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All About Plug-In Hybrids Known as the eco-friendly car, hybrid cars that you plug in are considered symbols of the advanced future. The savings on gas adds up to the tune of thousands of dollars over the lifespan of the car. Right now, plug-in hybrids are not available to the buying public. Instead, regular hybrid cars are the dominant money-saving choice available to consumers. But in spite of the plug-hybrid's current public unavailability, in 2009 or 2010 General Motors plans to put one on the market. So many people might want to know all about plug-in hybrid cars. As early as 1899, hybrid cars were being produced. The producer of these fascinating cars in those early years was Lohner-Porsche. These hybrid cars had to be charged externally. In 1969, there was a July issue of Popular science. This issue featured an article on a plug-in hybrid manufactured by General Motors. The concept was that this plug-in hybrid car was a vehicle meant for traveling average distances. Called the General Motors XP-883, it had six 12-volt lead batteries located in the trunk area. And it was meant to be plugged into a standard 110-volt socket for recharging, and the fuel tank could hold about 10 liters. In September of 2004, the California Cars initiative made a 2004 Toyota Prius prototype into what it called a PRIUS+, the difference being that the converted model had an add-on -- there were 130 kg of lead-acid batteries onboard. Ford motor company says it plans to sell plug-in hybrids in about the next five to ten years. Everything depends on improvements made to lithium ion batteries. So don't you want to drive of these hybrid cars? With a plugin hybrid car, you'll be the envy of your friends who are just driving regular hybrid cars. You'll be able to travel on and on without looking for an Exxon or Texaco station. And these types of hybrid cars aren't waiting for someone to bring them out on the auto showroom floor. Somehow, these hybrid cars have infiltrated themselves into the media. That's why people just love hybrid cars in general. And when you think about a plug-in hybrid, you can hardly believe what advances auto manufacturers are making these days. It is said that there is a global demand for hybrid cars that is unbelievable. In fact, the demand is expected to grow. Therefore, by the year 2010, it is expected that more than 1 million vehicles will be produced annually. And if some of these hybrid cars were made so that they could run on electricity alone, there would be an even greater increase in demand. But in terms of plug-hybrids, some people may not even believe these hybrid cars are really coming out since what they will be able to do is so awe-inspiring. But plug-in hybrids are definitely on their way. Supposedly, Daimler Chrysler is about to come out with 100 delivery vans that can go 20 miles just on electricity. So get ready, plug-in hybrid cars are definitely coming to an auto dealer near you.

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Toyota to offer car powered by the sun? (Scientific American)

Toyota won't just be adding solar panels to its popular Prius gas-electric hybrid car--like the solar electric conversion kit seen at left--it'll be powering a version of it exclusively via sunshine, according to The Nikkei, Japan's business newspaper. In fact, Toyota will be relying on the solar-electric car to "turn around its struggling business," which resulted in its first operating loss ...

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Auto review: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (Orlando Sentinel)

When the current version of the Chevrolet Malibu reached the market as a 2008 model, it was an immediate and deserved hit, something General Motors needed in the worst way. Those of us who vote for the North American Car of the Year gave it that honor, and it wasn't really close.

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Hybrids saving some drivers steps (Battle Creek Enquirer)

Many hybrid car owners, who often get tax credits and special use of HOV lanes, are getting another perk: parking privileges.

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On a mission to cut plastic use (Honolulu Advertiser)

From Tupperware to the bumper on your hybrid car, much of plastic benefits people every day. But a great deal of plastic has become a lingering, cancerous pollution that kills animals, fish and mammals.

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Suzuki Xbox dashboard mod for the undignified gamer on the go (Engadget)

Some Xbox 360 mods are the product of serious craftsmanship , some are rather silly , and some -- like this Suzuki automobile console / Xbox 360 game console hybrid -- really give one pause. This isn't the sort of thing that one spends moments / hours / weeks on, after which he reflects for a moment ("Aren't I rather clever?"), and then hides it safely in the closet (or sells it on ...

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Author-talent agent recounts evolution of auto show spokeswomen (Detroit Free Press)

Margery Krevsky is impeccably dressed and coiffed, confident and calm, gracious and knowledgeable -- much like the pageant queen-pretty women her agency trains to talk to auto fans about hybrid fuel technology and innovative idling mechanisms.

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US auto sales plunge whopping 36 percent in Dec. (AP via Yahoo! News)

Huge rebates and zero-percent loans couldn't overcome economic uncertainty as U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, capping a dismal year that saw sales free-fall by 2.9 million vehicles from 2007.

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