Category | Green Cars

The 2008 Tesla Roadster

Posted on 06 November 2008

Do electric power (in cars) and high performance need to be mutually exclusive? The answer is a resounding NO for the Tesla Roadster.
With the almost inevitable rising of gas prices and unstable global oil supplies.  One of the major consumer concerns is fuel economy in their cars.  Therefore electric power is one option that consumers [...]

The Honda FCX Clarity: Making a Cleaner and Cleaner Environment

Posted on 06 November 2008

“The FCX Clarity is a shining symbol of the progress we’ve made with fuel cell vehicles and of our belief in the promise of this technology,”… “Step by step, with continuous effort, commitment and focus, we are working to overcome obstacles to the mass-market potential of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell automobiles.” – proclaimed American Honda president [...]

The 2007 GEM e4

Posted on 06 November 2008

Innovative, yet stylish and zippy – this is how we describe a GEM car.
Economical and truly easy-to-use, the e4 is a super all-around vehicle for communities, hotels and college campuses.
The e4 is electronically controlled with a 25-mph top speed. It also uses a convenient 110-volt charging (plugs into a standard household electrical outlet) with a [...]

ZENN, Zero Emission No Noise

Posted on 06 November 2008

The ZENN – sounds chic right? But tell you what, what those four letters stand for sounds better: Zero Emission No Noise.
The ZENN (Zero Emission No Noise) is a Luxury NEV from Feel Good Cars of Toronto Ontario Canada. You will feel good, indeed, because what sets the ZENN apart from other NEV’s is that [...]

The 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid: the Green Car with financial Sense

Posted on 05 November 2008

Save money or save the environment?  Can’t we just do both?  Most high-technology green cars, especially gas-electric hybrids, cost more and ordinary cars can produce emissions that are rapidly taking its toll on our environment.  So what is then the solution?
The answer is the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid.
The VUE Hybrid beats four-cylinder competitors by 5 [...]

The 2007 Honda Accord Hybrid: A Have-it-All Sedan

Posted on 05 November 2008

Wanting a sedan that does just about everything? I’ve got three words for you: Honda Accord Hybrid.
Known for its excellent comfort and safety features, fuel-efficiency, powerful performance, reliability, and resale value, any Honda Accord version is a popular choice among American families.  Now its 2007 Hybrid model is making the company’s third-generation.
The 2007 Hybrid’s latest [...]

The Honda Insight Hybrid: Making the First Step towards a Greener Future

Posted on 05 November 2008

Launched in 1999, the Honda Insight was the first gasoline/electric hybrid sold in America.  Odd in styling, it had earned skepticism and uncertainty among consumers.  But it has certainly proven its pioneering role in the green car industry.
This tiny, two-door hatchback combined a very small economical gas engine, a 1.0-liter inline three-cylinder engine to be [...]

The 2008 Lexus GS 450h: Luxurious, Impressive

Posted on 05 November 2008

If you are looking for a luxurious and at the same time eco-friendly setting, slide into the 2008 Lexus GS 450h now.
A class by itself, the 2008 Lexus GS 450h offers performance comparable and even surpassing its non-hybrid competitors.   It is also the only midsize luxury sport sedan with a hybrid powertrain delivering the performance [...]

The 2007 Nissan Frontier

Posted on 27 October 2008

If you simply love pickups, then you might as well pick one of the best.  No hustles nor bustles, choose the 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Providing well-tuned chassis and ample ground clearance assuring excellent capability in the dirt, muscular V6 engine, good highway ride, spacious cabin and innovative bed features, the Frontier is one of the top [...]

The 2008 Toyota Tacoma

Posted on 27 October 2008

A decade ago, the Toyota Tacoma was introduced.  Since then, consumers found its reliability and durability consistent and gained a better-than-average reputation.  This made it one of the mainstays of the compact-pickup segments.
The Toyota Tacoma is a very capable pickup that is why it is recommended by all truckshoppers. It comes with either a 2.7-liter, [...]