Detroit asks Congress for $50 billion

Detroit’s auto makers are hurting. Falling sales, higher gas prices, and consumers moving away from large SUVs and pick-ups has meant hard times for the country’s auto giants.  All this comes as the auto makers are trying to satisfy the consumer’s need for fuel-efficient, eco-friendly cars. The pleas for the new technology and increased efficiency aren’t just coming from niche environmental groups, the demand now comes from every sector of transportation as rising gas prices contribute to a hurting economy.  Read more...

Green for the Masses 

Many people these days are jumping on the “go green” bandwagon. From reusable grocery bags at even the podunk-iest of Midwestern towns, to a rash of local, organic eateries, clothiers and shops; everyone wants to do their part for the environment. So, when a family of six, seven or even eight wants to make an impact by buying a hybrid vehicle, what options do they have?

When we think of hybrids, most of us imagine the 5 passenger Prius or the recently re-introduced Honda Insight. However, hybrids that can comfortably seat larger crowds are becoming more and more common. Here, we’ve compiled a short list of crowd-friendly and eco-friendly rides:  Read more...

The Great Green American Road Trip

Nothing beats the adventure of the open road: unknown sights, new faces, ultimate freedom. For one group of Silicon Valley women, their dream to drive across the country was not only realized, it was also subsidized by GM and the best part was, they got to drive the whole way in a 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid!  Read more...

Which is right for you?

When the time comes to make a decision to buy a new SUV, there are many factors that come into play. Do you need seating for eight or just five? How much power do you need? How big is too big? Would you like a hybrid or standard fuel SUV?

A quick browse of hybridsuv.com shows you that more and more auto manufacturers are adding to their hybrid offerings by making hybrid sport utility vehicles. With so many green options, it can be difficult to know which hybrid SUV will fit your needs. Here is a quick list of things to consider when looking for a new hybrid SUV:  Read more...