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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. This means the more maintenance-free electrical systems of PHEVs offset the initial higher cost of batteries. Three more points: Both reports match up well with previous studies.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. NewsVine StumbleUpon Mixx Text Size By SHARON TERLEP General Motors Corp. Manage Email preferences Companies within this Article General Motors Corp.( The quality of conversations can deteriorate when real identities are not provided.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Newsweek ).

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