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Top 10 Green Cars revealed

Green Cars News

Green cars are definitely the in-thing in the auto industry and now consumer website kbb.com (part of the Kelley Blue Book) has named its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Now before you wonder where the likes of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt are on the list – they are not yet available and [.].

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

Green Cars News

After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. Honda: Total hybrid sales hit 3,662 units for American Honda, up 34.5 This was led by the success of the new Honda Insight with 2,079 units sold. per cent year on year.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time. See our How to Get a PHEV page for more information. Older "Classic" Priuses lack the low-speed electric-only mode and the battery storage space that makes this possible.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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