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Mazda Hybrid
After having excited consumers with hints of a
Mazda Tribute Hybrid, it seems that Mazda has decided not to adopt
the hybrid power train of the Ford Escape hybrid, the Tribute's
"parent."
Mazda however has proven its dedication to alternative
fuel vehicles, and has even designed dual fuel engines. In late
2003, Mazda unveiled a gasoline-hydrogen version of their infamous
RENESIS rotary engine at a Tokyo Motor Show. At similar shows Mazda
also showed the world an Electric Motor Assist turbocharger and
the Mazda Hybrid System.
The RX-8 would be the first to benefit from this
hybrid technology, and a gasoline-hydrogen version of the RX-8 Hydrogen
RE is currently being tested for production.
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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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