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Hybrids will own the road
Those of you who know me well know I’m a big fan of hybrid autos. The technologies being introduced at the new car shows are simply amazing and they are improving almost everyday. So browsing the internet for hybrid news has become a tradition for me. This morning I stumbled on a great website with […]
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Hybrid and Electric Cars are Prominent at the L.A. Auto Show
The 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show is now underway in Southern California, and this year’s automobile extravaganza features the world debut of three hybrid vehicles, two hybrid concepts, two fuel cell vehicle concepts, and one all-electric vehicle. Perhaps the most anticipated entry is that all-electric vehicle, namely, BMW Group’s MINI E, which powers its 150-kilowatt […]
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California and Oregon Build an Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
With major automakers expected to roll out all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the coming years, California and Oregon are starting to build the electric charging infrastructure that will make these vehicles more practical to use. In California, the mayors of San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland have announced a nine-step policy plan to […]
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Chrysler Launches New Hybrids, then Cancels Production
In a sign of these strange economic times, Chrysler LLC is simultaneously preparing to launch its first hybrid vehicles and to shut down their production. Back in June the company hyped the price benefits and performance achievements of its new hybrids, the 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid and the 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid, which […]
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Hybrid Technologies Gain Ground in Heavy Trucks
Kenworth’s hybrid tractors draw on a lithium-ion battery pack. The company launched the Class 7 T370 hybrid tractor in late September. Enlarge this photo.
Credit: Kenworth Truck Company
When it comes to hybrid electric vehicles, most people may think of the Toyota Prius and its automotive competitors, but a growing stable of heavy trucks are now featuring […]
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