Site Terms and Privacy Policy

This page sets forth the site terms and privacy policies of Hybrid Auto Bargains.

Site Terms

I. LINKS TO OTHER SITES

This Site has relationships with other companies that we allow to place ads and links on our Web pages. As a result of your visit to This Site, ad server companies may collect information such as your domain type, your IP address, and clickstream information.

Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving from This Site to another Web site. We encourage you to read the site terms and privacy statements of these linked sites as their site terms and privacy policies may differ from ours.

II. ORDERS

If you purchase a product from one of the companies This Site represents, they will request certain personally identifiable information from you on their order form. You must provide contact information (such as name, email, and shipping address) and financial information (such as credit card number, expiration date). This Site is not responsible for the site terms or privacy policies of such other sites so review their site terms and privacy policy before completing your order.

III. REGISTRATION FOR NEWSLETTER

If This Site offers a newsletter then registration is required with This Site, such as name and email address. We use this information to contact you about the services on our site in which you have expressed interest. We will never share this information unless required to do so by law enforcement agencies, as stated below in our privacy policy.

Privacy Policy

CONSUMER PRIVACY

I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT: INDIVIDUAL INTERNET CONSUMERS

A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Under no circumstances does This Site request or collect sensitive PII such as an Internet user's medical/health conditions; racial or ethnic origin; political, religious or philosophical beliefs or affiliations; trade union membership or sex life.

B. Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII).
When a consumer responds to or views an Internet advertisement served by This Site (such as through third-party Web sites or email solicitation) or visits an advertiser's web site, we send a cookie and/or gif file ("Cookies") to assign an anonymous, unique identifier to the end user's Internet browser. Cookies are small data files commonly used on the Internet to help optimize and personalize the Internet end user experience and identify repeat visitors to Web sites.

This Site uses Cookies to obtain information about the preferences of consumers and the services they select; and also to optimize and personalize the Internet user's experience. If the Internet user re-visits the advertiser's site directly, This Site is able to continue to track the user's activities.

Like most standard Web site servers, we use log files to collect Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, and date/time stamp. We use the information to analyze site usage, administer the site, understand usage and navigation trends in aggregate, and determine the relevance of content. This information, however, is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

We also may use Internet browsing and online purchase data associated with an anonymous identifier to develop a predictive statistical user profile of the end user's needs and interests. This Site does not use Cookies or log files to collect end users' names, physical addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, credit card numbers, social security numbers, or any other information which can be used to identify a specific person. We may match the IP address and user profile with email address data obtained separately in order to better target campaigns to meet user's interests, but will not share this information with third parties.

This Site has relationships with other companies that we allow to place ads and links on our Web pages. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving to another web site. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from ours.

Some of these other companies may use marketing technology that allows advertisers to add non-personally-identifying demographic information, such as age, gender, area code, or ZIP code, to the non-identifiable profile data. Thus, there is no direct connection between an end user's online choices and his or her personal identity.

In some cases, This Site receives and records partial email addresses of Internet users, only in circumstances where the user voluntarily provided its identity and contact information through the Advertiser's site or third-party marketer's site. This partial email address does not enable This Site to personally identify an Internet User nor is it shared, sold, rented, or given away.

II. INFORMATION SHARING

This Site may release account and any other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to respond to a subpoena or otherwise comply with the law; or protect the rights, property, or safety of This Site or others. This may include exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection.

III. CONSUMER CHOICE AND ACCESS

A. Opting Out.
Some Cookies have an "opt-out" option. This process does not remove This Site's Cookie from your system; it simply replaces it with an opt-out Cookie that does not contain any unique identifiers. If this site provides such a process it is detailed below.

Some of This Site's Cookies do not have an "opt-out" option, yet you still have the option of blocking the use of Cookies by changing a setting in your Internet browser. Please see your browser supplier's Web site for details on how to do this.

This site does not maintain a process for an individual consumer to opt-out of This Site's Cookies.

B. Accessing Consumer Information.
Because they are not directed towards individual Internet users, most sites do not maintain a process for an individual consumer to review and/or request changes to any PII collected.

Except as provided below, this site does not maintain a process for an individual consumer to access his/her PII.

IV. SECURITY

This Site employs industry standard security measures to ensure the security of all data. Any data that is stored on This Site's servers is treated as proprietary and confidential and is not available to the public. This Site allows access to this data only to those employees or third parties who have a need to know such information for the purpose of effectively delivering This Site's products and services by means of user login and password requirements.

No transmission of data over the Internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. It may be possible for third parties not under the control of This Site to intercept or access transmissions or private communications unlawfully. While we strive to protect your PII, This Site cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. You acknowledge and assume this risk when communicating with This Site.

V. CONSENT AND CHANGES

This Site may find it necessary or be legally obligated to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post those changes on this page and update the effective date so that you are always aware of the information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. Except as otherwise required by law, modifications to this Privacy Policy will not affect the privacy of data collected by This Site prior to the effective date of the policy change.

VI. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY AND SPAM

This Site is very sensitive to the issue of children's privacy and makes every effort to protect the privacy of children using the Internet. It is possible that This Site's Web site, products, and services may may not be appropriate for or directed at children. Children (persons under the age of 18) are not eligible to do business with us and we do not collect personal information from any person we actually know is under the age of 13.

This Site is committed to proper Internet practices and full compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. § 7701). It is our policy to prohibit the sending of unsolicited or "Spam" e-mail by This Site or any of our marketing partners.

Please note that under the CAN-SPAM Act, an advertiser is required to provide an opt-out mechanism for consumers to unsubscribe from future emails about the advertiser. Although not required to by law, many email marketers also include an opt-out mechanism to enable consumers to be removed from their mailing list. This has caused some confusion for consumers in opting out. The table below clarifies which opt-out mechanism you should use for commercial emails.

To receive no further emails . . .

Opt-Out Mechanism to Use

about the advertiser

Advertiser's

from the email marketing company

Opt-Out Mechanism

from the advertiser or email marketing company

Both



VII. DATA PROCESSING/SAFE HARBOR

The European Union ("EU") maintains strict privacy laws. These rules differ significantly from US laws. To reconcile these differences, the US and the EU have created a Safe Harbor that defines mutually acceptable privacy operations. This Site adheres to the Safe Harbor principals. For more information see www.export.gov/safeharbor.

VIII. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THIRD PARTY INFORMATION & LANGUAGE

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE OVER PRIVACY IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND OUR SITE TERMS (INCLUDING LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES, AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES). YOU AGREE THAT THIS SITE'S LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE VALUE OF THE TRANSACTIONS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY THIS SITE OR $250 TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE BARRED BY OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. You also agree that you have provided notice to, and obtained consent from, any third party individuals whose personal data you supply to This Site with regard to: (a) the purposes for which such third party's personal data has been collected; (b) the intended recipients or categories of recipients of the third party's personal data; (c) which of the third party's data are obligatory and which data, if any, are voluntary; and (d) how the third party can access and, if necessary, rectify the data held about them. It is the express will of the parties that this agreement and all related documents have been drawn up in English.

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Report: Poop-Powered Hydrogen Cars Show Promise
Report: Poop-Powered Hydrogen Cars Show Promise

New research from Kajima, a Japanese company, and Tokyo University, suggests that microbes from human waste could be a good source of energy for hydrogen fuel cell cars. According to a report yesterday on Japan’s Nikkei, the company has produced a fuel cell that generates 130W from each cubic meter of waste. Kajima believes it will take another decade to commercialize the product.

Orange County Sanitation

One of the pipes at the Orange County Sanitation facility that transports digested sewer gas for use as an energy source. (Photo: OC Register.)

Researchers from the University of California, and administrators at California’s Orange County Sanitation District, appear to be further along. Last fall, they installed an $8 million fuel-cell device to convert human waste into hydrogen fuel. In an interview with the Orange County Register, Scott Samuelsen, director of UC Irvine's National Fuel Cell Research Center who helped develop the device, said, "The waste stream from society is being turned around, and providing energy and transportation fuel for the society. "

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Idaho cows.

The Sanitation District has used methane gas from sewage to power its systems for years, but the new device—built by Air Products of Pennsylvania and FuelCell Energy of Connecticut—is able to separate the methane into three streams of energy: one to help heat the sewage, one to generate electricity, and one for storage tanks ready for use in hydrogen cars. (Of course, the cost of a practical hydrogen car will be prohibitive for many years.)

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Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:07:55 -0500

Fisker Announces Plug-in Hybrid Convertible
Fisker Announces Plug-in Hybrid Convertible

Fisker has announced a new concept vehicle called the Sunset or Karma S. The carmaker revealed no technical or design details about the car, and has only offered a partial detail photograph.

Fisker Sunset

From the photograph, it appears that the vehicle lacks a b-pillar. That, along with its name, indicates that the Sunset is probably a convertible. The pronounced wheel arch and sharp character lines hint at the vehicle’s sporty character.

The Karma S appears to be an open-air variant to the Fisker Karma, powered by the same plug-in hybrid system. If this is true, Fisker could become the first automaker to produce a convertible hybrid for the consumer market.

The Sunset will debut, along with the production version of the Fisker Karma, on January 12th at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

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Publ.Date : Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:42:01 -0500

Annual Hybrid Sales Drop for First Time
Annual Hybrid Sales Drop for First Time

Annual sales of hybrid vehicles fell by 10 percent in 2008 compared to last year. This marks the first year that hybrid sales dropped since gas-electric cars were introduced in the United States in 2000.

In the first half of 2008, hybrid sales were on pace to exceed 2007 numbers—but the impact of the economic recession, tight credit markets, and a sharp decline in gas prices took a toll. In 2008, hybrid sales totaled approximately 315,000 units compared to 350,000 units in 2007. Nonetheless, 2008 hybrid sales outperformed the total light duty vehicle market, which fell by 18 percent.

Historically, hybrid sales have grown due to new product introductions. In 2008, the only new hybrid introductions were low-volume vehicles from General Motors and Chrysler. Throughout 2008, GM averaged approximately 1,000 hybrid sales per month—but managed to increase sales toward the end of the year. In December, GM expanded its hybrid sales to 2,555 units—with 1,729 of those sales coming from hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade, all full-size SUVs. Chrysler rolled out its full-size SUV hybrids late in the year, and tallied approximately 100 sales for 2008.

The best-selling hybrid, the Toyota Prius, posted 158,884 sales in 2008, a drop of 12.3 percent from 2007. In mid-year when gas prices spiked above $4 a gallon, customers joined long waiting lists for the Prius. Those waiting lists, and general demand for hybrids, evaporated as gas prices plunged, falling below $2 a gallon by the end of the year.

Rebound in 2009?

While the fate of future hybrid sales are tied to the uncertain prospects for the entire auto industry, there are signs that hybrids will resume their growth trajectory in 2009. In April, Honda will introduce the 2010 Insight in an effort to offer high fuel economy at a price well timed for tough economic times. The new Honda Insight—selling at approximately $19,000—is expected to achieve fuel efficiency in the mid-40 mpg range.

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Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:56:28 -0500

Reminder: World Oil Chokepoints Remain Vulnerable
Reminder: World Oil Chokepoints Remain Vulnerable

In the first few days of 2008, the price of oil passed $100 a barrel on its way to a high of $147—resulting in record prices at the pumps and a feverish demand for smaller fuel-efficient cars such as hybrids. The global downturn in the economy in the second half of the year simultaneously cut oil prices by $100, and sliced interest in hybrids and other energy-saving alternatives. Americans drove 100 billion fewer miles during the 12-month period between November 2007 and October 2008 compared with the previous year, according to the US Department of Transportation.

In a case of déjà vu, oil prices climbed 23 percent last week, the first few days of 2009.

While most forecasters expect oil to remain in the $50 to $60 range for 2009, the world’s oil supply is no less vulnerable—and perhaps even more susceptible—to geopolitical forces than it was before the financial meltdown. Last week’s upturn in oil prices were attributed to Israeli attacks in Gaza, a natural gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine, and OPEC’s announced production cuts.

Vulnerabilities are most prevalent in the world’s six major oil transit chokepoints—where the threat of terrorist attack, theft from pirates, political unrest, and shipping accidents post real dangers. More than 40 billion barrels of oil are shipped every day along these narrow channels. A single incident in one of these locations could immediately wake American consumers up from the current lull in prices—and disrupt a sense of complacency about the real costs of filling up our cars and trucks.

Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz Strait of Hormuz Map

The Strait of Hormuz is by far the world’s most important chokepoint with an oil flow of 16 to 17 million barrels per day—roughly 20 percent of oil traded worldwide. At its narrowest point the Strait is 21 miles wide, and the shipping lanes consist of two-mile-wide channels. The majority of oil exported through the Strait of Hormuz travels to Asia, the United States and Western Europe. On average, 15 crude oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz every day.

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Publ.Date : Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:53:01 -0500

Ford Exec Admits Hybrid Battery Shortage
Ford Exec Admits Hybrid Battery Shortage

The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid—the first mid-size sedan to break the 40-mpg mark in city driving—could become the hit that Ford so desperately needs. Unfortunately, Ford is already claiming that it can’t get enough hybrid batteries to meet potential demand.

In an online chat with employees last week, Ford Americas President Mark Fields said, “We are constrained by the amount of components, including batteries, that the supply base can provide us."

Mark Fields

Ford Americas President Mark Fields.

During the peak in gas prices in mid-2008, interested shoppers were unable to purchase Ford Escape Hybrids due to lack of inventory.

The Ford Fusion hybrid leapfrogged the Toyota Camry Hybrid to claim the fuel efficiency crown for full-size four-door sedans. The official EPA numbers for the Fusion Hybrid released last week—41 in the city and 36 on the highway—could give the Detroit automaker a much needed morale boost in the midst of the deepening economic crisis. Industry observers continue to question if Ford, and other carmakers producing hybrids in relatively low quantities, are making a profit on gas-electric vehicles. Nonetheless, these companies earn public relations points for producing vehicles with high mileage.

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Publ.Date : Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:33:22 -0500

Hertz Takes Aim at Zipcar
Hertz Takes Aim at Zipcar

Hertz has launched Connect by Hertz, the first global car-sharing club offered by an international car rental company. The move puts pressure on Zipcar, currently the leader in self-service pay-as-you-go car rental services. After eight years in operation, Zipcar has yet to become profitable—despite building revenue to approximately $100 million. Zipcar recently bought Flexcar, previously its biggest rival.

Hertz will launch its car sharing service in New York, where it has an existing fleet of 40,000 rental vehicles—about seven or eight times as many as Zipcar offers. Hertz will also launch in Paris and London, where car sharing is more popular than in US cities.

The rental company will borrow a page out of Zipcar’s playbook by offering green and urban-oriented cars like the Toyota Prius and Mini Cooper. About two thirds of Zipcar's 250,000 members are under 35.

Hertz will provide stiff competition to Zipcar. Not only are all Hertz cars equipped with iPod-ready sound systems and navigation systems, the company beats Zipcar on price. After a customer has paid the $50 monthly fee, he or she can book a Prius for just $8.50 an hour or $59.50 a day, a Camry for $10.20 an hour or a Mini Cooper for $11.90 an hour. Those fees cover all expenses, including gas, insurance, and clean-up. Upon making a reservation, members receive an email confirmation as well as a text message indicating the reserved car's license plate and location. To unlock and engage the vehicle, members simply need to swipe their membership card over the car's radio-frequency identification reader.

Enterprise and U-Haul are also exploring short-term urban car sharing services.

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Publ.Date : Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:52:55 -0500

How Many Lotus Electric Cars Will There Be?
How Many Lotus Electric Cars Will There Be?

Lotus enters the electric car market, becoming competitor to its customers.

Lotus is the latest carmaker to announce plans for a high-performance electric vehicle. If the British carmaker can deliver on its plans, it will compete directly against the Tesla Roadster and Dodge EV, two electric sports cars for which Lotus already supplies a chassis.

Tesla Roadster Dodge EV

The Tesla Roadster uses the body of the Lotus Elise, while the Dodge EV is based on the Tesla Europa.

The planned Lotus electric car will utilize a gasoline engine to extend the driving range of the vehicle to as much as 300 or 400-miles. This approach—commonly described as a plug-in series hybrid or range-extended electric vehicle—would be similar to the one found in the Chevrolet Volt and the sporty Fisker Karma (which will also compete for customers looking for speedy electric roadsters).

A preliminary version of the Lotus EV is expected to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Lotus Evora

Wired Magazine pondered that Lotus might use its Evora (above) as a platform for the Lotus EV.

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Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:58:52 -0500

Tata Will Offer World’s Cheapest Hybrid
Tata Will Offer World’s Cheapest Hybrid

The world’s cheapest car could become the world’s cheapest hybrid.

Indian carmaker Tata Motors will offer a micro-hybrid version of the Nano—its ultra-affordable small car—according to a leading Indian business television channel. Micro-hybrid technology allows a vehicle to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by about 5 to 10 percent.

The report on CNBC-TV18 said that Bosch, a leading German engineering firm, will supply the micro-hybrid, also known as a stop-start system, which automatically turns off the car’s engine while the vehicle is not moving. Bosch already supplies fuel and braking systems to the Nano.

Tata Nano

Tata Nano.

CNBC-TV18’s Sumantra Barooah said that the micro-hybrid technology would add 4,000 to 6,000 rupees to the Nano's cost—meaning an additional couple of hundred dollars. Barooah said, “It becomes a challenge to how much the engineers can control the cost of this technology.” With the micro-hybrid Nano, Tata will attempt to use the auto industry’s least expensive hybrid technology in the world’s least expensive car.

Micro-hybrids can be deployed at a much lower cost than full hybrid systems, and are therefore forecast to become widespread as countries adopt tighter standards for fuel economy and fuel emissions.

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Publ.Date : Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:17:23 -0500

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