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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. 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. You dont have to plug it in.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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GM didnt say how much the machines would cost, but research chief Larry Burns said owners would spend one-third to one-fourth of the cost of a traditional vehicle. The quality of conversations can deteriorate when real identities are not provided. PUMA would have a range of about 35 miles. GM ) 1.86 -0.08

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

i would like to see maybe Smith America build a conversion of their current cars, maybe have a retrofit model so you dont have to get rid of the trucks at all, just upgrade! lots of stops and starts so plenty of options for regen braking too. Reply ↓ ↑ report Add your comments Email Confirm Autoblog Green AOL First time?

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. Third, I dont understand why people feel it available in message chatting to speak in a manner they would doubtless not use in personal conversation. Battery swapping has its critics.