Having grown up in the muscle car era not to mention having been seriously involved in racing and the automotive service industry all my life I have heard all the arguments some good some bad with regards to fuel crisis, hybrids, electric, pollution, the environment and more. What it all boils down to is people can talk the talk but nobody seems to be willing to walk the walk. But it’s not for lack of trying if the Dutch have their say.

Keep in mind how many times you are on the freeway and looking around the major majority of commuters have but one person in it. The biggest problem it seems is attempting to get more than one person to ride in each vehicle but what if we tried a different approach. Now what if the majority where vehicles were small enough that they used as little fuel as a motorcycle but was still enclosed to allow the comfort of a real car?
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One of the most titanic battles since Godzilla vs. Mothra is about to unfold in Japan. Honda might have been on top in sending the Insight, the first gas-electric hybrid to the U.S. back in 1999, but the Prius evolved into the undisputed King of Green.Honda, still doing the slow burn from being left at the starting gate, has decided to do battle and try to make a monster move against Toyota.

Company president Takeo Fukai says Honda is investing heavily in hybrids and insists the battle “has just begun.” The technology’s first phase was all about cultivating a green image, Fukui says. The next phase will emphasize making the vehicles more affordable and fuel efficient, he says, and Honda has two cars in the pipeline that he promises will challenge Toyota’s clean and green supremacy.
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Have you noticed that since “greening” your automobile has become the in thing for many Gore types the real greening is starting to take place in the pockets of automakers? I support a cleaner environment and more fuel efficient vehicles, but in order for me to smell the flowers in the future automakers are smelling cash.

Nothing wrong with that of course. Everyone deserves to make a buck, especially our beloved Detroit 3, but certain indications are showing that green friendly is no longer cash friendly.
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Recently, in the Carnival of Wheels, somebody made a comment about the incredible number of Prius’ on the road. I replied that we don’t see them here in the Toronto area. While in Connecticut, I see what they were talking about. These things are everywhere. The funny thing is that while traveling at 80 mph, I was passed by at least 4 of them.

A hybrid at over 80 miles per hour! Why bother you MORONS!