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 December 8, 2010With excellent fuel economy, a comfortable interior, and really excellent cabin tech, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid makes for a near perfect commuter car and general transportation.TAGS:Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln, Ford Fusion, gauge, motor, car, engine, display, Ford
Reviewed on November 3, 2009Lexus' new cabin tech suite helps the 2010 RX 450h keep on par with other car tech leaders, but the hybrid power train gives it a greater edge, delivering superior fuel economy and low emissions.TAGS:Lexus, Lexus RX, motor, economy, engine, SUV, city, vehicle, car, power
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, power, battery
Reviewed on December 2, 2008At the end of its model cycle, cabin tech in the 2008 Lexus RX 400h isn't cutting-edge, but the drivetrain still delivers impressive mileage by today's standards.TAGS:Lexus RX, Lexus, motor, car, city, Los Angeles, MP3
October 20, 2006Technology that monitors and adjusts an electric motor's energy usage is gaining interest.TAGS:motor, power consumption, Las Vegas, CEO
May 5, 2005A British team is hoping the 52 batteries in their auto will carry it down a Nevada highway and into history books. Prepping to go 252 mphTAGS:ABB, motor, Nevada, car, battery
April 14, 2006Computer chips, motors and cutting-edge materials are finding their way into top-of-the-line running shoes. Photos: Get your (sneaker's) motor runningTAGS:shoe, computer chip, motor, nanotechnology, polymer, foot, material