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Schaeffler introduces the vehicle of ideas

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The company has developed the Shaeffler Hybrid to enable a practical comparison of the various options available for e-mobility. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news green vehicles hybrid vehicles Schaeffler Schaeffler Group Schaeffler hybrid vehicle of ideas.

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Study outlines potential of plug-in hybrids

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The Argonne National Laboratory has completed its study into the impact of real world drive cycles on the fuel efficiency and cost of different plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), with mixed results. These were compared to a conventional hybrid electric vehicle, as well as a conventional combustion engine. 100km (35.6mpg US).

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. 2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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New Hybrid: Video footage of the Lexus RX 450h

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With UK order books now open for the new Lexus luxury hybrid ahead of deliveries in July, we got our hands on some video footage of the Lexus RX 450h on the road. Let us know your thoughts about the new Lexus RX 450h below. Tags: Lexus Lexus RX 450h rx 450h. Prices start at £41,600 on the road.

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Toyota fuel cell achieves 431 miles on single fuel tank

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Japanese automaker Toyota may be renowned for its petrol-electric hybrid vehicles, but now it can celebrate a significant achievement with a fuel cell hybrid. Its Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Advanced achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas.

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Fuel cell bus makes debut

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In its future operating location of Hamburg, Germany, the new Mercedes Benz Citaro Fuel Cell Hybrid made its first public appearance earlier this week. From 2010 onwards, 10 of the 30 new fuel cell buses being produced by Daimler Buses will make their way to the Hamburg transport authority.

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The 80-20 Rule

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A study by EPRI , the California Air Resources Board, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and others (5.3MB PDF) concluded that plug-in hybrids produced substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions than either conventional gasoline cars or unplugged hybrids. more ) T he good news is this.

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