Knuckle Nute

Here is a classic example of Knuckle Nute!

2010 Prius Prices announced

The all new 2010 Prius is about ready for release!

Fuel economy will be: 51 city and 48 highway with a combined average of 50 mpg!

Models as follows

Prius I: Basic Prius price leader $21,000

Prius II: Standard Prius $22,000

Prius III: With Bluetooth and satellite radio and JBL audio $23,000

Prius IV: Adds Leather, Smart key and other features $25,800

Prius V: Adds 17" allow wheels, LED headlamps and other features $27,270

Prius models will be available with optional features such as:

Intelligent Parking assist: Making parking for dummies easy!

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Detects speed of the car ahead of you

Solar Roof: Reduces inside cabin air temperature, keeps you cool (as if you weren't already cool with a 2010 Prius.

Real fast no gas!

Who says you need gas to go fast. The Tesla Roadster does it without any fuel for a range of over 200 miles. If you have $100,000 dollars to spend the future is now.

Gas Prices OUCH!

With gas prices averaging about $4.00 per gallon hybrid cars are getting looks from people who have not considered them in the past. Being green and socially conscious has always been a good reason to buy a hybrid car but now it is starting to make sense strictly from a financial standpoint. People are not just buying hybrids because of a sense of green status or environmental concern but to protect their pocketbooks as well. If there is a silver lining in high fuel prices it is that it forces people to conserve fuel and protect the environment whether they like it or not.

Plug in Hybrid Prius In Action

Toyota is making a real plug in production hybrid soon. Here is a prototype being used in Japan

Fourth place Nissan Altima Hybrid

Nissan has begun to put to use the hybrid technology it has purchased from Toyota with this impressive vehicle. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is redesigned for 2008 and provides a great blend of midsize comfort and hybrid economy and low emissions.
Nissan Altima Hybrid fuel economy is 35 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
Estimated annual fuel cost is $1323
Carbon footprint is 5.4 tons/year of CO2

Third place Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is the winner in the midsize hybrid car class. Camry Hybrid is designed as a derivative of the gas powered sister vehicle. Camry Hybrid offers an opportunity for people who want hybrid fuel economy and low emissions but don't want to give up midsize ride and comfort.
Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy is 33 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
Annual fuel cost is estimated at $1323
Carbon Footprint is 5.4 ton/yr of CO2