In a study conducted by HLDI (Highway Loss Data Institute) of USA, a subsidiary of the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), shows that the hybrid cars average 25 percent more likely to be injured in an accident The non-hybrid cars.

“Weight is the biggest factor,” says Matt Moore, Vice President of HLDI, written in the report. “Medium Hybrid is 10 percent heavier than ordinary cars in their class. The mass (weight) has advantage over conventional car accidents, but they (hybrid) is not,” says Moore.

Moore added that other factors such as how, when and by whom-leading hybrid car, is also closely related to the impact caused the accident. But researchers have integrated a system of control to minimize the negative factors that reduce collisions if the end result.

HLDI had conducted a study of 25 hybrids and conventional cars of the same type. In addition, a separate study HLDI is 17 vehicles, including hybrid and non hybrid version shows the average hybrid car 20% more likely to be involved in accidents with pedestrians than non-hybrid version. (more…)

BMW has long been a leader when it comes to producing high quality, advanced automotive technology, so it’s no surprise that BMW owners are waiting (sometimes a little impatiently) for the electric car BMW. BMW electric vehicles have been studied for decades, but, like other companies, and never make real progress in this area because of all the political debates surrounding the gasoline / electric.

For a long time, the U.S. guidelines stopped emissions and MPG. The company can continue to produce cars with lower vehicle MPR, other substantial income in this area. Recently, however, new efforts at ecological footprint of American cars (ie vehicles in America, no need to produce) emissions. Now the environmental Protection Agency is developing a new, strict rules in place, the fuel companies to double over time. As a result, companies end the production of environmentally friendly cars that are polluting their air emissions. (more…)

Change the perfectly normal and natural. All changes, even in our society and the world we live in. But it is bad if the change is more negative than positive. Unfortunately, we only ones that our actions, which affect many of the unwary. Environmental and animal suffered most because they are little to defend themselves. Ecology argues that the Earth is more destructive changes that affect both our environment and experiences. Some of them felt that now one of the worst of global warming.

Global warming is mainly caused by pollution, be it air pollution, water pollution or other contamination. When he was about to air pollution, one of the most important elements that pollute the air with the smoke out of the car. As a result, car manufacturers have begun to consider to reduce the ecological production of carbon dioxide emissions from cars. In addition, analysis of the fact that the fuel is not a renewable resource, and soon disappeared. Such as gasoline and fuel prices continue to rise, people need something to replace their high-consuming cars. And anything that ecological car. (more…)

Why not good for the hybrid market as it should.

It is no secret that hybrid cars are a good buy now. As gas prices skyrocketed, reaching a “record” new every day, more and more people are rushing to their nearest car dealership and scrambling for hybrids. The high demand and there should be more hybrids on the road than ever before.

But despite the sales representative and sales of a hybrid vehicle is a rapidly growing percentage of car manufacturers selling only to companies as possible. Why? The answer has two parts: a) to contract, preventing the increase in production of hybrid batteries, and b) if there are no plants that are able to make nickel-metal hydride batteries. (more…)

The carmaker Toyota has a significant impact on the production of the accident. There is no possibility of Prius hybrids in this country. Many plants in Japan car company in the United States, but the Prius, and EV batteries are made only in Japan. American consumers are very interested in the car now and demand is very high due to the recent increase of fuel prices. Cost for the performance of a burden to the average U.S. household. These are just a few minutes after the tsunami, and vendors raised the price of about $ 1.500 for any dealer Prius. Sales managers may fear that the Prius shortage in the coming months.

This is the challenge for automakers to start producing again. Popular aftershocks in the same way interfere with the assembly process makes it difficult to export goods are damaged. In addition, electricity is very limited, and many power outages. (more…)

Are you tired of astronomical bill you each month on fuel for your car suffers. To save money on fuel and want to protect the environment at the same time? If your answer is yes, then it is time to have your engine converted to run on LPG. LPG means liquefied gas and is one of the cheapest and best forms of fuel for all types of vehicles.

Many people are intimidated by the cost of LPG conversion and tries to give away as they can.

But do not do. It is true that it is expensive LPG kit installed in the car, but you should see that as a single investment. When you invest this amount, you can just relax and benefit. LPG conversion costs vary by vendor decided to do it. Because it is a big investment, you should properly investigate all of the vendors that provide these services. With a little research, you will probably find a dealer that gives you a lot. (more…)

Marketed in the U.S. in 2005, gasoline-electric Honda sells faster in the first year – 25,000 cars. Just two years later, only 6100 cars sold. Why falling fast, what does this mean for potential buyers Hybrid accord is used? Well, it seems to fail, because hybrid cars are built more energy than gasoline. Finally, the buyer to choose a hybrid with better gas mileage, and green accord is withdrawn within three years.

Honda accord Hybrid is equipped with variable cylinder management, which means you can shut down three of the six cylinders to save fuel and momentum. This technology can also be seen in the Honda Odyssey minivan. As a result of hybrid technology, Honda accord ranked as anywhere 24-37 miles per gallon, depending on the model, year and driving conditions. On average 29 mpg in the current GreenHybrid.com. (more…)

CNG is the short form of compressed natural gas. This is one of the cleanest fuels available in the market and is a great alternative to traditional fuels such as gasoline and diesel are far more polluting. It is safer than other fuels in many other things. Gas process is very complex. Natural gas is composed mainly of methane is compressed to produce fuels.

Many countries awake and benefits of this and began to use gas as an alternative to other fuels. They realized that not only economic benefits but also helps contribute to this environment by using fuel that is relatively green. These countries include South America and Europe. Traditional fuel prices continue to rise all the time. So of course it makes sense for people to change their cars and other vehicles. In fact, this fuel is not limited to cars and small cars like this. (more…)

The car is very important nowadays. We can not think of living without a car. Having a car gives us more freedom to travel where we want. Even people who prefer to use public transport to invest in the car, because you never know when you need it. Maybe it is expensive and not relying on public transport at this time. So nothing to do with everything else, the needs of the modern world to our request to buy a car. But everybody has a car or other motor vehicles, because it is difficult to maintain. Fuel prices go up every day and the car was expensive. With regard to other costs such as maintenance and repairs, the total number of items.

But what if you said it much cheaper than maintaining a car or other cars? What if I told you that you can still enjoy the comfort of your car at a lower price? Yes, this idea is a reality. Now, with the investment you can enjoy driving long distances without having to worry about fuel costs. All you need to do is get the car to perform conversions. You can choose to LPG or CNG as fuel instead of gasoline or diesel fuel used by your existing car. Both fuels are significantly cheaper than gasoline or diesel. (more…)

Saturn Aura sedan is a popular medium, which is in the market for several years. Since its launch in Show North American International Auto in January 2005, the car became very popular, both standard cars and now a hybrid version, the Saturn Aura Green Line. The popularity of these vehicles, either in the form as “the best thing that happened at the beginning of Saturn”, which was announced Edmunds. In fact, he won the 2007 Saturn Aura won North American Car of the Year.

GM wanted to add that the green aura hybrid lowest market price, and $ 1,300 hybrid tax credit from IRS can be qualified for. Aura Hybrid version offers the same security package, which received five star twin-gas-only government safety rating for frontal and side impact crash test. (more…)