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Alternative fuel cars, is all about the Australian market and what is available or around the corner for motorists. Alternative fuel is no longer something that we will one day have to think about, its with us now. Fuel prices are volatile and will only remain so, the peak oil production viewed by some is with us now or soon will be, political unrest in oil producing countries, environmental issues and the lack of new oil sources  have now given us the reality that alternative fuel for our cars, trucks,  4x4 and machinery is needed now. Stock prices for vehicle manufacturers are falling and now manufacturers have to seriously consider alternative fuel not as a addition to their brand but ultimately their brand. Holden in Australia thought about the hybrid Commodore in 2000 and failed to go on with it, Mitsubishi well never thought about it, Toyota in the beginning 1997 developed in Japan  the Prius, in that year it sold only 220 units this year sales will top 1 million. The Australian government  used Toyota to highlight their care by announcing a hybrid Toyota based on the Camry to be manufactured in Australia in 2009-2010. Nissan in 2011 with the help of NEC will manufacture for the world Lithium-ion batteries on mass. Honda and Hyundai are gearing up for a Hybrid and the list will go on with new players entering the market. Recent announcement by Nissan and Holden could see a EV in Australia by 2012. Holdens EV will be a re badge Chevy Volt US made. 4 major Australian cities with the support of AGL are currently raising funds for  a network  of re charging stations like Israel and Denmark. For Australia The work of Toyota and Holden will be to the for front in the next 5 years. Holden will try and fill the technology void by introducing a dedicated LPG vehicle followed by a turbo diesel and maybe a E85 . Toyota will just go straight into Hybrid and plug in Technology. Hyundai may just slip a Hybrid Elantra in and capture the market  just like it did with the Excel petrol in 1996.  Toyota have created a environment of excitement for the dealers and employees. Holden employees seem a little in the dark still on future plans. Lets hope for the Australian consumer  alternative fuel cars and vehicles will become a serious option sooner than later. Mitsubishi Miev Mitsubishi are hoping to launch the  MiEV electric hatchback in Japan it is hoped that this vehicle will find its way into the Australian market. Early signs are good.               Colin Jones  Alternative fuel cars .com .au 2008

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Lexus 2010 makes is move into Hybrid seem more like a Prius than powerhouse.

Its quirky its gadgets, its Lexus,  the HS250h Is nice and full of what you would expect but seems to lack performance.

Well ,  For the Lexus buyer of this style I don't know what you would expect.

Recent review:

"For somebody looking for an eco-friendly luxury sedan, the Lexus HS250h is a perfect fit, and it has the potential to be a huge success for Lexus. The HS is, however, not a car that speaks to the soul of a driver. It lacks the performance and involvement necessary to provide the thrills motorists like us live for. While we found ourselves entertained and impressed by the HS250h, we prefer a car we can drive, rather than a car that merely gets us from point A to point B in comfort. We don’t need all the bells and whistles the HS offers, but we’re sure there are plenty of consumers out there who think they do."

Holden EV for 2012

Toyota Prius 2010 launched at Detroit Motor show 2009

Australian Government bail out and greener car 10/11/08

Honda Hybrid Hits high sales in Australia

 2008 .In June this year for the first time, the Honda Civic Hybrid became the top-selling hybrid in the private sector. So far this year, Honda has sold more than 600 Civic Hybrids in Australia.

Australian now have seen over 10,000 Toyota Prius's sold since 2001. A great milestone of this the world most popular hybrid vehicle

Alternative fuel for Holden cars in Australia may be E85

Mark Reuss from Holden  seems to clearly make his position  in the alternative fuel for cars debate known that hybrid may not be the flavour of the month but more fuel diversity may be the answer. Speaking on the launch of Holden's diesel Epica  he made the Holden position clear on hybrids and cautioned the Australian manufacturers against pursuing the hybrid alternative. Alternative fuel for Holden cars in Australia may lie in E85 and not in the Hybrid Commodore.

Interesting comment made and a sensible one was this from Mr Reuss. "Though Reuss did not state Toyota's Prius was his example, he quantified the premium at $17,000  saying hybrids "don't pay" for the average person."

This refers to the retail price of Hybrid car Prius being $17000 AUD more than the Petrol Toyota Corolla..

Ed note:* For 2009 onwards Ford and Holden will now focus on ethanol E85, the hybrid commodore now seems to be on the backburner. GM plans now to build a small car to compensate a sales slowdown in New vehicles. Hybrid now seems to be in the hands of the Japanese and Koreans for the Australian market. It is still not clear on what success and benefits if any E85 in Australia will have.
 

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