Reviewed on December 15, 2008Although still a fuel economy champion, the 2008 Toyota Prius is about to be replaced by a new generation that should be better in every way. The car is a great commuter, but wait for the 2010 model.TAGS:Toyota Prius, Toyota, engine, car, accelerator, battery, digital music, power
Reviewed on May 11, 2005Honda takes an old favorite and makes it even more ecofriendly and economical, but the Civic Hybrid can't keep up with the Toyota Prius's performance.TAGS:Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, Honda, motor, Toyota, engine, car, battery
Reviewed on May 10, 2005The 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid delivers plenty of power and digital entertainment features, but its thirsty engine keeps it from ruling the road.TAGS:Honda Accord, Honda, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, car, engine, battery
Reviewed on February 18, 2010The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid bundles a wide array of very useful tech, and its hybrid system helps the car avoid the gas guzzler tax.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, motor, engine, Lexus, car, battery, power
Reviewed on June 9, 2009As a tech car, the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid hits all the right notes, providing comfortable and economical driving while offering an incredible array of convenience for the driver and passengers with its cabin tech.TAGS:Mercury Milan, horsepower, Ford, Sirius, car, engine, battery
Reviewed on June 4, 2009Although its cabin tech is behind the times, the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid provides an easy and comfortable driving experience while delivering excellent fuel economy and extremely low emissions.TAGS:Toyota, Toyota Prius, cabin, freeway, engine, car, animation, LCD, battery
Reviewed on August 8, 2008The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid provides the most power, utility, and economy available today. It makes a good choice if you need to haul people, cargo, and trailers, but it comes up a little short in its cabin tech.TAGS:General Motors, pedal, acceleration, gas, engine, vehicle, run, battery, animation, car
Reviewed on November 30, 2007The 2008 Mazda Tribute HEV Touring has none of the cabin tech we like to see--you will have to get the Grand Touring version for those options. But it is a very practical car, with good interior space and low mileage.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., Mercury Mariner, acceleration, car, engine, Ford, dashboard, run, power, battery
August 2, 2007Zero's electric bike takes some getting used to. The benefits? Forty miles on a single charge and no stopping at the pumps.Photos: Motorbikes go greenTAGS:motorcycle, mile, battery, engine, car
September 26, 2006Entrepreneur sees sports car prototype as fulfilling the need for speed and environmental responsibility, too. Photos: Speedy and sporty Video: A spin in Wrightspeed X1TAGS:car, engine, efficiency, battery, video