Thursday, June 30, 2011

Electric Cars Need New and Improved Distribution Models

The art selling of electric cars
Taking into account the current market situation, it will still take some time for electric cars to substantially influence the mobility landscape. Nevertheless, car manufacturers and sellers are already taking steps to get involved in e-mobility. Why? To be able to lead the development in the sector off course. And to be able to take credit for it.
But it is important that car traders realize that it is necessary to change their approach it they want to sell electric cars. This article will help you understand just how significant the difference is, between a good e-mobility approach and today's conventional car sales process.
Electric mobility: leasing, buying and car sharing

Friday, June 17, 2011

Light on Fuel: Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota Camry Hybrid is a gasoline - electric model that was first premiered by the Japanese auto maker Toyota Motor Corporation in January 2006. It is the seventh generation model and has a lot more to offer than what its predecessors had. The Toyota Prius is the big daddy of all the hybrid cars. Due to the exceptional fuel economy and carbon emission levels, Prius was recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and United States Department of Energy as the most fuel efficient gasoline car currently sold in the United States. The new Camry Hybrid does not seek to compete with the in-house Prius but rather with the rival Ford Fusion Hybrid. You would see that the new Camry has received a number of evolutionary changes for this model year.
The 2011 Camry is powered by a 2.5 liter Atkinson cycle four cylinder gas engine which can generate 156 hp at 5700 rpm and 156 pound feet of torque at 4500 rpm. At the same time, the electric engine can generate 140 hp at 4500 rpm and 199 pound feet of torque at maximum 1500 rpm. The total power that this whole setup can crank out is somewhere about 200 hp which is 13 more ponies than the previous model year. The fuel economy stands tall at 41 mpg city and 38 mpg highway averages. It can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just a matter of 7.6 seconds which is simply superb for a car belonging to this segment.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Why Buying a Hybrid Might Not Save You Any Money

Hybrid technology is certainly not new but if you have been in the market for a new car recently you probably have considered buying one. If you have already bought a hybrid, thank you for contributing to decreasing the global dependency on oil.
What's in it for you though? Does buying a hybrid car save you any money? Is there a compelling argument to going for the hybrid car compared to the non-hybrid alternative.
If you think that "Hey, I'm getting more MPG's so I am saving money..." hold your horses because you might be missing on some important details. Hybrid technology is not brand new but it still does come at a cost. Not only higher sticker price for the battery technology itself. Also because of the environmental cost of manufacturing the additional equipment necessary to run hybrid cars.