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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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are rushing out cars that can be recharged at electrical outletsas the U.S. Fuel Cells Fuel cells create electricity in a chemical process thatcombines hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapor.California, which requires big automakers to sell some non-polluting vehicles, rates Clarity a “zero-emission vehicle.” Toyota Motor Corp.

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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Spinning at up to 25,000 rpm, two permanent-magnet motors independently power the front wheels, or regenerate energy from braking to recharge the batteries. That front-drive mode gets the car a green light in cities like London and Rome as they begin to bar polluting cars from their downtown areas.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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Credit: GM) General Motors and Segway plan to take a two-wheel concept vehicle for a spin around New York City on Tuesday. Credit: GM) General Motors and Segway plan to take a two-wheel concept vehicle for a spin around New York City on Tuesday. GM is touting other features as well. E-mail Martin.

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