August 31, 2006

Hybrids may replace SUVs in county fleet

Filed under: American Hybrid Cars — @ 10:48 am

Eagle County may soon buy its vehicles the way it buys its paper towels: in bulk. The Eagle County Commissioners have asked for bids to buy as many as 20 gas/electric hybrid cars — probably Toyota Priuses, and maybe a handful of Toyota Camrys — to replace the same number of vehicles in the county’s current fleet. One estimate for 20 of those vehicles put the price tag at just under $480,000.

Nissan launches new Cabstar and hybrid prototype at Hanover Show

Filed under: American Hybrid Cars — @ 10:47 am

Nissan’s participation at the 61st International Motor Show at Hanover will see the world debut of an all-new Cabstar light truck, as well as a hybrid-powered Cabstar concept vehicle, a new range of engines on the new Atleon light truck, and enhancements to the Primastar and Interstar LCVs based on Renault/GM platforms.

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