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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But battery technology is improving steadily (especially lithium-ion, with nano-technology versions also looking promising), and in large quantities current options are acceptable. The high demand for the Honda Civic hybrid tell us its at least $3,000. The Bottom Line Plug-ins cost more mainly because batteries are expensive.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." Lutz said GM is pushing to have Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid on the road by 2009. -- ( Autoweek ). "I Bloomberg News ).

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