Drivers of hybrid vehicles at New Jersey Turnpike could use high occupancy vehicle lanes which will bring much relief in their commutation. The move is welcome as it will encourage people to opt for hybrid vehicles in the era of rapidly rising fuel prices. Owners of

hybrid cars could drive in HOV lanes without any occupant.

Hybrid car will be next big thing in automobile industry. Cars that could get more then 100 miles per gallon could be termed as the cars of the future. Since electric cost is one third of the current gas price, there seems much depth in his thought.

Great news in between is that 3 automakers have unveiled their new and latest hybrid cars and the related technology at an environmental conference Event was first national convention of the Sierra Club, largest environmental organization of the country. Honda, Ford and Toyota are the 3 companies brought their hybrid vehicles and technology here.

At the Sierra Summit, Ford presented consumers their initial peek at their newest hybrid sports utility vehicle — the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The compact, four-wheel-drive SUV can run 33 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on highways. Honda uncovered the 2006 Civic Hybrid, which can get 50 miles per gallon on highways and city streets. Toyota would begin selling a hybrid version of its Camry sedan and a seven-passenger SUV, called the Highlander Hybrid.
Is BMW coming with BMW hybrid car? No, BMW is not coming with BMW hybrid car but hydrogen powered cars and fuel cell cars. BMW German carmaker’s H2R is the world’s fastest hydrogen powered car that has speed up to 185 miles per hour.

Generally, hydrogen-powered vehicles operate on fuel cells. In BMW Hydrogen, powered car uses a modified 6-liter, 12 cylinder combustion engine for its propulsion. Engine in BMW emits only water thus making is one of the most environment friendly car in the present times.
BMW is also developing fuel cell cars. It is developing combustion engine as the sum total of features and characteristics offered by it has got largest number of advantages all in one.

Isn’t hybrid cars cool? Yes, it is. But why? Have you ever thought of the green house effect or how the exhaust from the cars degrading our environment? Have you ever thought of going green? Have you ever thought what is the gift you are going to give to next generation. Are you planning that you would not give even a ounce of fresh air for the generations to come. Have you ever thought how much you would make your country dependable on other countries for fossil fuel? If you have not given thought to all the above then .Let’s do it even if you have to cough a bit of extra $1000-1500 as this price is nothing as compared to the benefits you are going to get when you buy a hybrid car.

The fuel price hike has definitely affected the automobile market. The soaring price has made users to switch over to hybrid cars. Car makers by foreseeing this shift of taste of drivers have brought out different hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are becoming a hit among the drivers. Thanks to the fuel saving techniques.Toyota has launched its Camry Hybrid car which seems to have become more popular among the contemporary models.

Let us now look at the characteristic features of Toyota Camry hybrid. Although the Toyota Camry hybrid is exactly the same as the previous Camry sedan models in many aspects, this Hybrid models differ in some ways. Yes, at the same time we agree that the Hybrid cars run partly by electricity and the rest by gasoline, making things more positive than ever. However, it also has certain negative impacts. The latest Camry hybrid’s model, such as the 2007 was classified as a “full hybrid” as it could run on gas or on electric energy, depending on the preference of the driver.

The sales of Toyota Camry hybrid are currently remarkably high ensuring Toyota a better share in the market. As per the current specifications of the Toyota Camry Hybrid, we realize that the hybrid is either superior or just within the average level. The Toyota Camry hybrid claims a 40 MPG gas mileage. The latest model runs utilizing a four-cylinder engine that is using gasoline as fuel. The maximum capacity of its NiMH 245V battery is about 30 kilowatt or 40 horsepower, peaking at about 192 horsepower or 140 kilowatts.

The new model launched by Toyota has the capacity to accommodate about 2.4 liters of fuel in its gasoline engine while the electric motor is 45-horsepower. It also has a system that helps the Camry Hybrids’ engine to maintain its efficient power band. It facilitates the continuous variable transmission or CVT the transfer of power to the front wheels.

The Toyota Camry Hybrid, in many ways do match the acceleration speed of the Toyota V6 Camry. It also has a finer acceleration particularly during traffic merges or highway speed, despite being a Hybrid.

Altogether it could be stated that the latest Toyota Camry Hybrid can be your best buddy at roads. So if you are looking for a pal for a long drive around country roads, then you could get no better choice than this model.