Hybrid Cars

Wikicars is your one-stop resource for hybrid cars and other gasoline alternative vehicles. In this section, you’ll find in-depth information on each high mileage vehicle, as well as general articles on the topic. Whether you are a shopper, an enthusiast, or a newcomer to the technology, feel to edit or add to the section.

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Passenger Cars Available Now: Real MPG Honda Insight 55 Toyota Prius 48 Honda Civic Hybrid 47 Toyota Camry Hybrid 38 Honda Accord Hybrid 29 Lexus GS 450h N/A Toyota Camry Hybrid In the Works: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Honda Fit Hybrid Hyundai Accent Hybrid Lexus GS 600h Nissan Altima Hybrid Saturn Aura Green Line

Trucks, SUVs & Minivans Available Now: Real MPG Ford Escape Hybrid 32 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 29 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 Lexus RX 400h 25 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid N/A Saturn VUE Green Line N/A Lexus RX 400h In the Works: Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Dodge Durango Hybrid GMC Yukon Hybrid Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Saturn VUE Hybrid Toyota Sienna Hybrid

High Mileage Topics

• Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car
• Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car
• Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)
• MPG estimates controversies
• Considering Alternatives to Hybrids
• Alternative Fuels
  • Flexible Fuel and Ethanol Vehicles
  • Natural Gas Vehicles
• Plug-In Hybrids
• Diesel/Bio-Diesel
• Electric Vehicles

Hybrid Types & Technologies

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Hybrid Energy Usage Graph

Types of Hybrids

• Full Hybrid
• Mild Hybrid
  • Stop-Start Hybrid
  • Flywheel Alternator Starter
  • Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)
  • Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
• Plug-in Hybrids
• Diesel-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid Terms & Technologies

• Battery Technology
• Continuously Variable Transmission
• Generator
• Global Hybrid Cooperation
• Hybrid Synergy Drive
• Regenerative Braking
• Low Rolling Resistance Tires
• Hybrid Crash Safety

Hybrids In The News

Hybrids roll into mainstream 15 June 2006 Last month in Toronto, Toyota unveiled its 2007 Camry Hybrid sedan to Canadian media. On the face of it, there’s nothing particularly newsworthy about that. After all, Camry is one of the best-selling models in North America (more...)

Workers Who Drive Clean Get Extra Green 8 June 2006 LOS ANGELES — In an effort to be more ecological, Bank of America announced Wednesday that it will offer $3,000 rebates to employees who buy hybrid vehicles. (more...)