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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Finally, looking at the non-electric fuel, instead of using gasoline for long-trips, PHEVs could run on bio-diesel, cellulose ethanol, or other bio-fuels to further reduce greenhouse gases. In 2003-04, the US Marine Corps demonstrated a diesel-electric PHEV-20 HUMVEE. See CalCars-News Archive for updates.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

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