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Hybrid Car Information and Resources
A hybrid car, also known as an HEV or hybrid electric
vehicle, is an automobile that is powered by two sources; an internal
combustion engine, and an electric motor. Hybrid cars have no use
for plugs, as they are amply charged by the movement of the wheels,
and storing the kinetic energy that is generated through a process
called regenerative braking. Hybrid cars have many environmental
benefits (see Emissions
and Pollution,) and economical
benefits (see Facts, Why
Buy a Hybrid, and Tax Breaks
and Rebates.)
This site is a resource center for consumers searching
for information on hybrid and electric vehicles. It has been designed
and published to inform the public on the development and use of
hybrid cars and related technologies.
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To begin learning about hybrid cars, use the navigation
menu to the left. Each page contains accurate and concise information
as well as relevant news and articles. This site is constantly updated
with more information and pages, so be sure to check back from time
to time to keep up with all the latest on gasoline-electric hybrids.
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| Acura RD-X, RL |
| BMW X5 |
| Chevrolet
Malibu, Tahoe, Equinox |
| Dodge Durango,
Intrepid ESX |
| Ford Escape HEV |
| GMC Sierra Partial
Hybrid |
| Honda Insight,
Civic, Accord |
| Lexus RX 400H,
LS |
| Mazda RX-8 |
| Saturn EV1,
VUE |
| Subaru B9 SC |
| Toyota
Prius, Camry, Highlander |
Though current hybrid car tax incentives/rebates are being
phased out, consumers can look forward to rebates of up to $5000
in 2005.
Current hybrid cars can get up to 60 miles to the gallon on
the highway. In addition to fuel economy, they boast lower emissions
and depreciation than gasoline powered cars.
In the near future, hybrid cars are expected to get fuel mileage
as high as 190 miles per gallon!
Environmentalists embrace hybrid cars as a solution to today's
pollution problems.
Heavy HEV development began in the early 1990's with major
manufacturers donating billions of dollars to the research of
new hybrid technologies.
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