorns the show car.   

I really expected GM to take a more aggressive position with the styling of the Volt as this is currently and will continue to be a flagship car for the General.  The Volt kind of looks like a cross between the new malibu and a Dodge Stratus.  So what do you think, is the Volt a eye pleaser or a yawner?

2010 Honda Insight Cheaper and Better Than Prius

Honda has finally lifted the curtain on its new revamped Insight (Hybrid only) 5 door slated to be released in the spring of 09'.  The car is rumored to get 60 mpg and a base price south of $19,000 which could put a big crimp on Toyota Prius sales.  Even the styling is pretty nice for Honda who expects to move 200,000 of these green machines globally.  I for one can't wait to see what the specs are when all the details come out on this car.  What do you think, does Honda have another home run on their hands or will this go the way of the original Insight?

Seattle Prius Capital of the US?

I just got back from Seattle and couldn't help but notice that Prius' were everywhere.  It seemed like every 10th car was a Toyota Prius.  Even a major portion of the taxi fleet at the airport consist of PriusI.  This got me to thinking about which state and or city has the most Prius' on the road.  I know California has a ton but Seattle definitely is in the top 5.  I checked google but couldn't come up with stats, if anyone has them please post em.

80% of Consumers Think Gas Will Continue to Rise

A recent study by JD Power found that 80% of consumers feel the US is currently faced with an energy crisis AND gas prices will continue to rise and effect the vehicles they consider.  Only 18% feel the issues can be solved by small cars and 30% feel that auto manufacturers should continue to produce vehicle lineups with a focus on hybrid-electric, clean diesel and flex fuel vehicles.  Additionally 39% feel that emerging technologies not currently available should be the focus (fuel cell and electic). 

Top 8 Most Compelling Reasons to Buy a Hybrid

First off I don't do top 10 lists.  For one thing they are over done and secondly we are in 2008.  So without further ado here are the Top 8 reasons you should buy a hybid vehicle:

1) Save Gas Duh!-  Depending on what hybrid you choose you will be reducing the amount of gasoline you are consuming which will have a trickle down effect and help in so many ways.

2) Less Pollution - Hybrids greatly reduce emissions by up to 90% and will thus reduce the smog problem that is gripping many cities across the globe.

3) Reduce our Dependence on the Middle East - by reducing our need for oil we are thereby lowering the trade deficit and creating more American jobs.  You will also be reducing money that goes to countries that support terrorism.

4) Savings - not only will you be saving gas money, Hybrid cars resale value is extremely high.  The Toyota Prius is even 10% cheaper to insure.

5) The Perks! - Ah yes you want park close to buildings, cruise in HOV lanes and go across bridges for free. 

6) Fund Future Development - by investing early you are helping fund development of future hybrid technology which will help drive down prices and help manufacturers produce cheaper hybrid cars faster.

7)  Halo Effect - by buying a hybrid it forces other car makers to up their fuel efficiency.

8) Look Cool - not too long ago small cars were laughed at.  Now thanks to celebs such as Jessica Alba (pictured above) and eco saavy consumers hybrids are the new cool car.  So ditch that Toyota Land Cruiser, Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator and get a cool Hybrid and the ladies will be all over you.

Another Reason to Get a Hybrid - Preferred Parking

Did you catch the Eco Friendly Hotel article in the USA today yesterday?  A couple of new hotel chains that Starwood Hotels is unveiling are trying to become eco friendly hotels.  A lot of it is crap, however some of the eco friendly services and restrictions are very good.  One of the most interesting things is that they will be offering preferred parking for Hybrid owners.  Now only if sports and concert venues would roll this out, that would be sweet.

Solar Powered Prius Coming Soon

Toyota is about to really push the eco envelope when it unveils the new Prius which is rumored to offer solar powered air conditioning on some of the loaded models.  The solar panels will be on the roof of the new Prius and will provide 2 to 5 kilowatts of electricity according to the Nikkei newspaper of Japan.  Toyota has a deal in place to purchase the panels from Kyocera.  Solar panels on a car will be a first and will be the tip of the iceberg as this could be a huge marketing and technology win for the green giant.