Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Comparison of regenerative/hydraulic (friction) braking ratios under normal braking. The motor-generator must be connected in some manner to the vehicle’s final drive such that the vehicle’s coasting motion will cause it to rotate. Some early hybrid vehicles employed regen in tandem with a conventional hydraulic braking system.

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Hybrid Design Prius Toyota 268

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. All comparisons are by volume. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Monthly sales of hybrids.

Cash For Clunkers 150

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Historical comparisons are complicated following changes in the EPAs methodology for 2008 which suggests an increase in CO 2 , versus previous years, although this was nothing to do with manufacturer or consumer action, JATO said. David Mitchell, President JATO Dyanmics Americas. However, the overall 1.8% output fell by 3.9%.

2008 170

2008 2009 EPA Light 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37