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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid – Full-size SUV with the cutting-edge two-mode hybrid technology

The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, and its corporate cousins, the GMC Yukon Hybrid and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, are unique vehicles. Though they aren’t the greenest hybrids cars around, they are the most capable. All three can go off-road, tow boats and horse trailers, and offer comfortable seating for seven in upscale and roomy cabins. The 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid continues to pair a 6.0-liter V8 engine with an electric motor for 332 hp total. Hybrids can run on one or both of their power sources, depending on driving demands, and read more..»

Filed Under: Family Cars

Tags: Affordable Large SUVs, Big SUVs, Full Size SUVs, Green Cars, Hybrid Cars, Wagons

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2011 Volvo C30 BEV – The first Volvo electric car prototype

The Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is a Volvo first driveable electric car prototype. This new car first shown at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2010 C30 test cars already features both a complete interior and full instrumentation, as well as enhanced battery packaging. The electric C30 looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it offers the very same safety, comfort and roominess as the standard car. read more..»

Filed Under: Compact Cars, Electric Car

Tags: Car Prototype, Electric Cars, Green Cars, Hatchbacks, Hybrid Cars

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2010 Honda CR-Z – Small, sporty and efficient hybrid vehicle

Honda would return to building affordable and fun-to-drive Japanese small cars – like the Honda CR-X, a model that was discontinued in 1991 but is legendary among tuners. The CR-Z concept looked like the CR-X, a two-door fastback coupe but added a hybrid powertrain, leading enthusiasts to hope for a fuel-efficient hot hatch. The CR-Z is a modern interpretation of traditional Honda themes— it’s small, sporty and efficient. Price expected to start at just over $20,000. read more..»

Filed Under: Electric Car, Sports Cars

Tags: Coupes, Hybrid Cars, Small Hatchbacks

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2010 GMC Yukon – GM’s Full-Size Crossover

The 2010 GMC Yukon has evolved throughout the years to become the full-size, nine-passenger SUV. Offers two powerful engine options, drivetrain configurations, luxury interior, tons of cargo room and plenty of standard safety features makes the Big SUV GMC Yukon as the Affordable Large SUVs in its class. The 2010 GMC Yukon is offered in SLE, SLT and premium Denali trim levels and measures the same width but is slightly shorter than its competitors Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia. read more..»