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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.)

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. The 2006 Civic Hybrid, though it can theoretically drive solely on electric power, has too small an electric motor to effectively power the car by itself. See our 2007 Goals and 2006 Report.

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