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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In the next edition of The Green Piece we’ll examine the emerging contenders, including the likes of Tesla Motors and Fisker Automotive. Tags: Ford Green cars Honda Hybrid cars Nissan The Green Piece Toyota Volkswagen general motors Fisker Automotive green piece Tesla Motors. Faye Sunderland.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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