Hybrids - still in the headlines! Look at the below.

State challenges federal mileage standards for SUVsSan Francisco Chronicle, CA - May 15, 2007"They didn’t look at hybrids. They didn’t look at available technologies,'’ state Attorney General Jerry Brown said at a news conference before the hearing. …State challenges federal mileage standards for SUVs - San Francisco Chronicle

Wired NewsHybrid Cars’ Fantasy Mileage Ratings Drive Into the SunsetWired News - May 13, 2007Hybrids can cost from $1500 to $4500 more than their gas-only equivalents. The new mileage estimates mean it will take longer to recoup that extra cost in …Hybrid Cars’ Fantasy Mileage Ratings Drive Into the Sunset - Wired News

19th World Orchid Conference(R) Returns to the US after 25 YearsCNW Telbec (Communiqu??s de presse), Canada - 12 hours agoRare species, fragrant floral compositions, and creative hybrids will seduce and impress visitors to this momentous show. Nearly 200000 attendees are …19th World Orchid Conference(R) Returns to the US after 25 Years - CNW Telbec (Communiqu??s de presse)

Guzzling Hemi joins hybrids in early 2008Denver Post, CO - May 1, 2007By Tom Krisher. AP. Detroit - Chrysler’s famous Hemi V-8 engine, known more for power than fuel economy, will become more fuel efficient when the company …Guzzling Hemi joins hybrids in early 2008 - Denver Post

FedEx Express Signs Contact for HybridsHouston Chronicle, TX - 22 hours agoAfter the development phase of the project, FedEx Express expects to buy at least 20 preproduction Ford E-450 delivery vans by May 2008. …FedEx Express Signs Contact for Hybrids - Houston Chronicle

InvestorIdeas.com Green Investor Portals — Consumer Choices in …Web Services Journal, NJ - May 14, 2007… in new Hybrids for 2007 by visiting the Government web site FuelEconomy.Gov — http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hybrid_news.shtml. The 2008 Ford Escape …Green Investor Portals Report on Trends in Green Cars Newswire Today (press release)all 5 news articlesInvestorIdeas.com Green Investor Portals — Consumer Choices in … - Web Services Journal

Bush’s fuel economy goals will ruin auto industryDetNews.com, MI - 11 hours agoThey’ve responded to consumer demand by creating gas-electric hybrids and flex-fuel vehicles and will continue to do so if there’s a real market for these …Bush’s fuel economy goals will ruin auto industry - DetNews.com

Japan: Nissan inaugurates advanced technology centreAutomotive World (subscription), UK - 2 hours agoAreas addressed will include CO2 reduction through electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The centre will also incorporate ‘collaboration …Japan: Nissan inaugurates advanced technology centre - Automotive World (subscription)

Time to alert the people who follow car manufacturer Lexus:

2008 Lexus LS600hLCar and Driver, MI - Apr 26, 2007This new big hybrid from Lexus is deceptively fast. When you floor the gas pedal, the tach needle flicks almost instantly at the bidding of the continuously …2008 Lexus LS600hL - Car and Driver

OnStar To End For ThousandsCBS 42, TX - 11 hours agoSome 500000 GM car owners won’t be able to upgrade .. along with about 100000 more owners of Saab, Lexus, Audi and Volkswagen cars. …OnStar To End For Thousands - CBS 42

2008 LEXUS LS 600H LAutoWeek - Apr 23, 2007The nice way to look at this cosmic leap of an automobile is to say that Lexus threw all of its technological creativity into making a supersedan that loves …2008 LEXUS LS 600H L - AutoWeek

The 2008 Lexus LS 600h L - hybrid power meets style, quality and …CNW Telbec (Communiqu??s de presse), Canada - Apr 23, 2007TORONTO, April 23 /CNW/ - Lexus of Canada today announced the luxury auto-maker’s most sophisticated flagship vehicle to date - the 2008 Lexus LS 600h L …The 2008 Lexus LS 600h L - hybrid power meets style, quality and … - CNW Telbec (Communiqu??s de presse)

Auto1232008 Lexus LS 600h L First ImpressionsAuto123, Canada - Apr 24, 2007This is exactly how I felt after my first contact with the all-new hybrid limousine from Japanese automaker Lexus, the LS 600h L. …2008 Lexus LS 600h L First Impressions - Auto123

MotorTrend MagazineFirst Test: 2008 Lexus LS 600h LMotorTrend Magazine - Apr 26, 2007One automaker conspicuously absent from the 12-cylinder club is Lexus. As Japan’s preeminent, best-selling, and most prosperous luxury brand in the US, …First Test: 2008 Lexus LS 600h L - MotorTrend Magazine