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Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Club with Hybrids, PHEV and EV in London

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Motorists will have the chance to drive a plug-in hybrid version of the Prius and a Honda Insight Hybrid as well as conventional gasoline cars including a BMW 318 and a Mini Cooper. Other vehicles include a VW Caddy Maxi van and a Toyota Verso people carrier.

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ZipCar rides into London

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Motorists will also be able to drive a plug-in version of the Toyota Prius, as well as the Honda Insight Hybrid. There is something for fans of conventional cars too with vehicles such as the MINI Cooper and BMW 318 to choose from.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XLI can be also be put into a charging mode, which runs the engine at a slightly higher point that required, using the excess power to generate electricity to recharge the battery. SGL is partnering with BMW in a joint venture to produce carbon fiber for automotive applications; BMW owns 15.6% Click to enlarge. (In

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Itsmaker, BMW, is conducting a 100-car consumer test in America and Germany to“evaluate technical and social aspects of living with an all-electricvehicle” and with some government support hopes to extend the trials toBritain. Witha 60-mile range, most felt the need to recharge after 30 miles or so. to charge overnight.