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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies www.hevt.com Chicago, IL converts Ford F-150 pickup trucks.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Money-losing Chevy Volt will stay alive even if it cant "pay the rent" Tesla CEO will refund money if theres an "Armageddon scenario" Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections? - a key Randy C.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Caroline Reichert, an RWE spokeswoman, noted that the idea here is to ensure that "a car can be recharged in Italy in exactly the same way as in Denmark, Germany or France." Previous Engadget goes legs-on with Hondas walking-assist devices (with video!) You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Dell Adamo review Is this the Zune HD?

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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RSS News Feeds Feeds by category Featured Galleries Ford Fusion hybrid hypermiling test Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster Concept ElectricAid questions politicians SAE 2009: Yazaki SAE 2009: Honda Fuel Cells Lexus RX 450h clean plant SAE 2009: Dodge Circuit quick drive SAE 2009: H-ERGO hydrogen vehicle Bright IDEA Find Your Next Car New Used Select a New (..)

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

and your Honda/Sony car will be perfectly happy with any Durcell/Energizer pack just like AA calls in your flashlight. If every car accepts 2 or 4 or 6 of these universal packs then true economies of scale can kick in in their manufacture. Takes the car companies out the battery business. govt/industry defined standards my be required.??