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Is Gas Too Cheap In America Still: 1

  • Friday Feb 12,2010 02:57 AM
  • By Heather
  • In Hybrid

41360788997e90692099oWhen you think about it – do you remember just a few short years ago when the gas prices were low and everyone was happy and then in 2008 – they spiked upward and everyone freaked out?  Well, now that they have gone back down and people have gotten used to the prices, what do you think is happening?

Well, that is exactly what we are going to talk about in the next few blogs, exactly what happens when people start getting used to the gas prices and being immune to their affects.

More on this topic in the next blog guys, you are not going to want to miss this one at all!

The 2010 Nissan Leaf EV Is Coming!

2010 Nissan Leaf EV My first car – it was a Nissan and I have to say that I absolutely love the brand.  While VW is my favorite brand, I have actually owned and driven a Nissan around and it was by far the best car that I have ever had – it lasted so long!  Now, Nissan is still kicking and coming out with not only some of the coolest looking cars but also coming out with a car that is completely electric!  The 2010 Nissan Leaf EV is the next generation that Nissan is going and it looks hot.

Besides its hot exterior, the 2010 Nissan Leaf EV is actually one car that is completely eco-friendly and actually runs completely off of electricity.  While right now, the 2010 Nissan Leaf EV is not out – it will be, they are actually going to release 1,000 different 2010 Nissan Leaf EV to different markets and see how to sales go.  If they go well, it will be released to the rest of the world.

The 2010 Nissan Leaf EV in my opinion is going to change the world and truly make Nissan one of the top car brands again – which is something that I’ve been waiting for!

2012 Riversimple Hydrogen Car: What Is It?

  • Sunday Jul 5,2009 09:06 PM
  • By Heather
  • In Green Cars

2012 Riversimple Hydrogen CarI love British cars.  Well, actually, I love everything about British anything, however, that is another story, we are talking about cars here.  There is this British car company called Riversimple and they have actually come up with a hydrogen engine and while they have not started mass production just yet, the 2012 Riversimple Hydrogen Car is going to make an appearance in 2012!  This car is honestly going to be one of the smallest and coolest cars in the world and while the US might never see it, people in Britain will be able to drive around in it!

According to our friends at Cool Cars:  This will be a four-seats city car that can travel at a gas station 320 km at a maximum speed of 120 km / h. At this time, Riversimple testing 2-seat prototype models, equipped with 6-kilowatt electric motor and hydrogen cells. Car weights just 650kg, and the dimensions of the Smart vehicle.  So as you can see, there are a lot of things that this car has to offer really anyone looking for a good car.

Keep checking back for updates, I’ll absolutely keep you updated on what Riversimple is doing!