Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Hybrids Burn Up More Energy in the Making

Tribune
March 31, 2006

But while hybrids consume less fuel than SUVs, it takes more energy to produce the parts and components that go into making one, especially the electrical system, than it does to produce the typical full-size sport-utility vehicle.


Do the Math. Consumer Reports Owns Up

Tribune
March 10, 2006


Oops.
It's not a word you often hear from Consumer Reports. After further review, the magazine known for its unbiased testing of consumer products says there are a couple of gas/electric cars that will return part of the buyer's investment.

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