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Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to postpone the launch of the third-generation Prius hybrid model by half a year to the spring of 2009. The first Prius debuted in 1997 as the world's first mass-market hybrid car, and was vastly improved for the second generation launched in late 2003.

Poll: How expensive would gas have to become before you change your driving habits? Gasoline consumption grew last week by 1.2 percent over the same period a year ago, as measured by four-week periods the agency calculates. That was slightly less than officials expected, which they attributed to the piercing of the psychological barrier of $3 per gallon.

After the 2011 model year, Toyota hybrids will no longer be sold under the Toyota nameplate, but instead under the Prius brand. The Prius A will be introduced in 2009, "B" will be introduced in 2010 and the "C" will launched in 2011. Where this leaves the Highlander Hybrid SUV, for example, remains to be seen. In Geneva, Toyota displayed its Hybrid X concept, which has been misinterpreted by some as the next-generation Prius

Hybrid vehicles such have an electric motor and a fossil-fuel engine, which are deployed at different stages of the driving cycle to deliver fuel economies. But, so-called "intelligent" cars fitted with sensors to predict traffic flows can deliver the same fuel efficiency as vaunted hybrid vehicles, according to a new study.

Former GM CEO says hydrogen should and will play an increasing role in America's drive for energy independence. The Rochester Hills-based company he now heads, Energy Conversion Devices Inc., will be a leader in this emerging hydrogen economy.

Ford and Chrysler are both launching campaigns that acknowledge pain at the pump. Chrysler's is a dealer ad push highlighting the fuel efficiency of a range of cars and trucks under its three brands. Ford is promoting its 2008 Escape and Escape hybrid, both of which recently went on sale, with new campaigns that also bring Kermit the Frog as spokes-amphibian for the Escape Hybrid.

ZF has designed a new automatic 8-speed transmission which allows for additional fuel savings of approximately six percent compared with the already optimized automatic 6-speed transmission of the second generation.

Americans are betting big on ethanol as a green fuel. European carmakers are far less convinced that ethanol is the best green fuel choice. They are experimenting with a variety of biofuels, including biodiesel, biomass, and hydrogen - as well as compressed natural gas and engine technologies that reduce harmful carbon-dioxide emissions.

The Lexus brand's first supercar — the Lexus LF-A — will be offered with a hybrid powertrain. It promises to set a fresh standard in the hybrid technology to which Lexus is totally committed.

When the 2008 LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan launches this summer it will provide the highest level of performance and technology, and the truest expression of luxury of any Lexus ever created.

As Earth Month 2007 continues, Toyota is preparing to celebrate several anniversaries with a special savings bonus. At the New York International Auto Show, Toyota revealed new pricing with substantial savings on "ECO-nomic Savings" packages.

Toya, a 56-year-old manager for a tofumaker in central Japan, puts special tires on his Prius, tapes plastic and cardboard over the engine, and blocks the grill with foam rubber. He drives without shoes and hacks into his car's computer - all in the pursuit of maximum distance with minimum gasoline.

Here is a vehicle which is able to reach 450 kilometers per hour, or about 280 miles per hour, and accelerate to 400 kilometers per hour, or about 250 miles per hour, in 20 seconds. Just look at these 4 videos

The Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid, deliver at least a 25-percent fuel economy improvement over the non-hybrid Aura XE for a premium of less than $2,500. The Aura Green Line’s base price start below $23,000. Read more…

The electric car races Ferrari, Porsche and wins... Yes, you read correct. We are talking about The X1 Prototipe. Of course they would have to work on the body of the car, but just look this awesome video.

Here is the list of the Concept Green Cars at the 2007 New York AutoShow. You can watch 2 videos in the article.

Here is a list of the hottest hybrids for 2007 according The Forbes magazine. It includes: 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid/GMC Yukon Hybrid (A hybrid version of the Cadillac Escalade), Saturn Vue Green Line, Saturn Aura Green Line, 2008 Lexus LS 600h, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.

There are certain iconic images that when seen by most people immediately bring to mind a certain place. The Eiffel Tower calls up Paris. A pyramid makes people think of Egypt. Seeing either Big Ben or a red double-decker bus almost invariably makes people think of London, England.